OBITUARIES

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

Carolyn Victoria "Vikki" Goss

Carolyn Victoria "Vikki" Goss

Sep 1, 2026

Carolyn Victoria “Vikki” Goss, 76, of Nelsonville, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Vikki was born on May 2, 1950, in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Harry Henry and Carolyn June (Pritchard) Oliver.

She worked for many years at the Nelsonville VFW Post # 3467. Vikki was ornery, would light up any room, and was always...

Candy Sue Howard

Candy Sue Howard

Aug 31, 2026

Candy Sue Howard, 68, of Athens, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. Candy was born on December 2, 1957, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Childress) Howard.

She was a longtime member of the Nelsonville Wesleyan Church. Candy was a special person who touched many lives over the years. She appreciated...

Victoria "Vicki" Lynne Beckley

Victoria "Vicki" Lynne Beckley

Aug 26, 2026

Victoria Lynne (Buhl) Beckley, 69, of McArthur died Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at home surrounded by family. She was born May 21, 1957, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Mary (Spino) Buhl and Richard Salvatore.

Vicki graduated from Oak Harbor (OH) high school in 1975 and attended The Ohio State University, where she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. In...

Kyler Bryant Young

Kyler Bryant Young

Aug 24, 2026

Kyler Bryant Young, 22, of Wellston, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026. He was born May 22, 2004, in Gallipolis, son of Timothy J. Faulkner.

Kyler was a member of the Army National Guard, worked at Buckeye Construction & Restoration in Wellston and enjoyed sports of all kinds.

In addition to his father, Tim; he is survived by his grandparents, Jerral and...

Carol Ann Knight

Carol Ann Knight

Aug 23, 2026

Carol Ann Knight, age 76, of The Plains, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. Born May 16, 1950, in Athens, Carol was the daughter of the late James Albert Knight and Ila Marie (Ketzenbach) Knight-Jenkins.

Carol worked for many years at Athens Station and Club 33, where she built many lasting friendships. She enjoyed...

Bertell "Bert" Cordle

Bertell "Bert" Cordle

Aug 22, 2026

Bertell "Bert" Cordle, 84, of Stoutsville, Ohio, formerly of Rockbridge, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was a believer in our savior,  Jesus Christ, and is running through the meadows of Heaven with his parents and siblings. He was born on March 31, 1942, in Cherokee, Kentucky, son of the late Monroe and Cynthia...

Michael S Owens

Michael S Owens

Aug 20, 2026

Michael “Mike” Owens, 62, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born May 31, 1964, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Marilyn Jane (Walker) Owens and the late Harold Wesley Owens. Mike grew up in Toronto, Ohio.

Mike was a proud member of the Air National Guard and was deeply devoted to his family....

Robert Joseph "R.J." Michael Howard

Robert Joseph "R.J." Michael Howard

Aug 18, 2026

Robert Joseph “R.J.” Michael Howard, 2 months, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus. He was born on June 17, 2026, in Columbus, the son of Robert Aaron Howard and Dorothy Gerard-Stepp.

R.J. loved the sound of Harley Davidson motorcycles.

R.J. is survived by his parents; sister, McKaila Runyon; grandparents, Mike and Trish Funkhouser, Jody O’Donnell, and...

George F Lawhead

George F Lawhead

Aug 16, 2026

George F Lawhead, 39, of Logan, passed away Sunday, August the 16th, 2026, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. He was born April the 7th, 1987, in Lancaster, Ohio, to Irene Lawhead and the late Charles G Lawhead.

George was a member of Home Away From Home, Avid Ohio State football. Fan, and enjoyed cooking. He was a gamer who always found...

Alice Belle Seitz

Alice Belle Seitz

Aug 15, 2026

Alice Belle (Clary) Seitz, 92, of New Holland, passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2026. She was born in Vinton County on October 19, 1933, to Jesse and Clara (Branscom) Clary. Alice resided in the McArthur/Allensville area for many years before moving to New Holland following the death of her husband, Melvin Seitz.

Alice spent most of her life...

