Pike County News Watchman

Helen (Bapst) Lillich, 83 went peacefully home to our Lord, January 25, 2023, at Bristol Nursing Center, Waverly, Ohio. Helen was born April 19, 1939, in Beaver, Ohio. She was the oldest daughter of the late Woodrow and Carrie Fae (Blake) Bapst. On July 19, 1974, she was united in marriage to John Lewis Lillich who preceded her in death on July 3, 2002. Surviving are her sisters, Ruth Ann Little, and Catherine (Jeff) Schmitt. Also surviving are her two children Crystal Faye Soni, Tennessee, and Lowell John Lillich, Piketon, her grandsons Raja, Jonah, and Amar Soni, one aunt, Janet Bapst, numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, great nephews, great-nieces and one great-great nephew. ...

Carolyn Elaine Keaton, 75, of Lucasville, Ohio passed away Sunday January 22, 2023 at the Pavilion at Piketon. She was born May 22, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to the late LT Howard Stewart and Arminta Boggs Stewart. Surviving are her daughters, Eveline Keaton, Carleen Marshall and Sarrenia Norman and husband Charles; sisters, Beverly Blair, Sherry (Leonard) Gault, and Kim (Chuck) Harris; brothers, Joseph Gibbs and Jeffery Stewart; 7 grandchildren, Shane Keaton, Thomas Riley, Vance Keaton, Ashley Nichols, Aaron Keaton, Sharon Keaton and Katheryn Riley; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel...

Ruth Charlene James Henderson, 72, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed 8:28 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2023, in Traditions at Chillicothe, Ohio. Charlene was born May 20, 1950 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of Charles Colvin James and Ruth Maxine (Cartwright) James. Surviving are a son, William Earl "Will" Henderson II and wife Allison of Chillicothe, Ohio and daughter, Leah Renee Bolt and husband Chuck of Chillicothe, Ohio, one daughter adopted by love, Brandee Park Haddox of Chillicothe, Ohio, seven grandchildren, Dylan, Megan, Ethan, Bryce, Hope, Mae, and McKinley, four siblings, Victoria Shaver and husband Danny, Carol Walls and husband Larry, Rev. Frank James and wife Rev. Kym, and Gina...

Our mom, Betty Glenn, went to be with the Lord she loved and served on January 17, 2023. She was 100 years old and lived a life of joy, laughter, music, and service. While we miss her already, she is surely rejoicing in heaven - and probably organizing the next hymn-fest! She was born Elizabeth Heide on June 30, 1922, to William and Hannah Heide. The family lived on Wrightwood Avenue in Chicago. Betty had a beloved younger brother, William. They went to Kelvyn Park High School. William, "Bro", tragically lost his life at the Remagan Bridge in the last month of World War II, at the age of 19. Betty demonstrated musical talent early on with voice and accordion. She performed at USO shows...

Arlie Glenn Adams, Jr., 75, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio surrounded by his family and friends. He was born April 18, 1947 in Kopperston, West Virginia to the late Arlie Adams Sr. and Arlene Sturgill Adams. On October 7, 1978 he was united in marriage to Vicki Beekman Adams who survives. Also surviving are a son, Sean Adams and wife ReAnna of Smithton, Illinois; a brother, David Adams and wife Kristina of Waverly; grandchildren, Lauren, Sydney and Ty Adams and Sheadyn and Kaylie Garrison; nephews, Brian and Todd Adams; brother-in-law, Mick Beekman and wife Donna of Piketon; sister-in-law, Lisa Davis and husband...

Robert (Bob) Lee Clifford, 82 of Waverly, Ohio, passed away 6:17pm Tuesday January 10 2023, peacefully at his home. Robert was born July 24, 1940 in Waverly, Ohio, the son of late Edward Clifford and Minnie (Bushhatz) Clifford. On December 13 1968, Robert was united in marriage to Norma Jean "Sally" (Holbrook) Clifford who proceeded him in death on October 11, 2018. Surviving is son Robert (Jean Lynn) Clifford, and two sisters Joyce Pierce, and Ruby (Norman) Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, John Clifford, Edward Clifford Jr and Gene Rinehart as well as three sisters, Eva Rinehart, Helen Foreman, and Kate Watkins. Robert was a veteran of the Vietnam War Era,...

Burl Leon Mustard, 85 of Piketon passed away at 12:36 am on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Pavilion at Piketon. He was born on February 14, 1937 to the late Carrie Andrew Mustard and Cora McGowan Mustard. On March 7, 1959, he was united in marriage to Janet Lambert Mustard who preceded him death. Surviving are his daughters; Kathy Burton of Waverly and Valerie (Don) Mann of Piketon; grandchildren, Amanda (Zachary) Holbert, Austin Mann, Vanessa Mann and Janessa Mann; step-grandchildren, Donnie Burton and Bobbie Jo Harrison; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Carson, Amelia and Nora; step-great-grandchildren, Gage, Natalie, Denny Jack, and Merryl; former son-in-law, Joe Burton; and several nieces...

