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

05/19/2026

Rickey Allen “Cowboy” Robinson, age 63, passed away peacefully at Adena Hospital, May 17, 2026. He was born September 10, 1962 in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard & Vesta Robinson, his brother Larry Joe, and his infant daughter Vanessa Lynn. He is survived by his daughter Tara (Israel) Brady of Otway, his sons Cory (Erin) Austin of Beaver and John (Heather) Austin of Piketon, his eight wonderful grandkids, Kilan, Bella, Emmie, C**t, Coen, Casen, Carter, and Cori, three brothers, three sisters, and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, and nieces.
Rick loved riding his horse named “Princess” until her death in November. He was a member of the Local #185 Union of West Virginia and spent forty plus years enjoying and being a roofer. He will be greatly missed by the ones who truly loved him.
Graveside services will be 12:00 P.M. Friday May 22, 2026 in the Twin Township Cemetery, Bourneville, Ohio, with Pastor Aaron Overly officiating. Visiting hours will be held 10-11:00 A.M. Friday May 22, 2026 at the Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio.
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05/06/2026

Jean Ann (Poe) Street was welcomed home into the arms of her mother and heavenly Father. Jean has long awaited being reunited with her beloved family that has gone on before her. But leaves behind quite a legacy of loved ones.
Her husband of 50 years John Street. Her first born and only son Ben Street. Her daughters Cassandra (Wes) Smith, Olivia Street, Jerusha "Juice" (David) Edgell, Rhoda Street, and adopted daughter Courtney (Lee) Donahue.
Grand-children James Street, Reagan Street, Ana Smith, Mitchell Smith, Yzabelle Smith, Rownyn Smith, Alara Edgell, Michelle Street, Jeanette Street and Harley Donahue.
Great-Grand-children Isaac Johnson, Calvin Johnson, and Kaylee Johnson.
Her brother Billy (Dara) Poe. And sister Cherri Dusek.
Jean was proceeded in death by her mother and father. Rhoda Adams and Norman Poe. Her younger sister Terri Bracken. Her best friend and partner in crime Pamela Littrel. And many beloved Aunts and Uncles.
Memorial services will be held 4:00 P.M. Saturday May 9, 2026 at the Beaver Fire Department Station in Beaver, Ohio with Pastor Ed Johnson officiating. Dinner and fellowship time with follow at the conclusion of services. Visiting hours will be held from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. at the fire house prior to services.
Cox Burkitt Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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04/14/2026

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 Lundy, Donnie (Leslie) Lundy, Tara (Brian) Harrington, Scott (Heather) Noel, and Kim (Ken) Fowler, and a lifelong special friend, Yvonne Myers. In addition, to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Patricia Slone and Anita Bailey.
Bonnie attended the Madison Freewill Baptist Church. She graduated from Eastern High School in 1964. Bonnie had a lively and charismatic personality, and she was an amazing, grandmother, sister, and aunt.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday April 17, 2026 at the Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio with Pastors Rodney Evans, Rich Moore, and Landon Lundy officiating. Visiting hours will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home.
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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 D**e 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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03/27/2026

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 future.

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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