Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.

William L. “Bill” Toncray

William L. “Bill” Toncray

May 3, 2018

Willliam L. "Bill" Toncray COOLVILLE-- William L. "Bill" Toncray, 64, of Coolville,OH passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 12, 1953 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Garland and Neva (Davis) Toncray. Bill played the guitar with Jim Blair and the Southern Gospelaires. He was also a former member of the Coolville People's...

Ronald Harter

Ronald Harter

May 2, 2018

Ronald Eugene Harter FLORIDA—Ronald Eugene Harter, 70, of Seffner, FL, originally from Columbus, OH passed away suddenly May 2, 2018 in Tampa, FL as the result of a massive heart attack. He was born March 31, 1948 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Melvin Eugene Harter and Audrey Garnett (Buckler) Ray and his step-father, Fred E. Ray. Having served...

Charlotte Stemple

Charlotte Stemple

Apr 30, 2018

Charlotte Stemple COOLVILLE-- Charlotte Stemple, 79, of Coolville, OH passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 13, 1939 in Lodi, OH, daughter of the late Edward and Ivadell (Frambaugh) Ribbeck. Charlotte is survived by a daughter, Rhonda and Dave Vales; a grandson, Joey and Heaven Vales; a great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Nevaeh Vales and a brother-in-law,...

Katherine Wigal

Katherine Wigal

Apr 29, 2018

Katherine Wigal REEDSVILLE-- Katherine Wigal, 95, of Tuppers Plains, OH passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH. She was born July 30, 1922 in Cairo, WV, daughter of the late Robert and Mary Mae (Hornbeck) Ayers. She is survived by a nephew, Orval and Barbara Ayers; a niece, Helen and Jim Schalip and a...

Sandra Hamilton

Sandra Hamilton

Apr 27, 2018

Sandra Hamilton COOLVILLE-- Sandra Hamilton, 74, of Coolville,OH passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Marietta Center. She was born July 30, 1943 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Gene and Clara (Jackson) Jordan. Sandra was a homemaker and attended the Church of God in Little Hocking. She is survived by her husband, James E. ; 2 daughters, Lisa...

Timothy Edward Seyfang

Timothy Edward Seyfang

Apr 24, 2018

Timothy Edward Seyfang, 59, of Athens, passed away Tuesday, April 24th, at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by his adoring family. Tim was born May 14th, 1958 in Washington Court House to the late Harry and Marvene Seyfang. He was also welcomed by an older sister Nancy.

Tim was known for his comical personality and his ability to make everyone smile...

James Stone

James Stone

Apr 22, 2018

James Stone COOLVILLE-- James M. Stone, 92, of Coolville, Ohio passed away April 22nd after a short illness. He was born Nov. 28, 1925 in Ripley, WV, son of the late Fred and Erma (Pringle) Stone. James was retired from Elkem Metals and shared with his family his love of antique tractors, collecting Maytag Engines and flea markets. He is...

Larry Wayne Ashburn

Larry Wayne Ashburn

Apr 16, 2018

Salem Center - Larry Wayne Ashburn, 44, of Salem Center, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his residence. Born December 13, 1973 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Larry and Betty Corbitt Ashburn. He was 1993 graduate of Meigs High School and was employed by Soundfold in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by...

Joan Gay Smith

Joan Gay Smith

Apr 16, 2018

Joan Gay Smith Joan Gay Smith, 75, of Tuppers Plains, OH passed away Sunday, April 16, 2018 at Wyngate Senior Living in Parkersburg, WV. She was born March 15, 1943 in Pt. Pleasant, WV, daughter of the late Harold and Evelyn (Manley) Harmon. Joan wanted nothing more than a family. Her boys were her world, and when they married she...

Mary Pulsifer

Mary Pulsifer

Apr 15, 2018

Mary Pulsife Mary Pulsifer, 71, of Hockingport, OH passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was born May 28, 1946 in Belmar, NJ, daughter of the late James Leroy and Lida (Williams) Bennett. Mary is survived by 2 sons, Joseph Nelson Pulsifer of Portland, OR and Jason Edward Pulsifer of Hockingport, OH;...

