Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.

Sandra Bass

Sandra Bass

Aug 13, 2024

 MIDDLEPORT—Sandra May Bass, 65, of Middleport, OH, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at her residence.

 She was born Nov. 5, 1958, in Middleport, OH, daughter of the late Josephine Falen Tyree and Charles Tyree, Jr.

 Sandra is survived by 2 daughters, Diamond McClure and Krystal Bass (Richard Ebert); 3 grandchildren, Skyler, Justin and Cobee; 2 nieces, Lovina Hysell and Raven Johnson.

 In...

Vickie McFann

Vickie McFann

Aug 12, 2024

 POMEROY—Vickie A. McFann, 63, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at Arbors At Pomeroy.

 She was born Sept. 25, 1960, in Nelsonville, OH, daughter of the late William and Shirley VanNess Causey. Vickie loved to do arts and crafts.

 She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Kenneth McFann; 2 brothers, James Causey and Tony Causey; 2 sisters,...

Jeri Barr

Jeri Barr

Aug 12, 2024

Jeri L. Barr,79, of Belpre, OH, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at her residence.

 She was born June 28, 1945, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, daughter of the late Fred J. and Virginia Nordquist Smith. Jeri was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1212 in Parkersburg, WV and AMVETS Post 76 in Athens, OH. She loved to cook,...

Carl Cullison

Carl Cullison

Aug 10, 2024

New Marshfield- Carl was born on January 17, 1942 in (Athens, OH), he was the son of the late Elmer Ray Mckibben and Erma Cullison Rupe and Andrew Rupe. He was a veteran who honorably served his country during the Vietnam war. He spent 11 years in the Marines and was deployed to Vietnam three times during his service to...

Jamie Allen Burleigh

Jamie Allen Burleigh

Aug 10, 2024

Jamie Allen Burleigh, 44 of Millfield, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital—Athens. Born December 7, 1979 in Athens, he was the adopted son of Mary P. Sharpe & Charles A. Burleigh and the biological son of Alberta Sue Burleigh Brooks. Jamie was a man who enjoyed the life of simplicity and...

Wanda Lynn Mains

Wanda Lynn Mains

Aug 8, 2024

Athens- Wanda Lynn Mains, 89, went peacefully with her 2 daughters by her side on Thursday, August 8,2024, in Athens, Ohio. She was born on September 12, 1934, in the quaint town of Mount Kisco, New York, to her loving parents, the late William C. and Lenora Gilbert Wheeler Gross Fenning. A woman of noteworthy achievements, Wanda worked hard to...

Beth Starkey

Beth Starkey

Aug 8, 2024

 MARIETTA—Beth Starkey, 53, of Marietta, OH, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

 She was born Dec. 1, 1970, in Marietta, OH, daughter of the late Larry and Lenora Caldwell Starkey.

 Beth is survived by her husband, Butch Thompson; 2 sons, Tyler Starkey and Braxton Thompson; daughter, Margaret Ann-Louise Starkey; 3 sisters, April Stehly, Laura Fitcher and Debbie Sayres;...

James Harlan Jarvis

James Harlan Jarvis

Aug 6, 2024

James “Harlan” Jarvis

 

Stewart - James “Harlan” Jarvis, 97, of Stewart, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

James was born on February 21, 1927 in Braxton County, WV, he was the son of the late James Warden and Susie Fulks Jarvis. He was a US Army veteran who honorably served his country during WW II in...

Paula McClain

Paula McClain

Aug 6, 2024

Athens - Paula Jean McClain, 60, of Athens, returned to Mother Nature Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at her home. 

Born May 22, 1964, in Athens, Ohio, Paula’s greatest joy was being “Mawmaw P” to Shade Aubrey, Ever Merritt, Etta Odessa, and William Dallas -- her four grandchildren. Each moment around her was highlighted with a smile and loads of laughs. She...

Wendell H. White

Wendell H. White

Aug 5, 2024

Wendell H. White

Athens - Wendell H. White, 87, of Athens, died Monday, August 5, 2024 at his residence.

Born August 21, 1936 in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lawrence L. and Bernice Young White. Wendell was a 1954 graduate of Athens High School where he starred in baseball earning first team All-Ohio honors as a shortstop. He...

Erma Stout

Erma Stout

Aug 5, 2024

 REEDSVILLE—Erma Jean Stout, 85, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at her residence.

