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Barbara Jo Grimsley, 59, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at her home. She was born September 14, 1963 in Waverly, Ohio to the late Ralph Grimsley and Josephine Gibson Grimsley Hilton and Willard E. Hilton. Surviving are her daughters, Carla (Mike) Reisinger of Lucasville and Danielle (Dustin) Pfeifer of Waverly; grandchildren, Zack (Shelby) Perkins, Savannah (Austin) Riley, Andrew Pfeifer, Clayton Pfeifer and Brynlee Pfeifer; great-grandchildren, Hudson Perkins, Hazel Perkins and Bennett Riley; and brothers, Jeff Grimsley of Waverly, Scott (Tara) Hilton of Chillicothe, Scotty (Sharon) Hilton of Chillicothe and Steve (Paula) Hilton of Chillicothe. In addition to...

Our dear mother Phyllis Avanelle Artis sadly passed away on June 19, 2023 at the age of 87. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community in Sciotoville and Waverly. Phyllis was born March 29, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Ivory and Myrtle Porter. Phyllis married the love of her life, the late Ronald D. Artis on October 8, 1955. Their children were their pride and joy, daughters Tammie (Jim) Brown, Rhonda Jarrells, Cindy (Pat) Flohre and son Dale (Carol) Artis, grandsons Greg (Debbie) Brown, Kurt Brown, granddaughter Lindsey (Joe) Webb, grandson Derek (Tya) Coldiron, granddaughter Chelsea...

Roy Adrial "Joe" VanDyke, 97 of Ashville, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Wyngate Senior Living Community in Circleville. He was born on July 27, 1925 in Camp, Ohio to the late Jacob VanDyke and Louise Ratliff VanDyke. He was united in marriage to Thelma Williams VanDyke who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Genevie Duke Perdue VanDyke who preceded him in death on February 22, 2011. Surviving are a brother, Lincus VanDyke of Arizona; a sister, Pearl Faye Franklin of Ohio; step son, Leon (Candy) Perdue of Piketon; stepdaughter, Kathy (Tom) Newman and family of Peebles, Ohio and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wives, Joe was preceded...

Virgil "Buck" Blankenship, 72, of Piketon, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born February 5, 1951 in Piketon, Ohio to the late Virgil Lee and Lela Belle Blankenship. On October 17, 1970 he was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Locke Blankenship who preceded him in death on June 14, 2017. Also surviving are his children, Amy (Chris Schneider) Parsons of Waverly, Emily (Paul) Remington of Waverly and Jarrod (Rhiannon) Blankenship of Piketon; grandchildren, Drake (Tiffany) Remington, Maddy Parsons, Abby Parsons, Logan Remington and Nolan Blankenship; and siblings, Donna Thompson, Terry Blankenship, Barbara (Dennis) Owens, John...

William "Bill" Samuel Wasson, 84, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Traditions of Bristol Village with his family by his bedside. He was born October 27, 1938 in Union City, Indiana to the late Ralph and Daisie Stump Wasson. On September 3, 1994 he was united in marriage to Donna Lois Donohoe who survives. Also left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Lee Ann (Jamison Conley) Nolan; and two grandchildren, Jocelyn and Evan Nolan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, John Richard Wasson; and a brother-in-law, F. Eldon Donohoe. Bill graduated from Wayne Township High School in Union City in 1957. He worked as a clerk at NCR for over a...

Robert Jay Varner, 82, of Piketon, Ohio passed away May 28, 2023 at Adena Pike Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1940 in Hancock County, Ohio to the late Manford Jeremiah and Imo Kagy Varner. On January 20, 1974 he was united in marriage to Elvania Colleen Varner who preceded in death on December 17, 2020. Surviving are his children, Joni (Kelly) Mustard of Piketon, Edward (Teresa) Christian of Chillicothe, Shaun (Sahara) Cassidy of California, Cathy (Ted) Hammonds of Lucasville and Lula (Daniel) Cassidy-Benedum of Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren, Ryan (Valerie), Matthew, Derek, Heather, Olivia, Justin and Josh; and a sister, Martha (Jim) Lemley of McComb, Ohio. In addition to his...

Gilbert "Gib" Brewster, 83 of Jasper, Ohio went to be the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born on December 22, 1939 in South Solon, Ohio to the late James and Georgia Pearl (Leslie) Brewster. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Brewster; two daughters, Rebecca Brewster and Lori (Jeff) Veach; six grandchildren, Jonathan Seeber, Kiernan (Aliah) Veach, Kameron Veach, Kiara Veach, Cory (Kristin) Veach and Samantha (Matt) Groves; two great grandchildren, Gracie Groves and Grayson Groves; one sister, Kathy Swift and several nieces and nephews including special niece Tammy Brewster. In addition to his parents, Gib was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Dorothy Lucas,...

