OBITUARIES

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

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...

Billy O'Neal Sorrow

Billy O'Neal Sorrow

Jul 26, 2026

Billy O’Neal Sorrow, 91, of Lucasville, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born February 1, 1935, in Commerce, Georgia, son of the late William Edward and Agness Browning Sorrow. Billy was married for 69 years to his loving wife, Marlene Bernice Kline Sorrow, who survives.

Billy proudly served his country in...

George Sharb, Jr

George Sharb, Jr

Jul 20, 2026

George Sharb Jr., 65, of New Straitsville, passed away on Monday July 20, 2026, at the Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1961, in Hocking County to Annabelle Howard and the late, George Sharb.

George graduated from Hocking County High School, the class of 1979, he then went to the United States Air Force. George enjoyed gardening...

Melissa "Missy" Perez-Clement

Melissa "Missy" Perez-Clement

Jul 20, 2026

Melissa “Missy” Ann Perez-Clement, 65, of Nelsonville, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on August 8, 1960, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Quentin Alva and Retha Eileen (McDonald) Perez. Missy was married to Gregg Clement who survives.

Missy loved writing, crocheting, and making crafts. She was well...

Carl W. Williams Jr.

Carl W. Williams Jr.

Jul 14, 2026

Carl W. Williams Jr., 72, of McArthur, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus from complications of pneumonia and kidney disease. He was born August 15, 1953, in Wellston, Ohio, son of the late Carl W. and Anna Lou Peck William Sr. Carl was married for 55 years to Toni Ellen...

David Nelson Hickey

David Nelson Hickey

Jul 11, 2026

David Nelson “Uncle Dave” Hickey, 71, of McArthur, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by family. He was born November 27, 1954, in Erie, Pennsylvania, son of the late Norman Andrew and Alene June Kimmy Hickey.

Dave was a 1973 graduate of Vinton County High School and dedicated much of his life to serving his community. He...

Monica Lynn Savage

Monica Lynn Savage

Jul 10, 2026

Monica Lynn Savage, 43, of McArthur, passed away at her home on Friday, July 10, 2026. She was born on October 9, 1982, at Fort Polk, Louisiana, the daughter of Retired Army Sergeant First Class Bill Savage and Jackie Lucille (Courtney) Chambers.

Although not originally from Vinton County, Monica has considered McArthur her home since high school. She briefly moved to...

Larry George Aurand

Larry George Aurand

Jul 10, 2026

Larry George Aurand, 89, of Logan, passed away at his home on Friday, July 10, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1936, in Hocking County, the son of the late Frank E. “Ernie” and Alta Jane (Johnson) Aurand. George was married to the late Dorothy “Pat” (Conrad) Aurand.

George served in the US Army. He retired from GE in Logan...

John Andrew Kearns

John Andrew Kearns

Jul 7, 2026

John Andrew Kearns, 74, of Logan, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 7, 2026. John was born on November 7,1951, in Columbus, the son of the late William “Bill” James and Leta Jane (Robertson) Kearns.

John served as an M.P. in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a prison guard in Nelsonville. His biggest joy...

John Nicholas Funk

John Nicholas Funk

Jul 6, 2026

John Nicholas Funk, 87, of Logan, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born November 5, 1938, in Hocking County, Ohio, son of the late Joe and Ruth Bowers Funk. John was married for 46 years to Margie E. Jackson Funk, who survives.

John retired from Columbus Gas of...

William "Bill" Ashley Smith

William "Bill" Ashley Smith

Jul 6, 2026

William “Bill” Ashley Smith, 82, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio. He was born August 29, 1943, in Washington, D.C., son of the late Parker Wiley and Angela Matilda Soares Smith. Bill was married to the late Rebecca Ann Windle Smith.

He proudly served his country as a veteran of the...

Christina Drew Kennard Andrews

Christina Drew Kennard Andrews

Jul 5, 2026

Christina Drew Kennard Andrews, passed away peacefully at OhioHealth O’Bleness Memorial Hospital on Sunda, July 5, 2026. She was born January 11, 1938, in Carbondale, Ohio, daughter of the late Denver Kennard and Garnet Robinson Kennard Hawkins.

Raised in Carbondale, Ohio, with the held of her beloved grandparents, David and Nora Mace Kennard, Christina graduated from Waterloo High School in 1956...

Bert Frederick

Bert Frederick

Jul 4, 2026

Bert Frederick, 57, of McConnelsville, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Bert was born on March 1, 1969, in Wooster, Ohio, to the late Bruce and Blanche (Charles) Frederick.

Bert was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend who loved his family deeply. He will be remembered for the love he had for those closest to him, the memories he...

Dolores "Dolly" Jean Cozart

Dolores "Dolly" Jean Cozart

Jul 3, 2026

Dolores Jean “Dolly” Cozart, 70, of Nelsonville, unexpectedly passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at OhioHealth O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Ohio. She was born June 4, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert Maywood and Dolores Marie Bien Cozart.

Dolly graduated from Brookhaven High School, class of 1974 and The Ohio State University in 1993, Magnum Cum Laude...

Kathy Lynn Sinnott

Kathy Lynn Sinnott

Jul 2, 2026

Kathy Lynn Sinnott, 60, of Orville, formerly of Logan, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Aultman Orrville Hospital. Kathy was born on January 28, 1966, in Logan, the daughter or Harold Sinnott and the late Patricia Anna (Blair) Sinnott.

Kathy is survived by her father; sister, Keely (Terry) Wharton of Rockbridge; uncle, David (Charlotte) Blair; cousin, Melissa Blair; nieces...

Michelle Lee Coulter

Michelle Lee Coulter

Jul 2, 2026

Michelle Lee Coulter, 54, of Washington, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph Wilbert and Wanda Kay (Strother) Siburt of Perryopolis, Pennsylvania.

Michelle was a great Mom, and she loved being a nurse.

Michelle is survived by her parents; daughter, Sabrina (T.L.) Warren...

Dr. S. Louis Berta

Dr. S. Louis Berta

Jun 29, 2026

Dr. S. Louis Berta, 96, of Logan, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Pickering House, Lancaster. He was born on November 17, 1929, in LeRoy, Ohio, the son of the Hungarian immigrants Frank and Barbara (Nagy) Berta. He was married for 56 years to the late Elizabeth “Betty” (Meyer) Berta.

Lou was a consummate toastmaster, with a big...

Phyllis Laura Morman

Phyllis Laura Morman

Jun 29, 2026

Phyllis Laura Morman, 92, of Nelsonville, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at The Laurels of Athens. She was born on January 25, 1934, in Athens County, the daughter of the late Emanuel and Grace (Devore) Crabtree. She was married to the late William Roger Morman Sr.

Phyllis was a longtime member of the Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene. She...

Edna Mae Levering

Edna Mae Levering

Jun 29, 2026

Edna Mae Levering, 94, of Nelsonville, passed away at her home on Monday, June 29, 2026. She was born on May 14, 1932, in Nelsonville, the daughter of the late Morris and Edith (Smith) Lowery. She was married to the late John James “Jim” Levering.

Edna previously worked at McBee’s in Athens. She spent many years as a cook for Nelsonville...

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