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Obituaries

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

Roger Murphy

Roger Murphy

Nov 17, 2021

Roger Murphy LONG BOTTOM—Roger Murphy, 55, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Wednesday, Nov 17, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH He was born Jan. 5, 1966, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Frank and Bethel Lamp Murphy. Roger is survived by a son, Kodie (Crystal) Murphy; 2 daughters, Dusty Smeeks and Marisha Murphy; 2 step-sons, Kyle...

Oscar Causey

Oscar Causey

Nov 15, 2021

Oscar Causey COOLVILLE—Oscar Causey, 92, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, Nov 15, 2021. He was born June 18, 1929, in Cutshin, KY, son of the late Dewey and Florency Joseph Causey. Oscar was a former coal miner and retired from the City of Athens. He loved farming, Bluegrass music and showing love to his family. The family wishes to...

Jesse Davis

Jesse Davis

Nov 13, 2021

Jesse Davis COOLVILLE—Jesse Davis, 79, of Coolville, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born March 18, 1942, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Harvey Bell and Eva Marie Barringer Davis. Jesse was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from DuPont. He was a member of Forked Run Gun Club, the NRA and...

Jesse Webb

Jesse Webb

Nov 10, 2021

Jesse Webb COOLVILLE—Jesse Webb, 38, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Pomeroy, OH. He was born Feb. 17, 1983, in Athens, OH, son of Gregory Allen Webb and Sharon Starlin. Jesse enjoyed music, singing, fishing, doing tattoos but especially enjoyed spending time with his children and family. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...

Michael Andrew Carson

Michael Andrew Carson

Nov 7, 2021

Michael Andrew Carson, 27, of Athens, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 of an accidental drug overdose. Born January 11, 1994 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, he was the son of Lisa Diane Carson and Donald Scott Carson. 

From one perspective, Michael’s life could be seen as a long history of drug use that began in early adolescence, became more...

Wayne Edward Davis

Wayne Edward Davis

Nov 7, 2021

Wayne Davis Pomeroy - Wayne Edward Davis, 72, of Pomeroy, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Born June 6, 1949 in Mason, WV, he was the son of the late Paul Edward and Dorthy Darst Davis. Wayne graduated from Middleport High School in 1967, was a member of the Pomeroy First Baptist Church and he...

Nathan "Nate" Cozart

Nathan "Nate" Cozart

Nov 6, 2021

Nathan “Nate” Cozart Nathan “Nate” Cozart was an extraordinary father, brother, son, and friend. He passed away suddenly on November 6, 2021, at the age of 34. Nathan is survived by his loving daughter, Addyson Jade Cozart; his parents, Melody and Gerald Cozart; his grandparents, Oval and Shirley Nichols; his siblings, Hannah Cozart, Mickey Cozart, Cindy Zadorozny, Becky Buchanan; his...

Robert Dale Null

Robert Dale Null

Nov 2, 2021

Robert Dale Null BELPRE—Robert Dale Null, 68, of Belpre, OH, went to join his mother, father and daughter in Heaven on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 12, 1953 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Robert C. and Velma Leason Null. Robert is survived by 4 sons, Jason Null, Casey Null, Jeff Null...

Bernice Bailey

Bernice Bailey

Oct 30, 2021

Bernice Bailey, 99, of The Plains passed away Saturday morning, October 30, 2021 at her home.

Born May 24, 1922 in Lodi Township, she was the daughter of the late Dewitt and Florence Phillips Sloane.

She is survived by three children, Leroy Bailey, Donald Fredrick “Freddie” Bailey, Judith Kay Carl; nine grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren; two...

Willajean Janette "Jean" Rose

Willajean Janette "Jean" Rose

Oct 30, 2021

Willajean “Jean” Rose BELPRE—Willajean Janette “Jean” Rose, of Belpre, formerly of Hockingport, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, October 30, 2021, after a full life. Jean was the first born to the late Earnest and Beaulah Isner of Newburn, WV on October 17th, 1928. Jean attended White’s Chapel Church while raising her children and...

Tiffany McCune

Tiffany McCune

Oct 28, 2021

Tiffany McCune PARKERSBURG—Tiffany McCune, 29, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 21, 1992, in Marietta, OH, daughter of Gregory Wheaton and Tammy Johnson Wheaton. She is survived by her husband, Josh McCune; father, Greg and Vonda Wheaton; mother, Tammy Wheaton; two sons, Aidyn and Kaisyn; daughter, Aubreann; brother, Colby;...

