Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Arthur Joe McGirr
Aug 30, 2024
LITTLE HOCKING—Arthur Joe McGirr, 68, of Little Hocking, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 6, 1956, in Parkersburg, WV to the late Arthur and Hazel Husk McGirr.
He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed spending time on his farm with his family and his beloved dog, Lucy.
Arthur is survived...
Charles Corbitt Lewis
Aug 29, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved child, Charles Corbitt Lewis, who was taken from us too soon on August 29, 2024 at the tender age of 14. He brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart, radiant smile, and boundless curiosity. Though his time with us was brief, the depth of love...
Fred Earl Cremeans
Aug 25, 2024
The Plains - Fred Earl Cremeans, 83, of The Plains, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was born in Cheshire, Ohio on April 8, 1941 to Grover and Ermal (Rife) Cremeans, and the best part of his life began in the spring of 1960 when he met Betty Ann Haskins, the love of his life. Their marriage produced a...
Shannon L. Stacy
Aug 24, 2024
Shannon L. Stacy
Pomeroy - Shannon L. Stacy, 44, of Pomeroy died unexpectedly Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Cabell County Hospital in Huntington.
Born August 29, 1979 in Sandusky, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Georgina Sepamecke Beachler. Shannon was a graduate of Clyde High School and a housewife.
She is survived by her husband, Sean Stacy; one stepson,...
Mark Brodrick Williams
Aug 22, 2024
Mark B.Williams
Pomeroy - Mark B. Williams, 70, of Pomeroy, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024.
Born March 31, 1954 in Meigs County, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Ray and Iris Winebrenner Williams. Mark graduated from Meigs High School in the Class of 1972. He worked at the Sporn Plant for AEP from where he retired. Mark was...
William Bowman
Aug 19, 2024
BELPRE-- William L. Bowman, 51, of Belpre, peacefully departed his earthly struggles and gained his heavenly wings on Monday, August 19th, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Born in Parkersburg, WV. He was the son of Mary A. Bowman and the late John E. Bowman. He was a 1991 graduate of Warren High School. He was proudly a member of the International...
Timothy R. Barnes
Aug 18, 2024
Tim Barnes passed away at age 82 on Aug. 18, 2024, in New Albany, Ohio. Predeceased by his parents, Woodrow Tribe Barnes and DeEtta Loree Barnes (nee Ice) of Albany, Ohio, he is survived by his loving sister Judith Kehl (nee Barnes) (Richard),nephew Mark (Cathy), niece Wendy (Al), great nephews David and Daniel, cousins, and many friends.
Born and raised in...
Denver Dee Keirns
Aug 18, 2024
Denver Dee Keirns
Millfield - Denver Dee Keirns, 74, of Millfield, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at The Laurels in Athens.
Born April 20, 1950, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Walter Franklin and Joretta Schweikert Keirns. Denver was a 1968 graduate of Athens High School and a member of McDougal Church. He worked in the coal...
Jody Love
Aug 17, 2024
Jody Love (1964-2024)
Jody Ray Love, 60, of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Athens, Ohio went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2024.
He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan in 1964 to Charles and W. Pauline Love and attended Federal Hocking High School and Tri-County Vocational School. Jody joined the United States Navy in 1984 and retired in 2010 as a...
Ruth Ann Lance
Aug 17, 2024
REEDSVILLE-- Ruth Ann Lance, 79, of Reedsville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 6, 1945, in Clay County, WV to the late Frank and Ora McKown Lance.
She raised three boys as a single mother and her family was always important to her. She especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
Rodney K. Gould
Aug 17, 2024
Rodney K.Gould, 58, of Athens, died Saturday, August 17, 2024 at his residence.
Born March 4, 1966 in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Paul Marcus and Linda Hamilton Gould.
Rodney is survived by one brother, Blaine Gould.
Per Rodney’s wishes, there will be no services. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at ehwfh,com. Arrangements have been entrusted...
LaVerne Bocanelli
Aug 16, 2024
COOLVILLE-- LaVerne Bocanelli passed away on August 16, 2024, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH, after an extended illness.
Born April 5, 1950, LaVerne grew up in Cleveland, OH, graduating in 1968 from John Marshall High School. She attended Hope College in Holland MI, where she majored in history and graduated in 1972. LaVerne worked for many years as an...
Virginia E. Rutter
Aug 15, 2024
Virginia E. Rutter
The Plains - Virginia E. Rutter, 82, of The Plains, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Born January 5, 1942, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary Locke Barnes. Virginia loved a good cup of coffee, soap operas, Bath and Body Works and collecting snowmen. She...
Elton Arthur Ritchie
Aug 15, 2024
Long Bottom – Elton Arthur Ritchie, Age 83, of Long Bottom, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Mary (Swindler) Ritchie; his siblings Eileen (Carl) Kuhn, Bill Ritchie, Joe Ritchie, Earl Ritchie, and a brother-in-law Forrest Buck Rhodes.
He is survived by his siblings Emma Rhodes and Jack Ritchie; children Beth...
James "Jim" Leonard Davis II
Aug 13, 2024
RACINE—James “Jim” Leonard Davis II, 64, of Racine, OH, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at his residence.
He was born June 12, 1960, in Parkersburg, WV, son of Janice Louise Dailey Thompson and the late James Leonard Davis. Jim was a 1978 graduate of Eastern High School and retired from Shelly Materials as a Riverboat Captain with 40 years of...
Sandra Bass
Aug 13, 2024
MIDDLEPORT—Sandra May Bass, 65, of Middleport, OH, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at her residence.
She was born Nov. 5, 1958, in Middleport, OH, daughter of the late Josephine Falen Tyree and Charles Tyree, Jr.
Sandra is survived by 2 daughters, Diamond McClure and Krystal Bass (Richard Ebert); 3 grandchildren, Skyler, Justin and Cobee; 2 nieces, Lovina Hysell and Raven Johnson.
In...
Vickie McFann
Aug 12, 2024
POMEROY—Vickie A. McFann, 63, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at Arbors At Pomeroy.
She was born Sept. 25, 1960, in Nelsonville, OH, daughter of the late William and Shirley VanNess Causey. Vickie loved to do arts and crafts.
She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Kenneth McFann; 2 brothers, James Causey and Tony Causey; 2 sisters,...
Jeri Barr
Aug 12, 2024
Jeri L. Barr,79, of Belpre, OH, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at her residence.
She was born June 28, 1945, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, daughter of the late Fred J. and Virginia Nordquist Smith. Jeri was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1212 in Parkersburg, WV and AMVETS Post 76 in Athens, OH. She loved to cook,...
Carl Cullison
Aug 10, 2024
New Marshfield- Carl was born on January 17, 1942 in (Athens, OH), he was the son of the late Elmer Ray Mckibben and Erma Cullison Rupe and Andrew Rupe. He was a veteran who honorably served his country during the Vietnam war. He spent 11 years in the Marines and was deployed to Vietnam three times during his service to...
Jamie Allen Burleigh
Aug 10, 2024
Jamie Allen Burleigh, 44 of Millfield, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital—Athens. Born December 7, 1979 in Athens, he was the adopted son of Mary P. Sharpe & Charles A. Burleigh and the biological son of Alberta Sue Burleigh Brooks. Jamie was a man who enjoyed the life of simplicity and...
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