OBITUARIES

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

Renee J. Carter

Renee J. Carter

Nov 6, 2024

Renee Jacqueline Carter, was born on September 3,1963, in New York City, to Irene Sanford Carter and Kenneth Arthur Carter Sr. She was called home to rest on November 7, 2024.

Renee was baptized as an infant at the Bethal AME Church in New York City. She attended that church until she left for college.

Renee was educated in the private parochial...

Sheila June McQuaid

Sheila June McQuaid

Nov 5, 2024

Sheila June McQuaid, 74, of Nelsonville, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. June was born on June 28, 1950, in Logan, the daughter of the late William and Irene (Teal) McQuaid.

June was a wonderful artist and especially enjoyed painting outdoor scenes. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren held a special place in her heart. June...

Tyler Scott Francis

Tyler Scott Francis

Nov 2, 2024

Tyler Scott Francis, 31, of Creola, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Tyler was born on December 13, 1992, in Athens, the son of Virgil and Sandra Kay (Coleman) Francis Jr.

Tyler had worked for Bob Evans, Superior Hardwoods, Richland Township, A&J Sanitation, and Baker Trucking. He will be remembered as a truly selfless person; full of...

John Charles Soltesz II

John Charles Soltesz II

Nov 1, 2024

John Charles Soltesz II, 76, of Logan, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Arbors of Carroll. John was born on September 27, 1948, in Columbus, the son of the late John Charles and Julia (Marczika) Soltesz.

John served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired as head custodian of Franklin Heights High School, and he...

Clara Ann Scarberry

Clara Ann Scarberry

Nov 1, 2024

Clara Ann Scarberry, 82, of McArthur, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster. Clara was born May 12, 1942, in Vinton County, the daughter of the late Edward and Violet (Bentley) Smathers. She was married for 58 years to the late George Scarberry.

Clara was a retired healthcare aide. Throughout the years, she worked at Super...

Barbara Chatfield Young

Barbara Chatfield Young

Oct 31, 2024

Barbara Ruth (Chamberlain) Chatfield Young passed away on October 31, 2024, in Lewis Center, Ohio. Barbara was born on March 13, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio and was a 1956 graduate of McArthur High School, McArthur, Ohio. Barbara enjoyed music throughout her life, playing tenor saxophone and performing with a vocal sextet during high school, and singing with the Voices of...

Russell Gerald Shoemaker

Russell Gerald Shoemaker

Oct 30, 2024

Russell Gerald Shoemaker, 92, of Buchtel, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Chillicothe, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on July 6, 1932, in Scioto Township, Ross County, the son of the late Russell and Nettie (Doyle) Shoemaker. He was married for 72 years to Patricia (Walls) Shoemaker, who survives.

Gerald retired...

David Brent Robinette

David Brent Robinette

Oct 28, 2024

David B. Robinette, 72, of Nelsonville, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Hocking Valley Community Hospital, Logan. He was born on August 26, 1952, in Nelsonville, the son of the late Gerald W. and Shirley (Williams) Robinette Sr. He was married for 52 years to Susan (McDaniel) Robinette who survives.

David retired from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources...

Jeffrey Alan Young

Jeffrey Alan Young

Oct 28, 2024

Jeffrey Alan Young, 64, of Hamden, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at his residence. He was born June 17, 1960, in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of Gayle Rose Young and the late Charles Henry Young. 

Jeff retired from Kroger as a department manager and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. 

He is survived by his mother; sister, Judy (Lin)...

Thomas "Tom" Earl Reynolds

Thomas "Tom" Earl Reynolds

Oct 25, 2024

Thomas (Tom) E. Reynolds, 77, of Newark, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at FAIRHOPE Hospice - Pickering House in Lancaster. 

He was born on March 13, 1947 in McArthur, Ohio to the late Ernest and Lucille (Fee) Reynolds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gene, John, Marvin, Edwin, David and his...

