Jewel Newman Tomlison, 89, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Adena Regional Hospital in Chillicothe. She was born May 16, 1931 in Floyd County, Kentucky daughter of the late Roscoe and Mary Alice Hall Newman. On August 23, 1954 she was united in marriage to Roscoe Tomlison, Jr. who preceded her in death. Surviving are her son, Robert (Marsha) Tomlison of Waverly; sister, Betty Branham of Waverly; brother, Ray (Judy) Newman of Waverly; sister-in-law, Frances Newman of Waverly and several beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Jewel was preceded in death by her son, Michael Dean Tomlison,...

Janice Barbara Lucas, 86, of Lucasville, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. She was born on December 27, 1934 in West Portsmouth to the late Elmer Lee Schweinsberg and Alberta Foster Schweinsberg. On August 6, 1956 she was united in marriage to Russell "Tom" Eugene Lucas who survives. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons; Ronald and Melody "Mitzi" Lucas of Lucasville and Jeff and Denise Lucas of Lucasville; four grandchildren, Kerri and Josh Richardson, Russell "Rusty" and Kayla Lucas, Chelsey Lucas and fianc? Jimmy Thomas and Michael Lucas and Mason Goode; eight great grandchildren, Brayden Richardson, Wyatt Richardson, Addison Lucas, Paisley...

Rosilee Mae Long, 90, of Latham, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was born September 19, 1930 in Latham, Ohio, daughter of the late Given C. Williams and Helen Leora Adams. On April 23, 1948 Rosilee was united in marriage to Dwight Long Jr. who survives. Also 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 (Johnathan) Stewart, Brock Brewster, Matthew...

Esther Coriene Clark, 97, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin, Ohio. She was born February 10, 1924 in Marion, Ohio to the late Earl Lane and Edna Plotner Lane. On April 19, 1940 she was united in marriage to Arland Clark who preceded her in death in 1976. Surviving are five children, Nevva (Sam) Johnson of Gainsville, Virginia, Dale (Esther) Clark of Waverly, Sharon (Verlin) Webb of Powell, Ohio, Doug (Lois) Clark of Wapakoneta, Ohio and Mark (Gina) Clark of Virginia Beach, Virginia; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters. In addition to her parents and husband...

Mary Colegrove, 91, passed peacefully on March 30, 2021 at Legacy Farm surrounded by family. She was born February 27, 1930 at Zahn's Corner to Theodore and Lucille Moore. She was united in marriage with Herman Colegrove on October 17, 1949 and birthed 5 children, Tonna (Gary) Hartsock, Jeanie Balzer, Patricia "Tish" Colegrove and Darla (Carson) Mummey. She had 11 Grandchildren, 13 Great-Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren. She was loved by many nieces and nephews and known to most as Granny. Mary was born and raised in the Beaver area and was an active member of the VFW Post 9942 and the DAV. She was a resident of Bristol Court in Waverly from 1994 to present and was known...

Byron Lee Stanley Jr., 22, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday March 17, 2021. He was born December 11, 1998 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Byron and Erica Hutchison Stanley. Byron was a 2017 Waverly graduate and proud to be an apprentice with the IBEW 575. Byron had a love of life that was so infectious to everyone who knew him. He had a bright smile and big heart that he willingly shared with family and friends. He loved four wheeling, hunting, fishing, and storytelling. Byron's four-wheeling, hunting, and fishing stories were the best because that's where he felt the most at peace. His many friends loved and appreciated their time with him. He had an uncanny ability to capture the...

Jeffrey Wayne Burkitt, 68, of Piketon, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on August 13, 1952 in Portsmouth, Ohio son of the late Clarence and Glenna Williams Burkitt. On June 13, 1980 Jeff was united in marriage to Vanessa Knight Burkitt who survives. Also surviving are son, C. J. Burkitt and wife Leslie of Chillicothe, Ohio; daughter, Jessica Burkitt of Texas; grandchildren, Justin Waulk, Hope Waulk, Madelyn Smith, Braiden Smith, Clayton Smith and Gavin Smith; sister, Judy Lemaster of Waverly and special nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by a brother Jerry Burkitt. Jeff was...

Sonya Jo Swain, 47, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 4, 1973 in Chillicothe, Ohio daughter of Phil Sager and Connie Gowen Powell both of Waverly. On December 2, 2005 Sonya was united in marriage to Rick Swain who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Courtney Vollborn and husband Luke of Gallipolis, Ohio and Lauren Streitenberger of Waverly; three sons, Dylan Streitenberger, Trey Swain and Colby Swain all of Waverly; four grandchildren, Bryceton, Colton, Hudson and Emmalee; two sisters, Sandra Smith of Fort Myers, Florida and Tami Tackett of Pine Island, Florida; a brother, J C Powell of Little...

Duane Allen Sapp, 48, of Piketon, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Adena Pike Medical Center. He was born on January 17, 1973 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Dwight Sapp of Piketon and the late Teresa Elaine Pinkerton Sapp. In addition to his father, Duane is survived by daughters, Kara Sapp and Paul Grate of Piketon and Fancy Sapp of Piketon; sons, Charlie Sapp and Taylor Oberer of Waverly, Devon Sapp and Natalie Bandy of Chillicothe and Andrew Fleckinger of Piketon; grandchildren, Isabella, Paul, Connor and Kamilla Grate, Gillianna Sapp and Mykia Sapp; a sister, Vanessa Waddle and husband Mike of Piketon; a brother, Derek Sapp of Piketon; his significant other and mother of...