Obituaries

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

Wanda Lou Wolf

Wanda Lou Wolf

Sep 10, 2016

Wanda Lou Wolf Wanda Lou Wolf, 85 , of Chester, OH went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. This week we will celebrate her life. A woman who dearly loved all of her siblings, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild, her cats, Blackie and Sunny, birds, working in her flowers and most importantly the Lord....

Benjamin Wayne Gates

Benjamin Wayne Gates

Sep 5, 2016

THE PLAINS – Benjamin Wayne Gates, 42, Of Waverly, formerly of The Plains, died Early Monday morning, September 5, 2016 at Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly. Born March 28, 1974 in Athens, he was the son of Louise Barnes Varner and the late James Oliver Gates, Sr. He was a1992 graduate of Athens High School and had worked for...

Ray G. Stephens

Ray G. Stephens

Sep 2, 2016

Ray Garrett Stephens, 72, of Athens, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2016, while surrounded by his close family. Ray is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Jean Joyner Stephens, and his parents Nancy Garrett Adams and Alvin Ray Stephens, Jr. He is survived by his wife Ann Gabriel, daughters Heather (Craig Barrett) Stephens and Wendy...

James A. Bean

James A. Bean

Aug 30, 2016

James Bean James A. Bean, 65, of Coolville, OH passed away Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at his residence. He was born Oct. 25, 1950 in Columbus, OH son of the late Ernest and Mamie Hubbert Bean. He was a U.S. Marines Veteran and a custodian for Federal Hocking Local School Dist. James is survived by his wife, Karen Buchanan Bean;...

Elsie Marie Sargent

Elsie Marie Sargent

Aug 27, 2016

Elsie Marie Sargent Elsie Marie Sargent, 86, of Coolville, OH passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at her residence. She was born March 10, 1930 in Parkersburg, WV daughter of the late Harley Vincent and Ethel Kemp Maze. Elsie is survived by 3 daughters, Pat and Larry Spencer, Kay and Joe Bailey and Carol and Steve Erwin; a son, Chuck...

Constance Craig

Constance Craig

Aug 26, 2016

Constance Craig Pomeroy - Constance Garnes Craig, 83, of Pomeroy, died Friday, August 26, at The Arbors at Pomeroy. Born January 31, 1934 in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late August and Louise Jackson Garnes. Constance was a member of the Forest Run Baptist Church. She will be missed very much by all of those who knew...

Alva B. Clark

Alva B. Clark

Aug 25, 2016

Alva Brian Clark, age 82 of Langsville, OH passed away from his earthly life and entered our Father’s Kingdom on August 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Alva was born on February 9, 1934 in Pomeroy, OH to Fred and Dorothy (Brown) Clark. Alva has surviving siblings; Sue Ann (Harold) Roush, Chuck (Paula) Clark and Shelly (Wayne) Satterfield. The...

Randy E. King

Randy E. King

Aug 25, 2016

Randy King Randy E. King, 50, passed away Aug. 25, 2016 at Hospice of the Up State in Anderson, SC. He was born Feb. 19, 1966 son of the late Roland E. and Sharon Ingels King. Randy was an Army Veteran, a former officer for the Belpre Police Dept., a former deputy for the Meigs County Sheriff's Dept and an...

Billy Ray Nelson

Billy Ray Nelson

Aug 20, 2016

Billy Ray Nelson Billy Ray Nelson, 61, of Guysville, OH passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at his residence. Billy was born into this world on Dec. 20, 1954 in Athens, OH, son of the late Thor and Norma Bond Nelson. He was a great guy who had lots of good friends. He will be having a great reunion with...

Sara "Sally" McGill

Sara "Sally" McGill

Aug 18, 2016

ATHENS – Sara “Sally” McGill, 81, of Wellston, formerly of Athens, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born July 10, 1935 in Bedford, she was the daughter of the late John Nathan and Edythe Venita Parmiter Noble. She was a 1953 graduate of Rome Canaan High School and graduated from Ohio University in 1957. She was...