Dellius "Dee" Lloyd Shannon Jr

Dellius "Dee" Lloyd Shannon Jr

Oct 20, 2024

Dellius “Dee” Lloyd Shannon Jr, 64, of McArthur, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. Dee was born on November 10, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Ruth (Wise) Shannon and the late Dellius Lloyd Shannon Sr. He was married to Kristi Ann (Rose) Shannon who survives.

Dee worked many years for...

Gary Wayne Anderson

Gary Wayne Anderson

Oct 18, 2024

Gary Wayne Anderson, 81, of Logan, passed away at his home on Friday, October 18, 2024. Gary was born on September 27, 1943, in Logan, the son of the late John Benjamin Anderson and Mary Marie (Jeffrey) Anderson Williams. 

Gary was a US Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He worked at Goodyear for 32 years and South Central Power...

Douglas "Doug" Mays

Douglas "Doug" Mays

Oct 11, 2024

Douglas Edward “Doug” Mays, 59, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1965, in Nelsonville, Ohio, to the late Daniel P. and Dora (Forbes) Mays.

Doug was a 1983 graduate of Nelsonville-York High School. He was very active in his church community in Columbus.

Doug is survived by his brothers, Donald Phillip (Marybeth)...

Shirley Mae Campbell

Shirley Mae Campbell

Oct 9, 2024

Shirley Mae (Tyo) Campbell, 89, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 10, 1935, in Kimberly, Ohio, to the late Vernon and Julia (Berry) Tyo. Shirley enjoyed a loving 67-year marriage to her husband, Rudolph “Rudy” Campbell, who survives.

Shirley was a very active and caring person. She loved weekend...

Dennis Lee Kish Sr.

Dennis Lee Kish Sr.

Oct 2, 2024

Dennis Lee Kish Sr., 74, of Nelsonville, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at O’Bleness Hospital, Athens. Dennis was born on August 20, 1950, in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, to the late Vincent and Madeline Mae (Matheny) Kish.

Dennis retired from Ohio University where he worked in the maintenance department. He was an avid lover of classic cars. He loved his...

John Elmer Fisher

John Elmer Fisher

Oct 1, 2024

John Elmer Fisher, 63, of Millfield, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville. He was born July 27, 1961, in Racine, Ohio, son of Doris and the late Phillip Fisher.

John was a loving person and cared deeply for his children and animals. He was a retired helicopter pilot with the U.S. Air Force.

In addition...

Berley Edward Ousley

Berley Edward Ousley

Sep 30, 2024

Berley Edward Ousley, 80, of McArthur, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at his residence. He was born May 31, 1944, in Floyd County, Kentucky, son of the late Mike and Sarah Ousley. Berley was married to the late Carolyn Ann Perkins Ousley.

He was a retired Timber Cutter.

Berley is survived by his children, Deborah (Nate) Miller, Berley (Tim McKeny) Ousley...

Ruth Arlene Nichols

Ruth Arlene Nichols

Sep 23, 2024

Ruth Arlene (Carey) Nichols, 87, of Millfield, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at The Laurels of Athens. She was born on April 6, 1937, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to the late Clarence and Arthuretta (Taulker) Carey. She was married to the Love of her life, the late John “Jack” Nichols, on October 9, 1955.

Ruth was a 1955 graduate...

Pamela Arlene Hall

Pamela Arlene Hall

Sep 22, 2024

Pamela Arlene Hall, 65, of Athens, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 22, 2024. She was born on May 1, 1959, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Gladys E. (Murphy) Hall and Leslie Kenneth Hall Sr.

Pamela is survived by her sisters, Brenda West of New Marshfield, Vickie (Jeff) Stevens of Royalton, Mary Ellen Teal of Athens, Lorrie...

Sylvia E. Doolittle

Sylvia E. Doolittle

Sep 20, 2024

Sylvia Eleanor Doolittle, 95, of Nelsonville, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at The Laurels of Athens. She was born on September 21, 1928, in Athens County, the daughter of the late Scott and Elizabeth (Murphy) Stover. She was the widow of the late Uhlan “Ogg” Doolittle.

Sylvia lived her life giving and serving others. She would invite guests into...

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