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

Dwayne B. Hysell

Dwayne B. Hysell

Apr 24, 2024

ATHENS – Dwayne B. Hysell, 54 of Athens, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, April 24, 2024 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital. Born June 5, 1969 in Nelsonville, he was the son of Rita J. Hall and the late Larry G. Hysell. 

A 1987 graduate of Federal Hocking Schools, Dwayne went on to work for Kroger. For over 38 years he worked in...

Thomas M. Reasoner

Thomas M. Reasoner

Apr 22, 2024

The Plains - Thomas M. Reasoner, 43, of The Plains, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, April 22, 2024 at his home.

Born June 19, 1980 in Athens County, Ohio, he was the son of Dale Sr and Audrey France Minerd. Thomas attended Alexander High School and worked until the time of his passing as a painter. Thomas was an outdoorsman,...

Diana L. Frederick

Diana L. Frederick

Apr 21, 2024

CHESTER— Diana L. Frederick (72) of Chester, Ohio went to be with the lord on April 21st, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center while surrounded by fellow church members, loved ones and hospital staff in prayer. Diana was well known for her abiding faith for her lord and savor, Jesus Christ. She was a member of Bethel Community Church in...

Michael Kevin Dickey

Michael Kevin Dickey

Apr 21, 2024

VINCENT-- Michael Kevin Dickey, 58, formerly of Easton, PA, passed away on April 21, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He resided with his daughter, Lisa Marie, for the last three years in Vincent Ohio. He was born on March 12, 1966, in Phillipsburg, NJ, to the late Harry Dickey Sr. and Doris (Dalrymple) Dickey. He was also predeceased by a...

Audelle M. Deeter McCain

Audelle M. Deeter McCain

Apr 20, 2024

ST. CLAIRSVILLE—Audelle M. Deeter McCain, 87, of St. Clairsville, OH, got her wings, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her residence. She was born Sept. 13, 1936, in Racine, OH, daughter of the late George Glenn and Marie V. Elliott Roberts. Audelle is survived by a son, Bruce Deeter; 3 daughters, Belinda Craven (Ron) DeBoard, Beretta Smith and Benitta (John) Bartolin;...

Dorothy Hall

Dorothy Hall

Apr 17, 2024

REEDSVILLE-- Dorothy D. Hall passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 96 years of age. Dorothy was born March 1,1928 on Forked Run before it was a state park.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hall; son, Gene (Jackie) Fields and daughter, Barbara (John) Hensley. Also, her father and mother, Charles and Elsie (Wilson) Crislip; Brothers, Bob, Dan,...

Larry W. Hughes

Larry W. Hughes

Apr 15, 2024

The Plains - Larry W. Hughes, 85, of The Plains, died Monday, April 15, 2024 at his residence.

Born November 16, 1938, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Higgins Hughes.  Larry was a graduate of Athens High School and a United States Army Veteran.  He was employed at McBees in Athens for many...

Jesse Curran Catania

Jesse Curran Catania

Apr 14, 2024

ALBANY- Jesse Curran Catania, known to many as Jesse, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Athens, Ohio,at the age of 41. He was born on July 1, 1982, in San Francisco, and was a beloved son, brother and friend.

Jesse was a star in his own right; a champion for the underdog and a gatherer of lost souls....

Harold B. Swisher

Harold B. Swisher

Apr 14, 2024

Harold B. Swisher, 97, of Athens, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born on May 8, 1926, in Guysville, Ohio, Harold was the son of the late Emmett and Nellie Barnhill Swisher. He was a 1944 graduate of Carthage-Troy High School. On May 15, 1950, he married his lifelong companion...

Marthel Sue "Marty" Williams

Marthel Sue "Marty" Williams

Apr 10, 2024

COOLVILLE—Marthel Sue “Marty” Williams, 83, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her residence. She was born April 30, 1940, in Glouster, OH, daughter of the late Mavin and Hazel Winn Murphy. Marty was a member of the Amazing Grace Church and the Vanderhoof Jolly Workers. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ronnie Williams;...

