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Obituaries

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

Faith Elaine (Deeter) Willoughby

Faith Elaine (Deeter) Willoughby

Jan 23, 2024

Chesterfield, VA- Faith Elaine (Deeter) Willoughby, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Chesterfield, VA. She was born March 16, 1951, in Athens, Ohio, daughter of the late Roy Edwin Deeter and Lucy Helen Gibbs Deeter. Faith was a Public School Teacher for five years and Pre-School Director for 28 years. She retired in 1996 after establishing...

Ronald Rouhier

Ronald Rouhier

Jan 22, 2024

Ronald Rouhier, 69, of Athens passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. He was born August 2, 1954, in Wooster, Ohio, the son of Lawrence J. and Shirley Fockler Rouhier. Ron served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was a world traveler, even working 2 years in Iceland. He attended college at Montana State and...

Marjorie Louise Connolly

Marjorie Louise Connolly

Jan 21, 2024

Marjorie Connolly REEDSVILLE—Marjorie Louise Connolly, 83, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at her residence. She was born Oct. 24, 1940, in Reedsville, OH, daughter of the late Everett and Beaulah Griffin Schultz. Marjorie is survived by 2 daughters, Debra and Kenneth White and Arlene and Jack Downer; son, Michael and Sheila Connolly; 6 grandchildren, Jason Parker,...

David Heaton

David Heaton

Jan 14, 2024

   Athens - David was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 24, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Jean Heaton, and his elder brother, Jim. Before settling in Detroit, in 1952, he lived in seven cities and twelve houses or apartments. He loved sports as a kid, shooting hoops alone just feet from deep snow in...

Harley Dean "HD" Collins

Harley Dean "HD" Collins

Jan 12, 2024

Harley Dean “HD” Collins

 

   The Plains - Harley Dean “HD” Collins, 88, of The Plains, died Friday evening, January 12, 2024, at his residence.

   Born June 18, 1935, in Chauncey, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clifford and Ruth Hillyer Collins.  Dean was a proud graduate of Glouster High School in 1953.  He retired from the Southern...

Jesse James McKee Jr.

Jesse James McKee Jr.

Jan 7, 2024

Jesse James McKee Jr

 

     New Marshfield - Jesse James McKee Jr, 76, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster.

     Born March 31, 1947, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Jesse James and Essie Rice McKee Sr.  Jesse was a 1965 graduate of Waterloo High School.  He was the owner/operator of...

Lura Helen Thompson

Lura Helen Thompson

Jan 5, 2024

Lura Thompson

 

     GUYSVILLE—Lura Helen Thompson, 55, of Guysville, OH, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at her residence.

     She was born May 17, 1968, in Athens, OH, daughter of Elizabeth Ann Thompson of Guysville, OH and the late Roger William Thompson.  Lura attended Federal Hocking High School and graduated in 1986. She worked at Dairy Mart in Athens, Hocking...

Brandon Lee Walker

Brandon Lee Walker

Jan 4, 2024

Brandon Lee Walker REEDSVILLE—Brandon Lee Walker, 35, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born Aug. 24, 1988, in Parkersburg, WV, son of John and Kathy Spurlock Walker. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a half brother, Shawn Spurlock and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Brandon will be cremated and...

Betty Wilson

Betty Wilson

Jan 3, 2024

Betty Fowler Wilson Betty Fowler Wilson, 86, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport. Born September 10, 1937 in Mason, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Esther Bugg Fowler. Betty enjoyed many of life’s simple things…bowling, flee markets, shopping and a good piece of candy. She had a real passion...

Tammy Watkins

Tammy Watkins

Jan 3, 2024

Middleport - Tammy Watkins, 60, of Middleport, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Born December 1, 1963 in Gallipolis, Ohio, she was the daughter of Betty Sears Conkle the late Jerry Ferguson Besides her mother, she is survived by two sons, David Watkins II and Josh Stone; one daughter, Michelle (Jason) Mobley; one grandson, Hayden...

