Obituaries

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

Alvin E. Pierce

Alvin E. Pierce

Mar 12, 2016

Hockingport - Alvin E. Pierce, 83, of Hockingport, died Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Born March 11, 1933 in Athens, County, he was the son of the late Oscar and Josephine Wise Pierce. Alvin was a member Coolville Masonic Lodge F&AM 337, Columbus Scottish Rite, York Rite Athens, Columbus Aladdin Shrine, Athens County Shrine Club, New Marshfield...

Daniel E. Knotts

Daniel E. Knotts

Mar 12, 2016

Daniel Knotts Daniel E. Knotts, 69, of Reedsville, OH passed away March 12, 2016 at Ohio State University Hospital. He was born March 24, 1946 in Morgantown, WV son of the late James Bailey and Lena Jacobs Knotts. Daniel is survived by a daughter, Lena and Ben Putman; a son, Cyress Knotts and 3 grandchildren. There will be no visitation...

Dallas Joe Warner

Dallas Joe Warner

Mar 9, 2016

ALBANY – Dallas Joe Warner, 78, of Albany, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dallas was born on August 23, 1937 to the late Earl Roosevelt “Jack” and Rachel Rees Warner. Dallas leaves behind his loving and grieving wife of thirty years, Dolores “Dee” Wright Warner....

John A. Perdas

John A. Perdas

Mar 7, 2016

John A. Perdas 68 of 2752 Campbell Street Coolville Ohio. Died March 7th 2016, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus Ohio. Born June 24, 1947in Johnstown PA. He was the son of the late John Anthony and Mary E. Gembinski Perdas. He was a graduate of Ferndale High school in Johnstown PA. He retired from Franklin County Prison in Chambersburg,...

Larry D. Moehlenkamp

Larry D. Moehlenkamp

Mar 6, 2016

Stewart - Larry D. Moehlenkamp, 71, of Stewart, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus after a long illness. He was born in Mount Vernon, Illinois on April 1, 1944 to the late Wilbert H. and Evalyn L. Moehlenkamp. Larry was the owner/manager of Stewart Auto Repair in Stewart, Ohio until his illness prevented it. He...

Susanna J. Raub

Susanna J. Raub

Mar 5, 2016

Pomeroy - Susanna J. Raub, 83, of Pomeroy died Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Arbor's at Pomeroy. Born October 21, 1932 in Pomeroy, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Gertrude Kieling Raub. Susanna was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pomeroy where she was a member of the Catholic Women's Club. She...

Wilbur H Parmiter

Wilbur H Parmiter

Feb 29, 2016

ATHENS – Wilbur H. Parmiter, 89, of Athens, died early Monday afternoon, February 29, 2016 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. Born September 22, 1926 in Cedar Ridge, Colorado, he was the son of the late Earl S. and Lura Bly Beckett Parmiter. He was a graduate of Shade High School and retired from Abex after 35 years of service. He was...

John Robert Glassmire

John Robert Glassmire

Feb 28, 2016

ATHENS – John Robert Glassmire, 79, of Athens, died Sunday, February 28, 2016 at his home. Born March 11, 1936 in Coudersport PA, he was the son of the late John Earl and Lois Beebe Glassmire. He was a graduate of Carmi High School in Il where he was very active in sports being inducted into the Hall of Fame....

Willie Causey, Sr.

Willie Causey, Sr.

Feb 28, 2016

Willie Causey, Sr. Willie Causey, Sr., 85, of Pomeroy, OH passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 at Arbors At Pomeroy. He was born Aug. 2, 1930 in Hazard, KY son of the late Dewey and Florence Joseph Causey. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Lewis Causey; 9 sons, Grady Vaness, William Causey, James Causey, Jerald Causey, Tony Causey, Richard...

Judith E. Douglas

Judith E. Douglas

Feb 25, 2016

ATHENS – Judith E. Douglas, 70, of Athens, died Thursday morning, February 25, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born July 13, 1945 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Ruth E. Ogg Snow. She was a Graduate of Athens High School and attended Ohio University. She was a former employee of the Athens Mental Health...

