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Larry Lee Chitwood, 59, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at home. He was born October 13, 1962 in Waverly son of the late Lottie Marie Pratt Chitwood. Surviving are his children, Emily (Drew Gorman) Chitwood of Waverly, Leanna (Dakota Sparks) Chitwood of Piketon, Ohio, Isabella Chitwood of Hopkins, Michigan and Dakota Reasor of Hopkins, Michigan; two grandsons, Ryker Chitwood and Chance Reasor; sister, Jo Hornback of Waverly and brother, Robert (Brenda) Chitwood of Piketon. In addition to his mother, Larry was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Paul Hornback. Larry retired as supervisor with the Waverly Water and Sewer Department and later worked at Rural King in...

Donald Dale Reno, 53, of Lucasville, Ohio passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth of sudden cardiac arrest. He was born September 9, 1968 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Arizona Wade and Arlene Faye Mustard Reno. Surviving are two daughters, Renee Etterling and Sheila Hobbs; two sisters, Sharon Sue Smith of Chillicothe and Dianne (Carl) Cannon of Waverly; and a brother, Darrell (Ladawn) Reno of Lucasville. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Ray Reno. Don was a loving and caring person with a big heart whose joy came from helping others in need. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, May 7, 2022 at...

Carl Eugene Hines, 59, of Piketon, Ohio passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth. He was born July 7, 1962 in Waverly, Ohio to Ronald and Carol Jones Hines who survives. Also surviving are his wife, Kelly West Hines of Piketon; children, Lee Patrick (Samantha Dailey) West of Bexley, Ohio and Emily Brooke Hines of Piketon; brother, Kevin Scott (Kim) Hines of Waverly; father-in-law, Teddy L. West of Piketon; mother-in-law, Sheila Chancey of Minford, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Kim (Chris) Brust of Beaver, Ohio and Barbie (Lyle) Ricer of Lucasville, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Kendra Hines, Kacey (Brian) Cutler, Katlin (Cody Boyd) Smalley, Jayla Ricer, Christopher...

Beulah B. Smith, 92, of Elm Grove, Ohio went home to her Lord and Savior, Friday, April 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 25, 1929 in Nauvoo, West Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Rev. Cecil and Hattie Thompson. On January 20, 1947 she was united in marriage to H. Richard Smith who preceded her in death in 2005. Surviving are her children, Lyle Brent (Patricia) Smith, Steve (Richard Giles) Smith and Shawna (Becky) Smith; sister, Sybilla (Woodrow) Conley; 9 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jo Alice Smith; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends. Yvonne Brewster and Mary Harris. In addition to her...

Bobbie Jean Geiger-Bowers, 85, of Waverly, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Piketon Nursing Center. She was born on August 2, 1936 in Fostoria, Ohio to the late Robert Paul Geiger and Wilma Juanita Brookover. Surviving is her daughter; Liza Trainer of Waverly; grandchildren, Brian Monday of Latham, Tiffany Trainer Stonebrook of New York City, New York, Tessa Trainer of Waverly and Chantel Haas of Grove City; great grandchildren, Autymn Thom, Braxton Meyer and Greyson Hattle. In addition to her parents, Bobbie Jean was preceded in death by a brother Ronnie Geiger, two daughters, Jenny Monday and Elaine Miller; son in law, Chris Miller and granddaughter Taylor Richardson. Bobbie...

John Darren Lightle, 49, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Friday, March 25, 2022. He was born May 23, 1972 in Chilliothe, Ohio to Richard and Dorothy Grooms Lightle of Waverly. Also surviving are his children, Scott Richard Lightle, Elizabeth Grace Lightle, John Nicolas Lightle and Jenna Faith Lightle all of Waverly; brothers, Ed (Angie) Lightle, Jeff (Joanie) Lightle and Greg Lightle all of Waverly; nieces and nephews, Carrie, Mandy, Calli, Chris, Austin, Andrew, Brendan, Madison, Coleton, Kailey, and Logan; uncles, Jim and Joe Grooms; aunts, Karen Hobson and Judy Massie; numerous great nieces and nephews; and special friends, Tim Dewitt and Bundy, along with numerous other special friends. ...

William Melvin "Rocky" Owens, 87, of Otway, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born on April 23, 1934 in Portsmouth to the late William Webster Owens and Zella Mae Tolliver Owens. On September 19, 1959 he was united in marriage to Edith "Scoot" Rice Owens who preceded him in death on September 20, 2006. Surviving are his children; Janet Phillips-Owens of Fort Walton Beach, Florida and William Melvin Owens, Jr and his wife Kymberie Hanna Sanford-Owens of Springfield, Tennessee; grandchildren, Holly C Kohlman, William M Owens, III, Jennifer Powell, Jessica Williamson and husband Tyler and Amanda Phillips; three great grandsons, Jack, Truett and...

