Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
John E. Bowman
Feb 22, 2018
John E. Bowman LITTLE HOCKING-- John E. Bowman, 71, of Little Hocking, OH passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 4, 1946 in Coolville, OH, son of the late William Thaddeus and Dorothy Brawley Bowman. He was employed at Belpre Drywall for 40 years. John is survived by his wife of 48 years,...
Suzanne L. Wallace
Feb 21, 2018
ATHENS-Suzanne L. Wallace, 83, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. Born October 8, 1934 in Jewett, she was the daughter of the late John "Pat" (Orvilla "Witty") Tolson and Gwen Tolson Canale (C.V. "Tad" Canale).
She was a 1952 graduate of Athens High School where she was a cheerleader and involved in...
Dora Cullison
Feb 21, 2018
THE PLAINS – Dora Cullison, 90, of The Plains, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center with her family at her side. Prior to entering the nursing home, Dora resided with her daughter, Linda Ervin as well as her other daughter, Millie Howell.Born in Coolville on April 15, 1927, she was the daughter of the late...
Dana Alan Johnson
Feb 20, 2018
Dana Alan Johnson LONG BOTTOM— Dana Alan Johnson, 58, of Long Bottom, OH passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born Nov. 14, 1959 in Bashan, OH son of the late Charles Marvin and Luella Jane Johnson. Dana was a U.S. Navy Veteran. At Dana’s request, he will be cremated and there will be no visitation...
Charles Robert Cozart
Feb 20, 2018
Charles Robert Cozart REEDSVILLE--Charles Robert Cozart, 91, of Reedsville, OH passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 16, 1926 in Portland, OH son of the late Roscoe Cozart and Garnett Polk Hayman. Charles was employed several years at Sweeden Freezer in Columbus, Ohio and retired from Columbus City Schools. He served his country...
Christopher William Roell
Feb 17, 2018
NELSONVILLE – Christopher William Roell, 24, of Nelsonville, died unexpectedly early Saturday morning, February 17, 2018 in New Columbia, Pennsylvania.
Born June 14, 1993, he was the son of Bernard C. and Jennifer L. Sanders Roell, Jr. of Nelsonville.
Christopher attended Daniel Boone High School in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania where he was recognized as an outstanding soccer player. He continued his...
Cindy Lou Radcliff
Feb 12, 2018
SHADE – Cindy Lou Radcliff, 60, of Shade, died Monday morning, February 12, 2018 at her home.
Born August 25, 1957 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Thomas “Pepper” and Shirley Seckman McDaniel.
She had owned and operated Radcliff Health Care Services before retiring in September 2017.
She is survived by two children, Candi (Matthew) Henry, John...
James Bailey
Feb 11, 2018
James Bailey James Bailey of Bashan, Ohio passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 He was born Jan. 8, 1927 near Bashan, Meigs Co., Ohio. He was the son of the late Thomas and Ruby Alice (McKay) Bailey. He was the grandson of James Franklin Bailey and Adeline Nease, and Reuben McKay and Cora Rose. He was the great-grandson of John...
Alcena Fern Diehl
Feb 10, 2018
Alcena Fern Diehl RACINE-- Alcena Fern Diehl, 65, of Racine, OH passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 12, 1952 in Chester, OH, daughter of the late Forrest C. and Mary E. Powell Showalter. Alcena is survived by a son, Matt (Amanda) Morris; a grandson, Grant Morris and a granddaughter, Sammie Morris. In...
Thelma Marguerite Linton
Feb 10, 2018
Thelma Linton COOLVILLE-- On Feb. 10, 2018 Thelma Marguerite Linton went to be with our Lord and family. She was born June 25, 1922 to Jesse and Elsie Mae (Rardin)Sayre. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. A 1940 graduate of PHS, she then married Richard B. Linton. Blessed with 3 children, Anita Russell (Mike), Dick...
Catherine Y. Scott
Feb 3, 2018
ALBANY – Catherine Yvonne Scott, 70, of Albany, passed away early Saturday morning, February 3, 2018 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.Born December 17, 1947 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late John Edward Scott, Sr.; and the late Arlina Marie Race Scott Foreman.She was a graduate of Alexander High School. She was a homemaker and loved her children, grandchildren...
James “Jim” Neal Wright
Feb 3, 2018
James "Jim" Neal Wright, 80, of Alfred, Ohio, passed away on February 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 15, 1937 in Reedy, West Virginia to the late Carl and Wilma (Richards) Wright. He attended Hockingport Elementary School and graduated from Coolville High School in 1956. He then served in the United States Air Force...
Don C. Gibson
Feb 1, 2018
ATHENS-Don C. Gibson, 89 of Athens, died peacefully on Thursday, February 1st, 2018 at Kimes Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on September 21, 1928, he was the son of the late James F. and Lana O. Ash Gibson.Don had a deep love for animals and earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University. He also had a...
Earle Showalter
Jan 25, 2018
Earle Showalter Chester, Ohio -- Earle Showalter, 73, went to be with his Lord on Thursday. He was surrounded by his wife and loving friends and pastor who comforted him on this final journey. He was the son of the late Forrest and Mary Showalter. He was retired from DuPont, and was an avid farmer. He loved his farm, and...
Robert "Alex" Palmer
Jan 23, 2018
ATHENS—Robert Alexander “Alex” Palmer, 35, of Athens, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his home. Born January 5, 1983, he was the son of Dorcas (Larry) Schreck and Ted Palmer.
Alex loved his family and friends fiercely, his furbabies tenderly and playfully. His passions were riding horses, climbing trees, and being outdoors. He was a good athlete excelling in football...
Rollin Hawk
Jan 19, 2018
Rollin K. Hawk Rollin K. Hawk, 81, of Guysville, OH passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, surrounded by his family, at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. He was born May 21, 1936 in Pomeroy, OH son of the late Rollin and Mildred Thomas Hawk. Rollin was a 1954 graduate of Carthage-Troy High School and served in the U.S. Army from...
Bobby Ray Barker
Jan 18, 2018
Bobby Ray Barker April 7, 1975 to January 18, 2018 Bobby Ray Barker, 42, of Racine, Ohio passed away on January 18, 2018. Bobby graduated in 1993 from Heritage Christian School. In 2001, Bob's life forever changed when he was critically injured in a car accident while helping a friend. After this, Bob's greatest joy in life was being a...
Richard (Dick) Vales
Jan 14, 2018
Richard (Dick) Vales LONG BOTTOM-- Richard (Dick) Vales, 88, of Long Bottom, Ohio (Formerly of Elyria) passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born August 5, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Helen and Albert Vales. Dick was was a member of the Coolville United Methodist Church. He graduated from Cathedral Latin...
Della Coleman
Jan 12, 2018
Della Coleman REEDSVILLE-- Della Coleman, 95, of Reedsville, OH passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at her residence. She was born June 3, 1922 in Long Bottom, OH daughter of the late Everett and Nora Wallace Evans. Della is survived by 2 sons, Jim and Donna Coleman and William and Linda Coleman; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; one geat-great-grandchild; 2 sisters,...
Wiley Cornell
Jan 10, 2018
Racine - Wiley Cornell, 91, of Racine, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Born May 31, 1926 in Portland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Samuel F. and Nellie Belle Evans Cornell. Wiley was a lifelong Meigs County resident and a retired trucker. He is survived by his sister Norma (Larry) Snider and...