Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
William J. "Bill" Murrey
Jan 25, 2016
William J. "Bill" Murrey It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of SGM (Ret) William J. Murrey on January 25, 2016. He leaves behind his wonderful wife of almost 25 years. He was born in Coolville, Ohio on May 25, 1936, to Wren (Garton) Murrey and Harry Lester Murrey. He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Michael Randall Ledger Sr.
Jan 24, 2016
Michael Randall Ledger, Sr. Michael Randall Ledger, Sr., 58, of Coolville, OH passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1957 in Cleveland, OH son of the late Jacob and Mary Adams Ledger. Michael is survived by a son, Michael Jr. and Angela Ledger; 5 grandchildren, Nadia, Alexandria, Angelica, Hunter and Conner; 2 sisters,...
Paul R. "Dickey" Qualls Sr
Jan 22, 2016
Paul R. “Dickey” Qualls Sr Gallipolis – Paul R. “Dickey” Qualls Sr, 64, of Gallipolis, died unexpectedly, Friday, January 22, 2016 at his residence. Born November 15, 1951 in Pomeroy, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Henry and Mary Elizabeth James Qualls. Paul was a 1970 graduate of Meigs High School, an Air Force veteran serving in...
Sandie Jean Gaertner
Jan 19, 2016
ATHENS - SANDIE JEAN GAERTNER (63), beloved daughter of Eileen and Frank (deceased) Gaertner, died in Athens, OH on January 19, 2016 following a decades long battle with eating disorders. Sandie was born on December 11, 1952 in Cleveland where she attended Regina High School. A naturally gifted actress, Sandie received numerous citywide acting awards and a scholarship to the...
Melinda Clark
Jan 19, 2016
Melinda M. Clark RUTLAND--Melinda M. Clark, 35, of Rutland, OH passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, OH. She was born June 5, 1980 in Gallipolis, OH daughter of Jennie Miller Kauff and the late Roger Clark. She attended Meigs High School and was an avid Steelers Fan. Melinda was really outgoing and always had...
Stephen P Messina
Jan 16, 2016
ATHENS – Stephen P. Messina, 70, of Athens, died early Saturday evening, January 16, 2016 surrounded by loving family. Born December 2, 1945 in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Angelo and Eleanora Gravallese Messina. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Weiser; a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Messina and David Cornwell of Athens; a son, Jeffrey...
Carl Junior Frank
Jan 14, 2016
ATHENS – Carl Junior Frank, 94, of Athens, died Thursday morning, January 14, 2016 at The Laurels of Athens. Born November 14, 1921 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Carl E. and Lulu Edna Wolf Frank. He was a graduate of Waterloo High School and was a former employee of Frank Brothers Coal Mine. He retired from...
John P. Boling
Jan 7, 2016
John P. Boling John P. Boling, 34, of Pomeroy died January 7, 2016 at Holzer-Meigs Emergency Department in Pomeroy. Born July 26, 1981 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Paul Stepp and Sandra Boling. John graduated from Meigs High School in 2000 where he was a captain of the football team. He is survived by...
Ronald Dixon
Jan 6, 2016
Ronald Dixon Ronald Dixon, 61, of Athens, OH passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 in Coolville, OH. He was born Nov. 23, 1954 in Columbus, OH son of the late Russell and Marie Turrill Dixon. Ronald was a gerneral contractor and an Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Mary Robinson Dixon; two step-sons, Jason Robinson and Jamie...
Helen Findling
Jan 2, 2016
Helen Findling Helen Findling, 93, of Coolville, OH passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 at the Arbors at Pomeroy. She was born May 28, 1922 in Coolville, OH daughter of the late Herman and Iva Hawk Findling. Helen graduated from Olive-Orange High School and retired from AAA Plumbing in Columbus. She is survived by her twin brother, Harry Findling; a...
Ruth Ann Scarbrough
Dec 23, 2015
Ruth Ann Scarbrough Ruth Ann Scarbrough, 74, of Coolville, OH passed away Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after a 6 year battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born Sept. 6, 1941 in Belpre, OH daughter of the late Audra and Florence Pullins Wyers. She was a lifelong member of White's Chapel Church, a 1959 graduate of Eastern...
Lisa Hoover
Dec 22, 2015
Lisa Hoover Lisa Hoover, 52, of Coolville, OH passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born June 6, 1962 in Parkersburg, WV daughter of Charles Holman and the late Betty Slincker Holman. Lisa was a graduate of Federal Hocking High School. In addition to her father, Charles Holman, she is survived by a son, Dewayne...
Daryn Richard Straley
Dec 19, 2015
ATHENS – Dr. (LTC) Daryn Straley, 44, of Athens, was taken suddenly from this life on Saturday, December 19, 2015, following a car accident. He is lovingly remembered as an adoring “papa” and husband, a nature enthusiast, and a committed medical professional, who was deeply devoted to his students, his patients and his Cystic Fibrosis research, pursued on behalf of...
George Michael Collins
Dec 18, 2015
George Michael Collins, 75, born July 12, 1940, passed away at his home Dec. 18, 2015 in Reedsville, Ohio. He was the son of the late Gordon Hildreth and Cecilia Elizabeth Kinnen Collins. He was a 1958 graduate of Eastern High School. He was employed for 19 years at The Ohio Valley Mfg. Corp. in Tuppers Plains, OH, 16 years...
Roscoe Jackson
Dec 18, 2015
Roscoe Jackson Roscoe Jackson, 74, of Coolville, OH passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at his daughter's residence. He was born Jan. 27, 1941 in Parkersburg, WV son of the late David and Addie Davis Jackson. Roscoe was a member of the Coolville Masonic Lodge 337 F&AM and the Evangelical Methodist Church. He retired from Walker Wire Mold. He is...
Anne J Vrabel
Dec 13, 2015
ATHENS—Anne J. Vrabel, 87, of Athens, died Sunday evening, December 13, 2015. Born September 11, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Anton Salak and Josephine Beran. She was a proud member of the Christ the King Catholic Church and also the St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Maple Heights, Ohio. She was a blessing...
Paige Garfield
Dec 13, 2015
Paige Garfield Paige Garfield, 66, of Pomeroy, OH passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 10, 1949 in Parkersburg, WV daughter of the late Glennis and Delores Wittenauer Hoffman. Paige was a 1968 graduate of Eastern High School and a 1969 graduate of Mountain State College. She retired from Ohio University with 37...
Ruth V Ballinger
Dec 12, 2015
ATHENS – Ruth V. Bayless Ballinger, 93, of Athens, died early Saturday afternoon, December 12, 2015 at The Laurels of Athens. Born January 26, 1922 in Nelsonville, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. “Match” and Nora Gladys Betts Bayless. She was a 1940 graduate of Athens High School and was retired from Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company...
Cecil Castle
Dec 10, 2015
Cecil Castle Cecil Castle, 54, of Guysville, OH, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville. He was born Dec. 22, 1960 son of the late Vernon and Opal Williams Castle. He worked 19 years at Pizza Hut on Richland Ave in Athens, attended the ATCO and Beacon Schools. He also attended Building Bridges and Orange...
Edwin W. Richardson
Dec 9, 2015
Edwin W. Richardson Edwin W. Richardson, 85, of Coolville, OH passed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 at his residence. He was born Aug. 17, 1930 in Rienzi, MS, son of the late Clovis and Lessie Derryberry Richardson. He was a member of the Parkersburg Eagles #2307 and the former co-owner of Drywall Service in Belpre for 43 years. Edwin is...
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