Nov 24, 2025

Everett Paul Sapp, 92, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born June 20, 1933, in Stricklett, KY, a son of the late Leslie and Florence Thurman Sapp. Paul was a former employee of Empire Detroit Steel, where he was very active in the Union. He loved working on cars, air conditioning...

Nov 21, 2025

Ramona J. Allen, 94, of Minford, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at Portsmouth Health and Rehab Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 22, 1931, in South Webster, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ritter Adams Jones.

A 1949 graduate of South Webster High School, Ramona married the love of her life,...

Nov 18, 2025

Glennis Ray Gambill, 84, of Wheelersburg, passed away Tuesday November 18, 2025. He was born July 22, 1941 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Harry and Delia Johnson Gambill. He was formerly Director of the Maintenance Department at Community Action from 1977 to 2022. He loved to read Western novels, work on cars and bicycles. He also enjoyed...

Nov 17, 2025

Patsy Jane Cook, 84, of South Webster, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Oak Hill on October 16, 1941, she was the daughter of Max and Mary Ann (Woods) Keller.

Patsy devoted her life to her family as a proud homemaker. She was known for her...

Nov 7, 2025

Valerie Sue Gill, 80, of Minford, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Born on January 4, 1945, in New Boston, Ohio, to Archie and Marcella (Shearer) Swearingen, Valerie lived a life filled with kindness, creativity, and service to others. She dedicated...

Nov 5, 2025

Charles Edward Horner, 99, of South Webster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 05, 2025, at the Minford Retirement Center. Born on August 14, 1926, in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Robert Horner Sr. and Anna (McGregor) Horner.

Charles spent his younger years working on the family farm, a job he took great pride...

Oct 30, 2025

With hearts full of love and sadness, we share that Tyler Jordan Ashley, 37, of New Boston, Ohio, passed away on October 30, 2025, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born in Portsmouth on December 8, 1987, Tyler was the beloved son of the late Donald Ashley and Cheryl (Hankins) Ashley.

Anyone who knew Tyler knew he lived...

Oct 30, 2025

Jason G. Charles, 45, of South Webster, passed away Thursday October 30, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born March 07, 1980, in Portsmouth, Ohio. He enjoyed riding horses, working on trucks and working on Demolition Derby cars while loafing with his buddy Bryan. Jason is survived by his mother, Gladys Allison of Jefferson City, TN; father and...

Oct 25, 2025

Bradley Ray Baldwin, 45, of Hamilton, OH, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born February 19, 1980, in Portsmouth. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and working on cars. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Bradley is survived by father and stepmother, Clifford (Birdie) Baldwin of South Webster; two sons, Austin (Katelyn) Baldwin...

Oct 23, 2025

Donna Sue Jordan Mains

March 9, 1956 – October 23, 2025

Donna Sue Jordan Mains, 69, of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by family after a courageous 10-year battle with Parkinson's disease.

Born March 9, 1956, in Portsmouth, OH, Donna was the daughter of Rev. Delbert Jordan...

Oct 20, 2025

Mildred Irene Metzler, 90, of South Webster, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born June 05, 1935, in Tannery, KY to the late Forrest Glenn and Lillie Irene (Lewis) Sargent.

Mildred retired as a financial analyst from Southern Ohio Medical Center, where she was respected for her dedication and...

Oct 20, 2025

Rita Loree Rowe, 68, of Ironton, went home to the Lord on October 20, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Ironton. She was a loving daughter of Walter and Pauline (Frasier) Haselip, born September 29, 1957, in Jackson, Ohio. A beloved member of the Sedan Baptist Church, Rita cherished her time spent in worship. Rita had a passion for...

Oct 14, 2025

Jerod Von Hagen, 85 of Portsmouth, formerly of South Webster, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at SOMC surrounded by his family. He was born on December 7, 1939, in South Webster to the late Floyd W. and Alma E. (Kaltenbach) Hagen. Jerod was a 1957 graduate of South Webster High School and class president. He then graduated from...

Oct 8, 2025

Patricia Jean Kemplin, 80, of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, October 08, 2025. Cremation services are under the direction of D.W. Swick Funeral Home in Sciotoville.

Oct 6, 2025

Betty Kathleen Rowe, aged 91, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, changed her address while listening to God's word. "O' death, where is your victory? O' death, where is your sting?" - First Corinthians 15:55.

Born on June 28, 1934, to Wilbur Cook and Mamie (Maynard) Thornhill, Betty was a beloved member of her community. She was a former bus...

Oct 5, 2025

Diana J. Todd, 81, of Sciotoville, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born August 30, 1944, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robie and Ruby (Perkins) Bussa.

Diana enjoyed playing bingo, scrap booking, playing slot machines and going to yard sales. She loved to laugh and her family...

Oct 4, 2025

Annetta "Edie" Collins, 68, of South Webster, passed away Saturday October 4, 2025, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born January 9, 1957, in Pikeville, KY, a daughter of the late Johnnie and Lyda (Thacker) Coleman.

She was a member of South Webster Community Church, loved reading and traveling with her grandchildren. Everyone that...

Sep 23, 2025

Brian Keith Cogar, 68, passed away on September 23, 2025, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born on November 30, 1956, in Akron, Ohio, he was the beloved son of Robert and Martha (Martin) Cogar.

Brian was a man of many talents and interests. He had a deep love for music and was an avid sports...

Sep 19, 2025

Diana Marie Clark, 43, of Lucasville passed away Friday September 19, 2025. She was born February 7, 1982 in Westmoreland Co, PA . She was a former bus driver who loved riding her motor cycle, landscaping, crafting and cooking. Diana is also survived by her mother, Barbara Oliver Clark; fiancée, Dan Borko; sons, Jacob Clark of Harrison City, PA,...

Sep 18, 2025

Debra Lee Risner, 66, of South Webster, passed away Thursday September 18, 2025. She was born February 20, 1959 in Ironton, a daughter of the late Troy and Margie (Hutchinson) Bloomfield. She enjoyed going to estate sales, thrift shops, feeding her birds and squirrels. Above all, her kids and grandkids were her whole world and she loved spending time...