William A. Miller

William A. Miller

Apr 13, 2018

MILLFIELD – William A. “Bill” Miller, Jr., 58, of Millfield, died Friday Morning, April 13, 2018 at his home.

Born December 8, 1959 in Columbus, he was the son of the late William A. and Marifrances Emmers Miller, Sr.

He was a 1978 graduate of Athens High School and was a former employee of Depoy’s Garage working there from 1977...

Eugene “Duke” Willis II

Eugene “Duke” Willis II

Apr 12, 2018

Eugene "Duke" Willis II MILLFIELD-- Eugene "Duke" Willis II, 54, of Millfield, OH, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Hickory Creek of Athens. He was born Nov. 5, 1963 in Marion County, Indiana, son of Thelma Mae (Fields) Willis and the late Eugene Orwin Willis. Eugene was a member of the Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was also...

Janice Young

Janice Young

Apr 10, 2018

Pomeroy - Janice Young, 61, of Pomeroy, died Monday, April 10, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. Born May 4, 1956 in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of Mary K. Young and the late Victor C Young Jr. Janice was a 1977 graduate of Meigs High School where she was a member of the band and she...

William Edward Deeter

William Edward Deeter

Apr 5, 2018

GUYSVILLE--William Edward "Ted" Deeter, 48 of Guysville, passed away early Thursday morning, April 5th, 2018 at his home. Born September 10, 1969 in Athens, he was the son of Mary Lea Fout Chiki and the late William Deeter.A 1987 graduate of Athens High School, Ted pursued his Diesel Mechanic Degree in Nashville, TN. He later worked proudly as a member...

Jackie Lorraine Tweed

Jackie Lorraine Tweed

Apr 5, 2018

Jackie Lorraine Tweed Jackie Lorraine Tweed, 70, of Chillicothe, OH, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Adena Medical Facility in Chillicothe, OH. She was born Feb. 4, 1948 in Columbus, OH, daughter of the late Clifford and Kathleen (Bond) Morgan. Jackie is survived by her husband, Charles Tweed; a son, Jason Rose; 2 granddaughters, Greer and Millie; 2 step-children,...

Nara Hartman

Nara Hartman

Apr 5, 2018

Nara Hartman LONG BOTTOM-- Nara Hartman, 81, of Long Bottom, OH passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born Sept. 15, 1936 in Chester, OH, daughter of the late Curtis and Goldie (Weber) Wolfe. Nara was a member of the Calvary Pilgrim Church and formerly worked for the Veteran's Hospital. She was a farm girl...

Joan C. Ruth

Joan C. Ruth

Apr 2, 2018

ATHENS – Joan “Joannie” Ruth, 91, of Athens, died Monday morning, April 2, 2018 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.

Born December 14, 1926 in Toledo, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Gladys Burson Friess.

She was a Life Member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 21.

She is survived...

Agustus Vernon “Jack” Blue

Agustus Vernon “Jack” Blue

Apr 2, 2018

Agustus Vernon "Jack" Blue WASHINGTON, WV,-- Agustus Vernon "Jack" Blue, 97, of Washington, WV, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. He was born Aug. 22, 1920 in Tuppers Plains, OH, son of the late Drell Brainard and Lulu Belle (Deeter) Blue. Jack was an Electrician for IBEW Local Union 968 in Parkersburg; a member of the Coolville Masonic Lodge 337;...

James N. Schultz

James N. Schultz

Mar 31, 2018

James N. Schultz WEST JEFFERSON-- James N. Schultz, 62, of West Jefferson, OH, formerly of Hockingport, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, OH surrounded by his children. He was born July 31, 1955, in Parkersburg, WW, son of Nancy Schultz and the late Kenneth Schultz. James was an avid photographer and a member of the...

Richard Bernard McGinn

Richard Bernard McGinn

Mar 26, 2018

ATHENS-Dr. Richard (Dick) Bernard McGinn Jr. passed away on the morning of March 26, 2018 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio comforted by friends and family. Dick was born on December 23, 1939 in Spokane, WA to Richard and Catherine McGinn, the 2nd of their 5 sons. He attended Gonzaga Prep, and Gonzaga University after which his interest in...