Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Retha Marie Day
Aug 28, 2020
Retha Marie Day COOLVILLE—Retha Marie Day, 95, of Coolville, OH, passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 at Overbrook Nursing Center in Middleport, OH. She was born Aug. 8, 1925 in Reedsville, OH, daughter of the late Winn and Lavina Buchanan Bailey. Retha was a member of the Pomeroy Church of Christ and retired from Ohio University where she was a...
John Henry "Jack" Ruth
Aug 22, 2020
SHADE - John “Jack” Henry Ruth, 94, passed from this world on August 22, 2020 in Reynoldsburg.
Born July 27, 1926 in Shade, he was the fourth child of seven children born to Robert Lloyd and Eunice Fern McCollins Ruth. He grew up in Shade and attended Shade School. He was a lifelong area dairy farmer and was employed by...
Roger Allen Westfall
Aug 20, 2020
Roger Westfall REEDSVILLE—Roger Allen Westfall, 67 years old, left this earth peacefully on August 20, 2020 with the love of his life, Sheila, laying in his arms, his daughters and nephew by his side. He was born August 21, 1952, in Reedsville, OH, son of the late Virgil and Margaret Brawley Westfall. He is survived by his wife Sheila King...
Dru Taylor Elliott
Aug 20, 2020
Dru Taylor Elliott Athens – Dru Taylor Elliott, 21, born February 3, 1999. Dru’s spirit went to a peaceful place the evening of August 20, 2020. Dru brought joy to people through his acceptance of others, high energy and squirrelly sense of humor. His beautiful smile and incredible red hair will always live on in our hearts. Dru found a...
Celia Ann Speelman
Aug 18, 2020
Celia Ann Spillman LONG BOTTOM—Celia Ann Moury Speelman, 94, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 7, 1926 in Lancaster, OH, daughter of the late James and Ida Leah Reed Moury. Celia is survived by 2 sons, Faron Speelman and Jeff Thress and several grandchildren. A memorial service will be...
Daniel John Hadden
Aug 16, 2020
Pomeroy - Daniel John Hadden, 56, of Pomeroy, passed away unexpectedly Sunday August 16, 2020 at his residence. Born July 18, 1964 in Sharon, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Clarence John and Elaine Parker Hadden. Daniel was a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by three brothers, Anthony, John and Paul Hadden; five sisters, Kimberlie Thompson,...
Dorothy Cox
Aug 13, 2020
Dorothy Cox COOLVILLE—Dorothy Cox, 75, of Coolville, OH, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 11, 1945 in Frost, OH, daughter of the late Lawrence and Gertrude Stalnaker Calaway. Dorothy was a member of the Albany Chapter of the Eastern Star 588; Vanderhoof Jolly Workers and the Domino’s Ladies Group. She was also...
Patricia Jean Dotson
Aug 12, 2020
NELSONVILLE—Patricia Jean Dotson, 80 of Nelsonville, went to be with the Lord late Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in Columbus surrounded by family. Born June 6, 1940 in Cuyahoga Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ord Bee and Jean Hobday.
She was an avid John Wayne fan who collected any piece of memorabilia she found. She was even...
Meisha Rae Dickerson
Aug 12, 2020
SHADE - On, Wednesday, August 12th, 2020, Meisha Rae Dickerson of Shade, loving mother and daughter, lost her fight to glioblastoma at the young age of 27.
Meisha was born on Thursday, August 5th, 1993 in Tacoma, Washington on Fort Lewis to Michele and Michael. She was the mother of Zoey Mae, whom she loved beyond measure. She attended...
Ernest Rood
Aug 11, 2020
Ernest Rood REEDSVILLE—Ernest J. Rood, 84, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at Overbrook Rehab Center in Middleport, OH. He was born April 8, 1936 in Reedsville, OH, son of the late Herbert and Stella Randolph Rood. In his younger days, Ernest worked for Home Cole Lumber and Russell Randolph Farms. Ernest is survived by a sister,...
