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Bronna J. Holbrook, 81 of Granville passed away on November 25, 2023 at the Inn at SharonBrooke in Newark. She was born on August 8, 1942 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Clabe and Alabam (Howard) Shepherd. Bronna loved her family and was a wonderful Ma-Maw. She adored working in her yard, taking care of her flowers, and feeding the birds. She loved all her friends, especially her bowling partners at Valley Lanes. Yes, she is the Bronna that made the world-famous No-Bake cookies. She is survived by her children, Jerri (Larry) Goodin and Joe (Leslie) Holbrook; grandchildren, Ryan (Amy) Goodin, Dustin (Mariah) Goodin, Kayla (Ryan) Sweeney, Kelsea (Andrew) Shayko, Kaysea (Todd) Troutman and...

Ruth Miriam Cook, age 83, of Waverly, Ohio, died 8:51 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023, at home. She was born on January 28, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Morris Ernstein and Charlotte Saphire Ernstein. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Barbara (Morris) Schmidt; brother, Norman Ernstein; and sister Elaine Kirsh. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Cook; son, Alan (Lauri) Cook; daughter, Carol (Mark) Reinhard; grandchildren, Ashley Williams-McElroy, Megan McElroy, Caitlin McElroy, Rylie Cook; and seven great grandchildren. Ruth graduated from The Jewish Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati, Ohio and from Ohio University with a BSN degree. She worked part...

Rayburn Spaulding, 81, of Piketon, Ohio passed away on October 26, 2023. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years Joyce Ann Spaulding, his son Deron Spaulding, his daughter Connie (Spaulding) Keller, and his granddaughters, Audrey (Michael Lowry) Keller and Kimberly Keller (Matthew Cottrill), whom he adored. He is joyfully reunited with his parents, Jenettie and Bryant Spaulding, and his son, Okey Spaulding. Rayburn proudly served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army. He loved walking in the woods and finding interesting patterns in the trees and rocks. He was excellent at hunting for four-leaf clovers. Whether he found a good natural walking stick or a shamrock, he loved...

Violet Louise Lawson, 79, of Waverly, Ohio, passed 10:32 a.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Mt. Caramel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Violet was born March 9, 1944 in Pike County, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Milton Matthews and Cora Jane (Rittenhouse) Matthews. On September 6, 1963 she was united in marriage to Forest Lee Lawson who survives. She is also survived by two sons, William Bryan (Bonita) Lawson, and Tony Randal (Kelly) Lawson, nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, a brother, Charlie Matthews, and eight in-laws, Richard Wayne (Geneva) Lawson, Norma (Marlin) Kellough, Judy Dunham, Cathy (Ed Carter) Lawson, and Terry (Gayla) Lawson, Debbie (Dana) Cousins, Mary...

David Ray Gilbert, 63, of Waverly, went to be with the lord on October 22, 2023 following an extended and brave fight with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents Ellis and Elsie Gilbert and longtime fianc?, Robin Ison. Dave is survived by his four sons and nine grandchildren and five siblings: Jeremy (Lindsey) Gilbert; Coty (Brandi) Gilbert; Nick (Nicole) Gilbert; Rocky (Jasmine) Gilbert. Grandchildren: Geordee, Mackenzie, Hannah, Adyson, Jade, Gage, Greyson, Eveleigh, and Hazel. Siblings: Buster (Sharma) Gilbert, Susan (Terry) Murphy, Rick (Kay) Gilbert, Gary (Eve) Gilbert, and Tony (Kathy) Gilbert. Dave is also survived by many extended family members including aunts, uncles,...

Arvil Newton. Stevens, 91, of Waverly, Ohio died Friday, October 13, 2023 in Pike County, Ohio. He was born June 5, 1932 to the late Newton J. Stevens and Lucy L. (Mobley) Stevens. After completing High School in Corning, Ohio he served in the United States Army and was a proud Korean Veteran. Arvil also worked as an electrician for many years. He was ready to go to his new home. Survivors include his loving companion Delores Shepherd and her son Steve, and step granddaughter, Brooke Scott, son, Mitchell (Debbie) Stevens of Danville, California, daughter, Linda Stevens of Piketon, Ohio, Grandchildren, Mark, and Jeff Stevens of California, Dana Law of Page, Arizona, Mitchell Crane of St....

Lola Marie (Barker) Howard, 92, of Circleville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at her residence. Lola was born on June 3, 1931 in Junction County, Kentucky to the late James and Laura (Edwards) Barker. She was united in marriage to Holly Howard on October 27, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Holly Howard, grandson, Carlos Howard, Daughter, Jackie Lemaster, granddaughter, Brittney Lemaster, sisters, Fern barker, and Lottie (Barker) Greaver, brothers, Lovell and Lowell Barker, sons-in-laws, James Lemaster, and Thomas Joyce, and a daughter-in-law, Mary (Wright) Howard. Lola is survived by her daughters, Chris (Dave) Harper of Chillicothe, and Lora...

