All Obituaries

Patricia J. “Patty” Dixon Smith, 76 of Glouster passed away Wednesday March 11, 2026, at Kobacker House, Columbus.  She was born on October 7, 1949, in Millfield.  She was a 1967 graduate of Glouster High School and a 1992 graduate of Hocking College, where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Human and Correctional Services. In addition to her degree, she successfully completed training through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council. She was formerly employed by ...

Ronald “Joe” Tivner, 65 of Corning, Ohio entered eternal rest on March 5, 2026 at his residence in Glouster.  He passed exactly as he lived his life: with quiet strength, anchored by his devoted wife, Phyllis, who remained by his side until the very end. Joe was born on February 10, 1961 in Nelsonville, Ohio to the late Gene and Grace (Courtney) Tivner.  A proud graduate of Miller High School, Joe answered the call to serve his country in 1979 by enlisting in the ...

Thomas Russell Embrey, 77 of Glouster passed away Thursday March 5, 2026, at the Edgewood Manor in Wellston.  Born October 14, 1948, in Athens, he was the son of the late William and Mary Lou Whitlatch Embrey.  He served in the United States Army.  Following his military service, he was employed at Peabody Coal Company in New Lexington. Later in his career, he worked as a corrections officer for SEPTA, from which he eventually retired.  He was a lifetime member of the ...

Mary Lou Exline Holman, 88, of Glouster, Ohio passed away in Lancaster, Ohio surrounded by family in the home of her youngest daughter on February 26, 2026.  Born April 4, 1937 in New Straitsville, Ohio to William and Helen Spencer, Mary graduated from Glouster High School in 1955 before starting her family. After raising her family, “Scoop,” as she was often referred to, became the Glouster Correspondent for the Athens Messenger. She authored several articles and reports ...

Chester Bateman, 66 of The Plains passed away Thursday February 26, 2026, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens.  Born August 4, 1959, in Athens, he was the son of the late George H. II and Patricia Blackford Bateman.  He retired after dedicating 25 years of service to Don Wood Automotive in Athens.  Throughout his career, he was recognized as a committed and hardworking employee. Chester was a member of the Chauncey Volunteer Fire Department and cherished time spent ...

Christopher W. “Bo” Gwilym, 49 of Jacksonville passed away Friday February 20, 2026, in Albany.  He was born October 4, 1976, in Logan.  Chris possessed a strong passion for drawing.  He particularly enjoyed designing tattoos, often creating unique artwork for others as well as for himself.  He loved and lived life fast. He is survived by his mother, Sandra Gwilym Hunter and his step father, Mark Hunter; sisters, Suzi (Guy) Russell and Shanda (Adam) Kaaz; a ...

Katarina N. Misner, 23 of The Plains, passed away Sunday February 15, 2026, at her residence.  She was born on June 10, 2002, in Athens.  Katarina attended Beacon School in Athens. During her time there, she participated in the school choir, where she played the tambourine. Katarina enjoyed swimming, going on walks, and taking long and fast drives. She is survived by her mother, Courtney L. Westerviller and stepfather, Isaac Gill of Athens; father, Raymond E. Misner and ...

Gary W. Hines, 78, of Amesville, passed away on Monday February 9, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 13, 1947, in Amesville. He was the son of the late Wayne Woodrow and Doris Marie Wolfe Hines. He was a United States Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. Following his military service, he retired from the Southern Ohio Coal Company, Meigs Mine #2. He was a member of Bread of Life Church in Jacksonville and also attended Grace Christian Center in The Plains. ...

Laura M. “Mae” Pratt, 87 of Albany passed away Saturday January 24, 2026 at Kimes in Athens.  Born April 21, 1938 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Nile and Mary Love.  She formerly worked at Hartley’s Store in Glouster and the Glouster Community Bank before retiring from Ohio University.  Mae attended the Rolling Hills Baptist Church in Albany and was a former member of the Order of Eastern Stars Thea Chapter 192 in Trimble.  She was known ...

George Michael Mudrie, 84 of Glouster passed away Friday January 23, 2026, at the Laurels of Athens.  Born December 23, 1941, in Glouster, he was the son of the late George Steven and Grace Ethel Casselli-Gazelle Mudrie.  He graduated from Glouster High School in 1959 and earned a German teaching degree from Ohio University.   He is survived by his caregivers and long-time neighbor, Bev and Lloyd Wyatt of Glouster; good friends, Foster “Sonny” Fultz of Glouster, ...