Michael Eugene Rutter
Aug 10, 2020
THE PLAINS—Michael Eugene Rutter, 68 of The Plains, passed away early Monday morning, August 10, 2020 at his home. Born October 5, 1951 in Athens, he was the son of the late Oris Ray and Beulah Pauline White Rutter.
He was an avid camper and loved to deer hunt. His love for his family was true and unending.
He...
James L. Marshall
Aug 10, 2020
James L. Marshall LITTLE HOCKING—James L. Marshall, 60, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born March 23, 1960 in Parkersburg, WV, son of Georgia Milam Marshall and the late Arthur “Lowell” Marshall. Including his mother, Georgia, James is survived by his wife, Rachael Bearhs Marshall; 5 daughters, Tara Marshall, Tamara...
Terry Allen Collins
Aug 9, 2020
ATHENS – Terry Allen Collins, 77, of Spreading Oaks Trailer Park, died Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home following a long illness.
Born in Glouster, he was the son of the late Clifford and Ruth Hillyer Collins. He was a graduate of Glouster High School, Ohio University and retired from the Vinton County School System in 1994.
He is...
Hubert L. Wolfe
Aug 9, 2020
Pomeroy - Hubert L. Wolfe, 80, of Pomeroy, died Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his residence. Born January 26, 1940 in Darwin, Ohio, he was the son of the late Edward Wayne and Gladys Chaney Wolfe. Hubert was a 1959 graduate of Eastern High School and a retired coal miner. He is survived by his wife Marcia Wolfe; a son...
Timothy William Thompson
Aug 9, 2020
Timothy Thompson HOCKINGPORT—Timothy William Thompson, 63, of Hockingport, Ohio, formerly of Grove City, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 9, 2020. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Charles W. Thompson and Mary O. Thompson. Tim is survived by his daughters, Danielle Tarabiya, Grove City, OH and Timie (Jeremy) Elliott, Sugar Grove, OH;...
Ernest (Ernie) Whitehead
Aug 8, 2020
Ernest (Ernie) Whitehead, son of the late William and Emma Whitehead, passed away on August 8, 2020. Ernie was born on November 19, 1928 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and spent most of his life in Reedsville, Ohio. Most recently, Ernie resided with his daughters Jane and Juli at their homes in Canton, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was...
Therill Randolph Sr.
Aug 7, 2020
Therill Randolph, Sr. REEDSVILLE—Therill Randoph, Sr., 80, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Belpre Campus. He was born May 21, 1940 in Reedsville, OH, son of the late Blaine Butcher and Loretta Randolph Long. He is survived by his fiancée of 12 years, Carol Buchanan; 4 brothers, Lester (Judy) Long, Benny (Dianna) Long, Matthew...
Wilbur E. Robinson
Aug 6, 2020
Wilbur E. Robinson, 77, left this earthly life on August 6, 2020 at his residence with his family at his bedside. He was born on November 23, 1942 in Alfred, Ohio, the son of the late Glen and Dorothy (Watson) Robinson. He spent his entire life in the Alfred community near many close friends and family. He graduated from Eastern...
Eric Von Smith, Jr.
Aug 5, 2020
Eric Von Smith, Jr. MASON—Eric Von Smith Jr., 19 of Mason, WV, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 in Pomeroy, OH. He was born Dec. 28, 2000 in Pt. Pleasant, WV, son of Eric Von Smith, Sr. and Jerri Queen Smith. Eric loved music, new shoes, clothes and playing basketball. He also loved going out to eat with his family...
James R. “Jim” Beveridge
Aug 3, 2020
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James R. “Jim” Beveridge Sr., 74, of Athens, Ohio, on August 3, 2020. Jim was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on September 30, 1945 to the late Kenneth and Jessie Gemondo Beveridge. He also formerly lived in eastern Ohio and Florida. He married the love of his life, DeeAnn,...
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