Walter G. “Gene” Blosser Jr., age 80, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away July 5, 2026, at his residence. Gene was born June 13, 1946, in New Straitsville to Walter G. Blosser Sr. and Phyllis South.  He graduated from New Straitsville High School; worked for over 35 years[…]

William Floyd Dye Jr., age 36, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away June 30, 2026, at O’Bleness Hospital, Athens, Ohio. William was born on September 8, 1989, in Athens, Ohio to William Floyd Dye Sr. and Carla Sue. He graduated from Alexander High School; and loved cooking, playing[…]

James (Rich) Powell, 94, of Nelsonville passed away unexpectedly on June 26 in Berea, Ohio. Born on January 15, 1932 in New Floodwood, Ohio he was the son of the late Joe and Marie (Warren) Powell. After graduating Buchtel High School, he proudly served his country during[…]

William T. “Beaver” Davis, 78 of Nelsonville died peacefully in sleep at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born to Oliver William Davis and Mary Allen Davis on January 4, 1947, in Athens, Ohio. Graduated from Nelsonville High School in 1965; proudly served in The[…]

Rickie D. “Rick” Russell, age 79, of Carbon Hill, Ohio, passed away June 15, 2026, at his residence. Rick was born January 17, 1947, in Buchtel, Ohio, to William P. Russell and Melvina Hall Russell. He served in the US Army, serving two tours in Vietnam; and[…]

Ricky Lee Decker, age 69, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2026 Ricky was born April 22, 1958, to Glenford Decker and Juanita Six Decker. He formerly worked for Maiden Jenkins in Nelsonville, Dominion Homes in Columbus, and Defabco in Columbus; in his younger[…]

Robert “Bobby” Eugene Layton passed away in Jacksonville, Ohio on June 6, 2026, after an extended illness. Robert was born on March 22, 1977, in Columbus, Ohio to Lenard J. Layton “L J” and Mary Cecilia Layton (Graham). At age 8, Robert moved to Athens County, Ohio[…]

Jerry “Bird” E. Turner, age 79, of The Plains, Ohio, passed away June 5, 2026, at Riverside, Columbus, Ohio. Jerry was born February 1, 1947, in Albany Ohio to Zenno “Joe” and Emily Turner. Jerry was a member of the AmVets and VFW. He was an all-state[…]

Karen Sue McManaway, age 82, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away June 2, 2026 at O’Bleness Hospital, Athens, Ohio. Karen was born August 20, 1943 in Nelsonville to Charles Warren and Effie Garner Warren. She was a 1961 grad of Nelsonville High School; formerly worked at Goodyear in[…]

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Wayne Withrow, who departed this life on May 22, 2026. Born on August 7, 1963, in the scenic town of Nelsonville, Ohio, Wayne—as he was affectionately known—lived a life rich with love,[…]