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

Thomas Robert "Tom" Antle

Thomas Robert "Tom" Antle

Mar 22, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Antle passed away on Saturday, March 22, after a brief illness and a courageous battle between remaining on Earth and joining Jesus. In the end, Jesus called him home.

Born on July 30, 1955, Tom spent his life in Athens County, where he worked and built lasting relationships. He dedicated 40 years of service to the Kroger Company before...

Billie S. Clark-Crabtree

Billie S. Clark-Crabtree

Mar 19, 2025

Billie S. Clark-Crabtree, 79 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Embassy of Logan. Born July 19, 1945 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Clarence Sherwood and Blance Verity.

She is survived by her children, Tracy Clark, Tammy (Mark) Andrews; grandchildren, Brittany (Steven McLain) Clark, Danielle (Andy) Andrews, Cody (Debra) Andrews, Cassandra Tyler Andrews; great-grandchildren,...

Jamie Lee Clark

Jamie Lee Clark

Mar 19, 2025

COOLVILLE—Jamie Lee Clark, 44, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

He was born Feb. 5, 1981, in Marietta, OH, son of Janet Carter Clark and the late Kenneth Junior Clark. Jamie loved the outdoors and riding motorcycles and 4-wheelers.

In addition to his mother Janet, he is survived by 2 sons, Conner Clark and Mason Clark (Jessica); 2 brothers,...

Curtis Rector

Curtis Rector

Mar 16, 2025

COOLVILLE—Curtis Arthur Rector, 94, of Coolville, OH, peacefully passed away Sunday morning, March 16th at his home. He had been lovingly taken care of by his family.

He was born March 7, 1931, in Rockport, WV, son of the late Harold Curtis and Orma Ann Robinson Rector. Curtis was a 1950 graduate of Parkersburg High School and retired from AEP-Poston Plant...

Christine Brannon

Christine Brannon

Mar 15, 2025

Athens– Christine Brannon,76, of Athens, passed away at her home after a long illness. She was born January 8, 1949, in Cleveland,Ohio, to the late Gerald Bowers and Gladys Thompson Bowers.

Christine was a 1967 graduate of Shaker Heights High School, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati. She and her husband, Bob,were co-owners of...

George "Bud" Kelly

George "Bud" Kelly

Mar 15, 2025

George Charles "Bud" Kelly, age 84 of Albany, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio July 26, 1940, George was a generous man who loved spending time with his family. A veteran of the US Army, he spent his professional career as a licensed general contractor building homes first in Columbus,...

Nina Bates

Nina Bates

Mar 15, 2025

Nina Bates

Athens - Nina Bates, 90, of Athens, died Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Lindley Inn in The Plains.

Born October 4, 1934, in Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Nina Glick Bates. Nina was raised in Columbus, Ohio and has been a long-time resident of Athens and Venice, Florida. She was very active in...

Barbara Joyce Day

Barbara Joyce Day

Mar 13, 2025

Barbara Day

GUYSVILLE—Barbara Joyce Day, 78, of Blackwood, Guysville, OH, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025.

She was born September 6, 1946, in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Donald A. and Eileen R. Gabriel. She had worked at area businesses and spent her late years on her farm with her beloved husband, Tim, who survives. She is also survived by a...

Kevin Dragoo

Kevin Dragoo

Mar 9, 2025

The Plains -  Kevin Dragoo, 69, of The Plains, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Athens.

Born September 14, 1955, in Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Nelson and Virginia Brannick Dragoo.  Kevin was a 1973 graduate of Springfield South High School and an avid sports fan.  He was a die hard Ohio State...

Connie Moyer

Connie Moyer

Mar 8, 2025

POMEROY—Connie Moyer, 84, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV.

She was born June 29, 1940, in Columbus, OH, daughter of the late Carl Wesley and Betty Louise Johnson Walton.

Connie is survived by 2 daughters, Karen Lodwick Roush (Steve); Leesa Lee (Jim Wilson); a son, Gregry Reed and several grandchildren and...

