Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Virginia Barber
Apr 10, 2025
Little Hocking – Virginia A. Barber, 84, of Little Hocking, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by family. Born August 9, 1940, in Marietta, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Clara (Styer) Gorrell. Virginia graduated from Marietta High School and enjoyed her early days growing up in the Marietta, Stanleyville, and...
Jeremy Lee Sanborn
Apr 9, 2025
ATHENS- Jeremy Lee Sanborn, 47, of Athens, Ohio, left this earth to meet his creator on April 9th, 2025. Born on July 2, 1977, he was the son of Rocky and Elaine (Byard) Sanborn of Athens.
Jeremy was very athletic in his youth and always loved the great outdoors. He was a gifted hunter. Walks in the woods with his dog...
Donald W. Hixson
Apr 4, 2025
Donald W. Hixson, 86 of Athens, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home. Born April 6, 1938 in Athens, he was the son of the late Lewis and Audrey Everetts Hixson.
A 1957 graduate of Amesville High School, Donald went on to become an expert carpenter. He was a jack of all trades and had artistic ability that was...
Glenn Milton Criss
Apr 3, 2025
Glenn Milton Criss, 91, of Torch, OH, born December 27, 1933, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
He was the son of the late James Garfield and Faye Barrows Criss. Glenn graduated from Coolville High School in 1951. He went to work in April 1952 at Torch Hill on B&O Railroad and retired May 1990 as a Train Dispatcher on...
Pamela Dishong Washburn
Apr 2, 2025
COOLVILLE – Pamela Dishong Washburn, 64, of Coolville, passed away April 2, 2025, at her residence from an extended illness.
She was born November 14, 1960, in Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens, OH, the daughter of the late Harold “Burt” and Mary Frances (Hatfield) Dishong.
She retired from Federal Hocking Local School District, where she was a bus driver. Pam also loved...
Christy Sams
Mar 30, 2025
STEWART- Christy Sams, 69, of Athens, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2025. She was born in Athens, Ohio, on October 31, 1955, to the late Leroy and Kathryn Baker Copeland.
Christy is survived by her husband of 44 years, Danny Sams; daughter, Cara (Derek) Hartman; two brothers, Jim (Judy) Copeland and Don (Norma) Copeland; two sisters, Rosealee Wingett and Flora...
Jett Jacob King
Mar 27, 2025
Jett Jacob King, breathless angel of Bradley Tyler and Christina Marie Gregory King, went to be with our Lord unexpectedly, on March 27, 2025 at OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital. He was 16 weeks gestation.
Jett was loved dearly though he never had the chance to meet his family. His brothers were overwhelmed with excitement to horseplay with their new brother. Every night...
Robert Grim
Mar 25, 2025
Robert Ozro “Bob” Grim (92) was born in Chatham, Ohio on May 1st, 1932, to Raymond Ozro and Sarah Handle Grim, the 5th of 12 children. A long-time resident of Athens County, Bob began his career after serving and earning up to the rank of Tech Sergeant (Crew Chief on F94 Starfires) in the 96th fighter wing of the US...
Ward "Jason" Kempton
Mar 24, 2025
ATHENS- Ward “Jason” Kempton, 51, Chauncey, OH, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer. Jason was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 7, 1973. He was the son of the late Ward P and Wiladene Kempton (Kelzenberg).
Jason was a 1991 Graduate of Athens High School where he was on the Athens Bulldog football team. After...
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...
Carey Snyder
Mar 20, 2025
ATHENS- Carey Jean Snyder of Athens, Ohio, passed away on March 20, 2025, aged 56, at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, ending a 19-month battle with breast cancer. (In lieu of flowers, trees, or other gifts, it was Carey's wish that if you want to memorialize her, please do so by joining her in contributing to the two charitable causes listed at...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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