Danny Ray Burton

Danny Ray Burton

Jan 2, 2024

Danny Ray Burton STEWART—Danny Ray Burton, 73, of Stewart, OH, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Ohio State University Hospital. He was born Jan. 23, 1950, son of the late Claude and Pauline Yeater Burton. Danny was a former employee of Miami Stone and Cozart Trash Service. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Wanda Bowers Burton;...

Juanita Jane McCutcheon

Juanita Jane McCutcheon

Jan 2, 2024

Juanita Jane McCutcheon, 83, met her Lord and Savior on Jan. 2, 2024. Juanita, a long time resident of Little Hocking, Ohio retired from the Little Hocking Water Office and was a member of the Little Hocking United Methodist Church. Juanita is survived by her loving and faithful husband Jerome “Joe” McCutcheon who cared for her until the end, her...

Nicholas Allen Wyeth

Nicholas Allen Wyeth

Jan 1, 2024

Nicholas Allen Wyeth

 

     AMESVILLE--Nicholas Allen Wyeth, age 45, died 01 Jan. 2024, in Amesville, Ohio, as the result of a 4-wheeler accident.

     Nicky was born 05 Jul 1978, in Newark, Ohio to the late Richard Caldwell and Paula Ann (Strackbein) Wyeth.  Nicky was an outdoorsman and loved doing anything that would let him be outside. 

     After his mother...

Lisa Beard Cooke

Lisa Beard Cooke

Jan 1, 2024

Lisa Beard Cooke, 66, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2024, from the James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by love. Lisa was born October 17, 1957, to Tom and Priscilla Beard of South Point, Ohio. Lisa is preceded in death by her father, Tom Beard; her loving husband, Henry Cooke; her sister, Jan Beard Smith;...

James Hamilton Allen

James Hamilton Allen

Jan 1, 2024

James Allen COOLVILLE—James Hamilton Allen, 70, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born May 7, 1953, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Otis Wade and Mary Lois Dixon Allen. Jim was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, Charter Member Fire Chief of Carthage Fire Department, Fire Chief of Carthage Fire Department with...

Hugh M. Culbertson

Hugh M. Culbertson

Dec 29, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Hugh M. Culbertson, a man of immense intellect, unwavering dedication, and profound influence. His extraordinary life was one of perpetual learning, astute scholarship, and steadfast commitment to his community and students. Dr. Culbertson departed this world peacefully on December 29, 2023, in Athens, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.Born on October...

Hope Lynne Ellis

Hope Lynne Ellis

Dec 29, 2023

Hope Lynne Ellis COOLVILLE—Hope Lynne Ellis, 58, of Coolville, OH, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born April 28, 1965, in St. Petersburg, FL, daughter of Hope Ann Lockhart and the late David Richard Hicks. In addition to her mother, Hope Ann, she is survived by a son, Jeremiah and Allena Griggs; daughter, Madison...

Pete F. Evener

Pete F. Evener

Dec 28, 2023

Pete F. Evener, 90, of Chauncey, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 2, at Hughes Moquin Funeral Home in Athens. Officiating will be Robert Weiler. Burial will follow at Athens Memory Gardens with full military honors conducted by the Albany VFW Post 9893 and the American Legion...

Esther P. Smith

Esther P. Smith

Dec 26, 2023

Esther Smith CHESTER—Esther P. Smith, 87, of Chester, OH, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at her residence. She was born Dec. 24, 1936, in Long Bottom, OH, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Frederick Hayes. Esther was a member of the Chester D.O.A., the Chester Eastern Star and was a U.S. Postmaster. She is survived by 2 sons,...

Harold "Hank" Holter

Harold "Hank" Holter

Dec 25, 2023

Harold “Hank” Holter SUGAR GROVE—Harold “Hank” Holter, 96, of Sugar Grove, OH, passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2023, at his residence. He was born March 24, 1927, in Minersville, OH, son of the late Hanson R. and Elma Roush Holter. Hank loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening and especially sitting by the campfire with family and friends. He served in...

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