Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Effie L. Hauber
May 14, 2018
Effie Hauber Effie L. Hauber, 84, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Laurels of Athens. She was born Feb.5, 1934 in Long Bottom, OH, daughter of the late Roscoe and Ellen Connolly Wells. Effie was a Christian and a member of Gospel Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She is...
Helen M. Bridge
May 9, 2018
ATHENS—Helen M. Bridge, 85 of Athens, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Born February 21, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Paul F. and Margaret Pedigo Edgar.
She graduated from Athens High School in 1951 where she enjoyed playing the French horn in the marching band. Her love of marching bands continued throughout her lifetime. After...
Dennis A. Brozak, Sr.
May 8, 2018
Dennis A. Brozak, Sr., 68 of Stewart, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by family. Born February 25th 1950, he was the son to the late Mike and Verdelle Brozak.
Dennis was a Navy Veteran and retired electrician. He also was a lifetime member of the Athens area VFW and AMVETS. He was...
Cody Lewis Downard
May 8, 2018
NELSONVILLE—Cody Lewis Downard, stillborn son of Kristen N. Selvey and Michael J. Downard, went to be with the Lord on May 8th, 2018 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital.Cody is survived by his loving family which includes 4 sisters; 3 brothers; maternal grandmother, Joan Smith; maternal grandfather, Lewis Selvey; paternal grandmother, Wanda Downard (Louis Pierce); and several beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins....
Charles E. Powell, Jr.
May 6, 2018
NELSONVILLE – Charles E. Powell, Jr., 69, of Nelsonville, passed away Sunday morning, May 6, 2018 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center after a long illness.
Born January 23, 1949 in Nelsonville, he was the son of the late Charles E. Sr. and Norma Triplett Powell.
He was raised at Circle Hill and was a painter in and around Athens County...
Janice E. Norris
May 4, 2018
THE PLAINS – Janice E. Norris, 71, of The Plains, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at her home.
Janice was born October 18, 1946 in Spokane, Washington, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Amy Norbeck Nelson.
She graduated from St. Maries Idaho High School in 1964 and North Idaho College in 1973. Janice worked for many...
William L. “Bill” Toncray
May 3, 2018
Willliam L. "Bill" Toncray COOLVILLE-- William L. "Bill" Toncray, 64, of Coolville,OH passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 12, 1953 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Garland and Neva (Davis) Toncray. Bill played the guitar with Jim Blair and the Southern Gospelaires. He was also a former member of the Coolville People's...
Ronald Harter
May 2, 2018
Ronald Eugene Harter FLORIDA—Ronald Eugene Harter, 70, of Seffner, FL, originally from Columbus, OH passed away suddenly May 2, 2018 in Tampa, FL as the result of a massive heart attack. He was born March 31, 1948 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Melvin Eugene Harter and Audrey Garnett (Buckler) Ray and his step-father, Fred E. Ray. Having served...
Charlotte Stemple
Apr 30, 2018
Charlotte Stemple COOLVILLE-- Charlotte Stemple, 79, of Coolville, OH passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 13, 1939 in Lodi, OH, daughter of the late Edward and Ivadell (Frambaugh) Ribbeck. Charlotte is survived by a daughter, Rhonda and Dave Vales; a grandson, Joey and Heaven Vales; a great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Nevaeh Vales and a brother-in-law,...
Katherine Wigal
Apr 29, 2018
Katherine Wigal REEDSVILLE-- Katherine Wigal, 95, of Tuppers Plains, OH passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH. She was born July 30, 1922 in Cairo, WV, daughter of the late Robert and Mary Mae (Hornbeck) Ayers. She is survived by a nephew, Orval and Barbara Ayers; a niece, Helen and Jim Schalip and a...
Sandra Hamilton
Apr 27, 2018
Sandra Hamilton COOLVILLE-- Sandra Hamilton, 74, of Coolville,OH passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Marietta Center. She was born July 30, 1943 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Gene and Clara (Jackson) Jordan. Sandra was a homemaker and attended the Church of God in Little Hocking. She is survived by her husband, James E. ; 2 daughters, Lisa...
Timothy Edward Seyfang
Apr 24, 2018
Timothy Edward Seyfang, 59, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, April 24th, at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by his adoring family. Tim was born May 14th, 1958 in Washington Court House to the late Harry and Marvene Seyfang. He was also welcomed by an older sister Nancy.
Tim was known for his comical personality and his ability to make everyone smile...
James Stone
Apr 22, 2018
James Stone COOLVILLE-- James M. Stone, 92, of Coolville, Ohio passed away April 22nd after a short illness. He was born Nov. 28, 1925 in Ripley, WV, son of the late Fred and Erma (Pringle) Stone. James was retired from Elkem Metals and shared with his family his love of antique tractors, collecting Maytag Engines and flea markets. He is...
Larry Wayne Ashburn
Apr 16, 2018
Salem Center - Larry Wayne Ashburn, 44, of Salem Center, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his residence. Born December 13, 1973 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Larry and Betty Corbitt Ashburn. He was 1993 graduate of Meigs High School and was employed by Soundfold in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by...
Joan Gay Smith
Apr 16, 2018
Joan Gay Smith Joan Gay Smith, 75, of Tuppers Plains, OH passed away Sunday, April 16, 2018 at Wyngate Senior Living in Parkersburg, WV. She was born March 15, 1943 in Pt. Pleasant, WV, daughter of the late Harold and Evelyn (Manley) Harmon. Joan wanted nothing more than a family. Her boys were her world, and when they married she...
Mary Pulsifer
Apr 15, 2018
Mary Pulsife Mary Pulsifer, 71, of Hockingport, OH passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was born May 28, 1946 in Belmar, NJ, daughter of the late James Leroy and Lida (Williams) Bennett. Mary is survived by 2 sons, Joseph Nelson Pulsifer of Portland, OR and Jason Edward Pulsifer of Hockingport, OH;...
William A. Miller
Apr 13, 2018
MILLFIELD – William A. “Bill” Miller, Jr., 58, of Millfield, died Friday Morning, April 13, 2018 at his home.
Born December 8, 1959 in Columbus, he was the son of the late William A. and Marifrances Emmers Miller, Sr.
He was a 1978 graduate of Athens High School and was a former employee of Depoy’s Garage working there from 1977...
Eugene “Duke” Willis II
Apr 12, 2018
Eugene "Duke" Willis II MILLFIELD-- Eugene "Duke" Willis II, 54, of Millfield, OH, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Hickory Creek of Athens. He was born Nov. 5, 1963 in Marion County, Indiana, son of Thelma Mae (Fields) Willis and the late Eugene Orwin Willis. Eugene was a member of the Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was also...
Janice Young
Apr 10, 2018
Pomeroy - Janice Young, 61, of Pomeroy, died Monday, April 10, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. Born May 4, 1956 in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of Mary K. Young and the late Victor C Young Jr. Janice was a 1977 graduate of Meigs High School where she was a member of the band and she...
William Edward Deeter
Apr 5, 2018
GUYSVILLE--William Edward "Ted" Deeter, 48 of Guysville, passed away early Thursday morning, April 5th, 2018 at his home. Born September 10, 1969 in Athens, he was the son of Mary Lea Fout Chiki and the late William Deeter.A 1987 graduate of Athens High School, Ted pursued his Diesel Mechanic Degree in Nashville, TN. He later worked proudly as a member...