Donna Penn, 85, of Piketon, Ohio, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. She leaves behind her daughter, Dee Anne Penn, and her husband Dean Inboden; her daughter-in-law, Lori Penn; two granddaughters, Robyn (Penn) Roush, and her husband, Brian Roush, of Chillicothe, and Jessany Penn, of Piketon; one step-grandson, Jesse Inboden; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and other family members, as well as dear friends. Donna loved them, one and all. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband of fifty-four years, Robert Leon Penn, and her devoted son, Robert Gregory Penn. She was born Donna Mae Wheeling on May 26, 1938 to Raymond...

Roger Neil "Nub" Cuckler, 82, of Waverly, Ohio, passed October 3, 2023, in Traditions at Bristol Village, Waverly, Ohio. Roger was born September 10, 1941, in Alma. Ohio, son of the late Lloyd Cuckler and Edna Curtis Cuckler. He was the longest living resident at Traditions at Bristol, having lived there for 23 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Kay Crace Cuckler, and nephew, John Cuckler. Surviving is a niece, Sherry Dennewitz, great niece, Danielle Dennewitz, two great-great nephews, aunt, Aleta Cuckler Howard, all of Chillicothe, uncle and aunt Ron and Joyce Haubeil Cuckler, special cousin, Linda (Paul) Adams, of Waverly, and many other...

On October 2, 2023, my beloved mother Karen Anne Colgrove passed away. Mom was one of the strongest women I know. She was my best friend, and we had some wonderful times together. She was born on August 17, 1943 to the late Frank and Darlene (Smith) Crain. She was also preceded in death by her sister Jeanne Norak, and a brother, Tom Crain. She is survived by her daughters, Beth (Bobby) Carter, Lisa (Jeff) Williams, and Laura (Dave) Fosson, Grandchildren, Paige, Chase, Natalie, Nick, and Brandon, and the father of her daughter Beth, Ed Colegrove. She also has a best friend of over seventy years, Norma Jean Phillips, whom she loved dearly. A memorial service will be held 12:00 p.m.,...

Donna Madge Willson, 105 years of age, of Jasper, Ohio, Died September 19, 2023 at National Church Residences in Waverly, Ohio. Donna was born March 29, 1918 to the late Fred and Gertrude Cool. On June 24, 1939, she was united in marriage to the late Robert C. Willson. She is survived by two sons Keith (Late Sallie) Willson of Jasper, and Earl (Cyndie) Willson of Milford; grandchildren, Beth (Ed) Alexander, Cristi Thompson, Tom (Allison) Willson, and Taryn Willson; great grandchildren, Tyler Lambert, Jonathan (Laken) Thompson, Cameryn (Caden Harden) Alexander, Jenna Lou Thompson, Catie Willson, Harrison Alexander, Caroline Willson: Newborn Great great granddaughter Rowan Thompson (fifth...

Gail Shirley (Kuhns) Mealey passed 5:40 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Traditions of Bristol Village, Waverly, Ohio. Gail was born February 20, 1935, in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Nelson A.E. Kuhns and Edith S. Smith. On August 3, 1963, she was united in marriage to Terence Frederick Mealey who preceded her in death February 23, 2022. She is survived by her son, Kevin David Mealey, two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and sister, Nancy Fay (Herman) Otto. Gail was preceded in death by her son Brian (Wonda) Mealey. Gail was a schoolteacher, homemaker and volunteer. She attended the first Church of God, Chillicothe, Ohio. Funeral services will be held...

Mary Ellen Tackett went to be with the Lord 1:20 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2023 at Traditions of Chillicothe. Mary was born January 21, 1943, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the daughter of the late Leroy Elva Howard and Margaret (Davis) McGarvey. On May 1, 1983, she was united in marriage to Jackie Joe Tackett who preceded her in death January 10, 2021. She is survived by two sisters, Leann (Stuart) Meininger and Megan Hess, a stepdaughter, Lynn Wilber, step-granddaughter, Bonnie Wilber Lombardi, two step-great granddaughters, Brookelyn and Kelsey Lombardi, and special family member, Wayne Wilber. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m.,...

Mary Ellen Tackett went to be with the Lord 1:20 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2023 at Traditions of Chillicothe. Mary was born January 21, 1943, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the daughter of the late Leroy Elva Howard and Margaret (Davis) McGarvey. On May 1, 1983, she was united in marriage to Jackie Joe Tackett who preceded her in death January 10, 2021. She is survived by two sisters, Leann (Stuart) Meininger and Megan Hess, a stepdaughter, Lynn Wilber, step-granddaughter, Bonnie Wilber Lombardi, two step-great granddaughters, Brookelyn and Kelsey Lombardi, and special family member, Wayne Wilber. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m.,...

