Louis Thomas McGue
Apr 1, 2026
Louis "Butch" Thomas McGue, 67, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Born on June 28, 1958, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Louis was the son of the late Louis Sr. McGue and Vada (Pitts) McGue. He carried with him a deep appreciation for life, family, and the simple joys that meant the most.
Louis was a...
Goldie McGlone
Mar 18, 2026
Goldie McGlone, 78, of Wheelersburg, passed away on March 18, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Born on October 23, 1947, in Lawrence County, Ohio, Goldie was the beloved daughter of the late Andrew Jones and Carrie Bell. She carried her faith with her every day, attending Old Philadelphia Tabernacle in Minford and finding comfort and strength in reading her Bible. Her...
Eileen Rose Carmichael
Mar 17, 2026
Eileen Rose (Rhea) Carmichael, 99, of South Webster, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2026, at Meadow Grove Transitional Care in Grove City, Ohio.
Born August 1, 1926, in Cove, Ohio, Eileen was the daughter of the late Delbert and Mary Rhea. She lived a long and meaningful life rooted in faith, family, and community.
Eileen was...
Wesley Eugene Loper, Jr.
Mar 16, 2026
Wesley Eugene Loper, Jr., 70, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, passed away on March 16, 2026, at Grant Hospital- OhioHealth in Columbus, Ohio. Born, April 25, 1955, son of the late Wesley and Aneita Loper.
Wesley was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who cherished time spent with his family. He will be remembered for his love, strength, and the lasting impact...
Stephen Glen Potters
Mar 11, 2026
Stephen Glen Potters, age 69, of South Webster, passed away peacefully at SOMC surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 5, 1956, to Lafe and Ruth (Maynard) Potters.
Steve worked as a truck driver for 30 years. In addition to his career, he had a deep love for farming and took great pride in his flowers. However, one...
Dale R. Mullens
Mar 9, 2026
Dale R. Mullens, 83, born December 7, 1942, in Sciotoville, Ohio, passed away at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, March 09, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him. He was the son of the late Charles and Betty Mullens.
Dale graduated from Wheelersburg High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University and his Master’s Degree from Kent...
Herbert Larter, Jr.
Mar 1, 2026
Herbert Larter, Jr., a dedicated and respected member of the Auburn community, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at Parkview Dekalb Hospital in Auburn, Indiana. Born on February 27, 1944, in Paintsville, Kentucky, Herbert lived a life marked by commitment, hard work, and devotion to those he held dear.
Throughout his career, Herbert served with distinction at the Auburn City...
Mary Jane Mollett
Feb 27, 2026
Mary Jane Mollett, 81, of Sciotoville, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
Born on November 4, 1944, in Latham, she was the daughter of the late Howard Pollitt and Alma Grace (Robinson) Gilliam.
Mary Jane was a woman who loved to stay active. She found great joy in woodworking, sewing, gardening, and cooking....
Tammy Marie Lykins
Feb 26, 2026
Tammy Marie Lykins, 66, of South Point, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Born on September 25, 1959, in Portsmouth, Tammy was the daughter of William Robbins and Carol (Moore) Craft. She was a creative and caring soul who found great joy in making crafts and spending time on her computer. She loved staying busy with...
Patricia M Smith
Feb 25, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Patricia (Patti) Smith, 63, of Portsmouth, Ohio, who passed away surrounded by family and friends on February 25th, 2026.
Patti was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny; her parents, William and Virginia; her brother, Billy; her sister, Katie; and her niece, Ashley.
She is survived by her son, Kenny (Ashley),...
Epp "Butch" Troy Charles
Feb 25, 2026
Epp "Butch" Troy Charles, 67, of Wheelersburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born on September 25, 1958, in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Troy Victor Charles and Anna Louise Charles. Epp was a retired truck driver who dedicated many years of hard work to his profession.
He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, including mowing grass,...
Brenda Joyce Tomlin
Feb 22, 2026
Brenda Tomlin, 79, of Atwater, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, with her children lovingly by her side.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Paul Tomlin; her parents, Jean and Leonard Johnson; and her sister, Barbara Craig.
Brenda is survived by her beloved children, Michael (Jamie) Tomlin and Elizabeth (Wayne) Moore. She was a proud and cherished grandmother...
Joseph James Allen Bailey
Feb 21, 2026
Staff Sergeant Joseph James Allen Bailey, 46, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, went to be with our Lord and Creator on February 21, 2026. He was born on January 30, 1980, to his parents, Marilyn (Morrow) Bailey and James Bailey.
Joe, affectionately known as “Joey” by his family and childhood friends, grew up in Ironton, Ohio. He was a 1998 graduate of Rock...
Genia Renee Cunningham
Feb 15, 2026
Genia Renee Cunningham, 54, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Born September 15, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a beloved daughter of the late Howard Gene and Jessie (Jones) Meade. Genia was a homemaker, whose life centered around family. She was happiest when she was hosting family get-togethers, and spending time with her...
Marc Lawrence Kreischer
Feb 15, 2026
Marc L. Kreischer, age 48, passed away at Holzer Medical Center-Jackson on February 15, 2026. Born on August 27, 1977, he was the beloved son of Ronnie M Kreischer and Linda (Lee) Kreischer. A resident of Oak Hill, OH, Marc was a proud graduate of Lexington High School, the University of Rio Grande and Morehead State University where he earned...
Delores June Turner
Feb 14, 2026
Delores June (Challender) Turner passed away February 14, 2026. Delores was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Kenneth Turner; two daughters, Denise Dixon, Kimberly Reynolds; a son-in-law Howard Reynolds; a daughter-in-law Dawn Turner, two brothers, Jack and John Challender and 15 great- grandchildren.She is survived by her son, Terrence Turner (Patty), daughter Deborah Friend (James), 24 grandchildren...
Maria Lynn Floyd
Feb 13, 2026
Maria Lynn Floyd entered the pearly gates and into Jesus' open arms February 13th, 2026. Maria was a generous woman with a huge heart which could be seen through her compassionate work with clients as a home health aide for over 25 years. She was immensely loved as a fantastic mother, dependable daughter, and the best mamaw her grandbabies could...
Jeanette "Jai" Sturgill
Feb 11, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Jai (Jeanette) Sturgill who entered peacefully into eternal rest and the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.
She was born December 21, 1942 to the late Luther and Ollidene Caudill. Jai was preceded in death by her sister Jewell (Caudill) Picco, brother Luther (Cokie)...
Bennie J Blevins, Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
Bennie Blevins Sr., 88, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, at his residence, where he lived with his son Jayme and was surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 13, 1937, to the late Bennie and Daisy (Collins) Blevins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife,...
Herbert Dewayne Madden
Feb 7, 2026
Herbert Dewayne Madden, 64, a cherished friend, father, and brother, passed away on February 7, 2026, at SOMC in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born on April 23, 1961, in Portsmouth, Ohio, where he spent much of his life surrounded by the love and warmth of family and friends.
Herb's life was a vibrant tapestry woven with his passions and interests. He...
