Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Dawn Marie Reynolds
May 24, 2015
STEWART – Dawn Marie Reynolds, 40, of Stewart, died unexpectedly, Sunday, May 24, 2015 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. Born September 10, 1974 in Millfield, she was the daughter of Donald Jackson (Connie) Mingus of Millfield and Cyndi (Glenn) Hanson of Stewart. She was a 1992 graduate of Athens High School and was a Registered Nurse at Athens Surgery Center. Besides...
Helen Ruth Shultz
May 21, 2015
Mrs. Helen Ruth Shultz (née Rutter) passed away peacefully at Hickory Creek of Athens on May 28, 2015 at the age of 87. Helen is survived by her sons, Roger (Donna Hatcher) Shultz of Bound Brook, NJ and Randy Shultz of The Plains, Ohio, as well as two grandchildren: Liesl (Nick) Bauer of Fairfield, Ohio, and Nathan (Julie) Shultz of...
James C. Bennett
May 20, 2015
James C. Bennett James C. Bennett, 56, of Coolville, OH passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 14, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV son of Gene Bennett and the late Isabel Rexroad Bennett Buchanan. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of 13 years, Sharon Blake Bennett; a son, David...
Jillian White
May 20, 2015
Jillian White POMEROY – Jillian White, 17, of Pomeroy, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Holzer Meigs Emergency Department in Pomeroy. Born June 29, 1997 in Gallipolis, Ohio, she is the daughter of Greg (Susan) White and Karen Schneider. Jillian had just completed her junior year at Eastern High School and was also attending the University of Rio Grande...
Donald Dwight West
May 19, 2015
THE PLAINS – Donald Dwight West, 78, of The Plains, died Tuesday evening, May 19, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by family. Born July 10, 1936 in Albany, he was the son of the late Vernon and Virgene Tewskbury West. He was a 1954 graduate of Albany High School and was a US Army Veteran. He was formerly employed...
Betty Harris
May 17, 2015
Betty Harris Betty Harris, 85, of Reedsville, OH passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at her residence. She was born Jan. 1, 1930 in Antique, OH daughter of the late Benjamin and Bertha Stover Pickens. She loved Bingo and all of her friends. She is survived by a daughter, Patty (Bob) Harris; a grandson, Bryan (Amanda) Chadwell; 2 grandchildren, Jordan...
Brady Morrison
May 15, 2015
COOLVILLE – Brady Morrison, 60, of Coolville, died Friday, May 15, 2015 at his home. Born September 21, 1954 in Athens, he was the son of the late Robert and Iona Jean VanDyke Morrison. Brady was a hard worker, giving person, and was retired from the Pepsi plant with over 30 years of service. He is survived by a brother,...
Farie Cole
May 15, 2015
Farie Cole Pomeroy – Farie Cole, 86, of Pomeroy, died Friday May 15, 2015 at Holzer Health Senior Care Center in Gallipolis. Born November 21, 1928, in Pomeroy, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Bertha Sovel Milhoan. Farie was a 50 year member of the Middleport Church of Christ, an avid reader and gardener. She is survived...
Nell Jean Bailey
May 12, 2015
Nell Jean Bailey Nell Jean Bailey, 82, of Coolville, OH passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at her residence. She was born Oct. 15, 1932 in Dunbar, WV daughter of the late Walter and Cassie McLaughlin. She attended Vanderhoof Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Joseph Bailey; a son, Joe Eddie (Lori) Bailey; 2 daughters,...
James Randall Wynn
May 11, 2015
James Randall Wynn James Randall Wynn, 57, of Reedsville, OH passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1957 in Dayton, OH son of James Ralph and Rita Ann Barrett Wynn. He is survived by his wife, Catrina Wynn; a daughter, Bobbi and a granddaughter. A memorial service will be held at a later...
Dorothy D Kelton
May 8, 2015
Dorothy Davis Kelton, 90, of Athens, Ohio, died early May 8, 2015. She is survived by her daughter Julia Kramer and son Stephen (Elizabethe) Kramer, both of Athens; granddaughter, Davis Kramer of Brooklyn, NY, and grandson Stephen Leo Kramer of Athens, as well as nieces, nephews, and friends in several states. Born in Gallipolis, Ohio, on September 22, 1924, Dottie...
Clement Keith Bateman
May 8, 2015
THE PLAINS – Clement Keith Bateman, 86, of The Plains, passed away Friday Morning, May 8, 2015 at O’Bleness Memorial hospital. Born July 1, 1928 at Longstreth (Nelsonville), he was the son of the late Leonard and Hazel Pruden Bateman. He was a 1948 graduate of Nelsonville High School and was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War....
Bruce Morgan
May 7, 2015
Bruce William Morgan, 65, of Coolville, Ohio, with his wife and daughters at his side, peacefully left his blessed life on May 7, 2015 to enter his heavenly home. Bruce will be watching over his loving wife and soul-mate of 44 years, Judith Ann, and daughters Amy (David) Miller of Lancaster and Beth (Derek) Atherton of Athens; grandchildren Morgan and...
Kenneth D. Garrett
May 6, 2015
Kenneth D. Garrett GUYSVILLE – Kenneth D. Garrett, 75, of Guysville, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Born April 10, 1940 in Guysville, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Delpha G. Dunfee Garrett. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was a...
Sparhawk Jean
May 4, 2015
ATHENS – Jean Sparhawk, 67, of Athens, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday morning, May 4, 2015 at her home. Born January 29, 1948 in Athens, she was the daughter of Ruth Yeager Conkey and the late Vaughn Conkey. Jean was a fun loving person who either had a joke or couldn’t wait to hear one. Jean was a...
Martha A. Elliott
May 3, 2015
Martha Elliott Martha A. Elliott, crossed over to her Heavenly home on May 3, 2015. Martha was born on August 17, 1928 in Myra, West Virginia. She attended the Zion United Brethren Church where she served as Secretary and Treasurer for 20 years. She attended various other churches after the Zion Church closed its doors. Martha was preceded in death...
Richard Allen Koska
May 2, 2015
THE PLAINS – A celebration of life for Richard A. Koska, age 60, of The Plains, Ohio, will be Friday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the American Legion, 520 W. Union Street, Athens. Friends and Family are invited between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Mr. Koska died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon at his residence at 8800 Johnson Road, 121, The Plains....
Harry Lewis Bowman
May 2, 2015
Harry Bowman Harry Lewis Bowman, 78, of Belpre, OH passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Arbors At Marietta. He was born Nov. 19, 1936 in Torch, OH son of the late William Thaddeus and Dorothy Brawley Bowman. He attended Faith Chapel Community Church. He is survived by his girlfriend, Sandy Richardson of Belpre, OH; a brother, John and Mary...
James (Jim) Robert Smith Sr.
Apr 28, 2015
James (Jim) Robert Smith, Sr. James (Jim) Robert Smith, Sr., 72, of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, passed away April 28, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital flollowing a brief illness. Jim was born in Pomeroy, Ohio on October 12, 1942 to Callie and Norman Smith. He attended Pomeroy schools and graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1960. He met the love of...
Lila B. Winters
Apr 26, 2015
Lila B. Winters Lila B. Winters, 92, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Marietta Care Center. She was born Oct. 3, 1922 in Reedsville, OH daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha Betzing Bahr. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Alan Sparks of Parkersburg; two granddaughters, Teresa R. Sparks of Colorado...