William E. Brookover

William E. Brookover

Feb 24, 2016

William E. Brookover William E. Brookover, 64, of Lancaster, OH passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at Pickering House in Lancaster. He was born Feb. 11, 1952, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Kenneth E. and Alice McGown Brookover. William is survived by his wife, Joni Douglas Brookover; 2 daughters, Jennifer Pena and Marisa (Richard Sams) Brookover; a son,...

James E. Qualls

James E. Qualls

Feb 17, 2016

James E. Qualls Pomeroy – James E. Qualls, 73, of Columbus, formerly of Pomeroy, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Mount Carmel East in Columbus. Born November 25, 1942 in Pomeroy, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Henry and Mary Elizabeth James Qualls. Jim was a member of the Teamsters Local and a U.S. Marine veteran serving...

James Eric Douglas

James Eric Douglas

Feb 16, 2016

NEW MARSHFIELD – James Eric “Hoss” Douglas, 29, of New Marshfield, died Tuesday afternoon, February 16, 2016 from injuries received in an auto accident. Born March 8, 1986 in Athens, he was the son of Mark and Pam Zimmerman Douglas of Athens. He was a 2004 graduate of Athens High School and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial...

Randolph A Ash, Sr.

Randolph A Ash, Sr.

Feb 16, 2016

ATHENS – Randolph “Randy” Ash, Sr., 67 of Athens died Tuesday afternoon, February 16, 2016 at his home. Born September 18, 1948 in Gahanna, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Bernice Ash. He was a retired truck driver. He is survived by two sons, Randolph (Lisa) Ash, Jr., Edward Ash both of Athens; eight grandchildren; three siblings,...

Edwin Tribbett

Edwin Tribbett

Feb 14, 2016

Pomeroy - Edwin Tribbett, 83, of Pomeroy died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Arbors of Pomeroy. Born June 18, 1932 in Wellsville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Edward and Daisey Barber Tribbett. Edwin was a life long resident of Meigs County. He is survived by two cousins Edith Watson and Maurice DeLong both of Pomeroy. Graveside services...

Dorothy VanDyke

Dorothy VanDyke

Feb 11, 2016

THE PLAINS – Dorothy VanDyke, 88, of The Plains, passed away early Thursday morning, February 11, 2016 in Athens, Ohio. Born July 25, 1927 in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Nora Hutchison Rhoades. Dorothy worked and retired from the Athens Mental Health Center and attended the Richland Avenue United Methodist Church. Her smile and love...

James Neace Jr

James Neace Jr

Feb 4, 2016

James Neace Jr., 60, of Pomeroy, died Thursday, February 4, 2016 at his residence. There will be private services held for the family. Arrangements are by the Ewing-Schwarzel Funeral Home. Friends may sign the online guestbook at ewingfuneralhome.net

Betty J. Griffith

Betty J. Griffith

Jan 30, 2016

Betty J. Griffith Betty J. Griffith, 73, of Mineral Wells, WV passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at eagle Pointe Nursing Home. She was born July 23, 1942 in Rochester, PA daughter of the late Ada Faye Greenleaf Blair and the late Elbert W. Blair. Betty enjoyed spending time with all her friends, listening to gospel and country music. She...

Doris (Eileen) Bratton

Doris (Eileen) Bratton

Jan 26, 2016

Doris “Eileen” Walls Bratton, 86, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She was born on February 7, 1929, in Athens, Ohio, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Oliver and Helen Dillinger Walls. She was preceded in death by her husband, LTC William DuBose Bratton (U.S. Army retired),...

Hester O Radcliff

Hester O Radcliff

Jan 25, 2016

The Plains – Hester O. Radcliff, 90, of The Plains, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center. Born September 25, 1925 in Ross County, she was the daughter of the late William and Carrie Fannon Zickafoos. She was retired from Ohio University after 23 years of service. She is survived by two sons and six daughters,...