Penny L. Watson, 62, of New Athens, passed away at her home on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born January 6, 1961, in Dennison, Ohio, the daughter of Janet Smith Carter and the late Ronald D. Carter.

Penny was a member of the Harrisville United Methodist Church and worked at Wheeling Hospital for 25 years and then retired from Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz after 10 years.

In addition to her father, Ronald D. Carter, she was preceded by her furbabies, Sophie and Chance.

Penny is survived by her husband, David A. Watson, whom she married on September 10, 1983; two sons, Derek L. Watson, and Devin C. (Brianna) Watson; and her mother, Janet Smith Carter. 

Calling hours were held on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, where the funeral service will also be held on Friday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Jon Little officiating. Burial will follow at Longview Cemetery, New Athens, Ohio.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Harrison County Humane Society, P.O. Box 404, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.