Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Charles B. Holman Jr.
Sep 4, 2021
Charles B. Holman, Jr. COOLVILLE—Charles B. Holman, Jr., 84, of Coolville, OH, passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, WV. He was born Sept. 25, 1936 in Coolville, OH, son of the late Charles Holman, Sr. and Milford Creamer Holman. He is survived by a son, Tim and Amanda Holman; 4 grandsons, Raymond Hoover, Jonathan...
Nickolas Balch
Sep 1, 2021
Nickolas Balch WALKER—Nickolas Balch, 32, of Walker, WV, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born Dec, 25, 1988 in Athens, OH, son of Tommy Welch and Robin Balch. He is survived by his father, Tommy Welch; mother, Robin Balch and Shelby Eblin; 2 sons, Kamdyn and Kade; brother, Nathan Welch; 2...
Kaylyn Hill
Aug 29, 2021
Kaylyn Hill REEDSVILLE—Kaylyn Hill, 12, of Reedsville, OH, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 29, 2021. Kaylyn was an avid reader and writer. She loved to play Roblox on her iphone, music, Marvel, Disney and Harry Potter. She is loved dearly by her parents, Jered and Raberta; her brother, Tyler and her sister, Breanna. Also left to mend...
Bessie Joy “Dee” Johnson
Aug 28, 2021
Bessie Joy “Dee” Johnson, 64 of New Marshfield, died August 28, 2021 in Dayton at the home of her granddaughter. Born December 7, 1956, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin and Wanda Irene Rutter Kennedy.
Dee was an angel on Earth with a big heart, a beautiful soul, and free spirit. She was strong, loving, woman who...
Dr. Ismail Ghazalah
Aug 27, 2021
Athens, OH - Ismail Ghazalah, 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Athens on August 27, 2021. Ismail is survived by Barbara, his beloved wife of 63 years. Also surviving are his brother-in-law Narayan, his niece and nephews and their children and grandchildren, and many other caregivers, each of whom has been a loving resource for the family throughout...
Mary Lowery
Aug 26, 2021
Mary Lowery VINCENT—Mary Lowery, 64, of Vincent, OH, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 18, 1956 in Williamson, WV, daughter of the late Neldean “Nellie” and Paul Blevins, Sr. Mary is survived by 2 daughters, Lisa Fornash and Chelsey and Jason Allman; son, Tom Fornash; 6 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Paul Jr., Ralph...
Christi Dawn Adams
Aug 24, 2021
Christi Dawn Adams REEDSVILLE—Christi Dawn Adams, 48, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021 in West View, PA. She was born May 1, 1973 in Honolulu, Hawaii, daughter of the late Harold and Garcia McGraw Adams. Christi is survived by a son, Caleb Dylan and Khrystina Hensley; daughter, Tressa Rebecca Lynn Bartimus; 4 grandchildren, Caleb, Jr., Brooke-Lynn, Jaxon...
David Charles Klingaman
Aug 22, 2021
ATHENS - David Charles Klingaman, 87 of Athens, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Born June 14, 1934 in Sharon, PA, he was the son of the late Harold C. And Beulah Newton Klingaman.
He earned his bachelors and masters degree from Kent State University and went onto the University of Virginia where...
Robert Heady
Aug 21, 2021
NELSONVILLE - Robert Heady passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Rock and Roll’s 4th best all time drummer has ascended to Rock and Roll Heaven. Ranked only behind Neil Peart, John Bonham, and Charlie Watts, and tied with Ringo Starr and Bun E. Carlos, Rob, was known for his heavy and steady beat, as well as his versatility. He...
Donald “Donnie” Edward Pennock
Aug 20, 2021
Donald (Donnie) Edward Pennock of Reedsville, OH passed in the morning of August 20th 2021 at his home. Born in Marietta, OH April 29th 1957. Graduated from Fort Frye High School Beverly, OH. Survived by his wife Kathy (Pullins) Pennock of Reedsville, OH. Son of Mary Lou Pennock of Hackney, OH, Brother Daniel Pennock, Sisters Debra Pennock, Diane Henry, and...
