Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Helen G. Swaim
Jan 8, 2018
ATHENS - Helen G. Swaim of Athens passed away on January 8, 2018 at her home. She was born on May 6, 1921, in Madison Township, Vinton County, the fourth of nine children born to Norman B. and Rose Kennard Saylor. During WWII, she traveled by train to visit, Clifton E. “Key” Swaim who was stationed in California and they...
Vanuita Coleman
Jan 6, 2018
Vanuita Coleman COLUMBUS-- Vanuita Coleman, 83, of Columbus, OH passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at Tuscany Gardens in Pataskala, OH. She was born Jan. 17, 1934 in Reedsville, OH daughter of the late Glen and Marie Smith Boring. Vanuita was a loving wife, mother, friend and neighbor. She loved life and family. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, gardening...
Charles Nordblum
Jan 6, 2018
Charles Nordblum HOCKINGPORT-- Charles Nordblum, 75, of Hockingport, OH passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at his residence. He was born Oct. 8, 1942 in Lackawanna, NY, son of the late Theodore Quint and Beula Rita (Donahue) Nordblum. He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Nordblum; two sons, Charles Henry (Linda) Nordblum, Jr. and Kenneth John Nordblum; a step-son,...
Rebecca Haning
Jan 6, 2018
Rebecca Haning GUYSVILLE-- Rebecca Haning, 58, of Guysville, OH passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, OH. She was born June 22, 1959 in Columbus, OH daughter of the late Richard Huff and Patricia Ann Creamer Haning. Rebecca is survived by 3 daughters, Patricia Ann Haning, Tricia Marie Queen and Christie Lynn (Sean) Maser; 2...
Richard A "Buzz" Grim
Jan 4, 2018
ATHENS – Richard A. “Buzz” Grim, 62, of Athens, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family and closest friends.Born January 9, 1955 in Athens, he was the son of Glenna Yeager Grim of Athens and the late Richard F. Grim.Buzz owned and operated his own trucking company, Buzz Grim Trucking, and is famously known...
Paula E. Powell Lewis
Jan 3, 2018
LOTTRIDGE – Paula E. Powell Lewis, 62, of Lottridge, died Wednesday morning, January 3, 2018 in Belpre.Born October 29, 1955 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Paul Edward and Clarice V. McKibben Powell.She was former employee of Studio E Music and was an active member of the Lottridge Community Center. She also was a member of the...
Freda Elaine Buchanan
Jan 2, 2018
Freda Elaine Buchanan JACKSON-- Freda Elaine Loscar Buchanan, 82, of Jackson, OH passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. She was born Jan. 3, 1935 in Davis, WV daughter of the late John and Olive Wales Loscar. She is survived by a son, Ronald Dale (Sharon) Loscar; 4 daughters, Patricia Ann (Terry) Barber, Karen Sue Bean, Barbara Elaine Milliron and Judy...
Janet Elaine Connolly
Jan 1, 2018
Janet Connolly REEDSVILLE-- Janet Elaine Connolly entered into rest on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. She was born on July 12, 1941 on the Keller-Koehler farm south of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, the daughter of the late Pearl and Cleta Bahr Koehler. She was a 1959 graduate of Eastern High School. Janet married Okey Connolly in 1960. They were blessed with a...
Zetah McCain Chapman
Dec 31, 2017
Zetah McCain-Chapman COOLVILLE-- Zetah McCain-Chapman, 82, of Coolville, OH passed away on December 31st, early Sunday morning with her son Dale and grandson Donnie at her side. Zetah was born on Oct. 5, 1935 in Reedsville, OH to the late Benjamin and Hazel Martin Buckley. She is a graduate of Chester High School, Chester, OH. She was a member of...
Betty Irene (Gray) Lee
Dec 31, 2017
Betty Irene Gray Lee COOLVILLE-- Betty Irene (Gray) Lee, 90, of Coolville, OH passed away Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was born Aug. 17, 1927 in Parkersburg, WV daughter of the late Raymond F. and Grace V. (Alkire) Gray. Betty was a member of Vanderhoof Baptist Church and the former owner of Lee's...