Amos Lee Gilbert, 84, of Waverly, Ohio, passed 11:36 a.m. Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, Ohio. Lee was born May 29, 1938, in Ross County, Ohio, the son of late Oscar Gilbert and Sarah Jane (Gilliam) Gilbert. On October 3, 1959, he was united in marriage to Gracie (Tackett) Gilbert, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Vickie (Marty) Horsley, Steve (Angie) Gilbert, Tim (Paula) Gilbert and Becky (Randy) Zimmerman, fifteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, two brothers, James (Katherine) Gilbert and Larry (Polly) Gilbert, and two sisters, Lucille Kritzwiser and Beula (Dale) Hatfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, son,...

Daniel Ray Robinson, 71, of Waverly, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He was born May 7, 1951 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late John William and Pauline Cox Robinson. On April 6, 1971 he was united in marriage to Jeanie Henderson Robinson who survives. Also surviving are his children D.R. Robinson, Angie Robinson and Becky Robinson all of Waverly; grandchildren, Gunnar and Ella Robinson and Taye and Drey Lockery; sisters, Connie (John) Holmes of Ironton, Regina Pennington of South Point and Sharon (David) Refitt of South Point; brothers-in-law, Ralph Letsche, Dick (Linda) Henderson, Mike (Barb) Kelly and Charlie (Sheri) Henderson and many nieces and nephews. In...

Brenda Lee Chitwood, 56, of Piketon, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly. She was born September 21, 1966 in Chillicothe, Ohio daughter of the late Howard Smith and Darlene McCann Smith of Piketon. On September 20, 1986 she was united in marriage to Robert Chitwood who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Cameron (Erykah) Chitwood of Felicity, Ohio and Lafe Chitwood of Piketon; a grandson, Cohen Ridge Chitwood; a sister, Sherry (Mark) Hardman of Piketon; niece and nephew, Jade and Noah Hardman; aunts, Delores Shepherd and Nancy Burkitt; sister-in-law, Jo Hornback; and many other nieces and cousins. In addition to her father, Brenda was...

Wanda Faye Jenkins, 83 of Waverly, Ohio, passed 11:21 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Adena Pike Medical Center, Waverly, Ohio. Wanda was born November 7, 1939 in Lucasville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Luther Smith and Gladys (Nunley) Smith. On April 28, 1962, she was united in marriage to Jackie Lorenzo Jenkins, who preceded her in death August 29, 2017. Surviving are a son, Donald Ray (Jodi) Jenkins, two daughters, Kimberly Sue (James) Dennewitz and Brenda Faye (Seth) Patton, twelve grandchildren, Joshua (Amanda) Jenkins, Sheena (PJ) Gregory, Kayla (Webb) Hilton, Dylan Jenkins, Jack Jenkins, Lacey (Roman) Gentil, Kelsey Jenkins, Evan Dennewitz, Sarah Dennewitz, Audrey (Adam)...

Billy Monroe Montgomery Billy Monroe Montgomery, 46, of Beaver, Ohio, passed 5:49 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. Billy was born December 28, 1976 in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of Bill (Ellen Ison) Montgomery and the late Wyvetta (Conn) Montgomery. He is also survived by a son, Braydon Montgomery, two brothers, Virgil Dale Fremder and Grant Lee Montgomery, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother. Billy was a happy go lucky guy and was kind enough to give you the shirt off his back. He enjoyed bluegrass music and playing all sorts of games. The family will receive friends 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday,...

Hilda Jean (Ison) Smith, 82 of Lewis Center, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 12, 1940 at home in Piketon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Milburn & Leona (Zimmerman) Conley. Jean graduated from Piketon High School in 1958. Shortly after she met and married her first husband Kendall Ison. Jean worked for Huntington National Bank, the municipal court in Delaware, and the Anheuser- Busch Company before retiring. Kendall passed away in 1983. Jean remarried on November 10, 1984 to Kenneth Smith. They began their winters as Snowbirds in Florida, before officially moving to Florida in 1998. Jean...

Blake Douglas Rodgers Born: March 25 2000 Died on the job: December 23 2022 at 22 years of age Blake was a 2018 Graduate of Piketon High School and a 2019 graduate of Scioto County lineman school. After graduation Blake went to work at New River, Davis H. Elliot and finally Buckeye Rural Electric CO-OP. It was while working at Buckeye that Blake lost his life restoring power during winter storm Elliot. Blake loved life as few are lucky enough to. He was the most genuine, hard working, funny, adventurous, crazy, likable, generous, caring, down to earth person. He could make anyone laugh and never knew a stranger. He touched everyone's life he came into contact with. They do not make...