Cora E. Stanley

Cora E. Stanley

Oct 18, 2021

Cora E. Stanley, 87, of The Plains, passed away early Monday morning, October 18, 2021 at O’BlenessMemorial Hospital.

Born February 1, 1934 in Glouster, Cora was the daughter of the late Herman and Gladys Deal Kempton. She graduated from Jacksonville Trimble High School Class of 1951 and married the late Richard Stanley, Jr. on October 13, 1954.

She is...

Robert L. Butcher, Jr.

Robert L. Butcher, Jr.

Oct 17, 2021

With great sadness the family of Robert L. Butcher, Jr. announce his passing on October 17, 2021, at OSU East Hospital after battling complications from COVID-19. Robert, known as “Robby,” by his close family and friends was born May 21, 1957, in Athens, OH and is the son of Mrs. Dessie Workman of Stewart, OH and the late Robert L....

Darryl Barringer

Darryl Barringer

Oct 15, 2021

Darryl Barringer ATHENS—Darryl E. Barringer, 56, of Athens, OH, passed away Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at Doctor’s Hospital North in Columbus, OH. He was born June 7, 1965, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Floyd Barringer, Jr. and Elizabeth Johnson Barringer. Darryl is survived by his wife, Kathy Crites Barringer; daughter, Dannielle Crites; 3 step-sons, Rodney Crites, Brian Crites...

Samuel E. Skinner

Samuel E. Skinner

Oct 12, 2021

Samuel E Skinner, 84, of The Plains, died Tuesday afternoon, October 12, 2021 at Adena Regional Hospital in Chillicothe. Born September 4, 1937 in Athens County, he was the son of the late William Albert and Hazel Louise McClelland Skinner. He was a graduate of The Plains High School and a US Army Veteran. He was also an avid fisherman...

Betty June Day

Betty June Day

Oct 12, 2021

Betty June Day GUYSVILLE—Betty June Day, 92, of Guysville, Ohio, passed away October 12, 2021, peacefully at her home of 62 years, surrounded by her loving children. Betty was born September 30, 1929, in Cedar Grove, WV, and was the daughter of the late Roy and Edna Caplinger. She was a Parkersburg High School graduate. Betty was a loving wife,...

James Ray Thompson

James Ray Thompson

Oct 10, 2021

James Ray Thompson BUCHTEL--James Ray Thompson, 56, of Buchtel, OH, passed away Oct. 10, 2021 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He was born July 4, 1965, in Pike, KY, son of the late Verna Jean Workman Thompson and Thomas Thompson, Sr. He was a Navy Veteran of the Gulf War. He enjoyed carpentry, painting, playing the guitar and...

Robert Lee Sharpe

Robert Lee Sharpe

Oct 9, 2021

Robert Lee Sharpe, 69, of The Plains passed away on October 9, 2021. He was born December 22, 1951.

He is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Morris of Lawtey, Florida and Stacie Sharpe of Clovis, New Mexico. Six grandchildren, Megan (Tommy) Hahn, Autumn Box, Levi Morris, Grace Morris, Dalton (Jennifer) Lizenbee, Isabel (Chaney) Sparks, and 13 great grandchildren. His surviving...

Kandy Kay Campbell

Kandy Kay Campbell

Oct 8, 2021

Kandy Kay Campbell, of The Plains, passed away on October 8, 2021 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital, she was 54. 

Kandy is survived by her children: Leslie (Brandon) Johnston, Johnathan Rosser, Whitney Rosser, and Zachery Campbell; her grandchildren: Gabriella, Cailyn, SJ, and Brayven; her mother, Gloria Smith; and her sisters: Suzanne Merritt, Debbie Strub, Vicky Minter, and Tracy Campbell. She...

Charles Kenneth “Chuck” Perry, Jr.

Charles Kenneth “Chuck” Perry, Jr.

Oct 8, 2021

Charles Kenneth “Chuck” Perry, Jr., 61 of Nelsonville, went home to be with his lord on October 8, 2021 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital after losing his battle with COPD.

He was born February 14, 1960 in Athens, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Secoy Perry.

Chuck wrote songs for Jesus and his keyboard was his...

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