Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Mark Van Dyke
Oct 15, 2023
Mark Van Dyke, 66, of The Plains, died peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Born December 21, 1956 in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dorrise VanDyke and Eleanor Gibson VanDyke Rinehart. He was a 1976 graduate of Athens High School and a former member of the The Plains...
Ronald Purves
Oct 15, 2023
Ronald Purves COOLVILLE—Ronald Purves, 77, of Coolville, OH, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Arcadia Nursing Center. He was born Sept. 20, 1946, in Toronto, Canada, son of the late George and Mary Stewart Purves. Ronald is survived by two grandsons, Quentin Dulaney and Aiden Dulaney and a brother, Stan Purves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Joseph Francis Fiala
Oct 12, 2023
Joseph Francis Fiala, 73, of Athens, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Julianna Kozlinski Fiala, his sister Eugenia "Jean" Fiala and his niece Jeanine Schweinberg. Joe is survived by a daughter Michele, son Joseph, daughter-in-law Emaline, and three grandchildren: Olivia (8), Scott (5) and Asa (2). He is also...
James Lee Conn
Oct 12, 2023
It is with deep anguish and heavy hearts that we regret to inform you that our James Lee Conn, suddenly passed away Thursday, Oct 12th at OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital at 6:30P.M. Although he is gone away from this world, his Christ-like personhood left a beacon of light for all in his community.
James, fondly known as Jim, was born to...
Lainey Ray Rider
Oct 10, 2023
Baby girl Lainey Ray Rider gained her wings on October 10, 2023. She passed peacefully in the arms of her momma and daddy. Born September 3, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Mitch and Mercedes Rider. Besides her parents she is survived by her brother, Waylon Michael Rider; her maternal grandparents, Tim and Shannon McKinley, paternal grandparents,...
Sandra Kay White
Oct 10, 2023
Sandra Kay White Sandra White, 68, of Long Bottom, Ohio passed away October 10, 2023, at Holzer Health Systems in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was born October 31, 1954, in Meigs County, Ohio to Thomas “Tom” and Thelma White. She was a member of the Daughters of America for 30 years. She is survived by four brothers, William “Bill” White, Thomas...
Deedra Kaye Bartlett
Oct 8, 2023
Deedra Kaye Bartlett passed away at her home on October 8, 2023 at the age of 61.
Her family remembers her fondly as a spirited individual who was known for her compassion, empathy and willingness to help others.
She is survived by her children Janessa (Brittany) Bartlett, Kelton (Claire) Barrows, Kelendra Beesler, her brother Timothy (Alberta) Bartlett, nephew Bailey...
Delcie Frances Gilkey
Oct 7, 2023
Delcie Frances Gilkey, born on March 14, 1946, went to her Lord and Savior on October 7th, 2023, in Athens, Ohio. She joins on the other side her late husband Gerry Gilkey. Frances was born in Kentucky to Dixie and Otha Keaton. She was raised in Kentucky, with her sister Polly Keaton and her stepbrother. She has been known and...
Thelma Mae (Carr) White
Oct 7, 2023
Thelma Mae (Carr) White Thelma White, 95, of Long Bottom, Ohio passed away October 7, 2023, at Arbors of Pomeroy. She was born December 16, 1927, in Meigs County Ohio, daughter of Jewell (JD) Carr and Mary Guthrie Carr. Thelma was a 1945 graduate of Olive Orange High School. She was a member of the Daughters of America since she...
Justin Edward Lonas
Oct 6, 2023
Justin Edward Lonas, 39, of Athens, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born April 15, 1984 in Athens, Ohio, he is the son of Anthony Lonas and Shirley Elkins-Nieto. Justin loved the paranormal and the supernatural as well as playing Dungeons and Dragons. He enjoyed music and singing any chance he got. Carry on...
Cynthia Love
Sep 30, 2023
Cynthia Wallace Love, 85 of Athens, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at The Laurels of Athens. She was born December 21, 1937 in Millfield, Ohio to D. Lawerence and Emma Merle Brown Wallace.
She was the Director of Counseling and Career Services at Montgomery County Community College outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for 30 years, retiring in 2003. She graduated...
Rose Peterman
Sep 27, 2023
Rose Peterman COOLVILLE—Rose Peterman, 70, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville. She was born March 20, 1953, in Delaware, OH, daughter of the late Howard and Margaret Kennedy Russell. Rose is survived by her brother, Robert Russell and a sister, Donna Henry. There will be no visitation or funeral service.
John Calvin Rice
Sep 25, 2023
John Calvin Rice John Calvin Rice, 89, of Reedsville, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Wyngate Senior Living Community, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He was born July 29, 1934 in Reedsville, Ohio in his family home. John was the son of the late Wilmer Atlee Rice and Nora Estella (Kincade) Rice and married Anna Rebecca Wetzel on...
Ashley Jo Hiller
Sep 23, 2023
Ashley Jo Hiller, nee Ford, a compassionate and dedicated soul, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, September 23, 2023 at her home. Ashley was a cherished daughter, a devoted mother, and a beloved sister. Her untimely departure has left an indescribable void in the hearts of her family and friends.
Born and raised in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of Drew...
Joyce Cowdery
Sep 19, 2023
Joyce Cowdery REEDSVILLE—Lehia Joyce Cowdery, 76, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at Arcadia Nursing Center. She was born April 3, 1947, in Frost, OH, daughter of the late Roy and Margaret Simmons Welch. Joyce attended Eden United Brethren Church and was a former employee of the Tuppers Plains Dairyette. She loved cooking and working on the...
Mary Elizabeth Roush
Sep 17, 2023
Pomeroy - Mary Elizabeth Roush, 73, of Pomeroy, died Sunday evening, September 17,2023, at St Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Born October 6, 1949 in Braunsfels, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Buford and Celia Pearl Province Cross. Mary was a very active member of the Hope Baptist Church in Middleport where she sang in the...
Leonard A. Roberts
Sep 14, 2023
Leonard Roberts Cutler – Leonard A. Roberts, 68, of Cutler, OH (originally from Akron, Ohio) went home to the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his family. Leonard was born in Akron, OH in 1954 to the late Paul and Ruby (McLemore) Roberts. He is survived by his two sons, Jarrod, and Justin (Tammy); three...
Christopher McKinney
Sep 10, 2023
Christopher McKinney Pomeroy - Christopher McKinney, 60, of Pomeroy, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Arbors of Pomeroy. Born July 26, 1963 in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late William and Carla Burns McKinney. Christopher was a 1981 graduate of Meigs High School and United States Navy veteran. He worked for Electro Craft as a machinist...
Ronald Eugene Carr
Sep 8, 2023
Ronald Eugene Carr, 74, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, September 8th, 2023. Ron was a graduate of Green High School class of 1967 where he played lead guitar with The Princetons. He attended The University of Akron and was awarded a bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology. He married the love of his life, Constance...
Julia Rockhold
Sep 7, 2023
LITTLE HOCKING—Julia Rockhold, 89, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH. She was born July 1, 1934, in Coolville, OH, daughter of the late Aubra and Margaret Caplinger Washburn. Julia is survived by 4 sons, Mark and Cheryl Rockhold, Robert Lee and Shirley Washburn, Tony and Glenna McPherson and Richard...
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