The Pocahontas Times · Marietta, OH
Barbara Jean Milam Cook, age 89, peacefully passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Harmar Place in Marietta, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 29, 1937, in Maple Meadow, she was a daughter of the late Billy and Viva Milam. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved… Read the full story
Monroe County Beacon · Marietta, OH
Nov 9, 2026 Janice Rexroad Kindelberger of Marietta, OH, died peacefully in her home on November 9, 2026. She had celebrated her 100th birthday at Putnam Congregational Church surrounded by family and friends on August 23, 2026. Janice was born in Harrisville, WV, the youngest of four children, to Claude B. and Shady S. Huff Rexroad. She was a graduate of Marietta High School and Marietta College (Sigma Kappa sorority). She was married for almost 48 years to Paul Kindelberger of Clarington, OH. Janice was a beloved English teacher and librarian at River High School in Monroe County, OH. After her husband’s death in 2006, she moved back to the Devola community of Marietta, near her childhood home of Cloverdale.
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Air Force Times · Caldwell, OH
Nearby: Caldwell, OHNavy Lt. Joy Bright Hancock recalled the mix of sorrow and pride she felt at the 1943 ceremony to christen the destroyer named for Navy Lt. Cmdr. Lewis Hancock, who was the second husband she had lost in a crash aboard a Navy rigid airship. Her husband, the executive officer of the 680-foot Navy dirigible Shenandoah, was among the 14 killed when the rigid airship was caught in a violent storm and crashed on Sept. 3, 1925, near Caldwell, Ohio. The pair had been married little more than a year. She tightened her grip on the traditional bottle of champagne used to christen a destroyer and picked out a smudge on the hull that would be her target. As she swung hard to break the bottle, she uttered, “I christen thee Lewis Hancock,” before turning to salute as the Fletcher-class destroyer slipped down the ways at the Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Company in Kearny, New Jersey, on Aug. 1, 1943.
Monroe County Beacon · Woodsfield, OH
Nearby: Woodsfield, OHAug 10, 1973 – Nov 10, 2026 Bart Jefferson Wiggins, 53 years old passed into Eternal Life at home in Woodsfield, Ohio holding onto both hands of his help meet and loving caregiver Joyce, in the early morning hours of November 10, 2026 after a long journey battling esophageal cancer. Bart was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on August 10, 1973, the beloved son of Delvin and Mary (Drum) Wiggins of Woodsfield Ohio. Bart was named after Dr. Barton who saved his life as a premature baby at UPMC Pittsburg, PA where he spent the first month of his infant life and his Great Grandfather Jefferson Straight. Bart lived a quiet unassuming life of service to God, church, his family and community. His love of God was instilled in him as a child by his loving parents, Sunday School, weekly church attendance at the Woodsfield Presbyterian Church and his life at Camp Presmont on Piedmont Lake.
Monroe County Beacon · Woodsfield, OH
Nearby: Woodsfield, OHJun 27, 1934 – Nov 8, 2026 Jimmie Lee “Jim” Lindamood Sr., 92, of Woodsfield, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on November 8, 2026. He was born June 27, 1934, to Emma Lindamood Hogue and Gilbert Lindamood. Jim was a 1952 graduate of Woodsfield High School. In 1955, he married the love of his life, Evelyn Rothenbuhler Lindamood. They began their life together in Amarillo, Texas, before returning to Monroe County where they made their home and raised their family. Jim and Evelyn shared 69 wonderful years of marriage, building a life filled with love, laughter, hard work, and countless memories. They were members of the Cameron Church of Christ in Cameron, Ohio. Jim was employed at Conalco, where he worked until his retirement. Outside of work, he and Evelyn enjoyed many of life’s simple pleasures together. They shared a passion for deer hunting and spent countless hours gardening, growing beautiful sunflowers, and preserving the vegetables from their gardens.
The Athens Messenger · Athens, OH
Nearby: Athens, OHATHENS, Ohio — The Athens County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday honoring Athens County’s veterans.The resolution, coinciding with Veterans Day on Wednesday, recognizes both the “courage, dedication and sacrifice” of individual veterans and the numerous veterans organizations in the county.“Athens County is fortunate to have numerous veterans organizations, service providers and community groups that work tirelessly to support our veterans and their families through advocacy, healthcare, assistance, fellowship and community service,” the resolution read in part.The resolution also encouraged all residents of Athens County to not only observe Veterans Day on Nov.
The Catalyst · Athens, OH
Nearby: Athens, OHColorado College students put on a play that reimagines Shakespeare’s classic, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” set at an Ohioan Appalachian music festival. Why Ohio, when the original play is set in Athens, Greece? “That’s where a lot of my family is from, and it is where my heart is,” Shannon R. Davis, assistant professor of theatre and dance, said. Davis was the driving force behind bringing the show to life. Davis’ adaptation is set in 2012, which is reflected in the soundtrack. “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele and “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye and Kimbra are two notable picks. Much of the play takes place in a forest. Dana Trummert ‘27 designed a woodsy set, which is beautifully lit in hues of red, green and blue. Before entering Celeste Theater in the Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, CC student Keegan Shouse ‘28 joked, “I heard there’s a dream involved.” Many were excited for the donkey transformation scene, in which Eli Lukens ‘28 plays Nick Bottom.
Monroe County Beacon · Beallsville, OH
Nearby: Beallsville, OHAug 6, 1939 – Nov 9, 2026 Roy Ellsworth Pittman Jr. 87, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday November 9, 2026 with his family and extended family by his side. He was born August 6, 1939 a son of the late Roy Sr. and Mildred Henthorn Pittman. He was in the US Navy from 1957-1963 and worked as a pipefitter welder on the USS Wasp. He also worked for Leib Plumbing and Heating, Terex Equipment. He was self-employed, Pittman Plumbing and Heating, had worked for General Motors and moved to Bowling Green Kentucky in 1981 and retired from the Corvette Plant in 1999, and moved back to Ohio in 2000. He did excavating after retirement for several people. Roy was a faithful Christian, a wonderful husband and father, pappy to his special grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also had several extended family members and friends whom he loved dearly. He was happiest when he was out working. He had a love of horses and loved to trail ride.
