Cox Burkitt Funeral Home, 5856 Beaver Pike, Beaver, OH (2026)

04/05/2026

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, Ohio, Todd (Loretta) Swinning of Waverly, Ohio, and Joey J. (Karea) Swinning of Waverly, Ohio, eight grandchildren, Tracy, Mark, Jennifer, Brandi, Bradley, Tiffany, Hilary, and Seth, several step-grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, one brother, Bill Kemper of Springfield, Ohio, two sisters-in-law, Betty Kemper and Marilyn Kemper, numerous nieces and nephews, and a very dear friend, Ella Pierce. In addition to her parents, husband, and son, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Mack Kemper, Don Kemper, and Bob Kemper, one sister, Sue Dyke Bales, and one sister-in-law, Cathy Kemper.
Joan loved the Lord and was baptized in 2025. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and adored her family to no end. She had a great appreciation for everything in and around her, and it was very visible when you were in her presence. In her adult life, alongside her husband, she was owner, operator, and bookkeeper of the SOHIO fuel station in Waverly. She and her family also operated a poultry, egg, and dairy farm. In addition, she also worked at Casey’s Nursing Home for 25 years. In all that she accomplished, one of her proudest achievements was her time spent donating countless hours to the Pike County Hospital, where she fulfilled numerous jobs and carried out a host of duties.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday April 8, 2026 at the Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio, with Randy Kemper officiating. Burial will follow in the Grandview Cemetery on Hay Hollow Rd. Visiting time will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home.
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04/01/2026

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, one son, Cavin (Patti Ballew) Lambert Jr. of Piketon, Ohio, six grandchildren, Cavin Lambert III, Kaden Lambert, Kaylor Bunch, Rayleigh Shipley, Lilian Barnhart, and Charlotte Barnhart, one brother, Charles Roberts, one brother-in-law, Joe Schmitzer, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Ashley Lambert, two brothers, Chester Roberts and Milburn Roberts Jr., two sisters Melissa Schmitzer and Carol Aultman, and a sister-in-law, Judy Roberts.
Visiting hours will be held from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Friday April 3, 2026 at the Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio. Burial will follow in Stockdale Cemetery.
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03/16/2026

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 Roy Mumaw.
She was a proud grandmother to Raul Mendoza, Natasha Crabtree, Michael Mendoza, Jessica Crabtree, Luke Mendoza, Maria Mendoza, Angel Francis, Brian Neiberline, Kayla Chaney, Hunter Brungs, Charleigh White, Dalton White, Anna Howard, and Billy Howard. She also leaves behind numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews who will miss her dearly.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Jean and Buck Mumaw; her brother, Roy Mumaw; her sister, Brenda Ferrel; and her daughter, Danielle Francis.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio. Graveside services will follow at Mound Cemetery in Piketon, Ohio.
Donna will be remembered for her love of family and the lasting impact she had on those who knew her.
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03/13/2026

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, Taylor (Veronica) Jones, Hunter (Mya) Windle, and Bryanna (Nathan) Edmond, four great-grandchildren, Natalie Jones, Ellie Jones, Bexley Windle, and Lucas Windle, two sisters, Susie (the late Frank) Montgomery and Pat (Dougie) Montgomery, two brothers, Charlie (Minnie) Jones and Jerry (Brenda) Jones, four brothers-in-law, Rexton Maynard, James Maynard, Edmond Maynard, and Robert Davis, and two sisters-in-law, Sue Starr and Debbie Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, David Jones, Roger Jones, Donald Jones, and Pearly Jones, two sisters, Charlene and Mary Rigsby, three sisters-in-law, Margaret Maynard, Diana Maynard, and Betty Maynard, three brothers-in-law, Ralph “Buzz” Moore, Sandy Starr, and Leroy Rigsby, and two nephews, Eddie Montgomery and Duane Rigsby.
Jack was a worker of many trades such as coal mining, sand blasting, and construction. He was a member of the Orient Masonic Lodge #321 of Waverly, Ohio and a member of the Paul’s Chapel Church in Jackson, Ohio.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday March 21, 2026 at the Paul’s Chapel Church with Harry Meade, Scott Combs, and Rex Maynard officiating. Burial will follow in the Paul’s Chapel Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held from 5-8:00 P.M. on Friday March 20, 2026 at the Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio and from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service Saturday at the church.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Adena Hospice for the wonderful care they provided.
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02/10/2026

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 preceded in death by her first husband, Emery “Gene” Montgomery, her parents, Bud and Dollie Francis, brothers and sisters, Annie Bolen, Leo Francis, Hazel Hodge, Paul B. Francis, David Francis, Beulah Francis, Bessie Francis, and second husband, Bearl Nickell.
Pearl was employed as a care giver in the home health field for many years.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday February 11, 2026 at the Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio with Emerson Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in the Mound Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home.
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02/08/2026

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, Jesse Mineer, Brian Jones, Stephanie Mineer, Stephen Mineer and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence (Elizabeth) Haga, sisters Nola Thomas and Rita Janney, and children Steven Mineer, Joey Mineer, and Kathy Jobe.
Services will not be observed. Burial will take place in the Fairmount Cemetery in Jackson, Ohio at a later date.
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02/04/2026

