OBITUARIES

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

Julie Diane Kelley

Julie Diane Kelley

Dec 1, 2025

Julie Diane Kelley, 62, of Nelsonville, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Athens. Julie was born on June 9, 1963, in Wood County, West Virginia, the daughter of Susan (Clouse) Brown and the late James G. Brown.

Julie was the kindest, most loving person. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and worked for...

Mildred Fay Elliott

Mildred Fay Elliott

Nov 29, 2025

Mildred Fay Wolfe Elliott, 103, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Laurels of Athens. Mildred was born on July 21, 1922, in Pittsburgh Hollow, Hocking County, the daughter of the late Herbert Nelson and Anna Mae (Lanning) Edgell. Mildred was the widow of the late Donald Earl Wolfe and Maynard Elliott.

Mildred was a school cook for many...

Steven Lee Powell

Steven Lee Powell

Nov 27, 2025

Steven Lee Powell, 51, of Nelsonville, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Steve was born on July 10, 1974, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Donald Powell and Cathy (Milliron) Mowery. He was married to Carrie (Humphrey) Powell who survives.

Steve loved to be outdoors and loved hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, and kayaking. He also loved...

Vera Mae Minton

Vera Mae Minton

Nov 25, 2025

Vera Mae Minton, 93, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Vera was born on March 26, 1932, in Roxabell, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ornie and Goldie (Shoemaker) Bethel. Vera was the widow of the late Delvin H. “Dutch” Minton.

Vera was a wonderful and loving mother, sister, and Mema.

Vera is survived by her children, Debbie Kelber...

Homer Eugene O'Nail Jr.

Homer Eugene O'Nail Jr.

Nov 25, 2025

Homer Eugene O’Nail Jr., 81, of Reynoldsburg, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Homer was born on December 31, 1943, the son of the late Homer Eugene O’Nail Sr. and Norma (Barstow) O’Nail. He was married to the late Carolyn (Staten) O’Nail.

Homer was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was a 1961 graduate...

Deborah Kay Hatfield

Deborah Kay Hatfield

Nov 19, 2025

Deborah Kay Hatfield, 64, of Nelsonville, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 8, 1961, daughter of the late Gerald Blair and Arvella (Johnson) Lehman. She was married to the late Robert L. Hatfield Jr.

Deborah was a big fan of Harley Davidson and Willie Nelson, and could almost always be seen wearing...

Martha Prater

Martha Prater

Nov 18, 2025

Martha Prater, 86, of Hamden, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at her residence. She was born November 19, 1938, in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late Raymond and Ada Patterson Walker. Martha was married for over 62 years to the late Carles E. Prater.

She was unapologetically herself—authentic, bold, and unwavering in her spirit. Anyone who knew her knew her...

Bill Raymond Denney

Bill Raymond Denney

Nov 16, 2025

Bill Raymond Denney, 54, of Columbus, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Bill was born on August 27, 1971, in Columbus, the son of William C. Denney and the late Marlene M. (Baylis) Denney.

Bill loved working in the yard; flowers, gardening, and mowing. He also loved all holiday decorations and often liked them to stay up...

Cecilia "Ceci" Celeste Black

Cecilia "Ceci" Celeste Black

Nov 14, 2025

Cecilia “Ceci” Celeste Calvin Black, age 78, of McArthur, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on August 8, 1947, in Athens, Ohio, to her late parents, Cecil Calvin and Margaret Douglas and was raised by her late grandparents, Lawrence and Leona Calvin. After graduating from...

Gene Cherry

Gene Cherry

Nov 10, 2025

Dale Eugene “Gene” Cherry, 78, of Logan, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Ohio State East Hospital in Columbus. Gene was born on March 14, 1947, in McArthur, the son of the late Frank and Mary (McGlothlin) Cherry. He was married to Debbie (Hammond) Cherry, who survives.

Gene was a 1965 graduate of Union Furnace High School. He...

Ralph "Sam" Coffey Jr.

Ralph "Sam" Coffey Jr.

