Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Mary Jo Evener
Jul 16, 2024
Mary Josephine “Jo” Evener, age 96 of Millfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, July 16, 2024 at The Laurels of Athens following an extended stay. Born February 16, 1928 in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John D. & Ruth Marsh Willis.
Mary was a lifelong resident of Millfield Road with her beloved husband, the late Donald...
Bryan Gibbs
Jul 14, 2024
REEDSVILLE—Bryan Gibbs, 66, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, OH.
He was born April 30, 1958, in Parkesburg, WV, son of Doris Reed Gibbs and the late Robert Gibbs.
In addition to his mother, Bryan is survived by 2 daughters, Kayla and Erik Valencia, Ashley Gibbs and Shawn Roberson; 3 brothers, Ed and Peggy...
Elton John Horner, Jr.
Jul 12, 2024
GUYSVILLE—Elton John Horner, Jr., 53, of Guysville, OH, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH.
He was born Sept. 7, 1970, in Riverside, NJ, son of Bonnie June Hall Horner and the late Elton John Horner, Sr.
Elton was an avid outdoorsman and boat racer. He was also a Carpenter and a Class A Mechanic.
In addition...
Rose Marie Kimes
Jul 10, 2024
Rose Marie Kimes
REEDSVILLE—Rose Marie Kimes, 60, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 6, 1963, in Pt. Pleasant, WV, daughter of the late Archie and Cora Parsons Kimes. She was a former employee for Core Haven Nursing Home in Pt. Pleasant.
She is survived by a special niece, Bobbi Parker and Larry Hall;...
Charles E. Mays
Jul 9, 2024
REEDSVILLE—Charles E. Mays, 76, of Reedsville, Ohio, passed away July 9th, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born January 4th, 1948, in Belleville, WV, son of the late Everett C. and Georgia Randolph Mays. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran serving as assistant section chief in Searchlight Operations in support of the 11th Marine...
Larry Edward Douglas, Sr.
Jul 6, 2024
Larry Edward Douglas, Sr., 72 of Athens, went to be with the Lord Saturday evening, July 6, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born August 15, 1951 in Athens, he was the son of the late Oba Douglas, Jr. And Janet McClean Lawrence.
Larry had a passion for woodworking and spent many hours at the lake fishing. He retired from...
George L. Sherman
Jul 5, 2024
George Sherman passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5th, at the age of 92 at this home in Athens, Ohio, with his children by his side. It was the completion of a long, well-lived life, guided and defined by his love of family, friends, community -- and his committed embrace of his calling as an artist, educator, advocate, and mentor.
George...
Warren G. Connolly
Jul 5, 2024
Surrounded by his family, Warren G. Connolly, 77, of Reedsville went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2024, as a result of complications of emergency surgery.
The son of the late William and Erma (Sloter) Connolly, Warren was born in Long Bottom, Ohio on March 31, 1947. He graduated from Eastern High School in 1965 and married his high...
Eugene Daniel Tucker
Jul 5, 2024
Eugene Daniel Tucker
Pomeroy - Eugene Daniel Tucker. 92, of Pomeroy, died Friday, July, 5, 2024 at his residence.
Born December 23, 1931 in Marietta, Ohio, he was the son of the late Daniel and Oleta Cain Tucker. He was a veteran of the US Army where worked in the Motor Pool driving for a commanding officer. Dan attended The World Harvest...
Kenneth Edward Stewart
Jul 4, 2024
Kenneth Edward Stewart
Middleport - Kenneth Edward Stewart, 54, of Middleport died Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Arbors of Pomeroy.
Born September 9, 1969 in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of Charles Kenneth and Vera L Ratcliff Stewart. Kenneth was a 1988 graduate of Meigs High School.
He is survived by his parents; two sons, Kenneth Ryan Stewart and Christopher Perry...
Mary Anna Stewart
Jul 3, 2024
Mary Anna Stewart
LONG BOTTOM—Mary Anna Stewart, 81, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Holzer-Meigs ER in Pomeroy, OH.
She was born Jan. 17, 1943, in Gallipolis, OH, daughter of the late Roy and Helen Saunders Fields. She was a 1961 graduate of Columbus West High School
Mary was an incredibly loved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and aunt....
Paul Phillip Coe
Jul 2, 2024
Paul Phillip Coe
COOLVILLE—Paul Phillip Coe, 57, of Coolville, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his residence.
He was born March 25, 1967, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Millard and Edna Conley Coe.
Paul was “Charles in Charge”. He was loved by many and touched many, many lives. He loved traveling to Vegas, Nashville, Memphis, Pigeon Forge, Branson, Myrtle...
Jakeson E. Rankin
Jul 2, 2024
Coolville - Jakeson E. "Jack" Rankin, 69, of Coolville, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Born July 10, 1954, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of Mary Lou Pullins Fryar and the late Maurice Rankin. Jack was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt deer and turkey. He also loved to spend time on...
Olga “Marty” Rhoades
Jun 30, 2024
Olga B. (Marty) Rhoades
Athens - Olga B. (Marty) Rhoades, 76, of Athens, succumbed to dementia while in Hospice care in Lancaster, Ohio.
Born May 10, 1948 in Florence, Arizona, she was the daughter of the late Marcus and Elvira Bermudez Martinez. Marty was raised in California and married Mark Rhoades on April 7, 1973. She accompanied Mark through several Air Force...
Robin Wolfe
Jun 30, 2024
COOLVILLE-- Robin Mae Wolfe, born on July 14, 1957, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, music, and strength.
Robin was the beloved wife of Benny Ray Wolfe, who affectionately referred to her as "sweetheart." They met at the river levy in Pomeroy, Ohio, in 1974 and have been soulmates ever since. Robin and Benny...
Martin Ryan Woods
Jun 28, 2024
Martin Ryan Woods of Athens, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the age of forty-eight, as the result of injuries suffered in a traffic crash while riding his bicycle. He was life-flighted to Cabell Huntington Hospital on Father’s Day. Martin was a cherished son, brother, and uncle.Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, on February 6, 1976, Martin was...
Galin Jarrell Depoy
Jun 28, 2024
GUYSVILLE—Galin Jarrell Depoy, 66, of Guysville, OH, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on September 19, 1957, in Athens, OH, son of the late Albert N. and Ada Midkiff Depoy. Galin was an Endowment Member of the NRA and was employed at The Market on State for 29 years.
He is survived by a brother,...
Dottie Lou Mays
Jun 26, 2024
Dottie Lou Mays
COOLVILLE—Dottie Lou Mays, 72, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.
She was born Aug. 11, 1951, in Athens, OH, daughter of Ida Life Boggs and the late F. Berl Boggs. Dottie was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 9053 Ladies Auxilary, where she served as Secretary for over 20 years.
In addition...
Kenneth Carsey
Jun 26, 2024
Middleport - Kenneth Carsey, 75, of Middleport, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.
Born June 25, 1949, in Wellston, Ohio, he was the son of the late Thor and Mary Grate Carsey. Ken was a 1967 graduate of Rutland High School. He was employed at the AEP Sporn Power Plant for 29 years as...
Ryan Lee McKinney-Bareswilt
Jun 23, 2024
Ryan Lee McKinney-Bareswilt, age 45 of Athens, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his home. Born February 2nd, 1979 in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late Anna Marie McKinney and Roy Grayson Bareswilt.
Ryan graduated from Meigs High School in 1998. After high school, he obtained his paramedic and Firefighter II certifications. Ryan served selflessly...
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