Pike County News Watchman

Anthony Duane Phipps, 57, of Adams Road, Beaver, Ohio passed 11:52 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2021. Anthony was born July 4, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of late Willie Edward Phipps and Claudette Carol (Conley) Phipps. Surviving are a son, Alex Phipps, love of his life, Darla Smith, mother of his son, Lisa Phipps, four siblings, Steve "Herb" (Kendal) Phipps, Melissa "Lisa" Brown, Marsha (Rob) Lacy and Rick (Cindy) Phipps, brother-in-law, Frank Little, sister-in-law, Mary Phipps, Darla's sons, Jarred Grooms and Dustin (Amanda) Grooms, grandsons, Jacob and Owen Grooms, Michael Kozjak, who was part of the family, his grandfur baby, Luna, and numerous, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and...

Chalmer Francis, 83, of Bainbridge, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born in Magoffin County, Kentucky, on June 29, 1938, to Julia (Mann) Francis and Troy Francis. Chalmer was a good and faithful servant for many years. He was saved at and attended Morgantown Church of Christ in Christian Union where he taught Sunday school for fifteen years. He belonged to the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union Local 189 for over 50 years. He had a great love for his family and a vast knowledge of the Bible. He truly enjoyed studying God's Word and talking with and witnessing to others about the Lord. He also enjoyed...

Walter Lee Gilliland (78) passed away at his home on October 18th, 2021 surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born in Beaver, Ohio, a son of the late Berniece and Trance Gilliland. He is survived by his daughters Shana (Tony) Gilliland Picklesimer of Williamsport, Ohio, Tanna (Andrew) Gilliland Blackman of Greenville, South Carolina, his grandchildren Jordan (Holley) Gilliland, Grace and Isabella Picklesimer and Leana Blackman. He is also survived by the mother of his children and dear friend, Judy Wadin Gilliland and his brother-in-law Marvin Workman. Additionally, he is survived by the children of his late wife Sharon Gilliland: Michelle, Nicole, Jeffrey, and Jerry as well as...

Garnet Louise Martin, 83, of Thompson Road, Waverly, Ohio, passed peacefully, surrounded by family at 1:08 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2021. Garnet was born on January 9, 1938 in Scioto County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Leslie Moore and Mary (Ward) Moore. On May 31, 1958, she was united in marriage to Earl "Tuck" Martin, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Stephen (Tonya) Martin, daughter, Vickie Martin, three grandchildren, April D. Walker (Lucas), Harrison Martin Hannah Martin, three great grandchildren, Owen, Eli, Miles, two half-sisters, Patsy Adkins and Debbie Depew and a half-brother, Chris Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents, and, four half-sisters, an infant,...

Garnet Louise Martin, 83, of Thompson Road, Waverly, Ohio, passed 1:08 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2021 in the Pavilion at Piketon. Garnet was born on January 9, 1938 in Scioto County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Leslie Moore and Mary (Ward) Moore. On May 31, 1958, she was united in marriage to Earl "Tuck" Martin, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Stephen (Tonya) Martin, daughter, Vickie Martin, three grandchildren, April D. Martin, Harrison Martin and Hannah Martin, two half-sisters, Patsy Adkins and Debbie Depew and a half-brother, Chris Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, three sisters, Edna Mae Duke, Gertrude McFann and Jean Dyer, three brothers,...

JR (Junior) Ross., age 62, of Marysville, Ohio, died Saturday October 16, 2021 at the Ohio State University James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Ironton, Ohio, a son of the late Clarence E. Ross and Anna Louise Stamper Ross. He is survived by four sisters, Rita (Ronnie) Adkins of Lucasville, Ohio, Linda Asbury of Westy, Kansas, Katheia Duncan of Piketon, Ohio and Nancy Childers of Piketon, Ohio, one brother, David (Sherie) Ross of Bainbridge, Ohio, one sister-in-law, Alyse Ross, a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, many special friends, including Rose Schrader of Beaver, Ohio and Dick and Deb of Marysville, Ohio, and his loving dog, Jake. In addition...

Paula Marie Ridgeway, 65, of Newland Ridge Road, Waverly, Ohio, passed 9:37 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2021 at her home. Paula was born on February 4, 1956 in Nelsonville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Howard Patton Raine and JoAnn Louise (Siddle) Raine, who survives. She was united in marriage to Eldon Eugene Ridgeway, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a sister, Susan (Dan) Gillespie, honorary sister, Cheryl Whitt, nieces and nephews that she loved dearly, Nathan and Tim Gillespie, Xander, Sidney and Hunter Gillespie, Jasmine, Victor and Issabella and honorary nieces and nephews, Haley, Noah and Olivia Whitt. She was preceded in death by her father, husband, maternal...

