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Charles E. Helman, 77, of Forest Hills, Waverly, Ohio, died 12:50 a.m. Monday, 29 July, 2013, at Pleasant Hill Manor, Piketon, Ohio.
Charles was born 23 April, 1936, in Waverly, the son of the late Hobart Cletus Helman and Felma Florinda (Reed) Helman. On 23 February, 1958, he was united in marriage to Marianna (Sims) Helman, his loving and devoted wife of 55 years survives.
Also surviving are: sons, Charles J. Helman of Falls Church, Virginia, and Steven E. Helman and wife Melissa of Lewisville, North Carolina; daughter, Kathryn E. Helman of Gaithersburg, Maryland; grandchildren, Emilie, Joseph C., Owen and Corrine; brother, Hobart R. Helman and wife Ava, of Sarasota, Florida; and sister, Carolyn Lichtenberg of Greenville, South Carolina.
Charlie and Marianna owned and managed Helman Flowers of Waverly for thirty-three years, retiring in 1998. In 1968, Charlie started a Christmas Open House at the florist shop that blossomed throughout the community into the many businesses Holiday Open Houses and the Jingle Bell Parade in Waverly.
A graduate of Waverly High School Class of 1954, he was the first baseman on the 1954 Ohio High School State Championship Baseball Team (Class B).
He was a member of Orient Lodge #321, F. & A.M, Waverly, member of Waverly Chapter #99, O.E.S., Waverly, a member of the York Rite bodies in Chillicothe, Scottish Rite, Valley of Columbus, and a member of the Aladdin Shrine, Columbus.
Charlie was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held 11 oclock Friday, 2 August, 2013, at the BOYER FUNERAL HOME, Waverly with Pastor David Burriss officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Union Cemetery, Waverly.
Friends may call at the funeral home and from 5 - 8 p.m, on Thursday, August 1 from 9 a.m. until the service on Friday.
Masonic Services will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, 1 August by Orient Lodge #321, Waverly.
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CLARA B. MATHIE
Clara Mathie, 86, Waverly, Ohio, formerly of Potsdam, New York, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 in Ohio.
She was born on June 15, 1927, in Canton, Illinois, one of four sisters and one brother all of whom preceded her in death.
During Claras teenaged years the family moved to Detroit, Michigan. She attended Wayne State University as an Education major, where as a member of the band she met and later married Gordon Mathie; after the birth of their sons they moved to Oxford, Michigan. The family moved to Potsdam in 1959, where Clara taught public school and Gordon was a member of the Crane faculty at SUNY Potsdam. Clara began her teaching career in the Raymondville school district, then later taught fifth grade for fifteen years in the St. Lawrence Central school.
She retired in 1983 and became very active in the Potsdam library and in adult literacy programs. She belonged to the First United Methodist Church and was an active member of the church choir. The Mathies moved to Waverly, Ohio in 1999.
Clara is survived by her husband Gordon; her son and daughter-in-law David and Diane of Boise, Idaho; her son and daughter-in-law John and Sharon of Cleveland, Ohio; and her grandson Stephen and wife Jennifer of Boise, Idaho.
Arrangements are with the Boyer Funeral Home, Waverly, Ohio.
Marcella Rose Oyer
Marcella Rose Oyer, 82, of Waldren Hill Road, Piketon, OH died 3:05 P.M. Tuesday 18 June 2013 at Pleasant Hill Manor, Piketon, OH.
She was born 3 February 1931 in Friendship, OH, the daughter of the late Leslie Henry Roth and Rose (Hazelbaker) Roth. On 17 December 1948 she was united in marriage to Eugene David Oyer, who survives.
Also surviving is a son Thomas David Oyer and wife Delores J. of Piketon, OH, two grandchildren, Amanda Rose Davison and husband James of Waverly, OH and Thomas David Oyer II and wife Leslie of Piketon, OH, a great grandson, Colten David Oyer, Piketon, OH and a brother Eugene Douglas Shaw of FL.
Marcella formerly attended the Dailyville Free Will Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, 23 June 2013 at the BOYER FUNERAL HOME in Waverly with Pastor Dale Reed, officiating. Burial will follow in McKendree Cemetery Near Friendship, OH.
Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Sunday.
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Danny Ray McCann
Danny Ray McCann, 57, Camp Creek Road, Lucasville, Ohio died 11:26 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at his home.
