OBITUARIES

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

Judith Lee Edwards

Judith Lee Edwards

Jun 8, 2026

Judith Lee Edwards, 74, of Zaleski, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born February 25, 1952, in McArthur, Ohio, daughter of the late William Benson Waldren and Doris Helen Barber Waldren Daily.

Judy retired from the Lower Bar in Zaleski. She cherished her family above all else, and the love she shared with them was evident...

Nancy Ann Brimner

Nancy Ann Brimner

Jun 7, 2026

Nancy Ann Brimner, 81, of Logan, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. She was born August 17, 1944, in Ross County, Ohio, daughter of the late Martha Fraley McGraw and Robert Samuel McGraw. Nancy was married for 45 years to David G. Brimner, who survives.

She retired as an Administrative Assistant with Job and Family...

Mary Jane Bowlby

Mary Jane Bowlby

Jun 7, 2026

Mary Jane Bowlby, 91, of Logan, passed away peacefully to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at The Carlin House in Logan. She was born December 20, 1934, in The Plains, Ohio, daughter of the late Arthur “Jay” and Eleanor Atkinson Powell. Mary Jane was the devoted wife of 71 years of the late Carol Lee Bowlby.

She was...

Holly Johanna Woollet

Holly Johanna Woollet

Jun 5, 2026

Holly Johanna Woollet, 51, of McArthur, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at Maple Hills Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in McArthur. She was born on December 11, 1974, in Columbus of Ohio, daughter of Connie D. Hewitt Woollet and the late Billy J. Woollet.

Holly retired as the Activities Director from Maple Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation, where she dedicated many years...

Edna Lucille Gordon

Edna Lucille Gordon

Jun 2, 2026

Edna Lucille Gordon, 71, of Sugar Grove, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her residence. She was born July 27, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Lafe and Betty Ruth Moore Barnett. Edna was the widow of the late Charles Franklin Gordon Jr.

She was truly a one-of-a-kind woman whose strength, kindness, and unwavering love left a lasting...

Nyla F. Holdren

Nyla F. Holdren

May 29, 2026

Nyla F. Holdren, 97, of Londonderry, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at Jenkins Care Community in Wellston. She was born October 30, 1928, in Ray, Ohio, daughter of the late Cloyd O. and Leafa C. Duffy Timmons. Nyla was the widow of the late George O. Holdren.

She retired from Vinton County Schools as the Junior High Secretary in Allensville,...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Lynn Teal

Jacqueline "Jackie" Lynn Teal

May 28, 2026

Jacqueline “Jackie” Lynn Teal, 69, of Nelsonville, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born on June 16, 1956, the daughter of the late Clarabelle (Campbell) Edwards and Jack L. Edwards. She was married to Gerry Teal who survives.

Jackie was a loving wife, mom, grandma, sister, great grandma, aunt, and friend. She loved...

Connie Lynn Speelman

Connie Lynn Speelman

May 23, 2026

Connie L. Speelman, 69, of Logan, Ohio, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Lanfair Center, Lancaster, Ohio. Connie was born September 18, 1956, in Logan, Ohio to the late John Wilkinson and Shirley (Keefer) Wilkinson.

Surviving are her children, Mark (Sabrina) Keels and Calen Keels Sr; and 6 grandchildren, Alex (Chezney) Keels, Gavin Keels, Erica Keels, Theresa Keels, Calen Keels...

Dana Lee Anderson

Dana Lee Anderson

May 22, 2026

Dana Lee Anderson, 88, of New Palestine, Indiana, formerly of The Plains, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Woodland Terrace, New Palestine. Dana was born on October 3, 1937, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Basil and Myrtle (Robinette) Mourne. She was married to the late John William Anderson.

Dana earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Graceland College in...

Lloyd Robert "Monk" Wallace Jr.

Lloyd Robert "Monk" Wallace Jr.

May 20, 2026

Lloyd Robert “Monk” Wallace Jr., 77, of Logan, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. Llyod was born on November 25, 1948, in Lorain, the son of the late Lloyd R. and Mildred B. (Crisp) Wallace Sr. Lloyd was married for 32 years to Dee Riley who survives.

Lloyd retired from General Electric and also worked...