Beryl Allen "Buck" Downing, 83, of Prosperity Road, Waverly, Ohio, passed 11:38 a.m. Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his home. Buck was born on December 13, 1937 in Waverly, Ohio, the son of the late Roy Chester Downing and Nell Jane (Adkins) Downing. On December 26, 1965, he was united in marriage to Donna Kay (Whaley) Downing, who preceded him in death on May 3, 2014. Surviving are two brothers, Robert C. Downing and Barry L. (Susie) Downing, three nephews, Jeffery R. Allen, Todd A. (Larissa) Downing and Steven L. Downing, niece, Melissa J. (Victor) Sucich, eight great-nieces and nephews and three great-great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother, Roy...

Charles Mullins Jr., age 61, of Waverly, Ohio, died Saturday October 9, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born April 23, 1960, a son of the late William Grayham and Barbara Cook Hoosier. He was united in marriage March 4, 2021 to his wife of 45 years, Bonnie Lou Schreck Mullins, who survives, four children, Jody "Toad" Martin of Waverly, Ohio, Charles Jeremiah Mullins of West Virginia, Barbara Michelle (William) Chenoweth of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Paul Lloyd (Carley) Mullins of Blue Rock, Ohio, his grandchildren, Sheena Martin, Terri Lynn Gierhart, Russell Gierhart, Savannah Williamson, Sydney Williamson, Seth Mullins, Gracie Mullins, Rachelle (Levi) Gee,...

Michael H. Schaffner, age 59, of Waverly, Ohio, died Saturday October 9, 2021 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born May 28, 1962 in Findlay, Ohio, a son of the late Harry Schaffner and Sheila Ann Axline Schaffner. He is survived by the mother of his children with whom he cared for deeply and shared a special relationship, Leisa (Troy Harshey) Schaffner, one son, Michael Schaffner Jr., two grandchildren, Bryce Schaffner and Mason Schaffner, one brother, Doug (Anita) Schaffner, a daughter-in-law, Alicia Legg, father-in-law, James Tackett, several nieces and nephews, and a host of very special friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one...

Henry "Hank" Orville Black, Jr., 40, of Piketon, Ohio, passed at 1:18 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at his home. Hank was born on January 10, 1981 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of the late Henry Orville Black and Glenda Kay (Farnham) Black. Surviving are a daughter, Haley Ann Marie Black, son, Nicholas Paul Black, granddaughter, Riley Marie Black, sister, Samantha Black, uncle, Edward Black, and aunts, June Rinehart and Kimberly Bond. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Emory "Little Foot" Black. Hank loved building and was a loving and devoted father. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Hank's honor to a charity...

E. Maureen Gilmore, 90, formerly of Zahn's Corner, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 8, 2021 at Edgewater Place in Plain City, Ohio. Maureen was born August 30, 1931 in Wakefield, Ohio to the late Lewis and R. Opal Clemmons Patrick. On July 1, 1950 she was united in marriage to Donald E. Gilmore, who preceded her death on October 31, 2015. They loved and honored each other for 65 years. Surviving are children, Teresa (Glenn) Izor, Donald E Gilmore, Jr.; granddaughter, Jocelyn (Adam) Wise; great-grandchildren, Weston and Sadie Wise; sisters, Norma Bennett and Linda (Joe) Mollica; and three sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and...

Nelson George "Pap" Darling, 70, of Waverly, Ohio, passed at 8:46 a.m. Thursday, October 7, 2021. Nelson was born on October 3, 1951 in Shaw Air Force Base, South Caroline, the son of the late George Franklin Darling and Mary Elizabeth (Ice) O'Shea. On June 17, 1972, 49 happy years, he was united in marriage to Cathy Ellen (Ramey) Darling, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Jeanette Lynn (Brian) Russell, three grandchildren, Samantha (Jeff) Grimsley, Shelly Russell and Robert (Autumn) Russell, six great-grandchildren, Mason, Lucas, Asher Ray, Asher, Aiden and Brilynn, two brothers, Ron Darling and Urban O'Shea and two sisters, Dee (Eric) Cleveland and Tara (Mitch) Hill. He was...

Donna Mae Anderson, 73, of Piketon, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, October 3, 2021, in the care of Adena Regional Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loving family as she took her last breath and stepped into eternity with Jesus. Donna was born on April 10, 1948, to Leonidas and Hazel (Mustard) Woolridge of Piketon, Ohio. On December 16, 1967, she was joined in marriage to Phillip James Anderson who survives. She had four children, LaDonna (CJ) Eversole, Rebecca Clifford, Angel Swain and Phillip Anderson Jr., thirteen grandchildren (whom she loved with all she was), Mason (Erica) Farleigh, Brent (Jessica) Swain, Becca Lynn (Andrew) Gonzales, Christopher Swain,...

