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Viola Powers Freed
Viola Powers Freed, 87, formerly of Bainbridge, Ohio and more recently of Waverly, Ohio went home to be with Jesus at 11:50 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 in Traditions at Bristol Village.
She was born January 16, 1926 in Whitley County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Pete Lambdin and Mary Lillie (Fuson) Lambdin. On December 4, 1971 Viola was united in marriage to James Edward Freed who preceded her in death on October 5, 2012.
Surviving are children, Geraldine Geri (Estel) James of Waverly, Bobby Jean Uhrig of Chillicothe, Curley Glen (Regina) Powers of Chillicothe, Rev. Jerry Eddie (Beverly) Powers of Chillicothe, Garrett Monroe (Becky) Powers of Waterford, two foster daughters, Ann Powers of Chillicothe, Sue Kepler of Williamsburg, KY, fourteen grandchildren, Mark James, Ronda (Ty) Vickers, Lisa Uhrig, C. Glen Powers, Richard (Sarah) Powers, Tracy (Mark) Gabathuler, Karen (Mason) Purdum, David (Jessica) Powers, Jason (Rebekah) Powers, Tyson (Lori) Powers, Aaron (Heather) Powers, Mandy (Greg) Penisten, Casey LeMaster, Rachel (Wayne) Huddleston, twenty great-grandchildren, Tyson, Kaylyn, Jillian, Alaina, Faith, Noah, Emma, Alex, Maddie, Brodie, Matt, Peyton, Parker, Cordelia, Amos, Celeste, Jasmine, Abby, Jordan, Olivia, five step children, Eugene Erwin, Carol (William) Martin, Sandy Freed, William A. Freed all of Columbus, Ohio, Mary Manter of California, several step grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and special caregiver, Holly Tackett.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, Ernest, Ancil and Clarence Lambdin, sister, Laura Kishpaugh, great grandson, Mason Garrett Powers and son-in-law, Ronald Uhrig.
Viola was a homemaker, Certified Lay Speaker of the United Methodist Church, Circuit Rider of Bluebird Parish and a member of Nipgen United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Spargursville Church of Christ in Christian Union Church with Rev. Sammie Cooper and Rev. Haden Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Twin Township Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Boyer Funeral Home in Waverly, Ohio from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
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Viola Powers Freed
Viola Powers Freed, 87, formerly of Bainbridge, Ohio and more recently of Waverly, Ohio went home to be with Jesus at 11:50 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 in Traditions at Bristol Village.
She was born January 16, 1926 in Whitley County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Pete Lambdin and Mary Lillie (Fuson) Lambdin. On December 4, 1971 Viola was united in marriage to James Edward Freed who preceded her in death on October 5, 2012.
Surviving are children, Geraldine Geri (Estel) James of Waverly, Bobby Jean Uhrig of Chillicothe, Curley Glen (Regina) Powers of Chillicothe, Rev. Jerry Eddie (Beverly) Powers of Chillicothe, Garrett Monroe (Becky) Powers of Waterford, two foster daughters, Ann Powers of Chillicothe, Sue Kepler of Williamsburg, KY, fourteen grandchildren, Mark James, Ronda (Ty) Vickers, Lisa Uhrig, C. Glen Powers, Richard (Sarah) Powers, Tracy (Mark) Gabathuler, Karen (Mason) Purdum, David (Jessica) Powers, Jason (Rebekah) Powers, Tyson (Lori) Powers, Aaron (Heather) Powers, Mandy (Greg) Penisten, Casey LeMaster, Rachel (Wayne) Huddleston, twenty great-grandchildren, Tyson, Kaylyn, Jillian, Alaina, Faith, Noah, Emma, Alex, Maddie, Brodie, Matt, Peyton, Parker, Cordelia, Amos, Celeste, Jasmine, Abby, Jordan, Olivia, five step children, Eugene Erwin, Carol (William) Martin, Sandy Freed, William A. Freed all of Columbus, Ohio, Mary Manter of California, several step grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and special caregiver, Holly Tackett.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, Ernest, Ancil and Clarence Lambdin, sister, Laura Kishpaugh, great grandson, Mason Garrett Powers and son-in-law, Ronald Uhrig.
Viola was a homemaker, Certified Lay Speaker of the United Methodist Church, Circuit Rider of Bluebird Parish and a member of Nipgen United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Spargursville Church of Christ in Christian Union Church with Rev. Sammie Cooper and Rev. Haden Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Twin Township Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Boyer Funeral Home in Waverly, Ohio from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
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Sheila Marie Lawson, 57, of Stockdale Road, Beaver, Oh, died 6:32 P.M. Monday 18 March 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, Ohio.