Howard G. Simpson, II
Dec 30, 2017
STEWART—Howard Gale Simpson, II, 58, of Stewart, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 30th, 2017.
He was born September 2nd, 1959 in New London, Connecticut, son of Howard Gale and RoseMarie Blazier Simpson. He co-owned his own building company, L&S Enterprises, for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking for family and friends. Howard was generous and loving and would...
Sarah Caldwell
Dec 30, 2017
Sarah Caldwell COOLVILLE-- Sarah Caldwell, 96, of Coolville, OH passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at Arcadia Nursing Center. She was born Aug. 3, 1921 in Huntington, WV daughter of the late Charles and Emeline Person Findling. Sarah was a member of the Alfred United Methodist Church, the Hemlock Grove Grange #2049, the Tuppers Plains VFW Ladies Auxillary #9053 and...
Jay E. Barker
Dec 30, 2017
Jay E. Barker PARKERSBURG-- Jay E. Barker, 33 of Parkersburg, WV passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at Camden-Clark Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1984 in Athens, OH son of Tana K. Johnson Senften. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Chastity Morris; a brother, Joshua Barker; 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Funeral services...
Matthew Paul Nutter
Dec 28, 2017
Matthew Paul Nutter SHADE--Matthew Paul Nutter, 30, of Shade, OH passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 at Cabell County Hospital is Huntington, WV after a short illness. He was born Oct. 15, 1987 in Rising Sun, MD son of William (Wink) Nutter of Shade, OH and Leslie (Wells) McClanahan of Long Bottom, OH. In addition to his parents, Matthew is...
Mary Lou Scott
Dec 26, 2017
THE PLAINS – Mary Lou Scott, 46, of The Plains, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at her home
Born December 30, 1970 in The Plains, she was the daughter of Catherine Scott of Albany and the late Johnny Howard.
She was a graduate of Alexander High School and was a former employee of Wendy’s.
She is survived by a daughter,...
Richard W. Knutsen
Dec 19, 2017
Richard W. Knutsen Richard W. Knutsen, 46, of Houston, TX passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at Cypress Fairbanks Hospital in Houston, TX. He was born Aug. 28, 1971 in Parkersburg, WV son of William Knutsen and the late Connie Harris Knutsen. In addition to his father and step-mother, William and Lessie Knutsen, Richard is survived by a brother, Wayne...
Steven W. Nestor
Dec 18, 2017
Dr. Steven (Butch) Nestor COOLVILLE-- Dr. Steven (Butch) Wayne Nestor, 65, of Coolville, OH went home to be with the Lord, Monday, December 18th, 2017. Steve was born January 3, 1952 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Carl and Eileen Nestor. He married the love of his life, Bonnie (Davis), who survives him, on December 16, 1995. He is also...
Ernest “Bud” Vineyard
Dec 17, 2017
Paul Vineyard Ernest P. "Bud" Vineyard passed away December 17, 2017 in Lucas, Ohio. He was born October 08, 1942, son to Hobart and Mae (Osborn) Vineyard. On March 27, 1967 he married the love of his life, Wilma J. Vineyard. Ernest is a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Ernest served his community as well as his country, retiring from Baum...
Ruby J Chapman
Dec 16, 2017
ATHENS – Ruby J. Chapman, 83, of Athens, died Saturday, December 16, 2017 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital.Born August 4, 1934 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Malissia Boggs Elswick.Ruby attended Shade High School and worked for Woolworths for over 20 years and then retiring from the College Book store after 19 years of service....
Jackie Large Sr
Dec 14, 2017
Pomeroy - Jackie Large Sr, 74, of Pomeroy, died Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Born February 10, 1943, in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late Marvin and Ethel Queen Mullens. Jackie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Virginia Siders Large; two sons Jerry (Cassie) and James (Debbie) Large; one daughter Virginia...
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