Greg Eldridge, 65, of Piketon, OH (formerly of Flemingsburg, KY), passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born in Maysville, KY on March 25, 1956, he is the son of Vencil Eldridge and the late Delores Craft Eldridge. For the past 11 years Greg was the co-manager of Speedway in Waverly, OH. He previously worked for Eldridge Brothers, Greg's Care Care in Flemingsburg, S&S Tire, and Walmart-Mart Auto Center. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Jennifer Fannin Eldridge; his two children, Chad Eldridge and wife Rachel of Grove City, OH, Dalton Blevins of Sandy Hook, KY; his two grandchildren, Aiden Eldridge, Flynn Eldridge. He is also survived by his...

Paul Edward Harris Sr. of Beaver Ohio passed away peacefully at OSU Ross Heart Center on 9/30/2021. He is predeceased by both father and mother Walter and Grace (Simmons) Harris, three brothers Charles "Pedro", George, Leonard (Connie) Harris, one sister Sarah (Bradly) Harris as well as mother-in-law Irene(Harris) Oiler. Paul is survived by his wife of 48 years Joyce (Oiler) Harris, sons Paul (Sunshine Lewis) Harris Jr, Walter Harris, daughter Jennifer (Jamie) Zavatsky, sister Roberta Janette (Joseph) Oiler, brother James "Jug" Harris, grandchildren Devin, Dustin, Brooklynn, Austin, and Gabriel. Paul was born in November 9,1946 he was the third of seven siblings. As a graduate of...

Irene Yates, 81, of Waverly, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was born on September 16, 1940 in Morgantown to the late Homer Leeth and Mary Waldren Leeth. Surviving are her children, Brian Beekman and fianc? Juan Lykins of Waverly and Billi Leeth and husband Jerry of Latham, three grandchildren, Cody Leeth, Logan Beekman and Trey Lykins, sister, Kate and husband Jim Cameron of Hillsboro, three nephews, Chris Cameron of Hillsboro, David Leeth of Spokane, Washington and Kevin Montgomery of Lucasville, Ohio and three nieces, Angie Cameron of Hillsboro, Hope Leeth of Spokane, Washington and Cara Claytor of Latham. In...

Eric Andrew Wrage, 52, of Arlington Ave, Waverly, Ohio, passed 8:05 a.m. Monday, September 27, 2021 at his home. Eric was born on February 14, 1969 in Hamilton, Ohio. He is survived by his parents, William Wrage and Marie-Claire (Connes) Wrage of Athens, Ohio. On December 22, 2009, he was united in marriage to Melissa Bigler-Wrage who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Elise Wrage, Emma Wrage and Kenna Wrage, brother David (Lindsay) Wrage, mother of his children, Rebecca Wrage, cousin, Martin Davis, and many of family members in the U.S. and France. Eric was an Attorney and Landman in Ohio and neighboring states. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in History from Ohio...

Avonelle Kay (Voelker) Davis, age 73, of Waverly, Ohio went to her heavenly home on the beautiful fall morning of Sunday, September 26, 2021, while in the care of SOMC Hospice. She was surrounded by her loving children, Stacy (Mike) Davis Moorman, Jessica (Chad) Davis Hablitzel, Wesley (Renee) Davis and Jeremy (Autumn) Davis as she went peacefully to be with her Savior. We know beyond a doubt that after hearing, "Well done thou good and faithful servant," she was able to see all the beautiful sights of heaven and run the streets of gold in her brand-new body. Avonelle was born on March 10, 1948, to John and Ruth (Scheutle) Voelker in Beaver, Ohio who both preceded her in death. She was...

Russell Jacab O'Diam, 71, of Peebles, Ohio passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 25, 2021 at Adena Pike Medical Center Waverly, Ohio. He was born June 11, 1950 to the late Raymond Hilton O'Diam and Mary Irene Emswiller O'Diam. On December 15, 1972 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Ruth O'Diam. Russell and Ruth reside in Pike County Ohio with their daughter Mary Linda O'Diam Holsinger and Jimmy Holsinger her husband who Russell loved like a son. In addition to his wife and daughter, Russell is survived by his brother Roger (Loretta) O'Diam and sister Bonnie Miller, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. In...

Charlene Faye Robinson, 88, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Piketon Nursing Center in Piketon, Ohio. She was born August 13, 1933 in Beaver, Ohio daughter of the late Peter Jacob Rapp and Edna Mae (Dawson) Rapp. In 1972, Charlene was united in marriage to Frank Robinson who preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Joy Nutt Kohler and husband Andy of Waverly; a son, Jay Nutt and wife Denise of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; grandchildren, Jason Nutt and wife Rachelle of Columbus, Ohio and Dr. Monica Ponder and husband Kevin of Salem, Virginia; great grandchildren, Averi Nutt and Julia Ponder; stepsons, Roger Robinson and family and Oscar Robinson and family and...