Jun 1, 2025

David Allen Belveal, 28, of Sciotoville, passed away Sunday June 1, 2025 at SOMC Emergency Room. He was born November 27, 1996 in Portsmouth.

David loved music, boxing, weight lifting and spending a lot of time on his phone talking to family and friends. He loved his family very much and always worried about everyone.

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May 28, 2025

Michael Anthony Kapitanovich, 77, a resident of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away on May 28, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born on May 11, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert Kapitanovich and Julia Grunick. Michael enjoyed custom woodworking, playing guitar, and spending quality time watching TV, keeping himself busy following his retirement from...

May 23, 2025

Mary Esther Cowgill, 86, of Wheelersburg, passed away Friday May 23, 2025. She was born February 23, 1939 in Columbus, a daughter of the late William and Berdie Mae (Lennington) Atwood. She was of the Baptist Faith who formerly loved playing tennis, water skiing and playing Mahjong with her friends at Jamaica Bay, Florida where she spent her winters...

May 22, 2025

Christopher Ryan Bond, aged 43, passed away at his home on May 22, 2025. Born on January 28, 1982, he was the beloved son of Bryan Bond and Robin Rayburn. A resident of Lucasville, OH, Christopher was a proud graduate of Portsmouth West High School and the University of South Florida.

Christopher was an avid Ohio State...

May 19, 2025

David Eugene Cummings, 71, of Lucasville, passed away Monday May 19, 2025 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born July 26, 1953 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Lloyd and Lillie (Flake) Cummings. He was a devoted Christian and a Army Veteran. He enjoyed collecting antiques, being out in the nature and just walking in the woods. He...

May 17, 2025

John Alan Chesmar, 77, went home to his Lord and Savior early in the morning on Saturday, May 17, after a long battle with cancer.

John was born on September 26, 1947, in Barberton, Ohio, to the late John and Marion Chesmar. He graduated high school in 1965 from Barberton High School in Barberton, Ohio. John became...

May 16, 2025

Deborah Diane Stumbo, 62, of Jackson, passed away Friday May 16, 2025 at her residence. She was born January 30, 1962 in Waverly, a daughter of the late Otis and Betty (Tainer) Shipley. She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her grandchildren, going on walks, going to yard sales and enjoyed having her own yard sales. Deborah...

May 13, 2025

Kenneth Edward Days, 77, of South Webster, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2025 at SOMC Emergency Room. He was born November 12, 1947 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Charles Richard Days and Vennie Ellen (Bays) Days.

Kenneth was a Vietnam War veteran, who served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967-1977. He was also...

May 11, 2025

Aaron George Whitby, husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend.

Aaron Whitby, 45, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, May 11 of 2025 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio; son of Robert Whitby and Gail Hammond, born July 21,1979. Aaron loved to fish and spend time with his family. He loved...

May 10, 2025

Myrtle Brown, 102, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday May 10, 2025 at Hillview Retirement Center. She was born March 10, 1923 in McGoffin Co., KY, a daughter of the late Hobert and Mabel (Ferguson) Williams.

She was a 50 year member of Berean Baptist Church, where she served faithfully. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, and loved spending time...

May 7, 2025

Elva Lloyd Williams, 77, of Franklin Furnace, passed away Wednesday May 7, 2025 at his residence. He was born June 9, 1947 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Lloyd and Gertrude (Hamn) Williams. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran having served in Viet Nam, was a 1965 graduate of Piketon High School and played on the only...

May 6, 2025

Lilly Mae Cremeans, 89, of Sciotoville, passed away Tuesday May 6, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born August 24, 1935 in Midkiff, WV a daughter of the late Willie and Missouri Smith. She was a child of 22 children, 4 sets of twins total, 2 sets of girls and 2 sets of boys. She enjoyed dancing,...

May 3, 2025

Wilma Jean Whitaker, 84, of South Webster, passed away Friday May 3, 2025  at home after a long illness. She was born June 4, 1940 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Ralph and Goldie (Shoemaker) Dodds.

She was a devoted member of the former Grace United Methodist Church where she also served as a Sunday School...

Apr 30, 2025

Denise Michelle Hanes, 62, of South Webster, passed away Wednesday April 30, 2025, at her residence. She was born December 24, 1962.

She was a vendor at the Flea Market and enjoyed her many friends and customers. They were like family to her, and she really enjoyed being around them.  She also enjoyed cooking and spending time...

Apr 28, 2025

Charles Miller, Jr., 63, of Ironton, passed away at King's Daughters Medical Center on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1961 in Portsmouth a son of the late Charles Miller and Ermalean ( Hammonds) Jackson. He was a former carpenter who enjoyed ginseng hunting and fishing. Charles is survived by his children, Amanda Miller of...

Apr 27, 2025

Max Mathew Behrer, 88, of Wheelersburg passed away on April 27, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 1, 1937 in Lima, Ohio a son of the late Max Joseph Behrer and Francis Schrock Behrer.

Max moved to Dayton, Ohio at a young age, attended Chamanade and Patterson Co-Op High Schools. He served in the U.S....

Apr 22, 2025

Timberly "Denise" Martin, 69, of New Boston, passed away at her home on April 22, 2025. Born in Portsmouth on September 10, 1955, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas Piatt and Virginia Duncan. Denise was a dedicated Data Processor and was known for her love of reading and listening to music. She cherished her grandchildren deeply....

Apr 17, 2025

Wendell Lewis Adkins, 73, of Oak Hill, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his daughters Cathy and Rhonda on April 17, 2025 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born October 26, 1951 in Oak Hill, a son of the late Benjamin and Jane (Coon) Adkins. He was of the Baptist Faith and attended Oak...

Apr 15, 2025

Rodney Harold Barnett, 71, of South Webster, Ohio, passed away at the Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, April 15th.

Rodney was the son of the late Harold and Irvene Barnett.  Rodney was also preceded in death by his sister, Carlotta Barnett, an uncle, who was more like a brother, Dale Hamilton and his beloved...

Apr 10, 2025

Marcella Marie Jordan, 94, of South Webster passed away April 10th, 2025, surrounded by family at her daughter's home.

Marcella was born January 13th,1931, in South Webster, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret McGraw. She was a beloved sister of Lewis McGraw, Leonard McGraw, Elizabeth Shamhart, and Floyd McGraw, all of whom preceded her...