Opal Williams, 92, of Waverly, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at her residence. She was born on November 17, 1929 in Johnson County, Kentucky to the late Basil Blair and Emma Blanton Blair. On December 20, 1974 she was united in marriage to Clarence Earl Williams who survives. In addition to her husband, Opal is survived by four brothers; Robert Pelfrey of Columbus, Gene Blair of Cleveland, Roy Blair of Paintsville and Gary Blair of Paintsville and sister; Judy Beard of Paintsville. In addition to her parents, Opal was preceded in death by siblings; Bill Blair, John Pelfrey, James Pelfrey, Fred Blair, Earl Pelfrey and Mable Billitier. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m....

Tenesa Ann Phillips, 58, of Hillsboro, Ohio passed away after a long battle with Leukemia, on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro with her family by her side. She was born February 23, 1964 in Middletown, Ohio, daughter of the late Roy and Betty Mae Howard Phillips. She is also survived by her children, Chasity (Tim) Noble of Chillicothe, Charles (Mandy) Knisley of Piketon, Brandon (Monica) Byrd of Thornville, Ohio, Jason (Michelle) Hollon of Mason, Ohio and Joey (Tiffany) Hollon of Carlisle, Ohio; grandchildren, Brittaney Lovely, Brooklyn Noble, Briann Noble, Haiden Byrd, Alexis Knisley, Kaitlyn Knisley, Charles Knisley Jr., Neveah Miller, Riley Hollon, Joey...

Jeannine "Jenny" Marie Monday, 64, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. She was born February 22, 1958 in Tiffin, Ohio daughter of Charles Byron Bowers of Alvada, Ohio and Barbara Jeannine Geiger of Waverly. Also surviving are her stepmother, Janet Bowers, Alvada, Ohio; a sister, Liza Trainer of Waverly; a son, Brian Monday of Latham a stepbrother, Jeff Young, Mt. Blanchard, Ohio; a stepsister, Jenny Lloyd of Dundee, Michigan and three nieces, Tiffany Trainer Stonebrook of New York City, Tessa Elaine Trainer of Waverly and Chantel Haas of Grove City. Jenny was preceded in death by a sister, Laine Miller; a brother-in-law, Chris...

George Neil Dixon, 95, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born January 29, 1927 in Dailyville, Ohio to the late George F. and Editha Mae Holton Dixon. On December 31, 1956 he was united in marriage to Betty Ann Dixon who preceded him in death on November 14, 2019. Surviving are his children, Linda Cox of Waverly, Tammy (Steve) Alexander of Bainbridge, Ohio, Tim Dixon of Waverly and Tracy (Jason) Bucher of Waverly; grandchildren, Angie Cox, Wendy Alexander, Patricia Alexander, Steven Alexander Jr., Paige (Wes) Thompson, Ryan Bucher and Abigail Bucher; great-grandchildren, Harper and Toby Barras; and a sister,...

Jack Lee Dixon, 88, lifelong resident of Waverly, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022, surrounded by family in his apartment at Bristol Village Assisted Living. Jack was born on August 28, 1933, to George and Editha Dixon at his family's Old Home Place at Lake White. He was the fourth of five siblings who grew up and remained in Waverly their entire lives. After graduating from Waverly High, Jack served in the U.S. Army Combat Engineers from 1953 to 1955 where he was stationed in Germany. He looked back with pride on his service and talked often about his trips on leave to Heidelberg, Paris, Cannes, and across Europe. On November 10, 1960, he married Anna Lea Mills -...

Paul Dennis Rapp, 65, of Piketon, Ohio, formerly Waverly, Ohio, passed away at home February 15, 2022. Dennis, as he is known by family and friends, was born October 2, 1956, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Joe Paul and Nancy (Whitt) Rapp. He attended Waverly Schools, where he participated in a variety of sports activities. Dennis was multi-talents and work in various fields including manufacturing, farming, and lumber grading. He also served as in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Reds fan. His greatest love was his animals, including many cats, and his best friend "Gizmo," his dog, who he walked daily and spent many...

Joshua D. "J.D." Burke, 64, of Waverly passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at his residence after a courageous battle of 7 years with Stage 4 Lung Cancer. He was born on June 8, 1957 in Williamson, West Virginia to the late James H. "Herschel" Burke and Sherwood Smith Burke. Surviving is his wife and best friend of over 20 years, Lisa Chaney Pfeifer; his children, Josh Burke of Columbus and Jessica Burke of Clearwater, Florida; five grandchildren; brothers, Gary Varney, John B. (Meg) Floyd, Larry (Carol) Floyd, Wally (Donna) Floyd, Jimmy Burke, and Mark Burke; sisters, Darlene Bocchichio, Beverly (Jim) Mangum-Cornish, Pam Wall and Bernadine Burke; J.D. is also survived by many nieces...

Delbert Patrick Putnam, Sr., 63, of Beaver, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Mt. Caramel East Hospital in Columbus. He was born September 7, 1958 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Dareld and Dora Barker Putnam. In May of 1983 he was united in marriage to Teresa Bryant Putnam who survives. Also surviving are sons, Delbert "Tinker" Putnam Jr. and family, and David Putnam and family; step-sons, Jason Lamerson and daughter Jazzlyn, and Josh (Elizabeth) Lamerson and sons, Gabriel and Malachi; and special to his heart, Lori Russell; brothers, Dareld "Sonny" Putnam Jr., William "Bill" Putnam and Ernie Putnam; sisters, Jeanette Wilson, Rebecca Putnam and Cora "Dude" Putnam;...