Cheryl Crossan

Cheryl Crossan

Aug 11, 2016

Middleport - Cheryl Crossan, 61 of Middleport died Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. There will be no funeral services per Cheryl's request.

Anna V. Carswell

Anna V. Carswell

Aug 2, 2016

Pomeroy - Anna V. Carswell, 85, of Pomeroy, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at her residence. Born March 3, 1931 in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Searles Hysell. Anna was a member of the New Beginnings United Methodist Church in Pomeroy. She is survived by a son Bill Carswell of Pomeroy; a daughter...

Florence I Michael

Florence I Michael

Jul 30, 2016

ATHENS – Florence I. Michael, 93, of Athens, died Saturday morning, July 30, 2016 at Kimes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born May 14, 1923 in Raleigh, NC, she was the daughter of the late Steven G. and Florence Rogaskia Lehoe. She was retired from the Athens Mental Health Center. She is survived by four daughters, Sharon Bolin, Sunny (David) Hill,...

Vernon Brooks

Vernon Brooks

Jul 30, 2016

Vernon Brooks Vernon Brooks, 70, of Coolville, Ohio, died Saturday July 30, 2016 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio . He was born January 7, 1946 in Hollister, Ohio, son of the late Gaylord and Bernadine Stansberry Brooks.. He was an Army veteran and a member of the IBEW Local 245 in Toledo, Ohio. He is survived by 3 sons...

Thelma (Masters) Kaylor

Thelma (Masters) Kaylor

Jul 28, 2016

Thelma (Masters) Kaylor Thelma (Masters) Kaylor, 84, of Tuppers Plains, OH passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Briar Hill Health Care Center in Middlefield, OH. She was born Feb. 29, 1932 in Terra Alta, WV daughter of the late Clifford and Minnie Taylor Masters. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Athens and was a manager at...

Michael "Hal/Tweeter" Albert Brockway

Michael "Hal/Tweeter" Albert Brockway

Jul 22, 2016

THE PLAINS – Michael Albert “Hal/Tweeter” Brockway, 64, of The Plains, left our world for a more peaceful one on Friday, July 22, 2016 at his home. This sweet, loving man was a great son, brother, uncle, cousin, father, partner, “poppie” and amazing friend. He will forever remain in our hearts, hugs and smiles. Michael, was loved by many and...

Ramora C. Boice Young

Ramora C. Boice Young

Jul 20, 2016

Pomeroy - Ramora C. (Boice) Young, 77, of Columbus, formerly of Pomeroy, died Wednesday July 20, 2016 at her residence. Born March 10, 1939 in Gallipolis, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Raymond and Elmora (Stark) Boise. Ramona was a member of the St Paul Lutheran Church in Pomeroy and the Red Hat Society in Columbus. In...

Charles E. Scyoc

Charles E. Scyoc

Jul 20, 2016

Charles Scyoc Charles E. Scyoc, 81,of Reedsville, OH passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH. He was born Oct. 31, 1934 in Reedy, WV son of the late Clyde and Anna Sherry Harris. Charles was a loving father and sacrificed a lot for his family. His family was the love of his life. He...

Mary Camille Stanson

Mary Camille Stanson

Jul 19, 2016

ATHENS – Mary Camille Stanson, 96, of Aurora, formerly of Athens, passed away, Tuesday, July 16, 2016 at 6:23 PM at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Born November 28, 1919 in Rutland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Gertrude Carr Cash. She was an Athens resident most of life and most recently resided at...

Gladys L. "Pug" Parker

Gladys L. "Pug" Parker

Jul 11, 2016

THE PLAINS – Gladys L. “Pug” Parker, 82, of The Plains, died Monday evening, July 11, 2016 at The Laurels of Athens. Born January 18, 1934 in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Gladys Slater Hawkins. She graduated from Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg, WV, and retired from General Telephone Company with over 25 years of...