Nolan H. Brunk

Nolan H. Brunk

Aug 14, 2026

Nolan H. Brunk, 79, of Logan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, following a difficult health journey over the past several years. 

Nolan was born on February 8, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, the son of the late Norman and Clara (Hartman) Brunk. He married Barbara Jean (Wray) Brunk on April 1, 1967. They shared 55 years of marriage...

Paul H. "Hal" Stimmel

Paul H. "Hal" Stimmel

Aug 8, 2026

Paul H. “Hal” Stimmel, 87, of Logan, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Lancaster, Ohio. He was born on October 31, 1938, in Perry County, the son of the late Paul Edward and Frances Louise (Kishler) Stimmel. Hal shared his life with the late Helen J. (Geil) Stimmel, to whom he was married for 66 years.

Growing up on...

Peter Hastings Simonton

Peter Hastings Simonton

Aug 7, 2026

Peter Hastings Simonton, 48, of Nelsonville, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. He was born on December 5, 1977, in Logan, the son of Mary A. (Westerviller) Simonton and the late George Howard Simonton.

Peter was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved hunting and fishing. He also loved browsing flea markets.

Peter is survived by his mom, Mary; sons, Hunter (Alexa)...

Edward "Jim" L. Dawley

Edward "Jim" L. Dawley

Aug 7, 2026

Edward “Jim” L. Dawley, 100, of Nelsonville, passed away at his home on Friday, August 7, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 31, 1926, in Rome Holler, the son of the late Edward H. and Verna (Locke) Dawley. Jim was married to the late Audrey Marie (Coots) Dawley.

Jim was a 1944 graduate of Carbon Hill High School....

Edward "Buck" Ray Cunningham

Edward "Buck" Ray Cunningham

Aug 6, 2026

Edward “Buck” Ray Cunningham, 77, of Nelsonville, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 6, 2026. He was born on February 10, 1949, in Doanville, the son of the late Pearly and Loretta (Maffin) Cunningham. Buck was married for 42 years to Lola (Elder) Cunningham who survives.

Buck was a great husband, father, and grandfather. Together with Lola, they raised...

Beverly Ellen Bennett Nevers

Beverly Ellen Bennett Nevers

Aug 5, 2026

Beverly Ellen Bennett Nevers, 83, of Kaiserslautern, Germany passed away August 5, 2026. She was born in Logan, Ohio, November 8, 1942. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle and Max Bennett of Nelsonville, and her former husband, David Nevers of Deland, Florida. She is survived by her brother, Max V. Bennett of Prospect, Ohio and her cousin...

Sharon Kay Stone

Sharon Kay Stone

Aug 5, 2026

Sharon Kay Stone, 71, of Albany, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus. She was born January 1, 1955, in McArthur, Ohio, daughter of the late Harold Eugene and Redith Edna Perry DePue. Sharon was married to Melvin Stone, who survives.

She was a member of Black Oak Church in Albany. Sharon had a heart of...

Virgil Wayne Davis

Virgil Wayne Davis

Aug 5, 2026

Virgil Wayne Davis, 79, of McArthur, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his residence. He was born August 25, 1946, in Logan, Ohio, son of the late James Camden and Elsie May Richard Davis.

Virgil retired from Suburban Metal Products in Circleville. He enjoyed fishing, camping, coon hunting, working on cars and working with his friends, Butch Valentine at Maddox...

Steven Randall Herron

Steven Randall Herron

Jul 30, 2026

Steven Randall Herron, 73, of Logan, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. He was born on February 16, 1953, in Logan, the son of the late Luther S. and Anna Jane (Bell) Herron. Steve was married to the late Anita L. (Barnhart) Herron.

Steve graduated from Logan High School. He worked many years as an...

Arlen Randall Wolfe

Arlen Randall Wolfe

Jul 26, 2026

Arlen Randall “Wolfie” Wolfe, 73, of Logan, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026. He was born on December 4, 1952, in Lancaster, Ohio, to Glenford and Gertrude “Gertie” Wolfe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenford and Gertrude Wolfe.

Arlen proudly served his country in the United States Army and the Ohio National Guard for more than 30...

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