She was born 20 August 1955 in Bucyrus, OH the daughter of the late Claude Taylor and Helen Marie (Horvavious) Taylor. Sheila was united in marriage to Enoch E. Lawson on 10 May 1974 who preceded her in death on 6 March 2012.
Surviving are three sons, Jerry Lawson and wife Teresa of Waverly, OH, Enoch Lawson and wife Rhonda of Waverly, OH, Bobby Lawson and wife Amy of Ray, OH and a daughter, Robin Slusher and husband J.C. of Jackson, OH, 10 grandchildren and a great granddaughter, three brothers, Emery Taylor and wife Debbie of Bucyrus, Oh, Paul Taylor and wife Dorothy of MI, Edward Taylor and wife Jeannie of Waverly, OH and two sisters, Karen Jenkins and husband Ray of Ironton, OH and Nancy Chapman and husband Bill of Clyde, OH
In addition to her parents, and husband, a grandson Jacob Lawson preceded Sheila in death.
Sheila was a Homemaker.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. Friday 22 March 2013 at the BOYER FUNERAL HOME in Waverly, Ohio with Rev. Angie Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Gardner Cemetery at Waverly, Ohio.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. Thursday and from 9:00 A.M. until the service on Friday.
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Ada Belle (Dyke Bailey) Magill, 79, formerly of Waverly, OH, died Tuesday March 19, 2013 at the Piketon Nursing Center in Piketon, Ohio.
She was born April 23, 1933 in Waverly to the late Clarence Young Dyke and Viola Beatrice (Massie) Dyke. On July 9, 2007, Ada was united in marriage to William Thomas Magill who preceded her in death on January 29, 2008.
Surviving are three sons, Thomas A. Bailey and wife Tamarah of Circleville, OH, Donald Lee Bailey and wife Connie of Waverly, OH, Jamey Scott Bailey and wife Dawn of Waverly, OH, two daughters, Sandra Ramey and husband William of Las Cruces, NM, Kristina Callaghan of Belmont MA, seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, the father of her children, Thomas F. Bailey, Jasper, OH, a brother, Darrell Lee Dyke and wife Donna of Circleville and a sister, Joann Smith and husband William of Circleville.
In addition to her parents, and husband, a brother, William Dyke preceded Ada in death.
Ada was a homemaker and a retired Nurses Aide.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 23, 2013 at the BOYER FUNERAL HOME in Waverly, OH with Pastor David Roosa, officiating. Burial will follow in Gardner Cemetery, Waverly, OH.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
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Edward H. Carter
On March 23, 2013 our beloved husband, daddy and Papum, Edward Harold Carter, Sr. left this earthly world to wait for us in heaven. He passed from this world quietly in the home built with his own hands. His family was his pride and joy, and he loved to brag on them. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 47 years, Darlene Carter whom he loved and adored; three children who each will carry a piece of him with them forever, his eldest daughter, Marsha Elaine (Keith) Stewart, his middle child MarKell Edana (Jeff) Mettler and his namesake, Edward Harold (Janelle) Carter, Jr. He also leaves eight grandchildren with whom he laughed and played, and will always be tight. They are Jessica, Katherine and Kassandra Stewart; Alexis and Lucas Mettler; and Edward (Trey) III, Breeanna and Zane Carter, He had one great grandson, Jameson. Also surviving are one brother and one very special sister-in-law, Leonard and Joy Carter, with whom he shared a special bond, and was by his side during his many projects. He is also survived by his two baby sisters, Helen Brannan and Ellen (Cliff Hughes) Claytor, and Joyce Tackett.
He also left behind numerous nieces and nephews to whom he will always be Uncle Roe.
He was proceeded in death by his father and mother, Okie and Ruth Carter; three brothers, Harlen Ray, Kenneth Bruce and Okie Cecil.
He was a real estate agent with Doles Realty, Inc, and prepared taxes at his home office for over 50 years.
Harold Stick Carter was an amazing man who served his country with pride as a United States Marine during the Vietnam era from 1961 to 1967 and again as a member of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Logan Elm Masonic Lodge #624.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at BOYER FUNERAL HOME, WAVERLY OHIO with Pastor Rick Hartley officiating. Graveside services will be by the Ross County Veterans honor guard. Burial will be at the Mountain Ridge Cemetery. Friends and family may call at the Boyer Funeral Home in Waverly on Tuesday, from 5 to 8 pm with Masonic services being conducted at 7 pm by Logan Elm Lodge.