 She was born Dec. 12, 1938, in Athens County, OH, daughter of the late Aubra Ray and Alta Ruth Harper Bailey. Erma was a member of the Faith Harvest Church in Coolville. She loved the Lord and was a Bible teacher.

 She is survived by 2...

Marlin Kriembihl

Marlin Kriembihl

Aug 4, 2024

ATHENS - Marlin "Butch" Kriembihl, 77 of Athens, retired from his mission on Earth August 4, 2024 to a new assignment (PCS) in Heaven with Jesus. He was a man of great courage, strong strength, and a brave warrior. Marlin retired from the United States Army and State of Ohio.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Tracy (Charles), Lorrie;...

Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith

Aug 2, 2024

 GUYSVILLE- Tyler L. Smith, 31, of Guysville, OH, passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.

 He was born Jan. 28, 1993, in Athens, OH, son of Ronald and Lavondia Guess Smith. Tyler was a 2011 graduate of Federal Hocking High School, a member of the Rome Vol. Fire Department and the Coolville Masonic Lodge 337 F&AM. He was an avid hunter and...

Ronald A. Hennen

Ronald A. Hennen

Aug 2, 2024

 Ronald A. Hennen, 88, of Coolville, Ohio died Friday, August 2nd surrounded by his loving family in the home that he himself built.

 He was born April 3rd, 1936, in Palestine, West Virginia, the firstborn son of R. V. and Nina Pearl Hennen.

 He was a 1954 graduate of Wirt County High School, served in the United States Army, and attended Ohio...

Patricia Ann Carpenter

Patricia Ann Carpenter

Aug 1, 2024

Patricia Ann Carpenter, nee Riley, known affectionately as Pat, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 71, in Charleston, West Virginia. Born on July 12, 1953, in Athens, Ohio, she dedicated her life to education and the arts, leaving a lasting impact on her community and all who knew her.

Pat graduated from Federal Hocking High School before...

Frederick Clifford Houghton

Frederick Clifford Houghton

Aug 1, 2024

 MASON—Frederick Clifford Houghton, 84, of Mason, WV, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at Rivers Health Hospital in Pt. Pleasant, WV.

 He was born March 8, 1940, in Sanford, FL, son of the late Garland and Meredith Hickman Houghton.

 He is survived by his wife of 47, years, Cynthia Lance Houghton; 2 sons, Frederick C. Houghton II and James Vereen; 2 daughters,...

Clyde C. Beasley, Jr.

Clyde C. Beasley, Jr.

Aug 1, 2024

Clyde C. Beasley, Jr., 83 of Athens, a beloved husband, respected retired law enforcement officer, educator, and devoted member of various community organizations passed away Thursday evening, August 1, 2024 at his home. Born on September 19, 1940, in Athens County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Nellie Bobo Beasley.  

Clyde dedicated 33 years of his life...

Diana Kay Kinder

Diana Kay Kinder

Jul 29, 2024

Diana K. Kinder, 68 of Shade, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. Born November 19, 1955 in Gallipolis, Ohio at Holzer Hospital, she was the daughter of Neacil E. and Jack W. Carsey of Middleport, Ohio.

She was a 1974 graduate of Meigs High School and went on to earn her Bachelor's of Science...

Earle J. McCandlish

Earle J. McCandlish

Jul 29, 2024

  LANCASTER—Earle J. McCandlish, 82, of Lancaster, OH, passed away Monday, July 29, 2924, at Fairhope Hospice Pickering House in Lancaster.

 He was born April 23, 1942, in Bremen, OH, son of the late Lee Wilson and Sarah Ruth Turner McCandlish.

 Earle is survived by 2 daughters, Darletta and Martin Martinez and Dawnita and Jose Perez; 6 grandchildren, Domingo, Caroline, Julio, Catherine,...

Nancy Lee Watson

Nancy Lee Watson

Jul 26, 2024

 REEDSVILLE—Nancy Lee Watson, 93, of Reedsville, OH, was called home by her Savior on July 26, 2024. She was born in Rockport, WV, on Oct. 4, 1930, to Francis and Nancy Estella Weekley Deem.

 Nancy was a member of South Bethel Church, Silver Ridge, Reedsville, OH. She loved growing flowers and a big garden, canning, family meals and get togethers.

 She is...