Phyllis “Pauline” Autherson

Phyllis “Pauline” Autherson

Apr 10, 2024

Phyllis “Pauline” Autherson Racine - Phyllis “Pauline” Autherson, 93, of Racine, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in Rossville, Georgia. Born September 22, 1930 in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Evan and Mary Augusta Fox Will. Pauline worked at the Ben Franklin 5 and 10 for many years. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia (Les) Hayman;...

Gregory A. Canode

Gregory A. Canode

Apr 6, 2024

Gregory A. Canode, 64, of The Plains, died unexpectedly from a suspected heart attack while mowing his yard Saturday afternoon, April 6, 2024.

Born July 27, 1959, in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of Ann Wilber Canode and the late Harley Canode.  Greg was a carpenter at The Ohio State University for over 15 years.  He was a member...

Shirley L. Kyle

Shirley L. Kyle

Apr 2, 2024

Shirley L. Kyle, 87 of Athens, passed away Tuesday evening, April 2, 2024 at her home. Born November 25, 1936 in Meigs County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Everett & Hazel Morris Meeks.

Shirley was a proud graduate of Shade High School class of 1954. She was an employee of F W Woolworth Co. and retired from...

Connie Johnson

Connie Johnson

Apr 2, 2024

Connie M. Johnson NELSONVILLE-- Connie Matlack Johnson, of Nelsonville passed away Tuesday, April 2nd after a brief illness. To be absent from family and friends is to be in the presence of the Lord and her waiting husband Seldon. Connie was born in Washington, DC on September 19, 1942, the daughter of the late Arthur Ronald Matlack and Hilda Virginia...

James Heady

James Heady

Mar 26, 2024

A proud wearer of the green and gold has crossed the eternal goal line. James Heady died peacefully on Tuesday, March 26 in Albany, Ohio, surrounded by family, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 65.Jim was born in Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens, Ohio. His parents were Vera and James Robert Heady. Jim was a 1976 graduate of...

Nickolay Kornilov

Nickolay Kornilov

Mar 18, 2024

Nikolay Kornilov passed away on Sunday March 18, 2024, at his home in Athens Ohio.  

He was born May 26, 1946, in Kotovsk, Ukraine, the son of Vladimir Kornilov and Tatiana Denisova.  Nikolay is survived by his brother Dmitry; son Anton and two grandchildren, Marina and Veronica.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Tatiana Kornilova and his...

Charles Houston Miller

Charles Houston Miller

Mar 16, 2024

Pomeroy - Charles Houston Miller, 73, of Pomeroy, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Arbors at Pomeroy. Born June 5, 1950 in Hartford, WV, he was the son of the late Charles Lindy and Billia Louise Kearns. Charles was a US Army Veteran, s member of the Pomeroy American Legion Post 39. And retired from Krogers after 20 years....

William Wrage

William Wrage

Mar 10, 2024

William Wrage, 88, retired Ohio University professor emeritus, passed away in his sleep early Sunday morning in his home in Athens, Ohio, surrounded by his family. 

Bill, as he liked to be called, was born in Lincoln, Illinois to the late Henry & Emelia (Kutz) Wrage.  In 1957, he graduated with a BA in French from Washington University, Saint...

Dora Mae Reed

Dora Mae Reed

Mar 8, 2024

Dora Mae (Greer) Reed, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8th, 2024 after a courageous battle with dementia.

Dora, affectionately known as "Mae" by those closest to her, was born November 28th, 1940, in Bolt, WV to her loving parents, the late Andrew and Edith (Burchette) Greer.

In 1959, Dora married the love of her life, the late...

Gerald "Jim" Nelson

Gerald "Jim" Nelson

Mar 6, 2024

Gerald "Jim" Nelson, 83, of Chauncey, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Select Medical in Newark, Ohio. Born July 29, 1940, in Chauncey, Ohio, he was the son of the late Fredrick Sylvester and Elizabeth Marvella Showalter Nelson. Jim attended Chauncey High School and was a United States Army Veteran. He worked for many years at ABEX in Athens and...

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