Mary Helena McDaniel
Mary Helena McDaniel, 39, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born on March 8, 1987, in Portsmouth, Mary was the daughter of the late Scott Kelly and Donna Ball. Mary made her home in Ocala, Florida, where she attended Riverland Baptist Church in Dunnellon, Florida. Her faith was an important part of her life,…
Read MoreCheri Renee (Gaul) Jobe
Cheri Renee (Gaul) Jobe, 63, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on November 11, 1962 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late George and Connie Gaul. On August 26, 2005 she was united in marriage to Charles Jobe who survives. Also surviving are…
Read MorePortsmouth Man Arrested on Drug Charges
PORTSMOUTH, OH – July 2, 2026 – Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer and Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announced the arrest of a Portsmouth man following a successful drug investigation conducted by the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force. On July 1, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., investigators from the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force,…
Read MoreScioto County Sheriff’s Office Announces Arrest in Serious Domestic Violence Case
PORTSMOUTH, OH – Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announced today the arrest of a Minford man following a violent domestic incident that occurred on the evening of July 5, 2026. At approximately 8:08 p.m. on July 5, the Scioto County 911 Communications Center received a report of an active domestic dispute involving a pregnant female…
Read MoreMinford Man Arrested on Multiple Counts of Rape
SCIOTO COUNTY, OH — Sheriff David Thoroughman reports that the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Minford man following a child sexual assault investigation. On July 1, 2026, at approximately 1:19 a.m., the Sheriff’s 911 Communications Center received a request for emergency medical services from a child reporting physical pain. Deputies responded to the…
Read MoreWillis Pitts
Willis Pitts, 83, of Minford, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 at his residence. He was born on May 12, 1943, in Woodstock, Ohio, a son of the late William and Gladys (Culp) Pitts. Willis devoted many years to his role as a diesel mechanic at the ODOT Garage, where his expertise and tireless work…
Read MoreJerry Michael Curtis
Jerry Michael Curtis, 74, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born October 9, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late William “Bill” Curtis and Mabel Sutton Curtis. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Ramona “Gay” Blevins Curtis; children, Amanda Curtis and…
Read MoreClarence “Junior” Castle
Clarence “Junior” Castle, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 7, 1945, in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Junior was the son of the late Clarence E. Castle and Vergie (Hickman) Castle. He lived a life defined by service, patriotism, devotion to family,…
Read MoreMary Sherlene Pence
Mary Sherlene Pence, 79, of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at her daughter, Shirley’s residence. She was born June 2, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of the late Edward and Wanda James Otworth. Mary was a retired nursing assistant from Southern Ohio Medical Center and attended New Hope Baptist Church. In addition…
Read MoreGareth Lee Bussa
Gareth Lee Bussa, age 96, of Portsmouth and longtime resident of Sciotoville, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Born on December 11, 1929, in Sciotoville, he was the beloved son of the late Herbert Lee and Marie Carol Dever Bussa. Gary was a devoted member of Sciotoville Christian Church throughout his…
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