Sergeant First Class Brandon Kyle Hickey

Sergeant First Class Brandon Kyle Hickey

May 19, 2026

Brandon Kyle Hickey, 34, of Horizon City, Texas, passed away on May 19, 2026. He was born on September 12, 1991, in Lancaster, Ohio, Brandon was a joyful spirit who loved spending time with friends and family. Known for his friendly nature, he never met a stranger. Brandon was an empathetic person who absorbed everything around him and helped everyone...

Betty Alice Cook

Betty Alice Cook

May 18, 2026

Betty Alice Cook, 85, of Nelsonville, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, at her residence.

She was born on March 21, 1941, in Aurora, Indiana, to the late Warren A. and Maybelle K. (Glab) Robinette.

Betty enjoyed the simple pleasures and found great joy in the little things life had to offer. She loved sitting on the front porch swing,...

Shirley "Sis" Gail Stone

Shirley "Sis" Gail Stone

May 17, 2026

Shirley Gail “Sis” Stone, 79, of Dundas, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her residence. She was born October 12, 1946, in Pedro, Ohio, daughter of the late Perry Richard and Marjorie Louise Ross Brumfield Sr.

She graduated from McArthur High School in 1964 and from Holzer School of Nursing in 1967, beginning a dedicated career as a registered intensive...

James "Jim" Harrison Runyon

James "Jim" Harrison Runyon

May 17, 2026

James “Jim” Harrison Runyon, 67, of Nelsonville, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio. He was born May 15, 1959, in Nelsonville, Ohio, son of Barbara Dearing Runyon of Nelsonville and the late Harrison Runyon. Jim was married to Teresa Ann Burley Runyon, who survives.

He was a devoted member of Little Tavie Church in...

Sandra Kay Hamm Moore

Sandra Kay Hamm Moore

May 15, 2026

Sandra Kay Hamm Moore, 79, of Logan, passed into the arms of Jesus Friday, May 15, 2026, at Grant Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born February 16, 1947, in Newark, Ohio, daughter of the late Woodrow Jackson and Emmoline Louise Cooling Winegardner.

Sandy was a member of People’s Church and Antioch Alliance Church in Logan. She was looking...

G. Scott Williams

G. Scott Williams

May 13, 2026

G. Scott Williams, 63, of Logan, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at his residence with his wife of 35 years, Shelly, by his side. Scott was born July 24, 1962, in Delaware, Ohio to the late Harry Williams and Sherrie (Gatton) Williams.

Scott was known for writing and singing songs when he was not playing his guitar. He loved...

Roy "Sambo" Harman Seitz

Roy "Sambo" Harman Seitz

May 6, 2026

Roy “Sambo” Harman Seitz, 84, of McArthur, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 9, 1941, in Vinton County, Ohio, son of the late Chester Ray and Ruth Mae Inboden Seitz Sr.

Sambo retired from Alcoa in Chillicothe and was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed being in...

Gale Eugene Strawn

Gale Eugene Strawn

May 4, 2026

Gale Eugene Strawn, 86, of New Straitsville, passed away at his home on Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1939, in Junction City, the son of the late Maxine Householder. He was married for 36 years to the late Constance “Connie” Sue (Dunn) Strawn.

Gale was a lifelong coal miner, working for Star Mining and retiring from...

Lisa Ann Vinka

Lisa Ann Vinka

Apr 28, 2026

Lisa Ann Vinka, 60, of Westerville, formerly of Logan, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Mount Carmel St. Ann's, in Westerville. Lisa was born on October 1, 1965, in Nelsonville, the daughter of Jim and Diane (Kieffer) Davis. She was married to Bill Vinka who survives.

Lisa was a 1984 graduate of Logan High School. She was a loving...

Baby Adolph

Baby Adolph

Apr 26, 2026

On Thursday, April 23, 2026 Heaven got a little brighter when God called Baby Adolph home. God’s little Angel leaves behind his parents, Robert Adolph and Alexis Mathews; a brother, Zachary Adolph; two sisters, Kynlee and Autumn Adolph; grandparents, Dennis and Heather Baker; and aunt, Aliyah “Lee Lee” Baker.

Baby Adolph was preceded in death by an infant sister, Ayla Adolph.

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