Beverly Ann Cooper, age 85, of Waverly, Ohio passed on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at her home. She was born February 28, 1938 in Ross County, Ohio to the late Paul Edward Woods and Dorothy Evelyn Russell Woods. On February 28, 1988 she was united in marriage to Sammie Cooper Jr. who preceded her in death on September 22, 2019. Surviving are her sons, Gerald "Jed" Dailey of Hilliard, Ohio, Bruce Dailey of Waverly, Tim Dailey of Waverly, Mark (Gabriella) Dailey of Fernandina Beach, Florida and Scott Dailey of Waverly; grandchildren, Keith, Sarah, Cody, Jessica, Kimberly, Ann Marie and Dewey Cooper; and great-grandchildren, Grant, Cara, Patrick, Aiden, Dixon and Noah. In addition to her parents...

Terry Arnold Ratliff, 73, of Lucasville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at home. He was born December 16, 1949 in Portsmouth, Ohio son of the late Burnice and Mary Smith Ratliff. On October 28, 1972 he was united in marriage to Vickie Pratt Ratliff who survives. Also surviving are his children, Ryan (Marsha) Ratliff of Lucasville and Amy (James) Leeth also of Lucasville; eleven grandchildren, Ryan (David) Shope, Kenzie (Daniel) Leeth, Erika (Riley) Shope, Braydon (girlfriend Jillian Forbes) Leeth, Dylan Leeth, Layla Smith, Sydnie Ratliff, Abigail Leeth, Emily Leeth, Katie Leeth, Jaxyn Leeth; three great grandchildren, Jayden, Piper and Weston; Hannah Schackart and Gail...

Brien Keith Corwin, 60, of Waverly gained his wings on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He was born October 26, 1962 in Marion, Ohio to the late Damon and Ruth Ann Nelson Corwin. He is survived by his daughters, Angela Corwin of Racine, Ohio, Bryana Corwin of Piketon, Ohio and Becky Bailey of Greenfield, Ohio; grandchildren, Khia, Kyler, Kylee, Robbie, Taylor, Shaelynn and Wylloh; siblings, Mike (Sharon) Corwin of Waverly, Terry (Velia) Corwin of Waverly, Nick Lapatina of Columbus, Rebecca Swartz of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Linda Seitter of Marion, Debbie Kiser of Waverly and Linda Johnson of Marion; a niece, Fabiola Corwin; nephews, Robert, Jason and Stephen Corwin; a step daughter, Carla...

Dianna Louise Webb, 67, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at home. She was born on January 16, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio daughter of the late Stanley and Kathryn Webb. In 1984 she met and fell in love with the love of her life, her husband Robert "Bob" Ison, 39 years ago who survives. Also surviving are two sisters, Sandy Webb (Brian) Withrow of Florida and Marilyn Webb of California; a brother, Stan Webb and family of California; an uncle, Lawrence Hoffman of Waverly and several cousins all over the U.S. She has left behind a sister/friend, Charlene Ison who will miss her very much. Dianna worked at PCH for 35 years as an N.T. She enjoyed and loved every minute of...

Girldon Howard Ross, 85, of Waverly, Ohio left this earth to forever live in The Kingdom of Heaven "God's Kingdom". She made her journey to Heaven on April 22, 2023. Girldon left us in peace and love surrounded by her loved ones. Girldon was born on July 11, 1937 in the beautiful rolling hills of Rock Lick, Magoffin County in Kentucky. She is the daughter of the late Jasper Howard and Decie Montgomery. The granddaughter of the late Leck Howard and Eliza Jane Adkins and the late Chester Montgomery and Minta Phipps. All which she loved dearly. On February 20, 1954 at the young age of sixteen, Girldon was united in love and marriage to our beloved Mitchell Darrel Ross who survives....

Delbert Arnold Detillion, 90, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at his home. He was born April 7, 1933 in Waverly, Ohio to the late John and Bessie Detillion. On August 30, 1958 he was united in marriage to Betty Looney Detillion who survives. Also surviving are his children Damon (Deborah) Detillion of Chillicothe and Kathy Detillion of Chillicothe; granddaughter, Whitney (Eric) Farmer; great-grandson, Baron Farmer; sister, Karen (Ronnie) Phipps of Beaver; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Grover, Don, Gene "Tink", Damon, Wells and Walter Detillion; and sisters, Avanelle Rumfield, Velma Holsinger, Juanita...

