Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Janet Elaine Connolly
Jan 1, 2018
Janet Connolly REEDSVILLE-- Janet Elaine Connolly entered into rest on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. She was born on July 12, 1941 on the Keller-Koehler farm south of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, the daughter of the late Pearl and Cleta Bahr Koehler. She was a 1959 graduate of Eastern High School. Janet married Okey Connolly in 1960. They were blessed with a...
Zetah McCain Chapman
Dec 31, 2017
Zetah McCain-Chapman COOLVILLE-- Zetah McCain-Chapman, 82, of Coolville, OH passed away on December 31st, early Sunday morning with her son Dale and grandson Donnie at her side. Zetah was born on Oct. 5, 1935 in Reedsville, OH to the late Benjamin and Hazel Martin Buckley. She is a graduate of Chester High School, Chester, OH. She was a member of...
Betty Irene (Gray) Lee
Dec 31, 2017
Betty Irene Gray Lee COOLVILLE-- Betty Irene (Gray) Lee, 90, of Coolville, OH passed away Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was born Aug. 17, 1927 in Parkersburg, WV daughter of the late Raymond F. and Grace V. (Alkire) Gray. Betty was a member of Vanderhoof Baptist Church and the former owner of Lee's...
Howard G. Simpson, II
Dec 30, 2017
STEWART—Howard Gale Simpson, II, 58, of Stewart, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 30th, 2017.
He was born September 2nd, 1959 in New London, Connecticut, son of Howard Gale and RoseMarie Blazier Simpson. He co-owned his own building company, L&S Enterprises, for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking for family and friends. Howard was generous and loving and would...
Sarah Caldwell
Dec 30, 2017
Sarah Caldwell COOLVILLE-- Sarah Caldwell, 96, of Coolville, OH passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at Arcadia Nursing Center. She was born Aug. 3, 1921 in Huntington, WV daughter of the late Charles and Emeline Person Findling. Sarah was a member of the Alfred United Methodist Church, the Hemlock Grove Grange #2049, the Tuppers Plains VFW Ladies Auxillary #9053 and...
Jay E. Barker
Dec 30, 2017
Jay E. Barker PARKERSBURG-- Jay E. Barker, 33 of Parkersburg, WV passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at Camden-Clark Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1984 in Athens, OH son of Tana K. Johnson Senften. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Chastity Morris; a brother, Joshua Barker; 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Funeral services...
Matthew Paul Nutter
Dec 28, 2017
Matthew Paul Nutter SHADE--Matthew Paul Nutter, 30, of Shade, OH passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 at Cabell County Hospital is Huntington, WV after a short illness. He was born Oct. 15, 1987 in Rising Sun, MD son of William (Wink) Nutter of Shade, OH and Leslie (Wells) McClanahan of Long Bottom, OH. In addition to his parents, Matthew is...
Mary Lou Scott
Dec 26, 2017
THE PLAINS – Mary Lou Scott, 46, of The Plains, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at her home
Born December 30, 1970 in The Plains, she was the daughter of Catherine Scott of Albany and the late Johnny Howard.
She was a graduate of Alexander High School and was a former employee of Wendy’s.
She is survived by a daughter,...
Richard W. Knutsen
Dec 19, 2017
Richard W. Knutsen Richard W. Knutsen, 46, of Houston, TX passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at Cypress Fairbanks Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born Aug. 28, 1971 in Parkersburg, WV son of William Knutsen and the late Connie Harris Knutsen. In addition to his father and step-mother, William and Lessie Knutsen, Richard is survived by a brother, Wayne...
Steven W. Nestor
Dec 18, 2017
Dr. Steven (Butch) Nestor COOLVILLE-- Dr. Steven (Butch) Wayne Nestor, 65, of Coolville, OH went home to be with the Lord, Monday, December 18th, 2017. Steve was born January 3, 1952 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Carl and Eileen Nestor. He married the love of his life, Bonnie (Davis), who survives him, on December 16, 1995. He is also...
Ernest “Bud” Vineyard
Dec 17, 2017
Paul Vineyard Ernest P. "Bud" Vineyard passed away December 17, 2017 in Lucas, Ohio. He was born October 08, 1942, son to Hobart and Mae (Osborn) Vineyard. On March 27, 1967 he married the love of his life, Wilma J. Vineyard. Ernest is a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Ernest served his community as well as his country, retiring from Baum...
Ruby J Chapman
Dec 16, 2017
ATHENS – Ruby J. Chapman, 83, of Athens, died Saturday, December 16, 2017 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.Born August 4, 1934 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Malissia Boggs Elswick.Ruby attended Shade High School and worked for Woolworths for over 20 years and then retiring from the College Book store after 19 years of service....
Jackie Large Sr
Dec 14, 2017
Pomeroy - Jackie Large Sr, 74, of Pomeroy, died Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Born February 10, 1943, in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late Marvin and Ethel Queen Mullens. Jackie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Virginia Siders Large; two sons Jerry (Cassie) and James (Debbie) Large; one daughter Virginia...
Robert W. “Bob” Moore
Dec 11, 2017
Robert W. Moore (Bob) TORCH-- Robert W. Moore (Bob), 90, of Torch, Ohio passed away at his residence on Deceber 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born September 6, 1927 to Joe and Myrtle (Schultz) Moore in Little Hocking, Ohio. Bob was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He owned and...
William A. "Bill" Ohlinger
Dec 8, 2017
Pomeroy - William A. "Bill" Ohlinger, 88, of Pomeroy, died Friday, December 8, 2017 at Arbors At Pomeroy. Born September 6, 1929 in Pomeroy, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herman and Mildred Roush Ohlinger. Bill was a 1947 graduate of Pomeroy High School, belonged to the American Legion Post 39, and a member of the Pomeroy Baptist...
Sampson Hall
Dec 6, 2017
Pomeroy - Sampson Hall, 85, of Pomeroy, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Overbrook Center in Middleport. Born January 28, 1932 in Mingo County, WV, he was the son of the late Marion and Lewfurcie Workman Hall. Sampson lived for many years at the Maples where he had many friends. Sampson was a good Christian man who attended church regularly...
Joe E. Crites
Dec 6, 2017
Joe E. Crites COOLVILLE--Joe E. Crites, 75, of Coolville, OH passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 at the Laurels of Athens after a brief illness. He spent the last 2 1/2 years in Hudson, FL. He was born April 30, 1942 in Jackson County, WV son of the late Howard and Virginia Nestor McCoy. Joe was a member of the...
Brenda Angus Howard
Nov 29, 2017
Brenda Angus Howard SANDYVILLE, WV-- Brenda Angus Howard, 48, of Sandyville, WV passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 3, 1969 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of Shirley Boyd and the late Harold Angus. Brenda was a member of CLC in Parkersburg and a graduate of Federal Hocking High School. She is survived by...
James R. Mobbs Sr.
Nov 28, 2017
James R. Mobbs, Sr. COOLVILLE--James R. Mobbs, Sr., 80,of Coolville, OH passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 at his home with his family. He was born Oct. 12, 1937 in Everett, WA, son of the late Daniel V. and Nola Halley Mobbs. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a medic and paratrooper in the...
Nina J. Sanders
Nov 28, 2017
Nina Sanders Nina J. (Brannon) Sanders of Reedsville, OH went home to be with the Lord November 28, 2017 following an extended stay at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport, OH. She was born on April 30, 1935 in Tuppers Plains, OH to Harold and Lavina Brannon who preceded her in death. Nina was a member of the Mt. Hermon United...