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04/12/2026

What type of tree would you plant in your loved one's memory? Let us know in the comments below.

Popular choices for remembrance trees are not only based on appearance, but also symbolism. Here are four popular species of remembrance trees and what they mean:

- White Oak - Enduring Strength
- Red Maple - Warmth & Connection
- Flowering Dogwood - Renewal & Hope
- Weeping Willow - Gentle Comfort

04/11/2026

Our veterans hold a special place in our hearts, and it is a privilege to care for their families during a time of loss.

Drop a 🇺🇸 if a veteran holds a special place in your heart.

04/09/2026

Gary Vaughn Conkey

Athens - Gary Vaughn Conkey, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at his home. Born July 7, 1951 in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Vaughn and Ruth Yeager Conkey. Gary was a 1969 graduate of Athens High School and lived in Athens working as an independent carpenter. He enjoyed cheering on his sports teams and was always up for a good laugh. He loved watching his son, nieces and nephews partake in their...

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04/09/2026

There are many misconceptions about where you can scatter cremated remains, but the most important tip is to check with local laws before scattering! Here are a couple of places where you can scatter legally.

Where would you choose to scatter cremated remains? We’d love to hear your thoughts or know your wishes!

04/07/2026

Micah Kenneth Nimmer

Micah Kenneth Nimmer was born and passed on April 2, 2026 at O’Bleness Hospital. Micah was born to Reggie and Sophia (Hower) Nimmer and was welcomed to the world with an abundance of love. For the few moments he was here, Micah made an insurmountable impact on the lives of his parents and extended family. A gathering of Micah’s bright life will take place at Hughes Funeral Home in Athens, OH at 4pm on April 10th. Born in Athens, Ohio,...

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04/05/2026

One of the greatest gifts of Easter is hope! Best wishes for a bright and blessed day.

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04/03/2026

Tony Sylvester

Athens - Anthony “Tony” Sylvester, beloved Athens tavern owner, community fixture, and friend to generations of locals and Ohio University alumni, passed away peacefully April 2, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 12, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, to Robert and Barbara Sylvester. Tony arrived in Athens in 1979 to manage the local Ponderosa restaurant. What began as a job quickly became the start of a life devoted to the Athens community. With a dream of creating a...

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03/30/2026

David Jay Laney

David Jay Laney Athens - David Jay Laney, 77, of Athens, formerly of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, died Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his residence. Born January 27, 1949, in Kenova, WV, he was the son of the late William and Clora Davis Laney. David graduated from Thomas R, Brown High School in 1967, attended the University of Kentucky and retired from AK Steel in Ashland after a long career there. He enjoyed hiking, biking, Anna Maria Island, sunsets, thunderstorms, bluegrass music...

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03/30/2026

Be gentle as people pass by.
They may be going home
to empty chairs, and beds.
Empty hands that once held another’s.
Empty machines once filled with messages.
Walking with empty arms. Empty wombs.
They stroll by you, wishing the sky
would collapse on top of them
so they could see their face again.
Please be gentle with
the grief that fills them
and the loss that left them
empty.

- Sara Rian

03/28/2026

Frankie Carol Newell Davenport

The Plains - Frankie Carol Newell Davenport, 71, passed on March 19th, 2026 surrounded by family in The Plains, OH. Frankie was born in Prestonsburg, KY on March 31st, 1954. The family later moved to Ohio and Frankie attended Linden McKinley and Westerville South High Schools. Frankie married at a young age and had two children, later she enjoyed bodybuilding and worked many different jobs including working at a gym, restaurant management, and sales. Frankie enjoyed being with her family,...

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03/25/2026

A little planning today can make a big difference tomorrow.

Planning ahead is one of the most meaningful gifts you can leave your family. Right now, you can receive $1,000 off burial services or $500 off cremation services when you preplan and prepay.
Flexible monthly payments are available, making it easier than ever to take this step with confidence.

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03/25/2026

Funeral and cremation costs go up every year, but if you preplan and prepay now, you can lock in savings and protect your family from future stress. Receive $1,000 off traditional burial services or $500 off cremation with this limited-time offer. Monthly payment options are available, too. Ends March 31.