John Pantakis
Aug 15, 2021
John (Yianni) Pantakis of Athens, Greece and Ohio, age 80 passed away Sunday morning, August 15, 2021, at his home, surrounded by loving family. Born June 23, 1941, in Athens, Greece, he was the son of the late Polichronos and Chryssa Pantakis.
A veteran of the Greek Air Force, he became a merchant marine and sailed around the world working...
Douglas Wayne Weekley
Aug 14, 2021
Douglas Wayne Weekley COOLVILLE—Douglas Wayne Weekley, 49, of Coolville, OH, passed away Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born March 5, 1972 in Marietta, OH, son of the late Richard and Rebecca Shutts Weekley. Douglas is survived by a brother, Sam and Susan Weekley of Layman, OH; sister, Sherry and Ritchie Wyatt of Iron Station, NC;...
Melvina May Frost
Aug 13, 2021
Melvina May Frost GUYSVILLE—Melvina May Frost, 89, of Guysville, OH, passed away Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. She was born May 22, 1932 in Frost, OH, daughter of the late Clarence L. and Leida Linton Frost. She was a member of the Stewart United Methodist Church, TOPS, Federal Reserve Senior Citizens, Frost Auxillary 108 and she was an avid bowler. She...
Mary L. Parsons Riggs
Aug 1, 2021
Mary L. Parsons Riggs LITTLE HOCKING—Mary L. Parsons Riggs, 87, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, at her residence. She was born May 21, 1934, in Grantsville, WV, daughter of the late Lexie and Dollie Mae Hughes Miller. Mary was a member of the Evangelical Methodist Church in Little Hocking, OH. She is survived by a...
Garry Owen Parsons
Jul 27, 2021
Garry Owen Parsons ZEPHYRHILLS—Garry Owen Parsons, 82, passed away July 27, 2021, in Zephyrhills Florida. Garry was born November 18, 1938, in Stewart, OH to Everett and Virginia (Linton) Parsons. He graduated from Rome Canaan High School and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Ohio University in Athens, OH. He resided in Lee County, Florida for over 45 years...
Richard L. Coe
Jul 23, 2021
ATHENS – Richard L Coe, 91, of Athens, died Friday evening, July 23, 2021 at The Laurels of Athens.
Born September 7, 1929 in Athens, he was the son of the late Basil and Edna Thompson Coe.
He was a former employee of Lawhead Press and McBee’s and enjoyed Friday nights at Good Works and weekends at Rinky Dink Flea...
Patricia L. Vancouver
Jul 20, 2021
THE PLAINS - Patricia L. Vancouver, age 94, died Tuesday, July 20th at the Lindley Inn in The Plains, OH. Pat was born November 10, 1926, in Akron Ohio as the second child of two to the parents of Ernst F. Schaefer and Helen G. Schaefer. Pat obtained a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University in Library Sciences and worked...
Raymond "Sonny" Rufus Cline
Jul 20, 2021
Raymond “Sonny” Cline REEDSVILLE—Raymond “Sonny” Rufus Cline, 69, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital. He was born April 21, 1952 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Rufus W. and Beulah Santee Cline. He was a Navy Vietnam Veteran, an IBEW Lineman and an avid hunter and fisherman. Sonny is survived by...
Corinne Louise “Corie” McCament
Jul 19, 2021
ALBANY - Corinne Louise “Corie” McCament, 46 of Albany, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 19, 2021 at OSU The James with her husband by her side. Born June 28, 1975 in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of Edward Thibault of Syracuse, NY and Roberta Walbridge Thibault of Athens.
Corie earned her B.S. from the Environmental School of Forestry...
Jack Carl Ginther II
Jul 19, 2021
Jack Carl Ginther II LONG BOTTOM—Jack Carl Ginther II, 51, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH, after a hard fought battle with Pancreatitis digestive problems. He was born April 26, 1970 in Gallipolis, OH, son of Jack and Florine Price Ginther. Jack, known to his friends as J.C., graduated...
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