Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Wanda Lynn Mains
Aug 8, 2024
Athens- Wanda Lynn Mains, 89, went peacefully with her 2 daughters by her side on Thursday, August 8,2024, in Athens, Ohio. She was born on September 12, 1934, in the quaint town of Mount Kisco, New York, to her loving parents, the late William C. and Lenora Gilbert Wheeler Gross Fenning. A woman of noteworthy achievements, Wanda worked hard to...
Beth Starkey
Aug 8, 2024
MARIETTA—Beth Starkey, 53, of Marietta, OH, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born Dec. 1, 1970, in Marietta, OH, daughter of the late Larry and Lenora Caldwell Starkey.
Beth is survived by her husband, Butch Thompson; 2 sons, Tyler Starkey and Braxton Thompson; daughter, Margaret Ann-Louise Starkey; 3 sisters, April Stehly, Laura Fitcher and Debbie Sayres;...
James Harlan Jarvis
Aug 6, 2024
James “Harlan” Jarvis
Stewart - James “Harlan” Jarvis, 97, of Stewart, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
James was born on February 21, 1927 in Braxton County, WV, he was the son of the late James Warden and Susie Fulks Jarvis. He was a US Army veteran who honorably served his country during WW II in...
Paula McClain
Aug 6, 2024
Athens - Paula Jean McClain, 60, of Athens, returned to Mother Nature Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at her home.
Born May 22, 1964, in Athens, Ohio, Paula’s greatest joy was being “Mawmaw P” to Shade Aubrey, Ever Merritt, Etta Odessa, and William Dallas -- her four grandchildren. Each moment around her was highlighted with a smile and loads of laughs. She...
Wendell H. White
Aug 5, 2024
Wendell H. White
Athens - Wendell H. White, 87, of Athens, died Monday, August 5, 2024 at his residence.
Born August 21, 1936 in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lawrence L. and Bernice Young White. Wendell was a 1954 graduate of Athens High School where he starred in baseball earning first team All-Ohio honors as a shortstop. He...
Erma Stout
Aug 5, 2024
REEDSVILLE—Erma Jean Stout, 85, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at her residence.
She was born Dec. 12, 1938, in Athens County, OH, daughter of the late Aubra Ray and Alta Ruth Harper Bailey. Erma was a member of the Faith Harvest Church in Coolville. She loved the Lord and was a Bible teacher.
She is survived by 2...
Marlin Kriembihl
Aug 4, 2024
ATHENS - Marlin "Butch" Kriembihl, 77 of Athens, retired from his mission on Earth August 4, 2024 to a new assignment (PCS) in Heaven with Jesus. He was a man of great courage, strong strength, and a brave warrior. Marlin retired from the United States Army and State of Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Tracy (Charles), Lorrie;...
Tyler Smith
Aug 2, 2024
GUYSVILLE- Tyler L. Smith, 31, of Guysville, OH, passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.
He was born Jan. 28, 1993, in Athens, OH, son of Ronald and Lavondia Guess Smith. Tyler was a 2011 graduate of Federal Hocking High School, a member of the Rome Vol. Fire Department and the Coolville Masonic Lodge 337 F&AM. He was an avid hunter and...
Ronald A. Hennen
Aug 2, 2024
Ronald A. Hennen, 88, of Coolville, Ohio died Friday, August 2nd surrounded by his loving family in the home that he himself built.
He was born April 3rd, 1936, in Palestine, West Virginia, the firstborn son of R. V. and Nina Pearl Hennen.
He was a 1954 graduate of Wirt County High School, served in the United States Army, and attended Ohio...
Patricia Ann Carpenter
Aug 1, 2024
Patricia Ann Carpenter, nee Riley, known affectionately as Pat, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 71, in Charleston, West Virginia. Born on July 12, 1953, in Athens, Ohio, she dedicated her life to education and the arts, leaving a lasting impact on her community and all who knew her.
Pat graduated from Federal Hocking High School before...
