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Claude Seth Hambrick, beloved husband and father, of Waverly, Ohio passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 21, 2021 at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by parents John and Eva (Smalley) Hambrick; sisters, Isabelle Hambrick, Marcia Hambrick Olshan and Emma Hambrick Robinson; brothers, William Kenneth Hambrick, Alvis Hambrick, John Wilmer Hambrick and Howard Hambrick. He is survived by his precious wife of 71 years, Ruby Marceal Hambrick; sons, Bruce and Eric Hambrick; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Claude graduated from Wellston High School in 1943. He received his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1952. He...

Chad Jeremy Amlin, 44, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly. He was born November 21, 1976 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Charlie and Marsha Hopkins Amlin of Waverly. Also surviving are his children, Harmony, Lillyan, Lyric and Ella Amlin; his sister, Heidi (Chad) Bellmore of Orient, Ohio; nephew, Thomas Rybolt; niece, Charli Bellmore; grandmother, Evelyn Amlin; his fianc?, Mandi Deacon and step-son, Landon Deacon. He was preceded in death by a son, Talan Amlin; paternal grandfather, Charles Amlin, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Forrest and Betty Hopkins; and uncles, William Amlin and William Hopkins. Chad enjoyed hunting, was an avid Buckeye...

Minnie Olive Williams Smith Scowden, 101, of Piketon, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Adena Pike Medical Center. She was born June 26, 1920 in Pike County, Ohio to the late Benjamin Williams and Lillie Rebecca Mossbarger. On November 7, 1936 she was united in marriage to Woodrow Smith who preceded her in death on April 4, 1974. On October 2, 1982 she was united in marriage to Paul Scowden who also preceded her in death on September 1, 1989. Surviving are a son, Kempton (Joyce) Smith of Piketon; daughters, Wilma Jean Ballis of Piketon, Ruth Ann Montgomery of Chillicothe, Ohio and Robin (Mark) Ramsey of West Chester, Ohio; step-daughters, Nancy (Carlos) Herman of Vandalia, Ohio...

Ruth Doris McAllister Trainer died July 6, 2021 at her home in Waverly where she resided since 1972. Born January 6, 1927 to H.D. "Babe" McAllister and Ivy Goldie Merritt in Pike County. She attended Piketon High School and Wilmington College. Ruth married Robert H. "Bob" Trainer on August 5, 1950. An elementary school teacher, she taught third grade at Waverly East for over 30 years. Family vacations always included tours of factories (for example, Kellogg's, Hershey, Fenton Glass) or historical spots where she gathered information to develop new educational units for her third graders. In retirement, she continued to use her teaching talents as she led the Beatitudes Sunday School...

Heather Lynn Moore, 51, of Piketon, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in OSU James Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio. She was born January 27, 1970 in Portsmouth, Ohio daughter of James David and Linda Cheryl (Lute) Smith of Piketon, Ohio. On May 25, 2019 Heather was united in marriage to Denver Lee Moore who survives. Also surviving is her son, William Chase David Beavers of Chicago, Illinois; two stepsons, Dylan and Derek Moore; a stepdaughter, Danielle Moore; granddaughter, Addyson Johnson; sister, Rachel (Brian) Fuller of Piketon; nephews, Baden and Brody Fuller; nieces, Brelyn and Bailey Fuller; aunt, Elizabeth Starr Smith of Piketon; and uncles, Wayne (Sharon) Lute and David...

Minnie Elanor Fremder, 84, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Piketon Nursing Center. She was born August 17, 1936 in Waverly, Ohio daughter of the late John Bryant and Elsie McCoy. On November 14, 1953 she was united in marriage to William Fremder Jr. who preceded her in death on August 5, 1998. Surviving are five grandchildren, Angie (Kevin) Reinsmith of Beaver, Ohio, Jennifer (Scott) Smith of Piketon, Ohio, William A. (Jessica) Fremder IV of Lucasville, Ohio, Jessica Pherson of Gallipolis, Ohio and Dale Fremder of Beaver, Ohio; seventeen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Minnie was preceded in death by a...

Kimberlee "Kim" Gail McEowen, 65, of Chillicothe passed away in faith following a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born July 16, 1955 in Chillicothe to Jane Walters Knight of Waverly, Ohio and the late Charles Chris Wittkugle. Also surviving is one son; Justin (Jessica) McEowen of Middletown, Ohio; two grandchildren, Christopher Shane McEowen and Jaxon Arthur McEowen; two sisters, Lynda C Smith of Waverly, Ohio and Beth (Joe) Motes of Chillicothe, Ohio; two brothers, Randy (Teresa) Wittkugle of Waverly, Ohio and Jason (Tona) Knight of Waverly, Ohio; step son, Jack (Kari) McEowen of Aynor, South Carolina and his son Josh McEowen and numerous...

