It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Ann Roth, who left us peacefully on December 25, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on January 22, 1944, in Portsmouth, OH, to the late Carl and Dorothy (Nee Heath) Roth. Sharon lived her life with a warmth and grace that touched…

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Powell Sr., beloved husband, father, and community leader, who left this world on December 23, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on June 10, 1943, in Minford, Ohio, Richard’s life was marked by dedicated service to both his family and the community…

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Jambard, a beloved husband, cherished son, loving father and devoted friend. Robert entered into eternal rest on December 21, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on May 14, 1954, in Hartford, Connecticut, he radiated warmth and kindness throughout his life, leaving…

Mindy Lynn (Crawford) James, 45, of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Columbus, OH. She was born May 31, 1979 in Portsmouth, to the late James Crawford and late Tamara (James) Wollard. Mindy was a 1997 graduate of Portsmouth East High School and worked as a Residential Aid for a Forward Health treatment…

Kyleigh Janay Shelton, “Kyleigh Nay”, 19, of Portsmouth went home with Jesus Friday, December 27, 2024 while being greeted by her Mamaw. She was born February 24, 2005 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Kevin and Amanda (Lute) Jones, and was a student at Vern Riffe School in Portsmouth. Beating the odds of surviving until she…

William J. Dalton, 81 of Stockdale passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Four Winds Nursing Home in Jackson. He was born November 24, 1943 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William and Nellie F. Wilburn Dalton. He was a mechanic, a member of Disabled American Veterans, and James Erwin Post No. 622, American Legion.…

Michael Vincent Migyanko, 68, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at home surrounded by family.  He was born on September 28, 1956 in Chillicothe, Ohio son of the late Michael Migyanko and Madelyn (Weido) Migyanko.  On October 20, 1984 he was united in marriage to Angela Davena Migyanko who survives.  Also…

James Earl “Bub” Reed, 52 of Waverly, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Riverside United Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  He was born on October 10, 1972 in Chillicothe to James C Reed and Lora Elizabeth Gee Reed of Waverly.  Surviving are his children; Zachary (Keirsten) Reed of Piketon, Kayla Reed of Waverly and…

Freda Mae Arrowood Vulgamore, 96, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at her home. She was born November 26, 1928 in Frankfort, Ohio to the late Winston and E. Loretha Trainer Arrowood.  On February 26, 1948 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Francis Vulgamore who preceded her in death on September…

Betty Lou Scowden, 85, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.  She was born October 27, 1939 in Pike County, Ohio to the late Given and Laura Lightle Pollard.  In 1959 she was united in marriage to Robert Lee Scowden who preceded her in death on…