Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Kelly Lynn Weary
Jul 29, 2020
ATHENS—Kelly Lynn Weary, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. She was born on January 9, 1964 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Kelly lived in Indiana, Georgia, and Ohio during her life. Of course, lifelong friends were made along the way. She was in management positions for large clothing chains in all three states. She was passionately involved with West...
Rudy Leatherman
Jul 29, 2020
Rudy Leatherman, 67, of Athens died on July 29, 2020 due to an accident at his home.
He was born on January 3, 1953 to Rena Leatherman and the late James Leatherman. He has a brother Keith Leatherman of Helena, Montana. Rudy was a graduate of Baker HS 1971 in Fairborn Ohio. He was also a graduate of Ohio University.
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Mary Kathryn Rose
Jul 29, 2020
LONG BOTTOM--Mary Kathryn Rose, 90, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2020 at her home. Mary was the daughter of the late Archie D. Tuttle and Anna Marie Wolf Tuttle. She was born in Chester, Ohio on August 17, 1929. Mary is survived by her children, Archie (Debra) Rose, Julie Curtis and Mandie Rose; grandchildren, Tyson (Crystal)...
Heather Rasmussen
Jul 27, 2020
Heather Rasmussen GUYSVILLE—Heather Rasmussen, 48, of Guysville, OH, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was born Nov. 10, 1971 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of Randy and Teresa Butcher Rasmussen. Heather loved animals, especially dogs. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a daughter, Breianne Rasmussen; grandson, Kason Rasmussen; 2 sisters,...
Eleanor Douglas
Jul 27, 2020
Eleanor Douglas COOLVILLE—Eleanor Douglas, 94, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born Aug. 5, 1925 in New Lexington, OH, daughter of the late Verl and Binice Osborn Tuttle. She was a member of Little Hocking Church of Christ. Eleanor is survived by a son, Richard and Joyce Douglas; 2 daughters, Gay Ann...
Leonard Admarl Hill
Jul 23, 2020
Leonard Admarl Hill, 79 of Stewart, Ohio was summoned into heavenly glory on Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was born June 25, 1941 in Old Floodwood, Ohio to the late Leonard and Audrey Christy Hill. He was surrounded by family and friends whose lives he had touched by his gentle presence. For those that knew him, Len was a soft...
Kenneth R. "Kenny" Willie
Jul 22, 2020
ATHENS – Kenneth R. “Kenny” Willie, 67, of Athens, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Ohio State University Medical Center.
Born January 2, 1953 in Athens, he was the son of Louise Thompson Willie and the late George Rolland Willie.
Ken was known as Santa Claus in Athens County. He also loved his motorcycle, hanging out, gardening and dearly loved...
Bryan David Delae
Jul 21, 2020
ALBANY – Bryan David Delae passed away at home on July 21, 2020 with loving friends by his side. He was born September 23, 1964 in Columbus.
He was always a happy child who loved to entertain his parents. From childhood he showed a very creative nature and worked for many years as a graphic designer, before becoming an organic...
Harold E. Gilmore
Jul 21, 2020
Pomeroy - Harold E. Gilmore, 86, of Pomeroy, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his residence. Born January 30, 1934 in Pomeroy, Ohio, he was the son of the late Walter and Edna Oiler Gilmore. Harold was retired from Midwest Steel after 27 years of service and attended Calvary Pilgrim. He is survived by his wife of 48 years...
William H. Edwards
Jul 20, 2020
Athens - William (Bill) H. Edwards, 89, of Athens, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. Born April 21, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Hubert and Sara Jane McCall Edwards. Bill owned and operated Bill Edwards Pontiac and was a partner in Athens Boring and Mill. He is survived by his children, Jeff (Shelby) Edwards,...
Joseph Murphy Jr.
Jul 19, 2020
Joseph Murphy, Jr. GALLIPOLIS—Joseph Murphy, Jr., 50, of Gallipolis, OH, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 in Pomeroy, OH. He was born May 8, 1970, son of the late Joseph Murphy, Sr and Diane Sisk Murphy. Joseph is survived by his wife, Misty Stover Murphy and 2 sons, Aaron Thomas Murphy and Tyler Ray Murphy. There will be no visitation...
Paul Edward "Ed" Barnhart
Jul 18, 2020
Paul Edward “Ed” Barnhart STEWART—Paul Edward “Ed” Barnhart, 73, of Stewart, OH, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1947 in Stewart, OH, son of the late Donald Paul and Berdena Dunfee Barnhart. Ed was a diehard OSU Buckeyes football and Cincinnati Reds fan. He was known in the area as Coach Ed....
Doborah Ohse
Jul 17, 2020
Deborah Ohse CHARLESTON—Deborah Ohse, 68, of Charleston, WV, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at Montgomery General Hospital in Montgomery, WV. She was born July 25, 1951 in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Granville and Joanna Dwelly Stout. Deborah was a Christian woman. Deborah is survived by 3 daughters, Elaine Ohse, Maxine Tanner and Delta Truman; 2 sons, Everett...
David Eugene Ollie
Jul 16, 2020
ATHENS—David Eugene Ollie, 90 of Athens, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Darst Group Home in Pomeroy. Born September 7, 1929 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Richard and Alice Beaver Ollie.
David was a natural born musician who excelled in playing drums and harmonica. He would often share and teach others his musical talent and...
Juanita "Granny" Douglas
Jul 16, 2020
STEWART – Juanita “Granny” Douglas, 94, of Stewart died Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Kimes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born November 15, 1925 in Chauncey, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Jessie Tittle Hart.
She was retired from The Athens Messenger and was a member of The Pocohontas. She was also a loving mother and grandmother.
She...
Lisa Marie Klein
Jul 16, 2020
Lisa Marie Klein BIDWELL—Lisa Marie Klein, 34, of Bidwell, OH, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was born Aug. 9, 1985 in Athens, OH, daughter of Lisa J. Whittington Klein and the late Timothy Todd Klein, Sr. In addition to her mother, Lisa J. Klein, she is survived by 2 sons,...
Terry Edward Bailey
Jul 12, 2020
The Plains—Terry Edward Bailey, 62 of The Plains, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.
Born August 19, 1957 in Athens, he was the son of the late Thomas and Flora Dailey Bailey.
A 1975 graduate of Athens High school, he went on to spend his life as an iron worker as a member...
Donald Headley
Jul 9, 2020
Donald Headley REEDSVILLE—Donald Headley, 81, of Reedsville, OH passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at his residence. Donald was born in Vienna, WV to Clyde F. Headley and Mamie Virginia Headley on August 5th, 1938. He worked at John-Mansfield for 4 years, Owens Illinois for 25 years and Plastic Masters for 13 years where he retired. Donald was married to...
Mark Johnson
Jul 8, 2020
Mason—Mark A. Johnson, 59, of Mason, WV, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born Sept. 5, 1960 in Pt. Pleasant, WV, son of Betty Hysell Johnson and the late James E. Johnson. He was a 1978 graduate of Wahama High School, a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the American Carpenters Union 1159 out...
Paul Daniel Webb
Jul 7, 2020
ALBANY - Paul Daniel Webb, 73 of Albany, passed away on July 7, 2020 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara Salyer Conover. They shared 18 years of marriage together.
Born in 1946 in Fargo, North Dakota, he was the son of Olga and Frederic Webb. He graduated from Western Reserve Academy in 1964, attended Oberlin...
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