Obituaries

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

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,...

William J. "Bill" Murrey

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...