Stephen Tatterson

Stephen Tatterson

Mar 7, 2025

Pomeroy - Stephen Tatterson, 73, of Pomeroy, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at Abbyshire Place in Gallipolis.

Born December 9, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Arthur Leon and Joanne Raub Tatterson.  Steve was a 1972 graduate of Meigs High School and in his early days liked to frequent the Corner Bar.  He retired from...

M.L. "Peggy" Adelsberger

M.L. "Peggy" Adelsberger

Mar 5, 2025

M.L. "Peggy" Adelsberger, 93 of Athens, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. Born July 9, 1931 in Marysville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Noel and Bertha Kramer Brown.

Peggy retired from Ohio University after 20 years of loyal service. She loved all animals and the many family, friends, &...

Michael Kubisek, Sr.

Michael Kubisek, Sr.

Mar 3, 2025

 COOLVILLE—Michael William Kubisek Sr., 84, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2025, at his residence.

 He was born Nov. 27, 1940, in Danbury, CT, son of the late Edward A. and Theodora Merrilees Kubisek. He was a retired school teacher for Alachua Florida County Public Schools, a sign language interpreter and a member of Americorps. Michael was also a...

Joan Luann Brown

Joan Luann Brown

Mar 2, 2025

 Tuppers Plains—Joan Luann Brown, 71, of Tuppers Plains, OH, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH.

 She was born December 13, 1953, in Marietta, OH, daughter of the late Glenden and Helen Noreen Fogle Bates. Luann loved horses and was a member of the Appalachian Riding Club and Turner Ridge Riding Club. She was also...

Lena Pullins

Lena Pullins

Mar 2, 2025

 REEDSVILLE—Lena Belle Pullins, 88, of Reedsville, OH, left this earth Sunday morning to enter the gates of Heaven.

 Lena was well known for her cooking and baking talent and always entertaining family and friends. You could smell her love and joy from the aroma in the kitchen.

 She was born March 10, 1936, to the late William Pooler Sr. and Ida Inez...

Paula G. Norman

Paula G. Norman

Mar 1, 2025

 ATHENS—Paula G. Norman, 84, of Athens, OH, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.

 She was born June 3, 1940, in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Lester and Naomi Stanley Weatherby. Paula attended South Canaan Baptist Church and loved taking pictures and shopping.

 She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Leland Norman; 4 sons, Danny Norman,...

Patricia Ann Skinner

Patricia Ann Skinner

Feb 25, 2025

Patricia Ann Skinner, 85 of The Plains, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Carecore at Westmoreland in Chillicothe, OH. Born October 16, 1939, in Elizabeth, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Ivan and Helen Eloise (Young) Jackson.

A 1956 graduate of The Plains High School, Patricia went on to dedicate her life to family, friends, and...

Sandra Spencer

Sandra Spencer

Feb 25, 2025

 REEDSVILLE—Sandra Spencer, 72, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at her residence.

 She was born April 19, 1953, in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Andrew Dunfee and Opal Blake Cole. Sandy retired from Ohio University in 2020.

 Sandra is survived by her husband, Kenny Spencer; son, Michael (Angel) Spencer; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a brother, David (Tanya)...

Daniel Clark

Daniel Clark

Feb 22, 2025

New Marshfield – Daniel Joseph Clark, 66, of New Marshfield, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1959, in Athens, Ohio, the son of the late Jim and Wanda Clark.

Daniel was a graduate of Alexander High School in 1977. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing in his...

Joe Cole

Joe Cole

Feb 21, 2025

 

 GUYSVILLE—Joe Cole, 90, of Guysville, OH, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at his residence.

 He was born Nov. 24, 1934, in Coolville, OH, son of the late Worthy and Anna Reed Cole. Joe was a road worker and retired from the Athens County Engineers Office in the Road Division. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.

 Joe is survived by...

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