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Obituaries

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

Dr. Gursel Suer

Dr. Gursel Suer

Jul 14, 2021

Dr. Gursel Suer, 61, of Athens passed away Wednesday, July 14.

Born May 20, 1960, in Turkey, Dr. Gursel Suer received his Bachelors and Masters in Industrial Engineering from Middle East Technical University (1985), and PhD in Industrial Engineering from Wichita State University (1989). He joined the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at Ohio University after working 12 years at...

Dorsel Bibbee

Dorsel Bibbee

Jul 11, 2021

Dorsel Bibbee COOLVILLE—Dorsel Bibbee, 87, of Coolville, OH, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Arbors At Pomeroy. He was born June 20, 1934 in Reedsville, OH, son of the late Elmer and Eva Summerfield Bibbee. Dorsel was a member of the Hickory Hills Church of Christ. He was the local grave digger for all the...

John Harvey Sr.

John Harvey Sr.

Jul 11, 2021

John Harvey, Sr. COLUMBUS—John Harvey, Sr., 71, of Columbus, OH, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at McNaughten Pointe in Columbus, OH. He was born Aug. 30, 1949 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late John and Lenora Elizabeth Tabler Harvey. John is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Stephens Harvey; son, John Harvey Jr.; 3 daughters, April...

Shelby Jean Hutchens

Shelby Jean Hutchens

Jul 9, 2021

GUYSVILLE - Shelby Jean Hutchens, 81 of Guysville, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at Kimes Nursing and Rehab Center. Born July 8, 1940 in Guysville, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Beulah Christy Hutchens.    Shelby was an active member of the Vanderhoof Church and absolutely loved her nieces and nephews. She was always very lighthearted and...

Lila Lee Gates Nichols

Lila Lee Gates Nichols

Jul 9, 2021

Lila Lee Gates Nichols BELPRE--Lila went to be with her precious Savior Jesus Christ on July 9th, 2021. She was born in Byesville, Ohio on January 31, 1935. She graduated from Belpre High School in 1953 and married Charles Nichols on July 6, 1956. Lila retired from Walker Systems after 34 years of very enjoyable service. She was a member...

Karolyn Welsh

Karolyn Welsh

Jul 7, 2021

Karolyn Welsh REEDSVILLE—Karolyn Welsh, 69, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 20, 1952 in Pomeroy, OH, daughter of the late William T. and June R. Kanode Soulsby. She was a member of the Fellowship Church of the Nazarene. Karolyn is survived by a daughter, Billie Jo Welsh and fiancé, Jeff...

Lillian Marcella Wiley (Reed)

Lillian Marcella Wiley (Reed)

Jul 4, 2021

Lillian M. Wiley Lillian Marcella Wiley (Reed), 99 passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021 and entered her eternal home with Jesus, her savior, after a few months of declining health surrounded by her loving family at Danbury Senior Living in Huber Heights, Ohio. Born on November 4, 1921, in Athens County, Ohio, she was raised in Coolville, Ohio and...

Donna J. Sams

Donna J. Sams

Jul 3, 2021

Donna J. Sams, 83, of Stewart died Saturday July 3, 2021 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg.Born July 3, 1938 in Millfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy Stowers Smith. Donna was a 1955 graduate of Chauncey-Dover High School. She enjoyed farm work and gardening.She is survived by a son Danny (Christy) Sams; one granddaughter...

Murray Ronald Chapman

Murray Ronald Chapman

Jul 3, 2021

THE PLAINS - Murray Ronald Chapman, known to most as Ron or Ronald, age 91, passed from this world on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Born May 25, 1930, he was the son of Effie Mae Graham and Orin Brice Chapman. He was married to Catherine L. Boster in 1950 in Huntington, WV, and celebrated 60 years of marriage prior to...

Mishia Sue Hayman

Mishia Sue Hayman

Jul 3, 2021

Mishia Sue Hayman LONG BOTTOM—Mishia Sue Hayman, 79, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born Feb. 21, 1942, daughter of the late Dave and Carrie Riner Rager. She is survived by 2 daughters, Beth Murphy and Paige and Greg Winebrenner; grandchildren, Santana and Jesse Henrickson, Tyler Winebrenner, Brick and Renee Murphy,...