James Veachel Trent, 37, of Bainbridge, Ohio, passed Thursday, December 22, 2022. James was born August 21, 1985 in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of James Everett Trent and Deborah Kay (Clark Lowe) Detillion. Also surviving are his fianc?, Alauna Haddox and her children, two sisters, Ida (Brady) Smith and Jackie Trent, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer Nielle Detillion, maternal grandparents, Harold and Emma Detillion, and paternal grandparents, Thomas and Virginia Trent. James loved singing, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Boyer...

Karen Yates Treber Simonton, 80, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was born on November 1, 1942 in Waverly, daughter of the late Branson Treber Jr. and Madelyn Virginia Yates Treber. On October 19, 1961 she was united in marriage to Donald "Butch" Simonton who preceded her in death on January 2, 2016. Surviving are her children, Greg (Suzanne) Simonton of Waverly, Chad (Karen) Simonton of Waverly and Stephanie (Steve) Morgan of Carrollton, Georgia; grandchildren, Katie Simonton of Waverly, Becca (Brandon) Fox of Beaver, Max (Alexis) McGuire of Norfolk, Virginia, Ian Simonton of Waverly, Lani Simonton of...

Justin Kipp, 34, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly last week. Surviving are his life partner and best friend, Francie May, and their three children, Blaine, Lydia, and Eleanor. Also surviving are his mother, Regina (Carl Byers) Kipp; sister, Samantha (Matt Taylor) Kipp; brother, Jacob (Michaela) Cruse; father, Allen (Cathy Cole Sheward) Cruse; step brother Tommy Sheward; step sister Tiffany Yost and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Justin held a special place in the hearts of Pam Siders, or Aunt Pammy as he affectionately called her; her father, "Papaw Bill"; her sister, Lisa Pollock; his cousin Jaryn Pollock; extended family Penny Chavez, Sierra Garcia, Amias...

Luella Williams, 86, went to meet Jesus on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Born Mary Luella Jane Shaw on January 10, 1936 to Ralph Shaw and Bessie Corbean. She married Doug Williams on December 27, 1952. Luella is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Doug Williams Jr., two grandsons, Chris Pardue and Shaun Williams, two sons-in-law, Earney Prether & James Daniel, two sisters, Rosie (Fred) Cox and Libby Tackett and a brother, Walter (Sally) Shaw. She is survived by ten children, Robert Williams, Julie Williams, Valarie (Rick) Worley, Rose Williams, Deaon Williams, Regina (Tom) Neff, Joe (Carrie) Williams, Salina Prether, Edie Daniel & Mary (Reif) Rowlands,...

Mary Audrey (Rutledge) Strutt of Piketon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Pavilion of Piketon. Mary was the daughter of the late Charles A. Rutledge and Rosa (Simones) Rutledge. She was born in Hanging Rock, Ohio on April 13, 1926. In the early 1930's the Rutledge family moved to Pike County where Mary started school in a one room school in Bethel. She married Preston Strutt on August 8, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia where he was stationed during WWII. He died in June of 2007. She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis (Benny) Mines of Piketon, Ohio and Karen (Fred) Zimmer of Baker City, Oregon. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Michael (Robin) Mines, Steve (Erica)...

Helen Murray (Elma Helen), 91, of Waverly, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Helen was born November 1, 1931 in Pike County, Ohio and married Robert Clark Murray on April 13, 1952. She was a graduate of Southeastern Business College from which she received an outstanding alumni award for business success. After graduation, she worked in Columbus for the Ohio State Senate. Later, she assisted in managing family businesses, Latham Limestone and two farms. Helen was active in many clubs. She helped organize Waverly's first garden club and Pike County's first 4-H horse club. She was a state officer In the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs and an accredited flower show judge. ...

Paul Ivan Oyer, 89, of Waverly, Ohio, passed 3:55 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Traditions of Bristol Village, Waverly, Ohio. Paul was born December 4, 1933 in Circleville, Ohio, the son of the late Robert Franklin Oyer and Olive (Blaum) Oyer. In August of 1970, Paul was united in marriage to Ann (Cooper) Oyer who survives. Also surviving are a son, Jeffrey and Kim Oyer of Lewis Center, Ohio, daughter, Elizabeth and Kelly Seif of Waverly, Ohio, four grandchildren, Kyle Paul Oyer, Jack Jeffrey Oyer, Kannon David Seif and KeeLee Elizabeth Seif, nephew Harold E. and Darla Cooper, great niece, Jenni and Jake Nathan, mother-in-law, Ruth C. Wonnell, and a close friend, Richard S....