Obituaries

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

Harold Eugene "Gene" Smith

Harold Eugene "Gene" Smith

Dec 20, 2013

Harold Eugene "Gene" Smith POMEROY: Harold Eugene "Gene" Smith, 68, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, December 20, 2013. Born December 29, 1944 in Pomeroy, Ohio, to Harold and Erma (Gibbs) Smith, Gene lived in Mansfield, OH for many years before returning to Pomeroy later in life. Gene served in the United States Army from 1964 -...

Cecelia Hart

Cecelia Hart

Dec 19, 2013

Cecelia Hart Cecelia Hart, 93, of Pomeroy, OH passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 at Darst’s Private Care Home. She was born Feb 23, 1920 in Pomeroy, OH daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Finlaw Leifheit. She was a retired English and Spaninsh teacher at Pomeroy High School. Cecelia and her husband were active in World War II organizations...

Tammy Lynn Fought Little

Tammy Lynn Fought Little

Dec 17, 2013

Tammy Little Tammy Lynn Fought Little, 55, of Hockingport, OH passed away at her residence on December 17, 2013. Born in Athens, OH on June 19, 1958, she is the daughter of William F. Fought and Jean Atheleen Fought of Belpre. Tammy was a 1976 graduate of Federal Hocking High School and worked as an Administrative Assistant at The Ohio...

Mary Jo Bing

Mary Jo Bing

Dec 13, 2013

GLOUSTER – Mary Jo Bing, 68, of Glouster, formerly of Athens, died Friday, December 13, 2013 at her home. Born May 27, 1945 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Louise Secoy Lee. She was self employed and was a home maker. She was formerly active in 4H and was an avid horse lover. She is...

Nora Lee McColley

Nora Lee McColley

Dec 10, 2013

STEWART - Nora Lee McColley, 76, of Stewart, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born April 22, 1937 in Branchland, WV, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Nettie Bradshaw Wells. She was formerly employed at O’Bleness Memorial hospital and was a member of the Stewart Wesleyan Church. She is survived by two children, David...

Garry Kittle

Garry Kittle

Dec 9, 2013

THE PLAINS – Garry Lee Kittle, Sr., 64, of The Plains, died Monday evening, December 9, 2013 at Ohio State University Hospital. Born May 27, 1949 in Athens County, he was the son of the late Homer Wilson and Gladys Louriene Stover. He attended Amesville High School and was formerly employed at Motyre as service manager. Garry was one the...

Robert Athey

Robert Athey

Dec 6, 2013

Robert Athey Robert G. Athey, 53, of Sandusky, OH passed away Dec. 6, 2013 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens, OH. He was born Dec. 11, 1959 in Marietta, OH son of the late Kenneth Richard and Ruth Alice Parker Athey. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Johnny Campbell; 3 grandchildren, Levi Rupe, Shelby Rupe and Emma...

Robert Athey

Robert Athey

Dec 6, 2013

Robert Athey Robert G. Athey, 53, of Sandusky, OH passed away Dec. 6, 2013 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens, OH. He was born Dec. 11, 1959 in Marietta, OH son of the late Kenneth Richard and Ruth Alice Parker Athey. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Johnny Campbell; 3 grandchildren, Levi Rupe, Shelby Rupe and Emma...

Joshua Adam Haning

Joshua Adam Haning

Dec 5, 2013

Joshua Adam Haning Joshua Adam Haning, 29, of Middleport, OH passed away Dec. 5, 2013 at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, OH. He was born Sept. 18, 1984 in Gallipolis, OH, son of Ronald Allen and step-mother, Michelle Haning and Amy Beth Halley Kuhn. Including his parents, he is survived by 6 children, Emma, Austin, Paige, Darrius, Elliyus and Aundreus;...

Thomas Parks, Sr.

Thomas Parks, Sr.

Nov 28, 2013

Thomas Parks, Sr. Thomas Parks, Sr., 55 of Reedsville, OH passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013 in Coolville, OH. He was born April 13, 1958 in Imperial, PA son of the late Thomas Edward and Madleen Falconer. He is survived by a son, Thomas Parks, Jr. and fiance, Tiffani Garrett; a daughter, Heather Chevalier and fiance, Brandon Kleeberger; a step-daughter,...

