Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Gracelynn Jane Smith
Mar 4, 2018
Gracelynn Jane Smith Gracelynn Jane Smith, infant daughter of Haylli (Jarvis) and Tyler Smith earned her wings on March 4, 2018. She is being greeted in Heaven by her maternal great-grandmother, Vicki Brozak and paternal great-grandfather, Daniel Brookover. Besides her parents, she is survived by her sister, Harper and brother, Cole; her maternal grandparents, Lori and John Cline and Craig...
Roger Manning Davidson
Mar 4, 2018
Middleport - Roger M. Davidson, 85 of Middleport, Ohio passed into the arms of Christ peacefully on Sunday, March 4, 2017 at the Arbors at Pomeroy. Born December 25,1932 in Pomeroy, he was the son of the late Earnest and Clara Ebersbach Davidson. Roger was a 1952 graduate of Pomeroy High School where he played the drums in the marching...
Cledyth Misner
Mar 1, 2018
Cledyth Misner COOLVILLE-- Cledyth Misner of Coolville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2018. She was born September 17, 1929, to the late Herman and Velma Brown. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Her favorite past times were spending time with her family and playing Friday night bingo. She is survived by 3...
James Gordon
Feb 28, 2018
Pomeroy - James Robert Gordon, 71, of Pomeroy, died Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at his residence. Born October 8, 2018 in Westerville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert and Vivian Maddox. James wishes were to be cremated and there will be private services at a later date.
Russell Wade Cullums
Feb 27, 2018
GUYSVILLE – Russell Wade Cullums, 56, of Guysville, passed away suddenly, Tuesday February 27, 2018 in Millfield after tragically being struck by a vehicle.Born November 11, 1961 in Athens, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cullums.He was a graduate of Athens high School, class of 1980. Russ was a lifelong jokester, an avid fisherman, and loved nothing...
Betty Ashburn
Feb 25, 2018
Betty Ashburn, 66, of Vinton, OH, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at her daughters residence in Langsville. Born June 3, 1951 in Coffee County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Isome and Janette Leavens Corbitt. She is survived by 3 sons, Brady (Becky) Ashburn, Larry (Cathy) Ashburn and William Ashburn; a daughter, Katrina (Mike) McGhee; 19 grandchildren; 13...
Ruth Ann Gaul Holliday
Feb 22, 2018
Ruth Ann Gaul Holliday 2/19/1937 — 2/22/2018 Beloved Ruthie passed away peacefully at home after fighting a fifteen year battle against an unbeatable foe; dementia. The last four years at home under Hospice supervision. Born and raised in Racine, OH to Orville “Jake” Gaul and Fern Beegle Gaul. She is survived by her husband Jim Holliday; brother Chuck Gaul, Plain...
John E. Bowman
Feb 22, 2018
John E. Bowman LITTLE HOCKING-- John E. Bowman, 71, of Little Hocking, OH passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 4, 1946 in Coolville, OH, son of the late William Thaddeus and Dorothy Brawley Bowman. He was employed at Belpre Drywall for 40 years. John is survived by his wife of 48 years,...
Suzanne L. Wallace
Feb 21, 2018
ATHENS-Suzanne L. Wallace, 83, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. Born October 8, 1934 in Jewett, she was the daughter of the late John "Pat" (Orvilla "Witty") Tolson and Gwen Tolson Canale (C.V. "Tad" Canale).
She was a 1952 graduate of Athens High School where she was a cheerleader and involved in...
Dora Cullison
Feb 21, 2018
THE PLAINS – Dora Cullison, 90, of The Plains, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center with her family at her side. Prior to entering the nursing home, Dora resided with her daughter, Linda Ervin as well as her other daughter, Millie Howell.Born in Coolville on April 15, 1927, she was the daughter of the late...
Dana Alan Johnson
Feb 20, 2018
Dana Alan Johnson LONG BOTTOM— Dana Alan Johnson, 58, of Long Bottom, OH passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born Nov. 14, 1959 in Bashan, OH son of the late Charles Marvin and Luella Jane Johnson. Dana was a U.S. Navy Veteran. At Dana’s request, he will be cremated and there will be no visitation...
Charles Robert Cozart
Feb 20, 2018
Charles Robert Cozart REEDSVILLE--Charles Robert Cozart, 91, of Reedsville, OH passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 16, 1926 in Portland, OH son of the late Roscoe Cozart and Garnett Polk Hayman. Charles was employed several years at Sweeden Freezer in Columbus, Ohio and retired from Columbus City Schools. He served his country...
Christopher William Roell
Feb 17, 2018
NELSONVILLE – Christopher William Roell, 24, of Nelsonville, died unexpectedly early Saturday morning, February 17, 2018 in New Columbia, Pennsylvania.
Born June 14, 1993, he was the son of Bernard C. and Jennifer L. Sanders Roell, Jr. of Nelsonville.
Christopher attended Daniel Boone High School in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania where he was recognized as an outstanding soccer player. He continued his...
Cindy Lou Radcliff
Feb 12, 2018
SHADE – Cindy Lou Radcliff, 60, of Shade, died Monday morning, February 12, 2018 at her home.
Born August 25, 1957 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Thomas “Pepper” and Shirley Seckman McDaniel.
She had owned and operated Radcliff Health Care Services before retiring in September 2017.
She is survived by two children, Candi (Matthew) Henry, John...
James Bailey
Feb 11, 2018
James Bailey James Bailey of Bashan, Ohio passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 He was born Jan. 8, 1927 near Bashan, Meigs Co., Ohio. He was the son of the late Thomas and Ruby Alice (McKay) Bailey. He was the grandson of James Franklin Bailey and Adeline Nease, and Reuben McKay and Cora Rose. He was the great-grandson of John...
Alcena Fern Diehl
Feb 10, 2018
Alcena Fern Diehl RACINE-- Alcena Fern Diehl, 65, of Racine, OH passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 12, 1952 in Chester, OH, daughter of the late Forrest C. and Mary E. Powell Showalter. Alcena is survived by a son, Matt (Amanda) Morris; a grandson, Grant Morris and a granddaughter, Sammie Morris. In...
Thelma Marguerite Linton
Feb 10, 2018
Thelma Linton COOLVILLE-- On Feb. 10, 2018 Thelma Marguerite Linton went to be with our Lord and family. She was born June 25, 1922 to Jesse and Elsie Mae (Rardin)Sayre. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. A 1940 graduate of PHS, she then married Richard B. Linton. Blessed with 3 children, Anita Russell (Mike), Dick...
Catherine Y. Scott
Feb 3, 2018
ALBANY – Catherine Yvonne Scott, 70, of Albany, passed away early Saturday morning, February 3, 2018 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.Born December 17, 1947 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late John Edward Scott, Sr.; and the late Arlina Marie Race Scott Foreman.She was a graduate of Alexander High School. She was a homemaker and loved her children, grandchildren...
James “Jim” Neal Wright
Feb 3, 2018
James "Jim" Neal Wright, 80, of Alfred, Ohio, passed away on February 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 15, 1937 in Reedy, West Virginia to the late Carl and Wilma (Richards) Wright. He attended Hockingport Elementary School and graduated from Coolville High School in 1956. He then served in the United States Air Force...
Don C. Gibson
Feb 1, 2018
ATHENS-Don C. Gibson, 89 of Athens, died peacefully on Thursday, February 1st, 2018 at Kimes Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on September 21, 1928, he was the son of the late James F. and Lana O. Ash Gibson.Don had a deep love for animals and earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University. He also had a...

