Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Helen Phyllis Ashcraft
Dec 27, 2018
Helen Phyllis Ashcraft COOLVILLE, OH – Helen Phyllis Ashcraft left her earthly body on December 27, 2018 at Arcadia Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at the age of 93 years. Born April 19, 1925 in Guysville the third child, but first girl, of Okey M. Ashcraft and Mary “Phyllis” Pierce Ashcraft. They had a bit of trouble coming up with...
Barbara B. Howard
Dec 24, 2018
THE PLAINS - Barbara B. Howard, 90, of The Plains, died Monday afternoon, December 24, 2018 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center.
Born February 8, 1928 in The Plains, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Mildred Marie Lovsey Tinkham.
She was a graduate of The Plains High School and a former employee of McBee’s Systems, AAA and Athens...
Rodney E. Pierce
Dec 24, 2018
Rodney E. Pierce LONG BOTTOM—Rodney E. Pierce, 72, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2018 at Holzer-Meigs Emergency Department in Pomeroy. He was born Nov. 20, 1946 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Dora Larkins and Rodney E. Pierce. He is survived by 2 sons, Eldon Pierce and Terry Pierce; a nephew, Elmo (Steph) Pierce; 2...
Patricia Ann Boston
Dec 21, 2018
Patricia Ann Boston LITTLE HOCKING-- Boston, Patricia Ann, Age 59 of Little Hocking OH, passed on to be with her LORD and Savior on December 21, 2018. Born in 1959, Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Nina Boston and brother Joseph of Reedsville, OH. She is survived her brothers, Dale Boston of Reedsville and Steven and...
John H. Life
Dec 20, 2018
John Life COOLVILLE—John H. Life, 82, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born Sept. 14, 1936 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Pearl and Ruby Silvis Life. He was an Air Force Veteran, a member of the Forked Run Gun Club and a founding member of the Friends and Family Food...
Jean Atheleen Fought
Dec 20, 2018
Jean Atheleen Fought BELPRE—Jean Atheleen Fought, 89, of Belpre, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 at her residence. She was born Feb. 23, 1929 in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Wade and Isabelle Petty Jarvis. Atheleen is survived by 2 daughters, Jan Sue (Larry) Creamer; Jennie Lou (David) Mollohan; a son, Jack (Teresa) Fought; a son-in-law, Mark Little;...
James H. Miller
Dec 19, 2018
James Miller ATHENS—James H. Miller, 84, of Athens, OH, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born March 12, 1934 in Looneyville, WV, son of the late Carless and Artie Suttle Miller. He was an Army Veteran and a lifelong farmer. James is survived by two sons, Jeff Miller and Mike Miller; a grandson, Matt...
William Robert Gaynor
Dec 17, 2018
ALBANY – William Robert Gaynor, 66, of Albany, died Monday morning, December 17, 2018 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.
Born September 5, 1952 in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Harry and Nan Long Gaynor.
He was a graduate of Daytona Beach Community College and was a former corrections officer for the state of Ohio Southeast Correctional Institution...
Eric Yancey
Dec 15, 2018
Eric Yancey JACKSON—Eric Yancey, 39, of Jackson, OH, passed away Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, as the result of an auto accident in Pt. Pleasant, WV. He was born Oct. 28, 1979 in Athens, OH, son of the late Rex Cossin and Connie Yancey. He is survived by a daughter, Amy Hartman; a son, Dakota Ashcroft; 3 sisters, Connie Campbell; Amber...
Margaret “Peggy” Harris
Dec 15, 2018
Pomeroy - Margaret “Peggy” Harris, 89, of Pomeroy, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born October 6, 1929 in Elkton, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert V. and Greta Donache Young. Margaret was a member of the Trinity Congretional Church in Pomeroy and a member of the Pomeroy American Legion Ladies Auxiliary...
Iris L. Randolph
Dec 13, 2018
Iris L. Randolph COOLVILLE—Iris L. Randolph, 91, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at the Laurels of Athens. She was born July 15, 1927 in Reedsville, OH, daughter of the late Tona and Goldie Barber Boring. She was a member of the Temple Baptist Church. Iris is survived by 2 sons, Gordon (Evelyn) Randolph and Cletus (Brenda)...
Loren Benedum
Dec 13, 2018
Loren Benedum Loren Benedum, 86, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born Nov. 1, 1932 in Reedsville, OH, son of the late Meigs J. and Metta Ford Benedum. He was a U.S. Marines Veteran serving in the Korean War, a member of the Tuppers Plains VFW Post 9053 and he retired from...
Herman S. Schul
Dec 6, 2018
Herman S. Schul GUYSVILLE—Herman S. Schul, 73, of Guysville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH, after a farming accident. He was surrounded by all his family. He was born Jan. 1, 1945 in Leon, WV, son of the late Roy O. and Noma L. Anderson Schul. Herman was a 1962 graduate of...
Billie Lou Stalnaker
Dec 6, 2018
Billie Lou Stalnaker PARKERSBURG—Billie Lou Stalnaker, 72, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away December 6th, 2018 at the Willows. She was born February 6, 1946, to the late William and Addie (Gabbert) Tracewell. She graduated from Eastern High School. Billie worked at Nashua Photo for 33 years. She was married to her husband, Ronzel Roberts for 12 years who also preceded...
William “Tony” Sherman
Dec 6, 2018
Gallipolis - William “Tony” Sherman, 63, of Gallipolis, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Born February 15, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Langston Carter and Gerri Keys Sherman. Tony was employed at Golden Corral for many years, enjoyed fishing, the Ohio State Buckeyes and his spending time with...
John R. Buckner
Dec 5, 2018
ATHENS – John R. Buckner, 64, of Nelsonville, formerly of Athens, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at his home.
Born July 23, 1954 in Meigs County, he was the son of the Hershel and Catherine Lewis Buckner.
He is survived by two daughters, Brittany (Justin) Cobbs of Richmond, KY, Heidi (Daniel) Gomez of Nogales Sonorro, Mexico; two grandchildren, Daniel Antonio...
John Douglas
Dec 3, 2018
John W. Douglas PARKERSBURG-- John W. Douglas, 64, of Parkersburg, WV, went to be with his Lord on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born Oct. 23, 1954 in Gallipolis, OH, son of the late Glen and Nancy Webb Douglas. Since 1996, John has been the pastor of the River Valley Community Church...
Walker Scott Winkler
Dec 2, 2018
ATHENS—Walker Scott Winkler, 6 months and 12 days, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 at his home. Born May 20, 2018, he was the son of Philip Winkler and Rebecca Miller.
A brave and happy baby, Walker was loved by all his family and friends, and touched many lives in his short time with us.
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Alan Barringer
Nov 30, 2018
Alan Barringer REEDSVILLE—Alan Barringer, 42, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 24, 1976 in Parkersburg, WV, son of Monty Ray Barringer and Marsha Kimes Cowdery. Alan is survived by his mother and step-father, Marsha and Kevin Cowdery; his father and step mother, Monty Ray and Ann Barringer; 2 half...
Ermyl Ballinger
Nov 28, 2018
NEW MARSHFIELD – Ermyl Ballinger, 101, of New Marshfield, died peacefully, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Lindley Inn.
Born January 16, 1917 in New Marshfield, she was the daughter of the late Seth and Mae McLead Hunter.
Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family at New Marshfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made...
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