He was born November 28, 1955 in West Union, Ohio, the son of the late Donald Clyde McCann and Erma Marlene (Thompson) McCann of Lucasville.
Surviving are a son, Donald Ray McCann of Piketon, Ohio, a daughter, Danielle Michelle McCann also of Piketon, a sister, Loretta Duke and husband John of Piketon and a nephew, Nathan Wayne Duke, Waverly, OH
Danny was retired union carpenter.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Mt. Olive Community Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Lucasville.
Friends may call at Howe Wheeler Boyer Hornback Funeral Home, Piketon on Friday from 5-8 and one-half hour before the service on Saturday at the church,
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Paul Eugene Knight, 65, of Kodak, TN, died Wednesday 26 June 2013 in Springfield, MO.
He was born 7 March 1948 in Phelps, KY, the son of the late Harry Hurley Knight and Jessie Ann (Burgett) Knight Couch of Piketon, OH
Surviving are two sons, Tadam Knight and wife Maggie of Omaha, NE. and Shawn Knight and wife Mary of Powhatan, VA, four grandchildren, three brothers, Donald Knight and wife Donna, Piketon, OH, Dane Knight and wife Connie of Atlanta, GA and Harry H. Knight and wife Loretta of West Minister, CO, two sisters Sandra Knight of Fox Lake, IL. and Penny Daniel and husband Walter of Canal Winchester, OH.
In addition to his father his stepfather, John Clifford Couch and the mother of his children, Diane Knight preceded Paul in death.
Paul was a former employee of the N&W Railroad, and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served during the Vietnam Era.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday 2 July 2013 at BOYER FUNERAL HOME IN Waverly, OH Gary Pack, Minister, officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Union Cemetery, Waverly with military graveside services by American Legion Merritt Post #142, Waverly.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 A.M. until the service hour on Tuesday.
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Christopher Allen McKee
Christopher Allen McKee, 39, of Back Hollow Road, Waverly, Ohio, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born March 26, 1974 in Chillicothe, Ohio son of Roger Dean McKee and Sandra Allen McKee of Piketon, Ohio. On October 23, 1993, Christopher was united in marriage to Nicole Lynn Coverdale McKee who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Hunter McKee and Riley McKee at home, a sister, Angie Breech oh Piketon, grandmother, Bertha McKee of Piketon, mother-in-law, Jane Maggard and husband Tom of Waverly, and a special cousin Scott McKee of Waverly, Ohio.
Christopher was a truck driver, a softball coach for many years, and a member of the PKC Beagle Club.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday June 30, 2013 at the Boyer Funeral Home in Waverly with Pastor Toby Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Omega Cemetery, Waverly. Friends may call at the funeral home 4-7 p.m. Saturday and from 11:00 a.m. until the service on Sunday.
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Stanley Roger Hines, Sr., 85 of Adkins Lane, Waverly, OH died 2:15 P.M. Sunday 30 June 2012 at his home following an extended illness.
He was born 26 January 1928 in Waverly, Oh the son of the late Harold Clarence Hines and Hazel Marie (Bapst) Hines. On 28 August 1970, Stanley was united in marriage to Patsy Ruth (Christman) Hines, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons: Stanley Roger Hines, Jr. of Waverly, Ohio, James Jennings of Jackson, Ohio and Joseph D. Jennings and wife Shannon of Waverly, Ohio, four daughters, Amy Hines of Waverly, Ohio, Lorrie Cockrell and husband Rusty of Chillicothe Ohio, Rebecca Jennings of Waverly, Ohio and Rhonda Phipps of Portsmouth, Ohio, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren,
Stanley was a founding member of the Waverly Baptist Temple and served as head Deacon for many years, a retired Farmer and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, John, Homer and Clark Hines,
Graveside services will be held at Evergreen Union Cemetery at the convenience of the family with Pastor Rick Goodman, Officiating with Military Services by American Legion Merritt Post #142, Waverly.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Boyer Funeral Home, Waverly, Ohio.
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Maderia Dawson
Rhyman Maderia Dawson, 87, of Piketon, Ohio, passed away Thursday July 18, 2013 at the Pleasant Hill Manor in Piketon.
He was born March 30, 1926 in Piketon, son of the late Rhyman Dawson and Anna Holt Dawson.
