Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
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...
Robert E. Thieman Jr
Sep 6, 2023
COOLVILLE—Robert E. Thieman, Jr., 78, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born June 3, 1945, in Columbus, OH, son of the late Robert Thieman, Sr. and Lillian Schleinhege Thieman. As per Robert’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no visitation or funeral services.
Lola Stanley
Sep 4, 2023
The clouds ushered Lola Stanley to heaven on September 4th, 2023, where she passed away peacefully at the Ohio State University James Hospital at the age of 70 years old. Family who went before Lola were her father, Ed & mother, America Stanley; and sister, Connie Gunderson.
Lola was born on November 16th, 1952, the third oldest of ten children,...
Yancey Albert Hunter
Aug 29, 2023
Yancey Albert Hunter, a beloved son, brother, and friend, departed from this world on August 29, 2023, at the age of 41. Yancey's untimely passing has left a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Born on July 17, 1982, in Hendersonville, TN, Yancey grew up surrounded by the beauty of nature in his hometown....
Kevin Lee Criner
Aug 20, 2023
Kevin Lee Criner, 56, of Athens, Ohio, passed away after a prolonged illness on August 20, 2023. He was born on November 1, 1967, in Pomeroy, Ohio to Charles and Avis Criner.
Kevin was a 1986 graduate of Meigs High School and furthered his education at Hocking College and Ohio University, where he studied History.
Kevin was proud of his...
Natasha Dawn Wolf
Aug 13, 2023
Athens - Natasha Dawn Wolf, 23, of Athens, died unexpectedly Sunday August 13, 2023. Born April 11, 2000 in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of Rodney Wolf and Tammy Lee. Natasha was a 2020 graduate of Warren High School and loved to play softball. She loved all her pets and had a passion for picking up stray animals. She...
Tiffany Dawn Shaffer
Aug 12, 2023
Tiffany Dawn Shaffer Tiffany Dawn Shaffer, age 44, passed away on the 12th of August 2023. Tiffany was born on the 2nd of April 1979, she was the daughter of Mike Lonas and Brenda Metcalf. Tiffany is survived by her husband of 20 years, Donald Shaffer and their two daughters, Alyssa and Haley Shaffer; her stepmother, Cindy Lonas; stepfather, Ernie...
Carey Anthony "Tony" Bishop
Aug 11, 2023
Carey Anthony "Tony" Bishop, 29 of Athens, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 11, 2023 in Athens. Born December 1, 1993 in Athens, he was the son of Christopher A. Bishop and Tammy M. Hays. A 2012 graduate of Athens High School & Tri-County Career Center, Tony went into the Army to honorably serve the country. During his tour of duty,...
Michael Edward Hess
Aug 9, 2023
ATHENS - Michael Edward Hess, 77 of Athens, passed away late Wednesday night, August 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Born September 17, 1945 in Spencer, WV, he was the son of the late Vernon Edward and Marjorie Irene Watson Hess. Michael was an honorable veteran of the United States Air Force serving during Vietnam. After the war,...
Tina M. Johnson
Aug 7, 2023
Tina M. Johnson Pomeroy - Tina M. Johnson, 60, of Pomeroy, died unexpectedly Monday evening, August 7, 2023. Born on June 12, 1963, in Riverside, California, she was the daughter of the late Earnie and Marie Chesser Harris. Tina was a graduate of Meigs High School and Gallipolis Career College. She was an avid gardener who was known for her...
Micah Leon Bunch
Aug 7, 2023
Micah Leon Bunch born April 1, 1974 was called to his Heavenly Home on August 7, 2023. Micah passed at home from a long illness surrounded by his family. Micah graduated from Meigs High School in 1992 and then from The Ohio State University in 1999. He was a member of Forest Run Baptist Church. He was an avid sports...
Phillip B. Crowder
Aug 4, 2023
Phillip B Crowder, 78 of Guysville, Ohio passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born April 16, 1945 in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Salter and Frances Crowder. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was retired from Auto Works and Walmart. Phillip is survived by...
Richard B. Kehl
Aug 1, 2023
Richard B. Kehl, Colonel, USAF, Retired, age 87, passed away on August 1, 2023, in Centerville, Ohio. Predeceased by his parents, Delbert and Alberta Kehl of Woodworth, Ohio, he is survived by his loving wife Judith nee Barnes, children Wendy (Al) and Mark (Cathy), grandsons Daniel and David, sister Linda, nephew and godson Richard, and brother-in-law Timothy. Col Kehl graduated...
Brandon Michael Scheaffer Fuller
Aug 1, 2023
Athens - Brandon Michael Scheaffer Fuller, 29, of Athens, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 1, 2023, as a result of an automobile accident. Born November 29, 1993 in Athens, he was the son of Sari and Steve Bailey Jr.
Everybody who knew Brandon knows his laugh well. It was a loud, unrestrained sound of joy that filled a room, reaching everybody...
Brandon Michael Scheaffer
Aug 1, 2023
ATHENS—Brandon Michael Scheaffer Fuller, 29, of Athens, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 1, 2023, as a result of an automobile accident. Everybody who knew Brandon knows his laugh well. It was a loud, unrestrained sound of joy that filled a room, reaching everybody around him and inviting them to join in. He was able to turn any room into a celebration...
Ashton Harris
Jul 29, 2023
Ashton Harris MARIETTA—Ashton Isaac Cole Harris, 16, of Marietta, OH, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born Nov. 1, 2006, in Parkersburg, WV, son of Paul and Amy Brown Harris. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier in Parkersburg and attended Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption. Ashton was a...
Virginia Carol Hess
Jul 26, 2023
Virginia Carol Hess PERRYSVILLE—Virginia Carol Hess, 86, passed away on July 26, 2023, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Always known as Carol by family and friends, she was born in West Virginia on January 4, 1937, to Forest Gail and Geraldine Fortney Hart. On August 11, 1953, she married Prentice B. Hess, and they shared 52 beautiful years...
Mickale Hill
Jul 19, 2023
Mickale Hill POMEROY—Mickale Hill, 30, of Pomeroy, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away the morning of July 19, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 5 P.M., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Ewing-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Pomeroy, Ohio, with Pastor Byron Fisher officiating. Mickale was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, to Bettina Brown and Mark Hammonds on March 24, 1993....
Charlene Culbertson
Jul 7, 2023
Charlene Culbertson, 90, of Athens, passed away on July 7 at O'Bleness Ohio Health Hospital. She was born in Flint, Mich. to the late Raymond and Ethel Runyan Boyd.
Many valued elements in Charlene's life can be summarized by two C's - children and camping - and 1 T - travel.She taught for about 30 years, mostly in first and...
Elisa Maria McVey
Jul 4, 2023
On the evening of Tuesday, July 4, 2023, our beautiful and beloved Mamma (Nonna), Elisa Maria (Zamparutti) McVey, 98, of Guysville, Ohio, left us with dignity as she peacefully fell asleep and took her last breath. Her daughters, Linda Mirella Weiss, Gloria Melodia Barnhart and Simonetta Christina “Timbi” Matters were by her side giving her comfort during her day spent...
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