Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Betty Vineyard
May 2, 2023
BELPRE—Betty G. Murrey Vineyard of Belpre, OH, went to be with her Lord, May 2, 2023, at The Wyngate Senior Living. She was born Nov. 28, 1939, in Coolville, OH, in Athens County, the daughter of Harry Lester and Wren Garten Murrey. Betty was a graduate of Carthage Troy High School, past employee of the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. in...
Kim Louise Armstrong
May 1, 2023
Kim Louise Armstrong, was born February, 4, 1969, in Gallipolis, Ohio at Holzer Hospital. Our beloved Kim departed this life on May 1, 2023, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Kim was raised in Middleport and graduated from Meigs High School. Kim is preceded in death by her brother Gerald Armstrong, Jr (Jerry); grandmothers, Margaret Armstrong and Marjorie Price; aunts,...
Scottie Smith
Apr 29, 2023
CHESTER—Scottie Smith, 71, of Chester, OH, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Scottie was born on August 30, 1951, in Cottageville, WV, to the late Benjamin Harrison Smith and Ruth Grady Smith. Scottie is survived by his wife of 42 years, Esther (Hayes) Smith; brothers, Kenny Smith, Curtis B. (Sandra) Smith; sisters,...
Mitchell Blankenship
Apr 23, 2023
Beloved son, grandson, brother, and uncle, Mitchell "Mitch" Blankenship, 37, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on Sunday, April 23, 2023, from complications of a respiratory condition. Mitch was born June 30, 1985 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital and attended Athens High School. He is the son of Tracey Evener.Mitch was a driver for the local Green Cab as well as...
Jerry Lee Wiley
Apr 23, 2023
Jerry Lee Wiley joined Jesus on April 23, 2023. He was born to the late Paul and Lillian (Reed) Wiley on February 11, 1947 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In 1996 he moved from Ohio to Anderson where he worked at Hopewell Center. Jerry was a member of the Eastside Church of God Friendship Class and a regular participant in the...
Donald Coler
Apr 23, 2023
GUYSVILLE—Donald W. Coler (Poncho), 73, of Guysville, OH, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital. Don was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital to the late Herbert and Hilda Coler on June 16, 1949. Besides both parents, Don was preceded in death by a son, Chad Coler. Don is survived by his wife, Jonni Coler; daughter,...
Lloyd L. Douglas
Apr 21, 2023
Lloyd L. Douglas, 74 of Athens, went to Heaven to be with his family on Friday, April 21, 2023. Born January 10, 1949 in Athens, he was the son of the late Harold D. and Wilma D. Hart. Lloyd was an avid outdoorsman who loved deer and coon hunting as well as fishing. His all-time favorite outdoor activity was turkey...
Rachel L. Doyle
Apr 19, 2023
Rachel Doyle COOLVILLE—Rachel Doyle, 68, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was born July 27, 1954, in Manila, Arkansas, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Hull Lewis. Rachel is survived by a son, Steven and Dominque Doyle; daughter, Mary Doyle; granddaughter, Kara Putnam; 2 grandsons, Steven Putnam, Jr....
Jennifer Leila Stretton
Apr 17, 2023
Jennifer Leila Stretton was born on December 13, 1991, in Santa Fe, New Mexico but grew up in the Athens area of Ohio. She unexpectedly passed on Monday, April 17th in Columbus, Ohio. She was an exuberant, charismatic and fiercely independent woman who had an infectious smile and loved to help others.
She was preceded in death by her paternal...
Larry (Lum) M. Well
Apr 16, 2023
Larry (Lum) M. Well Shade - Larry (Lum) M. Well, 81, of Shade, died Sunday, April 16, 2023 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Born February 20, 1942, in Bedford Township, Meigs County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Vern C and Audra Willard Well. Lum was a 1960 graduate of Shade High School...
Donna Jane Beveridge Dearth
Apr 15, 2023
NEW MARSHFIELD - Donna Jane Beveridge Dearth, 94, of New Marshfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 15, 2023 surrounded by daughters and granddaughters at Kimes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Athens, Ohio. Born December 19, 1928, in New Marshfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of Floyd S. and Gladys Helen Barron Beveridge. Donna married George Coe Dearth of Vinton County,...
Jane V. Harper
Apr 11, 2023
Jane V. Harper Gallipolis - Jane V. Singer Harper, 86, of Gallipolis, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Gallipolis, Ohio Born October 5, 1936 in Middleport, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James (Daddy Jim) and Anna Payne Singer. Jane was a graduate of Middleport High School, a member of the John Gee Black Historical Center in...
Gerald Lee Summerfield
Apr 7, 2023
Gerald Summerfield COOLVILLE—Gerald Lee Summerfield, 80, of Coolville, OH, passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2023. He was born January 3, 1943, in Long Bottom, OH, to the late Rexal and Annie (Piggott) Summerfield. Gerald was a loving husband and father who is survived by his wife, Janet Antle-Summerfield; children, Amber Zipfel of Littleton, CO, Dr. Michael (Mary)...
Dorothy Boggess
Apr 7, 2023
Middleport - Dorothy Boggess, 73, of Middleport, passed away, Friday, April 7, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Born September 3, 1949, in Ripley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Denny Alva and Mary Pauline Richards Meyers. Dorothy is survived by one son, Jason (Nichole) Boggess; one daughter, Melissa (Richard) Boggess; seven grandchildren, Joshua, Freddie, Gracylln, Christopher,...
Ricky Smith
Apr 5, 2023
Ricky Smith COOLVILLE—Ricky Smith, 67, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Arcadia Nursing Center. He was born Feb. 18, 1956, in New Martinsville, WV, son of the late Raymond and June Smith. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of the Tuppers Plains VFW Post 9053 and a former member of the...
Johnny Guthery
Apr 2, 2023
Johnny Guthery, Jr. THE PLAINS—Johnny Guthery, Jr., 47, of The Plains, OH, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born Aug. 10, 1975, in Athens, OH, son of the late Johnny Guthery Sr. and Hazel Racliff Guthery. He is survived by a daughter, Haley Guthery; grandson, August Hopkins; cousin, Judy and his...
Jimmy Caldwell
Mar 29, 2023
Jimmy C. Caldwell Racine - Jimmy C. Caldwell, 78, of Racine, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Jackson General Hospital in Ripley WV. Born April 7, 1944 in Tuppers Plains, Ohio, he was the son of the late Howard and Rubal Kincaid Caldwell. Jimmy graduated from Eastern High School in 1962, was a member of the Racine Baptist Church...
Margaret Ann Bush
Mar 24, 2023
Margaret Ann Bush Stewart – Margaret Ann Ogg Bush, of Stewart, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Fairfield Medical Center In Lancaster. Born February 22, 1948 in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James “Ramie” and Wilma Hyatt Ogg. Margaret Ann was a 1966 graduate of...
Joseph David Novosel
Mar 23, 2023
Joseph David Novosel, 82, of Columbia Township, Meigs County, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his residence. Born May 6, 1940 in Allison, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles and Catherine Kapolka Novosel. Joseph was a US Army veteran stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Teamsters for 33 years, a Mason, a member...
Judy A. Brunty
Mar 22, 2023
Judy Brunty COOLVILLE—Judy A. Brunty, 82, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at her residence. She was born February 1, 1941, in Coolville, OH, daughter of the late Howard and Mamie Crippen Bond. Judy was a housekeeping supervisor at Arcadia Nursing Center for 42 years. She was an avid reader and an Avon salesman, where she was...
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