In honor of his passion for education, memorial contributions can be made to PO Box 973, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 and will be used to establish a scholarship fund in his memory.
His love for his courtyard and his crazy Christmas surprises will live in the hearts of all who love him forever. Our lives will never be the same. We love you more.
Harold Eugene May, 80, of Piketon, Ohio, died Monday, March 25, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born April 29, 1932 in Cynthiana, Ohio, son of the late Russell May and Evelyn Cornwell May.
Surviving are three children, Lee May and wife Kelly of Waverly, Ohio, Lyn May of Waverly, Tina Tuck and husband George of Cincinnati, Ohio, five grandchildren, four brothers, Richard May of Sabina, Ohio, Ralph May of Piketon, Gary May of Waverly, Terry May of Bainbridge, Ohio, four sisters: Phyllis Carter and husband James of Peebles, Ohio, Wanda Montgomery of Piketon, Cathy McCoy and husband Henry of Hookerton, North Carolina and Carol Frederick of Piketon.
In addition to his parents, two sisters: Cherry Cook, Mary Vallino and a brother, Cary May preceded Harold in death.
Harold was a retired truck driver and a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 30, 2013 at the Boyer Funeral Home in Waverly with Rev. Terry McBee officiating. Burial will follow in Gardner Cemetery, Waverly, with a military graveside service conducted by American Legion Merritt Post 142, Waverly.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the service on Saturday.
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Robert Tackett
Robert Tackett, 86 of Tiffin, Ohio died 6:10 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Anne Grady Center, Holland, Ohio.
He was born January 17, 1927 in Scioto County, Ohio, son of the late Eskel and Myrtle (Salyer) Tackett.
Surviving are two sisters, Betty Conley of Lucasville, Ohio and Carolyn (Ron) Donahue of Marysville, Ohio; two brothers: Walter Tackett of Waverly, Ohio and William (Dorthy) Tackett of East Palatka, Florida.
In addition to his parents, one brother preceded Robert in death: Vernon E. Tackett.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, at the BOYER FUNERAL HOME in Waverly with Rev. Jason Boothe
officiating. Burial will follow in Scioto Cemetery, Lucasville, Ohio.
Friends may call at the Boyer Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.
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Micah Adam Montgomery, 34, of 242 St Marys Lane, Waverly, OH, died A.M. Friday 12 April 2013 near Newark, OH, the result of a construction accident.
He was born 18 August 1978 in Chillicothe, Oh the son of Tim Montgomery and Rebecca Jane (Bland) Montgomery of Waverly, OH.
Also surviving are two children, Abbigail S. Montgomery and Reid Isaac Montgomery both at home, sister, Amanda Adams and husband Bill, paternal grandmother, Ruby Montgomery and the mother of his children Tiffany Breitenbach, all of Waverly.
Micah was a construction labor for Double Z Construction Company, Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Harry and Julia May bland and paternal grandfather, Gene Montgomery.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. Monday 15 April 2013 at the BOYER FUNERAL HOME in Waverly with Rev. Fred Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Omega Cemetery, Waverly.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 8 p.m. on Sunday and from 9:00 A.M. until the service hour on Monday.
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James Drew Antis, 40 of Delay Drive, Piketon, Ohio died 2:17 A.M. Thursday, 18 April 2013 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe, OH.
He was born 19 September 1972 in Ironton, OH, the son of Floyd Antis and wife Oletta of Wheelersburg, OH and the late Allona (Moore) Antis. James was united in marriage to Jennie Lynn (Thomas) Antis on 25 March 1999, Who Survives.
Also surviving are two children, Brooke Thomas and Phoenix Antis at home, best friend, Christopher Wittkugle of Chillicothe, OH, sister-in-law, Anita Wilburn, Waverly, niece, Shyann Wilburn, Waverly, mother-in-law, Colleen McDaniel, Waverly, and many other friends and family.
James was a communication student at Ohio University, Chillicothe.
Funeral services will be held 3:30 P.M. Sunday at the HOWE WHEELER BOYER HORNBACK FUNERAL HOME, in Piketon with Rev. Russ Pruitt, Officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery, Piketon.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:30 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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David E. Rudd, 58, of Valley View Drive, Piketon, OH, died 1:40 P.M. Wednesday 24 April 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH.
He was born 26 September 1954 in San Diego, CA the son of George W. Rudd of Waverly, OH and the late Norma Jean (Kinney) Rudd. He was united in marriage to Catherine (Kniceley) Rudd on 31 December 1994, who survives.
