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Hughes Funeral Home Hughes Funeral Home has been serving the Athens Community for over 110 years.

Beginning in 1911, we have been serving the Athens community and surrounding area for over 110 years. Being family owned and operated, we continue to offer compassionate care during your time of need.

They leave paw prints on our hearts and become part of the family. 🐾When it’s time to say goodbye, Ewing, Hughes & White...
10/27/2026

They leave paw prints on our hearts and become part of the family. 🐾

When it’s time to say goodbye, Ewing, Hughes & White is here to help you honor their memory with compassionate pet cremation and meaningful memorial options.

Frederick Wayne FarsonMillfield - Frederick “Fred” Wayne Farson, 69, of Millfield, passed away peacefully at his residen...
10/26/2026

Frederick Wayne Farson

Millfield - Frederick “Fred” Wayne Farson, 69, of Millfield, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Born December 4, 1956, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Eugene and Martha Lee Farson. Fred was a 1975 graduate of Athens High School, a member of Trimble #557 Masonic Lodge from which he was a past Master and attended Bishopville Church of Christ. He retired from the Athens City School District where he worked...

View Frederick Wayne Farson's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

10/24/2026

Start the conversation with your family today.

Families fight over everything: who gets Mom’s china, Dad’s record collection, the “good” couch.
Don’t let your funeral expenses become another thing to argue over.

Pre-plan now to keep the peace after you rest in peace.

What do you think a funeral director does when there isn't a service happening? The truth is, the work never really stop...
10/22/2026

What do you think a funeral director does when there isn't a service happening?

The truth is, the work never really stops. Paperwork, pre-planning meetings, continuing education, community outreach, and aftercare for grieving families all happen in between. What surprised you most?

Music has a way of capturing who someone was better than words sometimes can. From a favorite hymn to a song that always...
10/20/2026

Music has a way of capturing who someone was better than words sometimes can. From a favorite hymn to a song that always played in the car, personalized music choices can turn a service into something deeply meaningful.

What song reminds you most of someone you have lost?

10/17/2026

Fall Time This or That?

Which cozy drink warms your soul: Hot Apple C***r or Pumpkin Spice Latte?

Let us know your favorite below!

Grief can feel different from day to day, and having a place to turn can make the journey a little less lonely. ❤️The Hu...
10/16/2026

Grief can feel different from day to day, and having a place to turn can make the journey a little less lonely. ❤️

The Hughes Grief and Healing Center and The Ohio Bereavement Collaborative invite you to their next Grief Support Group meeting on Tuesday, October 20.

Whether you’re ready to share, listen, or simply be around others who understand, you’re welcome.

📅 Tuesday, October 20
The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.

Questions? Contact Nancy at [email protected].

You'll always be welcome here as part of our community.  Help us get the message out!
10/15/2026

You'll always be welcome here as part of our community.

Help us get the message out!

When you pass by a funeral home late at night and see the lights on, what do you imagine is happening inside? Drop your ...
10/13/2026

When you pass by a funeral home late at night and see the lights on, what do you imagine is happening inside? Drop your thoughts below.

Maybe a service just ended, and the staff is preparing for tomorrow. Or perhaps a loved one has passed away, and the director is traveling to bring them safely home.

Whatever the reason, one thing never changes: we are here for families 24/7.

David Wayne McPhersonAthens - David Wayne McPherson, 63, of Athens, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his r...
10/12/2026

David Wayne McPherson

Athens - David Wayne McPherson, 63, of Athens, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his residence in Athens. Born on November 6, 1962, in Nelsonville, Ohio, he was the son of Verna Heavener and the late Carl McPherson. He is survived by his mother, Verna Heavener; five brothers, Dan (Rhonda) Williams, Justin (Sarah) Morrison, John (Patricia) Williams, Michael McPherson and Carl McPherson; two sisters, Nancy Lanning and Susie (Jack) Gilkey and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded...

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Address

168 Morris Avenue
Athens, OH
45701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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+17405926666

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