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Collection of obituaries from the communities of Hocking County, Athens County, and Vinton County in Ohio.

Donald Gene Shirkey

Donald Gene Shirkey

Mar 19, 2025

Donald Gene Shirkey, 74, of McArthur, passed away surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. Don was born on August 13, 1950, in Lockbourne, Ohio, the son of the late Cecil and Esther (Wolfe) Shirkey. He was married to Joy (Hutchison) Shirkey who survives.

Don retired from M.G. Abbott Electric...

Merline Maynard

Merline Maynard

Mar 18, 2025

Merline Maynard, age 78, of McArthur, Ohio, passed suddenly on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center, due to cardiac failure after suffering with repeated respiratory issues.

The consolation for those that loved her is that she and her beloved husband of almost 42 years, Glen, are together now. They traveled America attending festivals and selling his wood carvings, which...

Patrick Michael Williams

Patrick Michael Williams

Mar 16, 2025

Patrick Michael Williams, born March 17, 1949, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025, with his brother by his side.

That morning, Pat was visited by family and in the afternoon, half a dozen close friends came to celebrate his birthday. They shared pie and many “Willie” stories from their 60+ years of friendship. His birthday party then continued that...

Betty Louise Wilson

Betty Louise Wilson

Mar 15, 2025

Betty Louise Wilson, 86 of New Plymouth, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Doctors Hospital, Columbus. Betty was born on June 29, 1938, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Daniel and Stella (Grambo) Chapman.

Betty lived many years in California before returning to Hocking County. She had a big heart and loved to help anyone she could. She...

Samuel Dean Seymour

Samuel Dean Seymour

Mar 14, 2025

Samuel Dean Seymour, 2, of McArthur, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born on December 19, 2022, in Lancaster, the son of Dakotah and Tenisha (Morgan) Seymour.

Samuel was a funny and adventurous boy. He also loved anything to do with dinosaurs.

Samuel is survived by his parents, Dakotah and Tenisha; siblings, Madelyn, Chase, and Ruthann; grandparents, Nathaniel and...

Ruth Ann Cunningham

Ruth Ann Cunningham

Mar 13, 2025

Ruth Ann Cunningham, 79, of Athens, passed away at her home after an extended illness on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Ruth was born on July 5, 1945, in Carbondale, Ohio, the daughter of the late Kenneth V. Newlun and Ruth (Johnson) Pancake.

Ruth is survived by her daughters, Carla Iscrupe whom Ruth lived with, Melissa (Ed) Cooper of New Marshfield, and...

Nick Joseph Storts

Nick Joseph Storts

Mar 12, 2025

Nick Joseph Storts, 89, of Allensville, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 29, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Robert and Helen Krause Storts. Nick was married for 34 years, Ann Stevens Storts, who survives.

He retired from General Motors.

Nick is also survived by his children, Patricia (Chuck) Copley, Ernie (Jane) Osborne...

Roger Dale Barber

Roger Dale Barber

Mar 9, 2025

Roger Dale Barber, 68, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Roger was born April 30, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late John Ward and Betty Ruth (Wiley) Barber.

Roger loved his family, especially spending time with his kids. He enjoyed shooting guns and proudly riding his 1959 Harley-Davidson Panhead.

Roger is survived by his son, Roger...

David Andrew Allen Sr

David Andrew Allen Sr

Mar 8, 2025

David Andrew Allen Sr, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. David was born on July 12, 1944, in Union Furnace, the son of the late Frank and Helen (Bentley) Allen. He was married to Gloria (Grantham) Allen who survives.

David had previously worked for the family business, Allen Lumber and he retired from Goodyear in Logan. He...

Scott Samuel Freeman

Scott Samuel Freeman

Mar 5, 2025

Scott Samuel Freeman, 55, of Amesville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Scott was born on December 13, 1969, in Somerset, Pennsylvania.