Ruby Marceal (Huffman) Hambrick, of Waverly, Ohio, passed into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on April 15, 2023, at the age of 97. She is survived by two sons: Bruce Russell Hambrick and Eric Edwin Hambrick; one brother, Edsel Huffman; nine grandchildren, Joel Hughes, Erica Hambrick, Jacob Hambrick, Joshua Hambrick, Jennifer (Hambrick) Shuey, Caleb Hambrick, Anna (Hambrick) Garza, Abigail Hambrick, and Daniel Hambrick; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 71 years, Claude Seth Hambrick, M.D., her parents Russel J. and Clara (Hoke) Huffman, her sisters Mildred (Huffman) Blackburn, Miriam Huffman, Reva (Huffman)...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful man who touched the hearts of many. Thomas (Tom) Estel Noel III, a loving husband and father, passed away on April 15, 2023 at the age of 61. Tom was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on February 9, 1962 to Thomas and Edna Noel, and grew up in Waverly, Ohio. He graduated from Waverly High School and the Columbus College of Art and Design, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. While he always contributed his gifts of design, painting, sculpting, and construction to every project in which he was involved, his true passion lay in helping others in any way possible. Throughout his life, Tom was dedicated to making a...

Donald Ray Beekman was surrounded by his family at his home on Beavers Ridge Road when he met Jesus on Wednesday April 5th, 2023 at 12:40 am. He was two weeks away from his 92nd birthday. Don was born on April 16, 1931 to the late Robert and Blanche (Caves) Beekman who preceded him in death. He was the fourth of eleven siblings. At the age of 12 years old, Don joined his father and brothers in the timber business. This began a lifelong love for the woods and for the outdoors. He learned early in life the value of hard work but would tell you that work was what he liked to do for fun. Don cut timber, ran multiple sawmills, and put many miles on his log truck often working daylight until...

Richard Dale Scowden, 78, of Piketon, Ohio went home to His Savior on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 1, 1944 in Pike County, Ohio son of the late William Branson Scowden and Olive Juanita Woods Scowden. On May 1, 2004 he was united in marriage to Bertha Irene Scowden who survives. Also surviving are a son, Tommie Scowden and his wife Jamie of Hicksville, Ohio; a step-son, John Rexroad, Jr. and his wife Tracy of Waverly, Ohio; a step-daughter, Deborah Kiser and husband Chris of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister, Sharon Williams and husband Terry of Peebles, Ohio; grandson, Richard Scowden; granddaughter, Emma Scowden; step-grandchildren, Trent, Faith,...

Paul Jennings Cooper, 91, died peacefully in his favorite chair April 3, 2023, in Kettering, Ohio. He was born at home on January 19, 1932, in Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, to John Leslie and Minnie Louise Alexander Cooper. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers Clarence, John Charles and Neil; sisters Mary Jones and Margaret Wallace; and son-in-law David Baumann. He is survived by his wife Doris Aileen Tackett Cooper; daughters Julia Lynn, Beverly Jane, Karen Ann (Colin Flynn), Lydia Marie (David Baumann), Mary Beth (Ed McGee); grandchildren Jared McGee and Caitlin McGee; and many loving nieces and nephews. Paul found both his lifelong loves early. He met Doris when his family...

Dorothy Jean Jordan Ross Williams, 93, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on March 29, 2023 at Traditions of Bristol Village in Waverly. She was born November 14, 1929 in Piketon, Ohio to Abe and Junie Jordan. She was the youngest of eight siblings. She graduated from Piketon High School in 1947. Dorothy worked as a waitress, it was there she met her husband Tom Ross. After knowing each other for only two days, they married on July 11, 1955 in Daleville, Indiana. They moved to Momence, Illinois where they raised their four children, George "Butch" Ross of Illinois, Joe Ross of Montana, Debra who preceded her in death, and Jeff Ross of California. Dorothy has ten grandchildren and six great...

Nelda Jo Maggard Francis, 68, of Beaver, Ohio formerly of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed from this life at home surrounded by her family after a courageous 4 1/2 year battle against ovarian cancer. She was born February 14, 1955 in Edmonson County, Kentucky to the late Robert and Neal Tarter. In December 2003 she was united in marriage to James Francis who survives. In November 1973 she was united in marriage to the late Alonzo Maggard. Surviving are their children, Lonzo and Tina Maggard of Waverly, Chris and Melody Thompson of Waverly, Robert and Whitney Maggard of Louisville, Kentucky and Darrell and Mindy Helton of Beaver, Ohio; sixteen grandchildren, Brennon, Allison and Madison...

Freda Faye Mustard, 91 of Piketon, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at her daughter's residence. She was born on July 24, 1931 in Ironton to the late Roy Gallian and Ida Mae Ferguson Gallian. On March 3, 1965, she was united in marriage to Charles Elwood Mustard who preceded her in death on September 8, 2013. Surviving are her children; Kathy (Tim) Garrison of Peebles, Roy (Karen) Waddle of Camp Creek, Dale Waddle of Piketon, Gail (Rick) Mustard of Waverly, Starla (Dan Garrison) Ruggles of Stout and Darren (Josette) Mustard of Piketon; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings Oliver Ward Gallian of Dunn, North Carolina and Dollie Kennedy of West Carrollton. In...