Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Donald Ray Van Meter
Jul 15, 2017
Donald Ray Van Meter CHESTER--Donald Ray Van Meter, 78, of Chester, OH passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Arbors of Pomeroy. He was born Aug. 24, 1938 in Burlingham, OH son of the late James and Ada (Kimes) Van Meter. Donald married Lila Bahr on July 12, 1962, He was a member of the South Bethel Community Church,...
Steven Oneil Rood
Jul 14, 2017
Steven Oneil Rood Steven Oneil Rood, 61, of Reedsville, OH passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced later by White-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, OH.
Ivol M. Boyer
Jul 10, 2017
Ivol M. Boyer Ivol M. Boyer, 94, of Guysville, OH passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens. She was born August 17, 1922 in Roane County, West Virginia to Alfred and Pearl (Skinner) Whited. Ivol married Bruce Boyer on December 22, 1939 and was the owner and proprietor of Boyer's Grocery in Stewart, OH for...
Michael W. Hamm
Jul 5, 2017
Pomeroy - Michael W. Hamm, 71, of Pomeroy, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his residence. Born September 25, 1945 in. Pomeroy, Ohio, he was the son of the late Walter and Lena Hines Hamm. Michael was a 1964 graduate of Pomeroy High School. Known by many as Hoss, he was a longtime Pomeroy firefighter joining the station on March...
Patricia Ann (O'Brien) Russell
Jul 4, 2017
Patricia Ann (O'Brien) Russell Patricia Ann (O'Brien) Russell, went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 4th 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family and loved ones. Pat was born on August 2nd 1940 daughter of the late Dale (June) O'Brien and Dorothy (Cliff) Setzer. She married her high school sweetheart, Gary P. Russell on March 29th 1958....
Juanita L Rutter
Jul 3, 2017
ATHENS – Juanita L. Rutter, 72, of Athens, died Monday, July 3, 2017 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital. Born February 26, 1945 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred Hixson Salyers. She was a graduate of Athens High School and was formerly employed with the Juvenile/Probate court system, working under Judge Harold J. Rose later retiring...
Helen Darlene Riling
Jul 2, 2017
Helen Darlene Riling, age 65, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away on Sunday July 2, 2017. She was born in Athens, Ohio to the late Boyd and Martha Cooley. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Phillip Boyd Riling, and is survived by her loving husband of nearly 45 years, Rick Riling and her children, Brandee (Aaron) Dixon and...
James Thurl Nutter
Jun 30, 2017
Reedsville - James Thurl Nutter, 73, of Reedsville, finished his race on June 30, 2017 and is now in the presence of the Lord. He was born September 22, 1943 in Arnoldsburg, WV, son of the late Maxine Nutter Husk. James was a member of the Stiversville New Hope Fellowship in Portland, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of...
Debra L Holsinger
Jun 29, 2017
Little Hocking - Debra L. Holsinger, 58, of Little Hocking, died unexpectedly June 29, 2017 at her residence. Born April 30, 1959, in Parkersburg, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Anna Jean Lemon Sheilds. Debra was employed at Fruth Pharmacy in Belpre where she enjoyed spending time with her friends, coworkers and customers. She is survived by...
Hoyt J Karns
Jun 23, 2017
MILLFIELD – Hoyt J. Karns, 80, of Millfield, died Friday, June 23, 2017 at Doctor’s Hospital West in Columbus. Born August 21, 1936 in Athens, he was the son of the late Hoyt and Ada Stimel Karns and is survived by several nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Foster...
Peggy Jean Dearth
Jun 23, 2017
Following a brief illness, Peggy Jean Dearth, 57, of New Marshfield died peacefully June 23, 2017 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 1, 1959 in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of Coe and Donna Beveridge Dearth.She attended Beacon School, ATCO Workshop, and Community Connections. Peggy was cared for in the family home until...
Hazel "Louise" Blake
Jun 19, 2017
Hazel "Louise" Blake Hazel "Louise" Blake, 95, of Belpre, OH passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH. She was born April 21, 1922 in Normantown, WV daughter of the late Jasper Newton and Lula Marks Gregory. Hazel was their 7th daughter and their 13th child. She had a wonderful laugh and a smile for...
Alma A Shields
Jun 17, 2017
ATHENS—Alma A. Shields, 89 of Athens, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday morning, June 17, 2017 at her home. Born on August 31, 1927 in Nelsonville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George Sr. and Mary Agnes Rosser Bateman. Alma was a 1945 graduate of Athens High School and attended Ohio University....
Michael George Brozak
Jun 14, 2017
ATHENS – Michael George “Butch” Brozak, 68, of Athens, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Logan, Ohio. Born December 27, 1948 in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Mike and Verdelle (Stephenson) Brozak of New England. A 1967 graduate of Rome-Canaan High School, he worked 8 years for Highway Paving, 25...
Jackie "Jack" Lee Westfall
Jun 9, 2017
Jackie "Jack" Lee Westfall REEDSVILLE--Jackie "Jack" Lee Westfall, 76, of Reedsville, OH went to Heaven to be with the love of his life, Ila Grace, Friday, June 9, 2017 at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville. He was born June 22, 1940 in Reedsville, OH son of the late Virgil and Margaret Brawley Westfall. He was a member of Reedsville Fellowship...
Carolyn S Meixner
Jun 6, 2017
THE PLAINS – Carolyn S. Meixner, 75, of The Plains, died Tuesday morning, June 6, 2017 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center. Born January 3, 1942 in Minford, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Sarah Rolfe Swords. She retired from the TSA and was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by four children, Lisa (Dave) Roback...
Gary Pierce
Jun 6, 2017
Gary Pierce Gary Pierce, 65, of Hurricane, WV passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at CAMC-Teays Valley Hospital in Charleston, WV. He was born Aug. 23, 1951 in Parkersburg, WV son of the late George and Wilma Sims Pierce. Gary was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Gary is survived by his wife, Dawn Todd Pierce; a daughter, Angela...
Ruth M Harris
Jun 3, 2017
THE PLAINS – Ruth M. Harris. 91, of The Plains, died Saturday morning, June 3, 2017 at the home of her daughter. Born June 16, 1925 in Logan County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Della McKinney Jordan. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Carsey; four grandchildren, Karl...
Cora Mae Hooper
Jun 2, 2017
ATHENS – Cora Mae Hooper, 91, of Sun City Center, Florida, formerly of Athens and Columbus, Ohio, died Friday, June 2, 2017 in Sun City Center, Florida after a short illness. Born September 21, 1925 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Zora Deweese Yeager. She was a graduate of Point Pleasant High...
Noah Robert Cox
May 31, 2017
Noah Robert Cox COOLVILLE--Noah Robert Cox, 18, of Coolville, OH died during a tragic tractor accident Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in New Plymouth, OH. He was born June 20, 1998 in Parkersburg, WV son of Jeffrey and Stephanie Largent Cox. Noah was a 2016 graduate of Federal Hocking High School and as a member of the Hoof N Hide 4-H...