Charles William (Chuck) Meredith

Charles William (Chuck) Meredith

Jul 2, 2021

Charles (Chuck) Meredith Charles William (Chuck) Meredith passed away in January at his home. Chuck was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 11, 1949 to William and Gladys (Pickens) Meredith. His family moved to Waterford, OH then to neighboring Beverly. Chuck was a valedictorian of his class at Fort Frye High School. He attended Marietta College and then received both...

Odell Pinkerman

Odell Pinkerman

Jul 1, 2021

Odell Pinkerman COOLVILLE—Odell Pinkerman, 80, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in The Plains, OH. He was born Oct. 25, 1940 in Gallipolis, OH, son of the late John and Estelle Caldwell Pinkerman. Odell loved woodworking and crafting Native American jewelry. He also loved the outdoors. He is survived by two daughters,...

Carolyn Sue Creeger

Carolyn Sue Creeger

Jun 30, 2021

Carolyn Sue Creeger COOLVILLE—Carolyn Sue Creeger, 80, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 21, 1941 in Coolville, OH, daughter of the late Oscar and Josephine Wise Pierce. She is survived by her husband, Dennis E. Creeger; son, Robert Creeger; daughter, Debra Russell; 5 grandchildren, Stacey, Jeremy, Riylee, Rhanealyn and Rajessah...

James “Roger” Harris, Sr.

James “Roger” Harris, Sr.

Jun 29, 2021

James “Roger” Harris, Sr., age 78 of Dublin, VA passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2021 at The Laurels in Athens, OH surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born January 15th, 1943 in Ashland, KY. He is the son of the late James U. Harris and Wanda B. Harris. He is also preceded in death by his sister Julia...

Peggy Sue Buck

Peggy Sue Buck

Jun 29, 2021

Peggy Sue Buck COOLVILLE—Peggy Sue Buck, 50, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born Feb. 25, 1971 in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Hubert and Alvada McDaniel Buck. Peggy is survived by 2 daughters, Nikki and James Stobart and Meagan and Denver Fore; 2 grandchildren, William and Katie; 2 brothers, Rocky...

Bonnie L. Pooler

Bonnie L. Pooler

Jun 25, 2021

Bonnie L. Pooler REEDSVILLE—Bonnie L. Pooler, 64, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 28, 1956 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Ernest D. and Ferra Lou Chevalier Barringer. Bonnie attended Eden United Brethren Church. She was a 1974 graduate of Eastern High School and graduated from Hocking College...

Judith Adams

Judith Adams

Jun 25, 2021

Judith Diane Sturm Adams Judith Diane Sturm Adams, 80, of Reedsville, Ohio passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Camden Clark Hospital after a second battle with Cancer. Judy was born on September 6, 1940 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, daughter of the late Okey Woodrow Sturm and Ruth Geraldine Jones Sturm. She graduated from Parkersburg High School, class of 1958....

Mary Tracy Etta Jean Jageman

Mary Tracy Etta Jean Jageman

Jun 22, 2021

Mary Tracy Etta Jean Jageman, 79, of Athens, Ohio died June 22, 2021. She passed away

peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born August 12, 1941 in Neosho,

Missouri. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Woodrow and Sylvia (Enlow) Tracy, her

late husband of 53 years, Larry Jageman, her two sisters Barbara (Lee) Warp and Doris...

Delilah K. Carsey

Delilah K. Carsey

Jun 21, 2021

NELSONVILLE – Delilah K Carsey, 63, of Nelsonville, died Monday afternoon, June 21, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Born February 25, 1958 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Pearl and Hester ZickaffoseRadcliff.

She is survived by four children, Michael LaFollette, Jennifer (Bradley) Reynolds, Lorie LaFollette, Cindy LaFollette; eight grandchildren, Lilly, Salena, Colton, Ethan, Alex, Trinity,...

Charles (Tony) A. White

Charles (Tony) A. White

Jun 19, 2021

Charles (Tony) A. White LONG BOTTOM—Charles (Tony) A. White, 65, of Long Bottom, OH, died unexpectedly due to a farming accident on June 19, 2021 near the family farm. He was born November 17, 1955 to Thelma Carr White and the late Thomas L. White. Tony drove trash route for White’s Sanitation for many years, enjoyed farming and spending time...

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