Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Gary W. Varner
Jun 30, 2019
THE PLAINS – Gary W. Varner, 50, formerly of The Plains, died Sunday evening, June 30, 2019 at his home.
Born September 17, 1968 in Athens, he was the son of the late William and Janet Dowler Varner.
He was owner and operator of B & K Taxi Service and was a former employee of The Athens Messenger and several...
Olive Irene Zimmerman
Jun 27, 2019
ATHENS - Olive Irene Zimmerman, 85 of Athens, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at The Lindley Inn. Born February 28, 1934 in Crewe, England, she was the daughter of the late William Edwin and Elsie Farrington Davenport.
Irene was proud of her English heritage. She completed her education at the Nantwich and Alton Grammar School in Crewe, England.
After...
James "Donny" Roach
Jun 24, 2019
Middleport - James "Donny" Roach, 73 of Middleport, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Arbors at Pomeroy. Born June 25, 1945 in Arva, Ireland, he was the son of the late Donald W. and Cathryn Mary Finn Roach. Donny was a 1963 graduate of Middleport High School, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, a member of the Church of Christ...
Herbert Adkins
Jun 18, 2019
Herbert Adkins REEDSVILLE-- Herbert Adkins, 74, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born Oct. 5, 1944 in West Virginia. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army and a Welder for the Ford Motor Company. Herbert is survived by his son, John Titus of Reedsville, OH. He was preceded in...
Donna Jean Taylor
Jun 15, 2019
Donna Jean Taylor WELLSTON—Donna Jean Taylor, 66, of Wellston, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. Donna was the daughter of the late Chester E. and Dorothy M. Wells. She is survived by two sons, Clayton and Jess and John Jr. and Mel and one daughter, Kathleen and Chris. Also surviving are four brothers, Ralph, Ross, Jack and James Wells;...
Ernest "Ernie" Simmons
Jun 13, 2019
Ernest “Ernie” Simmons Ernie Simmons, age 82 departed this life June 13, 2019 at The Wyngate Senior Living Community, Parkersburg WV. He was born June 27, 1936 to the late Wilbert “Casey” Simmons and Florence Gorrell Simmons. Ernie was a lifelong resident of Athens County, Ohio with the exception of a tour of duty in the US Navy. Since retirement...
Robert “Coondog” McCune, Sr.
Jun 12, 2019
MILLFIELD – Robert “Coondog” McCune, Sr., 84, of Millfield, died Wednesday morning, June 12, 2019 at his home.
Born June 18, 1934 in Millfield, he was the son of the late Hughie and Goldie Wilson McCune.
He married Permelia “Pam” Heck on March 16, 1956 who survives, and from this union, two children, Robert (Reva) McCune, Jr., Sarah (Fred) Farson;...
Martha Gail Hynus
Jun 11, 2019
THE PLAINS - Martha Gail Hynus, 79 of The Plains, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. Born April 29, 1940 in Greeneville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Alma Murray.
Martha was a knowledgeable woman who could answer any question she was asked. She loved to read and garden,...
Connie Stanforth
Jun 11, 2019
A long-time resident of Athens, Connie Stanforth passed away in her home on Tuesday, June 11. Connie was the only child of George Stromp Jr. and Ruth (Yoder) Stromp, born in Alliance, Ohio, on Aug. 1, 1941. Connie graduated from Alliance High School, then earned a B.S. degree from Mount Union College, with a major in education. At college, she...
Andrew Rowan Bianco
Jun 9, 2019
ATHENS – Andrew Rowan Bianco, 12, of Athens, died peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019 with his family and dog Patch by his side after spending the past year taking cancer to task. Born on June 20, 2006 in Athens, he is the younger brother of Emma Jane Bianco, the son of Joseph Bianco and Amy Taylor-Bianco, and the proud...
Patty A. Targett
Jun 7, 2019
Patty A. Targett REEDSVILLE—Patty A. Targett, 63, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at her residence. She was born Dec. 13, 1955, daughter of the late Richard and Ruth Spangler Lane. Patty married Larry Targett on March 14th, 1981. Patty is survived by an uncle, Charles Ginn and a nephew, Tom Lawson. In addition to her parents,...
Lawrence "Larry" Yoho
Jun 7, 2019
Lawrence “Larry” Yoho COOLVILLE— Lawrence “Larry” Yoho, of Coolville, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on June 7, 2019. He was born in Rockport, WV, to the late Roy and Tennie Holiday Yoho on March 11, 1935. He was an Ironworker employed by Local 787 in Parkersburg, WV, a member of Coolville Masonic Lodge 337, enjoyed woodworking and dearly...
Don Bosscawen
Jun 1, 2019
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, Don Bosscawen, loving husband and father of four, passed away at the age of 87 in Delray Beach, Florida. Don was born on March 5, 1932, in Newark, Ohio to Clarence and Helen Bosscawen. He served in the US Air Force before receiving a business degree from Ohio University, where he met the love of...
James Robert Dayton
May 31, 2019
James (Jim) Robert Dayton passed away unexpectedly on May 31st, 2019. He was born on April 5th, 1949 in Wilmington, OH to the late Donald and Dorothy (Jean) Dayton. He attended East Clinton High School and was a graduate of Ohio State University (OSU). He earned degrees from OSU in Agricultural Education and Agricultural Economics. After retiring from OSU, where...
Bernice M. Hart
May 30, 2019
Bernice M. Hart On Thursday, May 30, 2019, Bernice M. Hart, loving wife and mother of seven children passed away at the age of 85. Bernice was born December 14, 1933 in Sandyville, WV to the late Arlis and Elsie (Heinzman) Riggs. Bernice was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Bernice treasured her family and embraced every moment with them....
Dorothy Jean Barnhill Stout
May 27, 2019
Dorothy Jean Barnhill Stout TUPPERS PLAINS—Dorothy Jean Barnhill Stout, 82, of Tuppers Plains, OH, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at Camden-Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV. She was born June 30, 1936 in Columbus, OH, daughter of the late Carl J. and Hazel L. Christy Barnhill. She was a 1954 graduate of Olive-Orange High School. On Sept. 10, 1955...
Charles "Bob" Smith
May 22, 2019
GUYSVILLE - Charles “Bob” Smith, 77 of Guysville, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his residence. Born April 16, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles and Lena Wilmeth Smith.
Bob loved his family very much and was a wonderful husband, father, and “poppy”. Retired from Navistar in Springfield, he loved to fish especially...
Lois Roberson
May 19, 2019
Pomeroy - Lois Roberson, 96, of Pomeroy, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Overbrook Rehab Center in Middleport. Born April 26, 1923 in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William and Susan Bradley Venable. Lois was employed by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare in Washington DC for over 30 years and returned home to end...
Lureen F. Bailey
May 18, 2019
ATHENS - Lureen F. Bailey, age 74, formerly of Athens, passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 18th, while at home with her daughter in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. She was born in Macedonia, Illinois on January 4th, 1945, making her birthstone a garnet —an accessory she always favored.
She spent over 20 years not only as a dedicated employee of...
Kenneth Keith Walton
May 11, 2019
Kenneth Keith Walton DURHAM, NC—Kenneth Keith Walton, 90, of Durham, NC, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Durham Medical Center. He was born Nov. 22, 1928 in Pickerington, OH, son of the late Carl and Betty Brown Walton. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Kenneth is survived by 3 sons, Robert Walton of Galena, OH, Frank Walton...
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