Dwight "Junior" Long, Jr., age 91, of Latham, Ohio passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 24, 1930 in Huntington Township, Ohio, son of the late Dwight "Jack" Long and Mary Rinehart Long. On April 23, 1948, Junior was united in marriage to Rosilee Mae Williams, who proceeded him in death on April 11, 2021. Surviving are four children, Rick (Jeannine) Long of Dublin, Ohio, Eric (Rebecca) Long of Latham, Ohio, Cathy (David) Brewster of Latham, Ohio and Scott (DeeDee) Long of Piketon, Ohio; twelve grandchildren, Jared (Molly) Long, Brant (Lori) Long, LeAndra (Micah) Doyel, Brya (Tyler) Jimison, Meredith (Sean) Johnson, Hilary...

Gregory Edward Barch, 75, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born August 7, 1946 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Pearl Edward and Freida Olive Williamson Barch. On September 14, 1985 he was united in marriage to Charlene Simmons Barch who survives. Also surviving are sons, Aaron Barch of Texas and Scott (Rachel) Cutlip of Circleville; a daughter, Christy (Joseph) Conley of Maryland; grandchildren, Ethan Cutlip, Alex Cutlip, Ella Barch and Grace Barch; a great-grandson, Oliver Cutlip; brother, Eddie (Jill) Barch and niece, Carma Barch; sister, Beverly (George) Harris and nephews, Landon and Ashton...

Beatrice Lavonne Rhoads, 85, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was born August 31, 1936 in Ratcliffsburgh, Ohio, daughter of the late Randal William and Julyna Beatrice Scott Smith. On August 1, 1955 she was united in marriage to Daniel Rhoads who preceded her in death on December 21, 2004. Surviving are five sons, Jeff (Patty) Rhoads of Waverly, Mike (Kristen) Rhoads of Chillicothe, Mark Rhoads of Waverly, Phil (Melinda) Rhoads of Waverly and John (Amy) Rhoads of Chillicothe; sixteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren; a brother, Herb Smith of Chillicothe and numerous nieces and nephews. In...

Homer Lee Smith, 66, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at home. He was born December 16, 1955 in Waverly, Ohio son of the late Calvin and Mable Dawson Smith. On May 11, 1979 he was united in marriage to Jean Bond Smith who survives. Also surviving are three children, Tabitha (Chris) Thoroughman of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Bryan Smith of Waverly and Natalie Bryant also of Waverly; nine grandchildren, McKayla Smith, Keagan Smith, Carson Thoroughman, Kloey Thoroughman, Jaden Burden, Kellan Smith, Lincoln Burden, Cannon Thoroughman and Camden Thoroughman; a great granddaughter, Myla Lambert; a sister, Ruth (Ervin) Tackett of Piketon, Ohio; a nephew, Joey Tackett and three...

Thomas Howard Maggard was born in Pound, Virginia on March 31, 1929 to the late Calvin and Marjorie (Short) Maggard. He was united in marriage to Lucinda Mae Hampton on December 1, 1950. He is survived by his wife; son, Thomas (Jane) Maggard, Jr. of Waverly; daughters, Patricia (Jeff) Rhoads of Waverly, Deborah (Earl) Swepston of Waverly and Elizabeth (John) Cottrill of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Tammy (Jason) Foster, Katie (Nick) Courtright, Morgan Penwell, Lindsay Swepston (Tim DeMint), Chris (Paige) Cottrill, Corey (Allison) Cottrill; 17 great grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Don (Eva) Maggard of Shepherdsville, Kentucky; sisters, Marjorie (John) Heigl of...

ON JANUARY 2, 2022 REVEREND DANNY L EITEL OF WAVERLY, OHIO LEFT THIS LIFE TO CELEBRATE ETERNITY WITH HIS LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST. DANNY WAS BORN ON APRIL 9, 1943 TO THE LATE DAN L EITEL AND FREDA FURNISS ORIHOOD. HE IS ALSO PRECEDED IN DEATH BY GENE "POP" ORIHOOD AND HIS GRANDPARENTS SHERMAN AND MAE FURNISS. ON MAY 22, 1989 HE WAS UNITED IN MARRIAGE TO JENNIFER LEGG EITEL WHO SURVIVES. ALSO SURVIVING ARE TWO CHILDREN TADD (KATIE) BRANUM OF GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS AND JESSICA (TONY) SPAGNOLETTI OF COLUMBUS. FOUR GRANDCHILDREN MACK BRANUM, MAURA BRANUM, WALTER DONAHUE AND BENJAMIN DONAHUE, FIVE BROTHERS AND A SISTER, LARRY EITEL, ROBERT EITEL, JEFF (JANET) EITEL, KEITH EITEL, RANDY...