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, Evie, Tommy, and Amelia. Bessie was also blessed with multiple brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews that she adored.
Visiting hours will be held from 3-5:00 P.M. Friday February 6, 2026 at the Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday February 9, 2026 at the Little Creek Old Regular Baptist Church in Pikeville, Kentucky. Burial will follow in the Compton Family Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service Monday at the church. Services in Kentucky are under the direction of Hall Jones Funeral Home.
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02/04/2026

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, Cody Tackett of Jacksonville, FL, and Ashton and Brody Tackett
of Granville, OH., four brothers; Kenneth (Darleen) Tackett of Beaver, OH, Ronald (Kathy) Tackett of Johnstown, OH, Larry (Linda) Tackett of Waverly, OH, Delbert “Bo” Tackett of Waverly, OH, four sisters; Edna Mustard, of Piketon, OH, Maxine (Andrew) Partee, of
Chillicothe, OH, Latricia (Trish) Bolen and Virginia (Gail) Helton of Beaver, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers; David Tackett, James Tackett and Fred Tackett Jr.
Also surviving are three stepchildren, Antonio Spence of Columbus, OH, Charlene (Josh) Spence of Columbus, OH, four step granddaughters, Bria (Jonathen) Slick of Columbus, OH, Caleigh, Katlynn, and Alivya Vance of Columbus, OH and one step great-grandson Jackson Templin of Columbus, OH. Preceded in death is his stepson Vincent Spence.
Mitchell served in the United States Navy. Mitchell was a retired union Sheet Metal Worker, Local 98, Columbus, OH.
Mitchell loved spending time with his family and friends and helping them in any way he could. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing cards with family and friends, fishing,
family gatherings, and special celebrations.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 7 at 12:30 p.m. at the Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver, OH with Delbert (Bo) Tackett officiating. Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a Military Honors ceremony immediately following the
services. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
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01/13/2026

Betty Sue (Akers) Henson 80, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Piketon Nursing Center in Piketon, Ohio. Betty was born February 22, 1945, to the late Pink and Cloie {Caudill} Akers of McDowell, Kentucky. Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Richard Lee Henson and her siblings: Madis, Talbie, Mildred, Marie, Jack, Jimmie, Dewey, Pink Jr and William (Bobby).
Betty is survived by one sister whom she loved dearly-Brenda (Akers) Hicks. Her two sons, David Lee Henson and wife Janie {Fetherolf} Henson of Grove City, Ohio and Scotty Dale Henson and wife Esther {Spencer} Henson of Waverly, Ohio. Along with three grandchildren Jamey {Robert} Foster, Scotty Henson II of Scotty & Esther and Madison Henson of David & Janie. Three step grandchildren-Joanna Lathem, Kathleen (Fetherolf} Welsh, and Dalton Fetherolf of David. Three great grandchildren Brendan, Kaylee, and Aubree Foster of Jamey {Robert} Foster. Eight step great grandchildren-Daniel, Jonathan, and Jesse Imler of Joanna Lathem. Carson, Charlotte, and Conner Welsh of Kathleen {Fetherolf} Welsh and Sabrina, Olivia and Tucker of Dalton Fetherolf.
Betty loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her life revolved around her grandchildren, and they loved the fact that she would do anything they wanted including helping them fish. She also enjoyed cooking and anyone who visited her house could tell you that she would never let you leave without getting a full course meal. Family would come from several different states for her biscuits and gravy and homemade strawberry jam. She also loved to sew and made too many quilts to count.
She was truly loved by all her family and friends, and she will be sorely missed, but we are sure Heaven’s celebration will be never ending.
The Burial Service will be held at Beaver Union Cemetery on Friday January 16, 2026 at 12pm (noon) for the immediate family.

01/08/2026

Our beloved mother, Lillian Lucille Hannah, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2026. She was born on April 3, 1935, the daughter of the late Orville and Myrtle (Rapp) Southworth.
Lillian was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Throughout her life, she held an unwavering faith in God and brought joy to all who knew her through her kindness, warmth, and bright spirit.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David “Dee” Hannah; four brothers, Richard, Ray, Robert, and Jack Southworth; and two sisters, Dolly Noel and Patsy Spencer. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Rich) Jarrell; son, David (Debbie) Hannah; and daughter, Donna (JT) Lovins; four grandchildren, Amanda (Adam) Sigg, Christopher (Allie) Hannah, Matthew Lovins, and Joseph (Wee) Lovins; and four great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Thomas Sigg, and Harper and Lincoln Hannah. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Her beautiful spirit and bright smile will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. at Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver on Saturday January 10, 2026, with Pastor Kevin Greene officiating. Burial will follow in Owl Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service Saturday at funeral home.
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12/30/2025

Rhonda Joy Lawson passed away at the Riverside Methodist Hospital on Sunday December 28, 2025. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on March 10, 1968 to the late Roy and Joyce Chandler Lawson. She is survived by her sister, Robin (Ed Farleigh) of Chillicothe, Ohio, nieces Tiffany Lawson, Brandi Farleigh, Ariel (Heath) Farleigh, and Mary Lawson, of Chillicothe, Ohio, a nephew Shane (Jenny) Farleigh also of Chillicothe, Ohio, great-nieces Jordan, Kimberly, Railynn, and great-nephews AJ, SJ, Westynn, and Kainan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, a brother Charles Lawson, and a niece Connie Lawson.
Rhonda enjoyed playing bingo and talking to all of her friends from Beaver. She will be missed by all of us.
A memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday January 3, 2026 at the Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio. Visiting hours will be held from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home.
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