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...

Sep 17, 2025

Paul R. Humphrey, 87, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday September 17, 2025 at Best Care Nursing Home. He was born August 28, 1938 in Wheelersburg. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed by Empire Detroit Steel. He was a member of local Union 2116. Paul is survived by two brothers, Dale (Pat) Humphrey of Circleville...

Sep 14, 2025

John Edward Ockerman, aged 79, passed away on September 14, 2025, at his home in Columbus, Ohio. Born on May 21, 1946, in Wheelersburg, Ohio, to parents John and Dorothy (Gifford) Ockerman, John lived a full and vibrant life.

John was a retired security guard who found joy in woodworking and vegetable gardening. He was a 42-year...

Sep 13, 2025

Mary Edith Ellifritt, 86, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, left this world on September 13, 2025. Born on June 15, 1939, she was the beloved daughter of Jesse and Mary Pitts. Mary was a dedicated hairdresser who found joy in cooking, baking, and spending cherished moments with her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her 3 sons, including,...

Sep 1, 2025

John Franklin Basham, 69, of Jackson, OH, passed away on September 1, 2025, at Holzer Hospital in Jackson. Born on August 10, 1956, in Oak Hill, a son of Frank and Dorothy Basham.

John was a man who enjoyed cooking and fixing BBQ at home. He had a passion for gardening and loved spending time outdoors. He...

Aug 30, 2025

David (Dave) Charles Lewis, age 81, of Wheelersburg, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth, after battling cancer for a year. He was born July 30, 1944, in Moline, Illinois, to Wilbur and Betty Lewis. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

Aug 28, 2025

John Kenneth Kellerman, Jr., 67, of Portsmouth, passed away August 28, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. Born April 15, 1958 in St. Louis, MO, son of the late John and Dorothy Kellerman. He enjoyed driving a semi, spending time with his grandchildren and collecting junk.

John is survived by his wife, Lisa Kellerman, of 30...

Aug 19, 2025

Donald Richard Aeh, 89, of Portsmouth, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. Born on December 1, 1935, he was the beloved son of the late Roy and Helen (Shuman) Aeh.

Donald is survived by his wife, Betty (Riley) Aeh. He was a cherished grandfather to Jeffery (LaCosta) Craig, Josh (Erica) Craig, and Jason...

Aug 18, 2025

Garry E. Adkins, 74, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. Born on July 28, 1951, in Chattanooga, TN, Garry was a cherished community member of Portsmouth. He was the beloved son of James Edwin Adkins and the late Betty Wise.

Garry was an active member of the South Webster Community Church, where he taught Bible Class....

Aug 17, 2025

Norma Jean Cole (Cook), 88, of South Webster, went home to be with Jesus on August 17th.

She was born on August 1, 1937, in Lyra, Ohio, to the late Delmar and Hazel (Robinson) Cook. On October 30, 1954, Norma married, Merlyn "Henry" Cole. She and Henry enjoyed 63 years of marriage until his passing in February...

Aug 17, 2025

Albert E. "Pete" Potters, 69, of Wheelersburg, passed away at SOMC Hospice, Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Albert was born November 04, 1955, to the late Albert and Helen (Allen) Potters. He was a 1974 graduate of Minford High School. Albert worked as a mechanic most of his life, starting at Standard Oil/ Sohio in 1974 and moved...

Aug 16, 2025

Michael Edward Greer, 61, of Portsmouth, passed away on August 16, 2025, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. Born on April 20, 1964, in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late William Greer and Magaleen Cottle.

Michael was known for his love of fishing and his skills as a handyman, often working around the house....

Aug 14, 2025

Marjorie K. Bloomfield, 96, of Portsmouth, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 14, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born June 30, 1929, a daughter of the late Ellis Keibler and Addie (Dixon) Ramey Bloomfield.

She was a member of Apostolic Gospel Church, where she was a former Sunday School Teacher and had...

Aug 12, 2025

David M. Bussa, 74, of Sciotoville, passed away Tuesday August 12, 2025 at his residence. He was born February 11, 1951 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Robie Bussa and Ruby (Perkins) Bussa Grimes.

He attended Garden City Free Will Baptist Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything with guns and old cars. In his younger days...

Aug 8, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Wheeler, 63, of Wheelersburg, OH passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children on Friday, August 8, 2025 after her hard-fought battle against cancer. Cheryl was born March 2nd, 1962 to the late Sonnie Kitchen and Carol Turner.

Cheryl's passion was caring for others, which showed in her work as a nurse. She...

Aug 8, 2025

Larry Junior Evans, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, August 8, 2025. Born in Portsmouth on May 11, 1952, he was the beloved son of Virgil Evans and Henrietta Elswick. A resident of South Webster, Larry was known for his love of restoring and tinkering with old cars and playing Bingo. As a Carpenter, he was...

Jul 26, 2025

Ann Louise Tipton, 70, of Sciotoville, passed away at SOMC Hospice July 26, 2025. Cremation arrangements are under direction of D.W. Swick Funeral Home in Sciotoville.

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