Also surviving are brother, Dorsie Rudd of Loraine, OH, two sisters, Paula Sue Calhoun and husband James of Nicholasville, KY and Gina Nesser of Piketon, OH, stepmother Mary Ann Rudd of Waverly, OH, two stepsons, Larry W. Caudill and wife Tracy of Lexington, KY and Eric A. Caudill and wife Kasey of Londonderry, OH, stepdaughter, Jessica L. Mullins and husband Darrell of Jackson, OH, three stepbrothers, Randy Conley and wife Tina of Piketon, OH, Rick Conley and wife Allison of Beaver, OH and Rusty Conley of Lauderhill, FL and a stepsister Marcia Tackett and husband Glen of South Shore, KY.
David was a member of the Baptist faith and was a self-employed carpenter.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon Saturday 27 April 2013 at the BOYER FUNERAL HOME in Waverly with Ernie Bowman, Officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Union Cemetery, Waverly.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 A.M. until the service hour on Saturday.
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Robert DeWitt Sowers
Robert DeWitt Sowers, 75, of Prussia Road, Waverly, Ohio, died 9:40 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2013 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born July 15, 1937 in Clarksburg, Ohio the son of the late Glen Sowers and Jean (Speakman) Sowers. On December 9, 1960 Robert was united in marriage to Phyllis Jean Sowers who preceded him in death on October 22, 2010.
Surviving are five children, Carolyn Sowers, Bobbi Ritchhart and husband Dan, Michael Sowers, Steven Sowers and wife Tracy, Angela Sowers all of Waverly, Ohio, ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two sisters, Jeane Hatcher and husband Al and Soni Crabtree and husband Gary both of Waverly, Ohio.
His parents, wife and two sons, Russell and Michael Sowers, preceded Robert in death.
He was retired from Mead Corporation, Chillicothe, Ohio and a U.S. Navy Veteran having served on the USS Bigelow Destroyer (DD-942).
Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013 with Elder Therman Rigsby officiating at the Evergreen Union Cemetery, Denver Road, Waverly, Ohio.
The American Legion Merritt Post #142, Waverly, Ohio, will hold Graveside Military Services.
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Wanda L. Burkitt
Wanda Leone (Matthews) Burkitt, 93, of Sunfish Creek Road, Piketon, Ohio, died Wednesday May 1, 2013 at Traditions Nursing Center in Waverly where she had been a patient for the past three years.
She was born March 19, 1920, in Pike County, the daughter of the late William Thomas Matthews and Anna Mae (Holobaugh) Matthews. On September 30, 1938, she was united in marriage to Elmore Burkitt who passed away from this life in 2003.
Surviving are three sons: Kenneth G. (Barbara) Burkitt, Morris F. (Nancy) Burkitt, and Delmar Burkitt all of Piketon, Ohio. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandsons.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Wesley Matthews, Raymond Matthews and Austin Matthews; 4 sisters: Grocie Williams, Opal Dunn/Ferrin, Esther Mossbarger/Throckmorton and Dorothy Dunn; 1 granddaughter; 1 great grandson Evan Burkitt; and 1 daughter-in-law Jeannine Burkitt.
Wanda was a retired school cook and a homemaker. She was a member of the Bethel Christian Church where she was in regular attendance until the last few weeks of her life. During the last three years at the nursing home, she became friends with many of the other residents and with staff members. She loved wheeling herself around the halls visiting others and also participating in many of the activities provided by the staff.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday May 4, 2013 at the Howe Wheeler Boyer Hornback Funeral Home in Piketon, Ohio with Rev. Scott Dunn officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery, Piketon, Ohio. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday and from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
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Catherine Pauline Kay Roach
Catherine Pauline Kay Roach, 84, formerly of Zephyrhills, Florida, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at The Arbors at Delaware, Delaware, Ohio.
She was born October 27, 1928 in Stockdale, Ohio to the late Rev. Lawrence and Dora (Brand) Schmitt. On February 25, 1956 Kay was untied in marriage to Jefferson O. Roach who preceded her in death on October 29, 2004.
Surviving are a sister, Mary Swick of Delaware, Ohio, two nieces, Jean Welsh and husband Rodney of Delaware, and Vickie Brewer and husband Wayne of West Milton, Ohio; a great niece, 4 great nephews and a great great niece.
Kay was a member of First Methodist Church, Zephyrhills, Florida and a beautician.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Mound Cemetery, Piketon, Ohio with Rev. Dan Evory officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Boyer Funeral Home, Waverly, Ohio.