Surviving are his wife Ethel Marie Flanary Dawson of 27 years, three daughters, Karen and Dennis Keever, Nancy and Larry Dennstedt, Linda and Brock Jones all of California, one son, Maderia Lynn Dawson of Piketon, two stepsons, Kenny and Carolyn Bartley of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Carl and Kathy Bartley of Goshen, Indiana, several grand and great grandchildren and one sister, Jean Humble of Waverly, Ohio.
In addition to his parents, a sister, Anna Mae Dunham and several half sisters preceded Maderia in death.
Maderia had worked the Dawson Dairy Farm, was owner of the Maderia Motel and Flea Market at Piketon, and had taught technical training through the Man Power Program.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday July 22, 2013 at the Howe Wheeler Boyer Hornback Funeral Home in Piketon, with Mike Lemon officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery, Piketon. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday.
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Helen Forbes Bowling
Helen Yvonne Forbes Bowling, 75, of Clarksburg Pike, New Holland, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday July 22, 2013 at Heartland Manor of Chillicothe, Ohio.
She was born May 4, 1938 in Snowville, Ohio, daughter of the late Raymond Welch and Gertrude Ferrel Welch. In 1980 She was united in marriage to Vernon Bowling who preceded her in death on May 8, 2009.
Surviving are four children, James E. Forbes of Lucasville, Ohio, Jeffrey Forbes and wife Michelle of Piketon, Ohio, Diana L. Ingalls and husband Charles of Jackson, Ohio, Laura L. Jones and husband Frederick of Washington Court House, Ohio, 12 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, seven sisters, Marlene Williams and husband George of Athens, Ohio, Dorothy Weaver of Middletown, Ohio, Linda Callcott of Pfligerville, Texas, Carolyn Thomas of California, Janet Potter of Bucyrus, Ohio, Kathy Crooks and husband Travis of Budda, Texas and Connie Hidalgo of Austin, Texas.
In addition to her parents and husband, a son, Terry Gene Forbes, a sister, Rosalie Swinehart and a brother Kenneth Welch preceded Helen in death.
Helen was retired from Crown Automotive in Washington Court House, Ohio and attended Grace Community Church in Washington Court House.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday July 25, 2013 at the Howe Wheeler Boyer Hornback Funeral Home in Piketon with Pastor Rick Struckel officiating. Burial will follow in Forbes Family Cemetery, Lucasville. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and from noon until the service on Thursday.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Heartland Manor for the excellent care.
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Charles E. Helman, 77, of Forest Hills, Waverly, Ohio, died 12:50 a.m. Monday, 29 July, 2013, at Pleasant Hill Manor, Piketon, Ohio.
Charles was born 23 April, 1936, in Waverly, the son of the late Hobart Cletus Helman and Felma Florinda (Reed) Helman. On 23 February, 1958, he was united in marriage to Marianna (Sims) Helman, his loving and devoted wife of 55 years survives.
Also surviving are: sons, Charles J. Helman of Falls Church, Virginia, and Steven E. Helman and wife Melissa of Lewisville, North Carolina; daughter, Kathryn E. Helman of Gaithersburg, Maryland; grandchildren, Emilie, Joseph C., Owen and Corrine; brother, Hobart R. Helman and wife Ava, of Sarasota, Florida; and sister, Carolyn Lichtenberg of Greenville, South Carolina.
Charlie and Marianna owned and managed Helman Flowers of Waverly for thirty-three years, retiring in 1998. In 1968, Charlie started a Christmas Open House at the florist shop that blossomed throughout the community into the many businesses Holiday Open Houses and the Jingle Bell Parade in Waverly.
A graduate of Waverly High School Class of 1954, he was the first baseman on the 1954 Ohio High School State Championship Baseball Team (Class B).
He was a member of Orient Lodge #321, F. & A.M, Waverly, member of Waverly Chapter #99, O.E.S., Waverly, a member of the York Rite bodies in Chillicothe, Scottish Rite, Valley of Columbus, and a member of the Aladdin Shrine, Columbus.
Charlie was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held 11 oclock Friday, 2 August, 2013, at the BOYER FUNERAL HOME, Waverly with Pastor David Burriss officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Union Cemetery, Waverly.
Friends may call at the funeral home and from 5 - 8 p.m, on Thursday, August 1 from 9 a.m. until the service on Friday.
Masonic Services will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, 1 August by Orient Lodge #321, Waverly.
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