L. Jean Welsh

L. Jean Welsh

Nov 26, 2013

L. Jean Welsh L. Jean Welsh, 79, of Coolville, OH passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, WV. She was born Sept. 20, 1934 in Coolville, OH daughter of the late Kelly and Bertha Ward Collins. She was a member of the Coolville United Methodist Church as well as the Coolville United Methodist Women, Daughters of...

Marvene Caldwell

Marvene Caldwell

Nov 25, 2013

Marvene Caldwell Marvene Caldwell, 79, of Reedsville, OH passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, OH. She was born July 31, 1934 in Tuppers Plains, OH daughter of the late Oris and Lucy Smith Gaul. Marvene was married 61 years to her husband, Howard. They were married in the Church of Christ in Greenup, KY by...

Darrell Edward Williams

Darrell Edward Williams

Nov 24, 2013

Darrell Edward Williams Darrell Edward Williams, 69, of Coolville, OH passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkersburg, WV. He was born Dec. 15, 1943 in Guysville, OH son of the late Darrell and Vinnie Williams. He is survived by two sons, Brian and Belinda Williams and Brad and Ali Williams; a grandson, Drake Williams; a granddaughter,...

Eloise E. Rood

Eloise E. Rood

Nov 20, 2013

Eloise Rood Eloise E. Rood, 79, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, WV. She was born Dec. 24, 1933 in Reedsville, OH, daughter of the late Charles and Eva Randolph Rood. She is survived by a sister, Helena; a sister-in-law, Alma Rood and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents,...

Florabel Evener

Florabel Evener

Nov 19, 2013

ATHENS – Florabel Evener, 84, of Athens died Tuesday afternoon, November 19, 2013 at her home. Born November 3, 1929 in Nelsonville, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Hazel Williams Bobo. She was a 1948 graduate of Chauncey Dover High School and a former bookkeeper for several area businesses. She was good at and enjoyed cooking and...

Nancy L. Cochran Garrett

Nancy L. Cochran Garrett

Nov 15, 2013

Nancy L. Cochran Garrett Nancy L. Cochran Garrett, 74, died Friday, November 15, 2013 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, WV. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her beloved husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nancy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Kenneth D. Garrett and children, Kellie Rollie Merriman of Albany, OH; Brian Connie Garrett...

Nancy Jane Fetty

Nancy Jane Fetty

Nov 12, 2013

ATHENS – Nancy Jane Fetty, 79, of Athens, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. Born April 24, 1934 in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Jennie Cordle Beery. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Clarence; three children, Mary (Clarence) Booker, Patricia Ann Fox, Lawarence (Christy) Fetty; seven grandchildren; several great...

William "Bill" Dawain Durst

William "Bill" Dawain Durst

Nov 11, 2013

William Bill Durst William Bill Dawain Durst, 71, of Reedsville, OH passed away November 11, 2013 at his residence. He was born April 4, 1942 in Evans, WV, son of the late Dawain and Emma Barnette Durst. He was a 1960 graduate of Eastern High School, where he excelled in athletics. He was a Little League Baseball Coach for the...

Jeffrey Root

Jeffrey Root

Nov 11, 2013

Jeffrey Root Jeffrey M. Root, 22, of Coolville, OH passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 at Ohio State University Hospital. He was born Sept. 5, 1991 in Marietta, OH son of Robert Root of Coolville, OH and Traci Ralph Shumar of Belpre, OH. Jeffrey was an avid hunter and fisherman and was the life of every party. In addition to...

Donna Fitch

Donna Fitch

Nov 10, 2013

Donna Fitch Donna Fitch, 74, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013 at Jackson County General Hospital in Ripley, WV. She was born Oct. 19, 1939 in Stiversville, OH, daughter of the late Delbert Ours and Violet Brewer. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert Fitch; a son, Bobby and Janie Fitch; a grandson,...