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Carson Conley

Carson Conley, infant son of Chase Conley and Haylee Brady of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Along with his parents, he is survived by grandparents, Nacole and John Brady, and Misty Combs; great grandparents, John Conley, Tina and John Brady, and Tammie and John Rawlins; 2 aunts, Kelsey…

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Shelby Jean Craft

Shelby Jean Craft, 82, of Portsmouth, passed away at her home on July 10, 2026. She was born in New Boston on September 15, 1943, the daughter of the late Ruby Darlene Shover Coburn and Johnney Edward Jenkins. Shelby was a 1962 graduate of Portsmouth West High School, and she worked as a domestic housekeeper.…

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Gladys Lucille (Robinson) Lewis

Gladys Lucille (Robinson) Lewis, 88, of Franklin Furnace, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital. She was born September 26, 1937, in Ironton, OH to the late Homer and Sophronia (Daniels) Robinson and is survived by her husband, Raymond Lewis, whom she married July 10, 1959. Gladys was a…

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Jeffrey Scott Jones

With profound sadness and unwavering love, we announce the passing of Jeffrey Scott Jones, who went to heaven on July 13th at 10:11 p.m. Jeffrey was a loving husband, father, cherished family member, and loyal friend. He shared 36 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Dana, and will be remembered for the countless lives…

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Elizabeth “Libby” (Martin) Artis

Elizabeth “Libby” (Martin) Artis, age 83, of Sciotoville, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026 at Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born on September 28, 1942, Libby was a devoted wife, mother, and “Gram”. Libby was preceded in death by her parents, Elton Martin and Martha (Strickland) Martin; her siblings, Jean Munyon, Ray Martin, Mary Bowling,…

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Robin C. Whitman Frasure

Robin C. Whitman Frasure, 60, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026. She was born February 25, 1966, in Columbus, to the late James Whitman and Janet Mays, who survives. Along with her father, she was preceded in death by a stepfather, Lee Mays. Robin was a 1984 graduate of Portsmouth West High School.…

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Charles Everette Whisnant,

Charles Everette Whisnant, 78  In Loving Memory of Pastor Charles Whisnant, age 78, of McDermott, Ohio, who passed away on July 15, after living courageously for sixteen years following a diagnosis of prostate cancer.   Charles Everette Whisnant was born on October 22, 1947, in Lynchburg, VA into a loving Christian family; a Baptist minister, the…

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Becky Ellis

Rebecca Ann Ellis, 53, of Lucasville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born on June 27, 1973 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Larry Phillips of Geneva, Ohio, and the late Charles and Linda Murphy. Becky was well known for her kind heart and her…

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Arlie Blevins

Arlie Lawson Blevins, 91, of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born September 12, 1934 in Franklin Furnace, a son of the late Arbie and Elvie Conley Blevins. Arlie was a 1952 Clay High School graduate and retired from Pepsi after working there 42 years.…

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SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE

SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE, July 16, 2026 ROAD CLOSURE Scioto Trail (CR38) in Clay Township will be closed to through traffic between SR 23 and Rosemount Rd. The closures will occur daily from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, beginning Thursday, July 16th through Friday, July 31st. This temporary closure is necessary to allow the contractor to…

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