All Obituaries

    Bonnie Lou Rowland, age 79, of Piketon, Ohio, died Monday April 13, 2026 at the Pavilion in Piketon, Ohio. She was born September 7, 1946 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late David Noel and Dollie Southworth Noel. Surviving are her grandchildren, Jessica (Tyler) Moore of McArthur, Ohio, Heather Brokaw, Sarah Bailey, and Bryce Bailey, one brother, Leon (Cheryl) Noel of Waverly, Ohio, one sister, Donna (Bruce) Warren of Portland, Indiana, five nieces and nephews, Cindy ...

    Joan Swinning, age 92, of Waverly, Ohio, died Friday April 3, 2026 at Traditions at Bristol Village in Waverly, Ohio. She was born May 19, 1933 in Lucasville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles Kemper and Mildred Wells Kemper. She was united in marriage August 10, 1950 to her husband, Warren G. Swinning, who preceded her in death December 3, 1973. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Swinning. Surviving are three sons, Chuck (Melissa) Swinning of Waverly, ...

  Jane Ann Lambert, age 68, of Beaver, Ohio, died Tuesday March 31, 2026 at the Hopewell Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was born January 16, 1958 White Cross Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of the late Milburn Roberts and Sylvia Blair Roberts. She was united in marriage July 8, 1979 to her husband, Cavin Lambert Sr., who preceded her in death May 1, 2014. She is survived by one daughter, Katrina (Tom Barnhart) Lambert of Chillicothe, Ohio, ...

    George Edward Leist Jr., age 84, of Beaver, Ohio, died Friday March 27, 2026 at Traditions at Bristol Village. Funeral services will be 4:30 P.M. Monday March 30, 2026 at the Owl Creek Lighthouse Church located at 1442 Germany Rd., Lucasville, Ohio 45648 with Pastor Rodney Bapst officiating. Burial will follow in the Slavens Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held from 2:00 P.M. until the time of service Monday at the church. A full obituary will be published in the near ...

  Jackie “Jack” Wayne Jones, 75, of Lucasville, Ohio, passed away on March 12, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. Jack was born on September 14, 1950 in Queen Shoals, West Virginia, the son of the late Cinnet Jones and Mary Maxine (Higginbotham) Jones. On March 6, 1971, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Maynard. He is survived by his wife Bonnie (Maynard) Jones, son Jeffrey (Candy) Jones, daughter Rachial (Travis) Windle, four grandchildren, Curtis (Rachel) Jones, ...

  Donna Jean Howard, 74, of Waverly, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. She was born on September 6, 1951, to the late Norma Jean and Buck Mumaw. Donna was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who cherished the time she spent with her family. She leaves behind many loved ones who will carry her memory forward. She is survived by Ed Howard; her children, Tracy (John) Brungs, Daniel Brungs, Frank (Brandie) White, and Billy Howard; and her siblings, Teresa Posey and ...

  Pearl Francis Montgomery Nickell, age 81, of Piketon, Ohio, died on February 6, 2026 at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was born April 27, 1944 in Paintsville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Henry Taylor “Bud” Francis and Dollie Wicker Francis. Survivors include Eric (April) Montgomery, grandchildren, Logan (Bailey) Montgomery, and Evan and Ethan Montgomery, great-granddaughter, Carli Montgomery, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pearl was ...

  Charlotte Juanita Mineer, 90, of Waverly, passed away on February 6, 2026. Charlotte was born June 15, 1935 in Allen Junction, WV, and married Leslie Willard Mineer on August 17, 1952,sharing her parents’ anniversary. Together they had six children. Charlotte is survived by her brother Jerry (Maria) Haga, children, Sandy (Jason) Jones, Terry (Denise) Mineer, Jerry (Lauri) Mineer, and grandchildren, Randy Mineer, Casey Jobe, Kris Mineer, Josh Mineer, Derrick Jobe, Michael Jones, ...

  Bessie (Tackett) Kingrea, 89, of Beaver, Ohio, passed away on February 3, 2026. Bessie was born in Robinson Creek, Kentucky and later moved to Beaver, Ohio. She loved gardening, flowers, and quilting. She especially loved the Lord and her family. Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Nathan and her daughter, Guida Mae. She is survived by three sons, David B., K. Ray, and R. Allen, three grandchildren, Stephanie, Nathan, and Staci, and four great-grandchildren, Noah, ...

  Mitchell Tackett, 83, of Waverly, OH passed on February 2, 2026 at his home under hospice care. Mitchell was born on October 23, 1942 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Fred Tackett Sr and Sarah Ann (Castle) Tackett. On September 30, 2007 he married Debbie Tackett who survives. Also surviving are his two sons, Terry (Kelli) Tackett of Granville, OH and Frankie Tackett of Buckeye Lake, OH. Five grandchildren, Taylor (Andrea) Leopardi of Brooklyn, NY, Trent Tackett of Columbus, OH, ...