Nov 9, 2025

Ralph “Sam” Lewis Coffey Jr, 57, of Nelsonville, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Sam was born on February 14, 1968, in Nelsonville, the son of Sylvia (Marstiller) Coffey and the late Ralph Coffey Sr.

Sam loved hunting, fishing, and racing. Sam was known as the most devoted fan and supporter of his nieces' and nephews' sports...

Sherrie Faye DeLong

Sherrie Faye DeLong

Nov 1, 2025

Sherrie Faye DeLong, 62, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at McNaughten Pointe in Columbus. Sherrie was born on October 6, 1963, in Columbus, the only daughter of Marjorie (Guess) Jarrell and Bill Jarrell. She was married to the late Rick DeLong.

Sherrie was a good Christian girl and loved to read and talk about the Bible. She...

Frederick Michael Wright

Frederick Michael Wright

Oct 31, 2025

Frederick Michael Wright, 78 years old, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly McArthur, Ohio, passed away on October 31, 2025, after a decade spent fighting COPD.

Fred was born in Hancock, Michigan on September 26, 1947. His family lived up north in Copper Country enjoying the great outdoors until his father, who was in the Marine Corps, was stationed at several different bases...

Jeremy Lee Johnson

Jeremy Lee Johnson

Oct 28, 2025

Jeremy Lee Johnson, 48, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, doing what he loved — driving his semi.

Jeremy was a proud graduate of Nelsonville-York High School and the Tri-County Career Center. He was the son of the late Richard Johnson and is survived by his loving wife, Rita Johnson, his mother, Cindy Johnson, and his...

Prentiss Hatfield

Prentiss Hatfield

Oct 27, 2025

Prentiss “Penny” Hatfield, 75, of Logan, passed away at his home on Monday, October 27, 2025. Penny was born on June 25, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Robert “Bob” and Dencie (Gobel) Hatfield. He was married to the late Pauline Ida (Gang) Hatfield.

Penny enjoyed playing cards, golfing, and watching wrestling on TV.

Penny is survived by his...

Donald Lee Pack

Donald Lee Pack

Oct 24, 2025

Donald Lee Pack, 80, of Millfield, passed away at his home on Friday, October 24, 2025. Don was born on July 2, 1945, in Williamston, West Virginia, the son of the late Henry and Dona (Sluss) Pack. Don was married to Marilyn (Barnes) Pack who survives.

Don was a retired Union Brick Layer and a master craftsman. He was well loved,...

Kymberly Moina Lutz

Kymberly Moina Lutz

Oct 21, 2025

Kymberly “Buckeye” Moina Lutz, 62, of McArthur, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 12, 1963, in Trenton, Michigan, daughter of James Allen Ross of Cheboygan, Michigan and the late Clara Jeanne Pitts Ross.

As a devoted Ohio State Buckeye fan, Kymberly’s love of sports ran deep, whether cheering on Ohio State or catching any...

George Edwin Johnston

George Edwin Johnston

Oct 16, 2025

George Edwin “Eddie” Johnston, 78, of Haydenville, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Eddie was born on July 23, 1947, in Kingsport, Tennessee, son of the late Harry J. and Victoria E. (Napier) Johnston. He was married for 58 years to Betty Jane (Bentley) Johston who survives.

Eddie was a devout Christian and loved the Lord. He...

Dexter Douglas Conrad

Dexter Douglas Conrad

Oct 15, 2025

Dexter Douglas Conrad, 71, of Nelsonville, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Mt Carmel East, Columbus. Dexter was born on May 10, 1954, in Nelsonville, son of the late Paul and Marcia (Dexter) Conrad.

Dexter was an avid sports fan, especially of the Bengals, Reds, and Buckeyes. He was a member of the Greater Works Outreach Worship Center in...

Rita Lynn Baughman

Rita Lynn Baughman

Oct 14, 2025

Rita Lynn Baughman, 72, of Nelsonville, was called to the Lord, surrounded by family, on October 14, 2025. She was born on August 3, 1953, in Nelsonville, the only daughter of the late Bernard and Roberta (Taylor) Carter. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert “Bob” Baughman.

Rita was a 1971 graduate of Nelsonville-York High School and was...

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