Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Virginia Mae Reynolds
May 7, 2025
Virginia Reynolds
TROY—Virginia Mae Curtis Reynolds, 82, of Troy, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Troy Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
She was born May 12, 1942, in Long Bottom, OH, daughter of the late Perry and Sylvia Seals Curtis.
Virginia was a devout Christian and member of the Parkersburg Evangelical Methodist Church. She was a devoted and loving mother and...
Carol Lucas
May 5, 2025
COOLVILLE—Carol Lucas, 89, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 8, 1936, in Heath Springs, S.C., daughter of the late Coy and Myrtle Young Dowdle. Carol was a member of the Torch Baptist Church, where she was an active member.
She is survived by a daughter, Cindy and Eric Frost; 3 sons, Jay...
Nancy Keirns
May 2, 2025
Nancy Kay Keirns
Millfield - Nancy Kay Keirns, 87, of Millfield, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at her residence.
Born August 8, 1937, in Athens County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Luella Morgan Moody. Nancy graduated from Chauncey-Dover High School. She was a lifelong homemaker who enjoyed raising her family, canning the annual harvest from their...
John Brogan Jr.
May 1, 2025
John Willard Brogan, Jr., 84, from Rutland, Ohio, passed away in Lakeland, Florida on May 1, 2025, due to an accidental fall in his town of Zephyrhills, Florida on April 14th.Born in Charleston, West Virginia, to John W. Brogan, Sr. and Wilda Irene King Brogan (Greene), both now deceased. He was a brother to 15 siblings. Five now living, Joan...
James E Cooper
Apr 30, 2025
ATHENS – James E. Cooper, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1941, to the late Hubert and Esta Jarvis Cooper in Calhoon County, West Virgina.
James graduated from Rome-Cannan High School. A talented baseball player in his youth, he later served in the military with honor. James was an avid outdoorsman who...
Lisa Welch
Apr 29, 2025
COOLVILLE—Lisa Welch, 57, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, OH.
She was born March 2, 1968, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Samuel and Sharon Parks Watson.
Lisa is survived by 2 sons, Justin and Taylor Welch and Travis and Leeann Welch; her significant other, Allen Welch; 2 special nephews, Danny and...
Ralph Blake
Apr 15, 2025
PARKERSBURG- Ralph Blake, 78, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 28, 1946, in Coolville, OH, son of the late Ola and Juanita Yeater Blake. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Ralph is survived by a son, Robbie Blake; 2 daughters, Michele Coleman and Saundra Burrows; 3 sisters, Carolyn Lockhart, Debbie Baker and...
David M. Eaton
Apr 14, 2025
Coolville – David Milton Eaton, 72, of Coolville, passed away April 14, 2025. He was born in Parkersburg to the late Paul and Mary (Webber) Eaton.
David retired from DuPont Washington Works and enjoyed farming and gardening. He was a member of the Little Hocking Church of Christ.
Surviving is his wife of 48 years, L. Rosemary Eaton; his children, Jonathan Eaton...
Virginia Barber
Apr 10, 2025
Little Hocking – Virginia A. Barber, 84, of Little Hocking, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by family. Born August 9, 1940, in Marietta, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Clara (Styer) Gorrell. Virginia graduated from Marietta High School and enjoyed her early days growing up in the Marietta, Stanleyville, and...
Jeremy Lee Sanborn
Apr 9, 2025
ATHENS- Jeremy Lee Sanborn, 47, of Athens, Ohio, left this earth to meet his creator on April 9th, 2025. Born on July 2, 1977, he was the son of Rocky and Elaine (Byard) Sanborn of Athens.
Jeremy was very athletic in his youth and always loved the great outdoors. He was a gifted hunter. Walks in the woods with his dog...
Donald W. Hixson
Apr 4, 2025
Donald W. Hixson, 86 of Athens, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home. Born April 6, 1938 in Athens, he was the son of the late Lewis and Audrey Everetts Hixson.
A 1957 graduate of Amesville High School, Donald went on to become an expert carpenter. He was a jack of all trades and had artistic ability that was...
Glenn Milton Criss
Apr 3, 2025
Glenn Milton Criss, 91, of Torch, OH, born December 27, 1933, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
He was the son of the late James Garfield and Faye Barrows Criss. Glenn graduated from Coolville High School in 1951. He went to work in April 1952 at Torch Hill on B&O Railroad and retired May 1990 as a Train Dispatcher on...
Pamela Dishong Washburn
Apr 2, 2025
COOLVILLE – Pamela Dishong Washburn, 64, of Coolville, passed away April 2, 2025, at her residence from an extended illness.
She was born November 14, 1960, in Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens, OH, the daughter of the late Harold “Burt” and Mary Frances (Hatfield) Dishong.
She retired from Federal Hocking Local School District, where she was a bus driver. Pam also loved...
Christy Sams
Mar 30, 2025
STEWART- Christy Sams, 69, of Athens, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2025. She was born in Athens, Ohio, on October 31, 1955, to the late Leroy and Kathryn Baker Copeland.
Christy is survived by her husband of 44 years, Danny Sams; daughter, Cara (Derek) Hartman; two brothers, Jim (Judy) Copeland and Don (Norma) Copeland; two sisters, Rosealee Wingett and Flora...
Jett Jacob King
Mar 27, 2025
Jett Jacob King, breathless angel of Bradley Tyler and Christina Marie Gregory King, went to be with our Lord unexpectedly, on March 27, 2025 at OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital. He was 16 weeks gestation.
Jett was loved dearly though he never had the chance to meet his family. His brothers were overwhelmed with excitement to horseplay with their new brother. Every night...
Robert Grim
Mar 25, 2025
Robert Ozro “Bob” Grim (92) was born in Chatham, Ohio on May 1st, 1932, to Raymond Ozro and Sarah Handle Grim, the 5th of 12 children. A long-time resident of Athens County, Bob began his career after serving and earning up to the rank of Tech Sergeant (Crew Chief on F94 Starfires) in the 96th fighter wing of the US...
Ward "Jason" Kempton
Mar 24, 2025
ATHENS- Ward “Jason” Kempton, 51, Chauncey, OH, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer. Jason was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 7, 1973. He was the son of the late Ward P and Wiladene Kempton (Kelzenberg).
Jason was a 1991 Graduate of Athens High School where he was on the Athens Bulldog football team. After...
Thomas Robert "Tom" Antle
Mar 22, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Antle passed away on Saturday, March 22, after a brief illness and a courageous battle between remaining on Earth and joining Jesus. In the end, Jesus called him home.
Born on July 30, 1955, Tom spent his life in Athens County, where he worked and built lasting relationships. He dedicated 40 years of service to the Kroger Company before...
Carey Snyder
Mar 20, 2025
ATHENS- Carey Jean Snyder of Athens, Ohio, passed away on March 20, 2025, aged 56, at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, ending a 19-month battle with breast cancer. (In lieu of flowers or other gifts, it was Carey's wish that if you want to memorialize her, please do so by joining her in contributing to the two charitable causes listed at the...
Billie S. Clark-Crabtree
Mar 19, 2025
Billie S. Clark-Crabtree, 79 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Embassy of Logan. Born July 19, 1945 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Clarence Sherwood and Blance Verity.
She is survived by her children, Tracy Clark, Tammy (Mark) Andrews; grandchildren, Brittany (Steven McLain) Clark, Danielle (Andy) Andrews, Cody (Debra) Andrews, Cassandra Tyler Andrews; great-grandchildren,...
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