Jesse James "Jake" Woods, 93, born on October 20, 1927 on Chenoweth Fork Road to Charles Wesley Woods and Grace L. Grooms Woods left this earthly life and gained his heavenly home on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at approximately 9:20 p.m. He leaves behind one son; Charles William "Bill" (Kim) Woods and three daughters; Phyllis A. (Phill) Legg, Rebecca S. "Becky" (Dale) Black, Jessica L. (Steve) Colegrove; six grandchildren, Chris and Ben Legg, Jeff and Joe Sanfillipo, Amy Dillon and Brody Colegrove; 17 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and one on the way. Plus numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruth E Brown Woods, his second wife Ruth...

Franklin Robert Hornback, 91, of Waverly passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born on January 13, 1930 in Springdale, Kentucky to the late James Hornback and Margaret Dewitz Hornback. On November 9, 1946 he was united in marriage to Anna Maude Thomas Hornback who preceded him in death on April 1, 2006. Surviving are two sons, Edward (Paula) Hornback of Dexter, Michigan and James (Lisa) Hornback of Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Peggy Schaeffer of Waverly and Marilyn Hornback of Waverly; a daughter-in-law, Jo Hornback of Waverly; two sisters, Donna Sue Tingley of Moses Lake, Washington and Kay (Larry) McCulley of Harrison, Arkansas; grandchildren,...

Steven Morris Young, 64, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio son of the late Paul Morris Young and Anne Elizabeth Willman Young of Waverly. On November 9, 1984 Steve was united in marriage to Treva Holton Young who survives. In addition to his wife and mother, he was also survived by a son, Steven Paul (Noele) Young of Piketon, Ohio; a sister, Sally (Steve) Foster of Waverly; a brother, Scott (Wanda) Young of Alabama; and a grandson, Jake Young. He was preceded in death by his father, an infant brother, Toby Willman Young, and grandparents, Ada Elmore Young, Bunnard Francis Young,...

Audra Rose WIlliamson, 29, of Aiken, SC formerly of Waverly passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Services in care of Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Waverly. www.botkinhornbackfuneralhomes.com

Dorothy Doreen Valentine, 98, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was born March 23, 1923, one of identical twins born to the late Eva (Holcomb) Roll and George B. Vance of Gallipolis, Ohio. Doreen was united in marriage on November 10, 1943 with Frank S. Valentine, who preceded her in death on October 22, 2004. She also lost her twin, D. Maxine Penn in 2018. She is survived by two sons, Barry (Linda) and Chuck (Brenda) of Waverly, Ohio; and three daughters, Nancy (Robert) Russell, Anita (Jeff) Woisznies of Stoutsville, Ohio and Eva (Russ) Iorillo of Ponte Vedra, Florida. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren...

David Lee Rapp, 73, of Fourmile Road, Waverly, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born August 29, 1947 in Waverly, Ohio to the late Chester Lewis Rapp and Naomi Wardlaw Rapp. On September 28, 1968, David was united in marriage to Claudia Jean McGregor Rapp who preceded him in death on September 24, 2017. Surviving are two children, Ryan Rapp and Cheryl Newton of Waverly and Alyshia Crace and husband Joe of Piketon, Ohio; three grandchildren, Taylor Crace, Aliah Crace and Keelee Rapp; a great-granddaughter, Briella Mae Schiller; sisters, Barb Schaffer and Rosemary Pettit; nieces, Tonya (Jason) Vanknowe, Krista Schaffer and...

Edwin Enos Roberts, 61, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born September 20, 1959 in Lima, Ohio, son of the late Richard "Dick" Roberts and Joanne Lindman Roberts. On June 7, 1997 Edwin was united in marriage to Rhonda Manbeavers Roberts who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Heather Mossbarger of Waverly; three sons, Jason Roberts of St. Mary's, Ohio, Justin Roberts of Lancaster, Ohio and Chris Roberts of Waverly, Ohio; three grandchildren, Erik Mossbarger of Piketon, Ohio, Jailyn Keeton of Waverly and Jordan Roberts of Lima, Ohio; two brothers, Steve Roberts of New York and Greg Roberts of...

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...