Frederick Clifford Houghton
Aug 1, 2024
MASON—Frederick Clifford Houghton, 84, of Mason, WV, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at Rivers Health Hospital in Pt. Pleasant, WV.
He was born March 8, 1940, in Sanford, FL, son of the late Garland and Meredith Hickman Houghton.
He is survived by his wife of 47, years, Cynthia Lance Houghton; 2 sons, Frederick C. Houghton II and James Vereen; 2 daughters,...
Clyde C. Beasley, Jr.
Aug 1, 2024
Clyde C. Beasley, Jr., 83 of Athens, a beloved husband, respected retired law enforcement officer, educator, and devoted member of various community organizations passed away Thursday evening, August 1, 2024 at his home. Born on September 19, 1940, in Athens County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Nellie Bobo Beasley.
Clyde dedicated 33 years of his life...
Diana Kay Kinder
Jul 29, 2024
Diana K. Kinder, 68 of Shade, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. Born November 19, 1955 in Gallipolis, Ohio at Holzer Hospital, she was the daughter of Neacil E. and Jack W. Carsey of Middleport, Ohio.
She was a 1974 graduate of Meigs High School and went on to earn her Bachelor's of Science...
Earle J. McCandlish
Jul 29, 2024
LANCASTER—Earle J. McCandlish, 82, of Lancaster, OH, passed away Monday, July 29, 2924, at Fairhope Hospice Pickering House in Lancaster.
He was born April 23, 1942, in Bremen, OH, son of the late Lee Wilson and Sarah Ruth Turner McCandlish.
Earle is survived by 2 daughters, Darletta and Martin Martinez and Dawnita and Jose Perez; 6 grandchildren, Domingo, Caroline, Julio, Catherine,...
Nancy Lee Watson
Jul 26, 2024
REEDSVILLE—Nancy Lee Watson, 93, of Reedsville, OH, was called home by her Savior on July 26, 2024. She was born in Rockport, WV, on Oct. 4, 1930, to Francis and Nancy Estella Weekley Deem.
Nancy was a member of South Bethel Church, Silver Ridge, Reedsville, OH. She loved growing flowers and a big garden, canning, family meals and get togethers.
She is...
Michael Lee William White
Jul 21, 2024
Michael Lee William White, 15 weeks gestation of age, passed away due to miscarry on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, just one day after his gender reveal party indicating to his excited family that he was a boy. Son of Jeremy William and Bonnie Elizabeth Liming White, he was a blessed surprise for the the...
Kurt Hermann Glaser, II
Jul 21, 2024
ALBANY—Kurt Hermann Glaser, II, 73, of Albany, OH, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 30, 1950, in Detroit, MI, son of the late Kurt H. Glaser Sr. and Charlotte (Wadewitz) Glaser. Kurt was a 1969 graduate of Northville High School, a 1976 graduate of Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI, where he earned an Associate...
Valorie Jean Boring
Jul 19, 2024
Valorie Jean Boring, 59, of Columbus, Ohio, was called home by her savior on July 19, 2024.
She was born in Columbus on March 29, 1965, to Max and Shirley (Bable) Boring and moved to Grandview Heights as a teenager. She graduated from Grandview Heights High School in 1984 and worked at Spencer Research for several years before working at Meijer...
Rickey Eugene Lunsford
Jul 19, 2024
RACINE—Rickey Eugene Lunsford, 62, of Racine, OH, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at his residence.
He was born June 20, 1962, in Gallipolis, OH, son of Kenneth Lunsford and the late Carol Hall. Rickey loved muscle cars and was an avid hunter and bass fisherman. He retired from Constellium Metals in Ravenswood, WV, with 25 years of service.
He is survived...
Candy M. Taylor
Jul 18, 2024
Chauncey-- Candy M. Taylor, 66 of Chauncey, OH, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Hickory Creek of Athens.
She was born Sept. 24, 1957, in Millfield, OH, daughter of the late Jack Edward and Arlene R. Stalling Taylor. Candy was a Rural Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service.
She is survived by a daughter, Leta and Joe Gardella; son, Willard Hart,...
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