The Athens News - Obituaries

Alice F. Donohoe

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Alice F. Donohoe, 76, of Athens, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at the home of her daughter, Ann Borrello in Johns Creek, GA after a brief illness.

David Alan Jones

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

David Alan Jones, 43, of Athens, died unexpectedly on May 14, 2012 at his home. Born March 26, 1969 in Athens, he was the son of Judith Jones of Pomeroy and Bill (Janet) Jones of Waynesville.

Patsy Barrington Memorial

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Patsy Barrington passed away December 11, 2011 in Columbus. A Celebration of the Life will be held on May 19, 2012.

Paul C. Ley

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Paul Charles Ley, age 86, of Athens, died Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Mill Run Gardens Care Center, Columbus. Born December 18, 1925 in Chauncey, he was the son of the late John Jacob & Opal Marie Syx Ley.

Benjamin Sams, Sr

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Benjamin Sams, Sr., 53, of Albany, passed away May 8, 2012, at Select Speciality Hospital in Columbus.

John W. Collins

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

John W. Collins, 65, Albany, passed away May 9, 2012, at Hickory Creek Nursing Center. He was born December 22, 1946, in Athens, son of the late Donald and Louise Beal Collins.

Candace 'Candy' J. Byron

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Candace "Candy" J. Byron, 63, of Stewart, died Saturday evening, May 5, 2012 at Pickering House, Lancaster. Born January 5, 1949 in Athens, she was the daughter of Dorothy Russell Well of Guysville and the late Ralph Dean Well.

Gary G. Williams

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Gary G. Williams, age 64, of The Plains, died early Friday morning, May 4, 2012 at Pickering House, Lancaster. Born Sept. 21, 1947 in Columbus, he was the son of H. George Williams of The Plains and the late Ila Mae Jones Williams.

Genevieve F. Baker

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Genevieve F. "Jenny" Baker, 91, of Athens, passed away Friday morning, May 4, 2012 at First Community Village in Columbus.

Janice L. Barrows

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Janice L. Barrows, of Albany, passed away Friday May 4, 2012, at Grant Medical Center. Born in Ogden, Utah, she was the daughter of the late Robert Brown and Emma Thompson Brown Peck.

Barbara Lucille Cantrell

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Barbara Lucille (Lahmon) Cantrell, 73, of Amesville, left this world to join her heavenly Father, Friday, May 4, 2012 in Amesville. Born September 26, 1938 in Licking County, she was the daughter of the late Edward William and Evalena May (Cramer) Lahmon.

Richard M. Bolin Sr.

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Richard M. Bolin Sr., 45, Athens, passed away Saturday May 5, 2012, at his residence. Born April 7, 1967, in Athens, he was the son of Sharon Michael Bolin of Athens, and the late Robert Bolin Sr.

Keith Gibbs Staneart

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Keith Gibbs Staneart, 90, Albany, departed this earth Saturday, May 5, 2012, at his residence.

Thomas Morrison Burns

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Thomas Morrison Burns died at the age of 74 after a year's struggle with cancer. He was the only child of the late Harry Morrison Burns and Clara Belle (Bailey) Burns. Tom was born and lived all his life in Athens Ohio. His ancestry dates back to The First Families of Athens County.

Frederick E. Gruttemeyer

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Frederick E. Gruttemeyer, 89, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. Born September 10, 1922 in Atlanta, Ga., he was the son of the late Fred E. and Mildred Loftin Gruttemeyer, Sr.

Lavona F. "Vo" Dotson

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Lavona F. "Vo" Dotson, 88, of Athens, died early Friday morning, April 27, 2012, at Hickory Creek Nursing Center, The Plains. Born July 3, 1923 in Ashland, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mable Florence Norris Bass.

Evagene "Tiny" Adams Risley

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Evagene "Tiny" Adams Risley, 89, of The Plains, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 26, 2012 at her home. Born March 14, 1923 in the Plains, she was the daughter of the late William and Dolly Eva Castle Stalder.

Jane Finsterwald Long

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Jane Finsterwald Long, 87, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2012 at the Pomerado Hospital in Rancho Bernardo, CA. She was surrounded by her family and friends.

Francisco J.T. Leon Guerrero

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Francisco J.T. "Frank" Leon Guerrero, 71, of Athens, died April 10, 2012 at his home. Born August 26, 1940 in the U.S. Territory of Guam, he was the son of the late Segundo and Marie Torres Leon Guerrero. He was a resident of Athens since 2005.

Sandy K. Hunter

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Sandy K. Hunter, 64, of New Marshfield, died Wednesday afternoon, April 18, 2012 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center, The Plains. Born March 13, 1948 in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Dent C. and Bonnie J. Thompson Dailey.