Elouise Kitchen Foster, age 89, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Waverly, Ohio, passed away on August 30, 2023 at the Cornerstone Hospice. She was born July 11, 1934 in Pike County, daughter of the late William Levi Kitchen and Beatrice Frances (Bentley) Kitchen. Elouise is survived by a daughter, Tamra Foster Muir (Husband Gerald) of Tampa, Florida. In May, 1956 Elouise was married to Earl Kelly Foster of Waverly, Ohio who preceded her in death. In addition, she was preceded in death by seven brothers, Ronald, Theodore, Gary, Roy, Roger, Russel "Pete", and William Edward Kitchen, four sisters, Thelma Riley, Phyllis Dunwoody, Virginia Lewis, and Margaret Kitchen. Elouise was a...

Martin "Marty" Charles Rayburn, 60, of Piketon, Ohio passed 12:10 p.m., Sunday July 9, 2023 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. Marty was born May 10, 1963, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of the late William "Abe" Herald and Madeline (Logan) Herald. He is survived by two brothers, Daniel (Julie) Rayburn, and Jerry (Cynthia) Rayburn, four sisters, Terri Lynn (Carl) Looney, Donna Louderback, Cindy Rayburn, and Paula Jean Rayburn, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and friends. Marty was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Kenneth David Rayburn, and a brother-in-law, James Daniel Louderback. With Marty's giving heart, he gave the gift of life to...

Toni L. Sager, 74, of Waverly, Ohio, passed peacefully at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice Facility, Portsmouth, Ohio, surrounded by her children. Toni was born September 14, 1948 in Clendenin, West Virginia, to the late Leslie M. and Radie E. (Rucker) Ferrell but was raised by her beloved Uncle James R. and Aunt Blanche M. Hill. On May 1, 1971 she was united in marriage to Gary L. Sager who preceded her in death on March 15, 2023. She is survived by a son: Christopher James (Tiffany) Sager of Orient, OH, a daughter, Jennifer Lynn (Darrel) Leibolt of Ashland, OH, three grandchildren, Taelyn Sager, Cohen Sager, and Tinsley Sager ,and dearly loved...

Willie Mae Thompson, 98, of Piketon, Ohio passed 6:38 a.m., Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Williams Wilson House, Waverly, Ohio. Willie was born August 11, 1924 in Morton, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Mack Westberry and Birdie (Lewis) Westberry. On October 11, 1941 she was united in marriage to Jack Troy Thompson who preceded her in death on January 16, 2019. She is survived by a daughter, Betsy Troyce Irvine, two grandsons, Carl David Irvine Jr., and Terry (Gwen) Dan Thompson Jr., two great grandsons, David Daniel Irvine, and Briar Dalton Thompson, daughter-in-law, Mary Thompson. Willie was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother, Maurice (Wardell) Westberry, four brothers, F.A....

Walter Lacy Davis, 89, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed into the loving arms of the Lord on May 26, 2023. Walter was born in Wakefield, Ohio on April 18, 1934 to L.T. and Eunice Davis. He was the youngest and last surviving of fifteen children. Walter served in the United States Navy on board the USS Sanborn from 1953 to 1957, and married his wife, TexAnn Finley, of Kiahsville, WV, on May 21, 1956. Providing for his family would become his life's purpose. Walter worked as a mechanic with Commercial Motor Freight, Inc. and Sargent's Sales and Rentals until his retirement. Upon retirement, Walter focused his attention on caring for his farm in Waverly, Ohio. Walter navigated life together with...

Larry Mack Havens, 81, of Piketon, Ohio passed 6:20 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Pavilion at Piketon. Larry was born on June 27, 1941 in Piketon, Ohio, the son of the late Wesley Jackson Havens and Hazel Matilda (Zimmerman) Havens. On November 1, 1976, he was united in marriage to Francelia Maye (Shigley) Havens who preceded him in death May 10, 2019. He is survived by three children, Tracy, Larry and Pamela, two step-sons, Richey Davis and Chris Davis, two step-granddaughters, five step-grandsons, three sisters, Betty Thomas, Nancy Shepherd and husband Jack, and Barbara Barker, and several nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Roy Havens,...

Michael Charles Proehl, 64, of Waverly, Ohio passed 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Adena Regional Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones. Michael was born on December 15, 1958 in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of the late Harry Lloyd Proehl and Margaret Louise (Davis) Proehl. He is survived by four sisters, Rose Proehl, Paula Ritchhart, Anne (David) Thompson, and Grace Hanford, Three brothers, Frank (Sandy) Proehl, Morris (Tena) Proehl, and Ricky Davis, and several nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Susan Curtis, Norma Gleason, and Carolyn George, two brothers, Jeffery Proehl and Terry Proehl, a sister-in-law, Wendy Proehl, and a...