Scott is survived by his mother, Susan A. Frear; father, Larry (Sue) Freeman; significant other, Stephanie Robinson; son, Rylan Date; brother, Ryan (Vicki Digiannurio) Freeman; sister, Kelly (Gene Zimmerman) Freeman; and nephews, Ollie and Jonah.

No...

Mary Bennett

Mary Bennett

Mar 4, 2025

Mary Frances Bennett, 79, of Logan, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Mary was born on March 30, 1945, in Columbus, the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Elias. She was married for 63 years to Joe R. Bennett who survives.

Mary had a significant influence on her family. She was more than just a mom...

Beverly Jo Atkinson

Beverly Jo Atkinson

Mar 2, 2025

Beverly Jo Atkinson 87, of New Marshfield, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her family. She was born February 3, 1938, in The Plains to the late James & Beatrice (Preston) Rutter. She was married to the late Thomas Atkinson Sr. of New Marshfield. 

Beverly is survived by her daughter, Loretta...

Paul Edwin Jameson

Paul Edwin Jameson

Feb 28, 2025

Paul Edwin Jameson, 62, of Nelsonville, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Majestic Care of New Lexington. He was born on February 11, 1963, the son of the late Archie and Theda (Kovanic) Jameson. He was married for 40 years to Doris (Reindl) Jameson, who survives.

Paul loved spending time with his family, especially taking the kids to the...

Ellen Sue Lawrence

Ellen Sue Lawrence

Feb 28, 2025

Ellen Sue Lawrence, 81, of Logan, Ohio passed away February 28th, 2025 in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born December 24, 1943, to Robert and Edith Lawrence in Circleville, Ohio. 

She attended Chillicothe High School and graduated in 1962. Following high school, she furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Education at Ohio University, graduating in 1966. Ellen worked for...

Marilyn Goldie Schall

Marilyn Goldie Schall

Feb 20, 2025

Marilyn Goldie Schall, 88, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born on April 20, 1936, the daughter of the late Clyde and Verna (Lumley) Fiscus. She was married to the late James Schall for 43 years.

Marilyn loved the lord and was an avid gardener. She loved horses and was a member of the Hocking County...

Charlotte Carolyn Myers

Charlotte Carolyn Myers

Feb 19, 2025

Charlotte Carolyn Myers, 87, of Logan, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Charlotte was born on March 12, 1937, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Gale N. and Velma (Patton) Monk. She was a 1955 graduate of Logan High School. Charlotte was married to James L Myers in 1956, who survives.

Charlotte was a kind, loving,...

Elizabeth "Libby" Josephine Wemmer

Elizabeth "Libby" Josephine Wemmer

Feb 19, 2025

Elizabeth “Libby” Josephine Wemmer, 70, of Ray, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born October 15, 1954, in Holden, West Virginia, daughter of the late Emmett and Christine Nunley Dalton. Libby was married for 47 years to John Lee Wemmer, who survives.  

Her children and grandchildren were her whole world, and she...

D. Elaine Hart

D. Elaine Hart

Feb 19, 2025

D. Elaine Hart, 79, of Logan, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. Elaine was born on December 17, 1945, in Logan, the daughter of the late Aaron G. and Jennie Mae (Altman) Norris. She was the widow of the late Gerald Ray “Jerry” Hart.

Elaine worked as a registered nurse for many years. She worked...

Janet Lynn Lent

Janet Lynn Lent

Feb 16, 2025

Janet Lynn Lent, 69, of Rockbridge, passed away on her birthday, Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus. Janet was born on February 16, 1956, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles E. “Chuck” and Carol (Fowler) Robinson. She was married to the late John R. Lent.

Janet was a dedicated...

Larry P. Gerstner

Larry P. Gerstner

Feb 16, 2025

Larry P. Gerstner passed away peacefully after an 18 year struggle with cancer. 

Born on September 2, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio, Larry was the son of the late Mettajean (Dickey) Gerstner and the late David A. Gerstner. He was also preceded in death by a brother Richard (Dickey) Gerstner whom he never got to meet and his devoted Golden Retriever Annie.

Larry...

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