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

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.
www.coxburkittfh.com

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.
www.coxburkittfh.com

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.
www.coxburkittfh.com

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.
www.coxburkittfh.com

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.
www.coxburkittfh.com

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.
www.coxburkittfh.com

12/07/2025

Juanita Mae Harris, 67, of Pike County, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday December 6, 2025 surrounded by family at Riverside Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born on December 24, 1957, she arrived as a Christmas Eve blessing and carried that same spark and warmth throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Marguerite Harris; her brothers Kalvin, Harley, and Claude Harris; and her granddaughter Justine Manning.
Juanita is survived by her loving husband, Gary Harris; her daughter Shelly (David) Minor; and the grandchildren she proudly raised, Clarissa Harris and T.J. Frisby. She also leaves behind her sisters, Phyllis Blair and Clarice (Jimmy) Shreck; stepdaughters Carlotta (Shannon) Strunk and Allison Lewis; grandchildren Carmen, Jonathan, Natalie, Caleb, Lanessa, and Lucas, and seven adored great-grandkids and a special niece Ashley Blair-Cunningham.
Juanita lived life with a full heart and a joyful spirit. She loved spending time with family, chatting with friends, helping her community, and anyone who knew her knows she could hold a good conversation—especially if it involved a little friendly gossip. If there was news to be heard, she probably heard it first… and told it best.
Her humor, honesty, and big-hearted nature made her impossible not to love. She brought people together, made ordinary days feel special, and always found a way to brighten the room—often with a story that had everyone laughing.
Juanita will be deeply missed, warmly remembered, and forever cherished by the many lives she touched.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday December 10, 2025 at the Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Carrs Run Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home.
www.coxburkittfh.com

12/02/2025

Raymond Lewis Bapst Jr., age 80, of Groveport, Ohio, died Sunday November 30, 2025 at the O.S.U. Wexner Medical Center Hospice Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born December 5, 1944 in Stockdale, Ohio, a son of the late Raymond Lewis Bapst Sr. and Eileen Florence Pollard Bapst. He was united in marriage August 31, 1967 to his wife, Charline Rozar Bapst, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Tammy (John) Campbell, Sarah (Sylvia Burch) Bapst, Andrew (Shana) Bapst, and Shannon Bapst-Schumacher, seven grandchildren, Angela Bapst-Campbell, Katherine Campbell, Erin Campbell, Alexzander Bapst, Lilliyana Bapst, Kiara Bapst-Lamp, and Saoirse Bapst, two sisters, Joyce (John) Wallach and Jeanie (Frank) Gawronski, a sister-in-law, Lanita Ware, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ariana Bapst-Taylor and a brother, Kenneth Bapst.
Raymond was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during Vietnam, his duties being a combat medic, where he received the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Gallantry Cross Medal with Silver Star. His greatest love was his family and time he shared with them. He also enjoyed spending time fishing and hunting.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday December 4, 2025 at the Owl Creek Lighthouse Church located at 1442 Germany Rd., Lucasville, Ohio, with Pastor Lyndell Durr and Pastor Rodney Bapst officiating. Burial will follow in the Beaver Union Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Merritt Post #142 of Waverly. Visiting time will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service Thursday at the church. The family would like to invite everyone to return to the church after graveside services for fellowship. Masks are not mandatory, but would be appreciated.
www.coxburkittfh.com

11/26/2025

Johnie Burgess Baldwin Sr., age 83, of Chillicothe, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Tuesday November 25, 2025. He was born March 18, 1942 in Martin County, Kentucky to the late Ruby (Johnson) Baldwin and Everett Baldwin of Inez, Kentucky. Johnie was one of a total of 16 brothers and sisters in his family. Johnie met and married Jeanette Frances Fowler in Columbus, Ohio on August 10, 1963. They were married 62 years. They received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in 1968. Johnie was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Fowler Baldwin, two sons, Linville Ray Baldwin in 2018 and Jason Baldwin in 2025, also a grandson, Eric Rodgers (Linville’s son), and 3 siblings. Surviving are 3 sons, Johnnie Jr. and Regina (Hill) Baldwin of Gallipolis, Ohio, Jesse Lee and Donna (Loper) Baldwin of Rome, Ohio and Glenville and Melissa (Rafferty) Blain of Jackson, Ohio, 30 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a daughter-in-law, Melissa (Brown) Baldwin of Chillicothe, Ohio. Johnie’s greatest hope is to meet all his family and in Heaven.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday November 30, 2025 at the Tick Ridge Church, located at 1817 Borland Rd., Ray, Ohio 45672 with Pastor Butch Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in the Tick Ridge Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service Sunday at the church.
www.coxburkittfh.com

11/19/2025

Dawn Gay Boyce, age 66, of Waverly, Ohio, died Thursday November 13, 2025 at the OSU James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born September 20, 1959, a daughter of the late Ronald Lee Smith Sr. and Nancy Jane Lawson Wondal. Surviving are her children, Lyndsey (Allan Hammond) Thornsberry of Waverly, Ohio, Jade Lightle of Waverly, Ohio, and Corey (Stephanie) Clemmons of Chillicothe, Ohio, her grandchildren, Kayne (Macie), Kailey (Riley), Logan, Faith (Legend), Taylor, Kaden, and Madison (Dalton), great-grandchildren, Slade, Dax, and Haddie, a sister, Ronda (Ladd) Clemmons of Waverly, Ohio, a niece, Amy (John), a nephew, Brock (Tiffani), great-nieces and great-nephews, Drake, Abby, Krew, Kooper, Brogan, Karlee, Konner, Zoey, and Peyton, and her friend, Danny Riley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Lee “R.L.” Smith Jr.
Dawn loved her children, grandchildren, and sister immensely. She thought of her sister Ronda not only as family, but as a best friend like no other. In her free time, Dawn was a devoted fan and could be found watching and cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday November 21, 2025 at the Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio with Corey Clemmons officiating. Burial will follow in the Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service Friday at the funeral Home.
www.coxburkittfh.com

10/31/2025

Hazel “Marie” Davis, 75, of Bristol Village, Waverly, Ohio, passed away October 30, 2025 at her daughter’s home. Marie was born July 31, 1950 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Roy Orren Moore and Margaret “Mollie” Ellen (Hannah) Moore. Surviving are her daughter Cathy and Rob Holbrook, son Kevin Davis, step-granddaughter Mandy Rhodes, grandson Aaron Becker, granddaughter Erika Davis, numerous nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Kay Jones, numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and her very special pride and joy animal companion, Buster. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Willie Harrison Davis in 2019, son Gregory Lee Davis, daughter-in-law, Robin K. Davis, and 13 siblings, Roy “Oma” Moore, Marjorie Eilene (Moore) Haney, Edward Jefferson “Mutt” Moore, Monnabelle “Minnie” (Moore) Zearing, James Earl (Chafins) Moore, Benny Ray (Tackett) Moore, William Franklin “Bill” Moore, Elizabeth Pearl “Betty” (Moore) Maynard, Robert Eugene “Cotton” Moore, Dolly Ellen (Moore) Owens, Juanita June “Neva” (Moore) Maynard, Joseph Moore, and John Michael Moore.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday November 3, 2025 at the Cox Burkitt Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio with Kathy Perkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Beaver Union Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held from 4-6:00 P.M. Sunday November 2, 2025 at the funeral home.
www.coxburkittfh.com

Cox Burkitt Funeral Home

02/10/2026

02/08/2026

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

01/13/2026

01/08/2026

12/30/2025

12/07/2025

12/02/2025

11/26/2025

11/19/2025

10/31/2025

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Practice

Shortcuts

Share

Category