Mark Richard Mamas, a loving father, devoted brother, and successful owner and operator of Portsmouth Motors and M & M Auto, passed away on December 3, 2023. Born on September 5, 1951, in Portsmouth, OH, Mark brought joy and laughter into the lives of all who knew him.   Mark’s compassionate nature was evident in…

Roger Allen Combs, 56 of Lucasville passed away Friday, December 1, 2023. He was born February 3, 1967 in Portsmouth, a son of the late James J. and Sharon I. Toland Combs. He is survived by his son, Christopher (Kelsey) Combs, and three grandchildren, Brynleigh, Cainan and Lennox Combs. In addition to his parents, he was…

Garry Lee Meadows, 67 of Piketon, passed away at home on Friday, December 8, 2023.  He was born on April 6, 1956 in Columbus to the late Vernon Carl Meadows and Mary Katherine Sharon.  Surviving are his children; Chad Meadows of Waverly and Jeremy Meadows of Alabama; sister, Joyce Meadows of Hernando, Florida; nephew, Matthew…

  Holly Gene Wheeler, 47, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at her home.  She was born February 4, 1976 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Curtis Gene Wheeler of Chillicothe and the late Judith Helm.  Also surviving are her children, Kendrik Wheeler of Chillicothe, Dhalia Hurley of Portsmouth, Gage Wheeler of Waverly and…

Amelia Caroline Rose Coomer passed away shortly after she was born on December 5, 2023 at Berger Hospital in Circleville, Ohio.  Surviving are her parents, Kenneth Wesley and Tanya Loraine Coomer of Chillicothe, Ohio; siblings, Emma, Aiden and Chase Coomer; maternal grandmother, Tisha (Marvin) Coterel of Waverly; maternal grandfather, Robert (Dawn) Detty of Chillicothe; paternal…

James David Young Sr, 62, of Portsmouth, passed away December 11, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers emergency room. He was born November 6, 1961 in Portsmouth, a son of Judith (Welty) Sexton of Portsmouth. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a graduate of Portsmouth High School, enjoyed fishing and woodworking. James is survived by…

William G. “Bill” Stephan, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 9, 2023 at the SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, OH. He was born on January 11, 1931 in Atlanta, GA. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1948 until 1972, serving in a supporting role during the Korean and…

Karen Sue Slack, 57, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at her home.  She was born August 1, 1966 to the late Perry Ray and Francis Jane (Neal) Munnion in Portsmouth.  Karen is a 1984 graduate of Portsmouth East High School.  She loved boating, camping and taking vacations with her family.  She especially…

Sharon E. Reinhardt, 66, of Minford passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at her home.  She was born May 2, 1957 in Columbus, GA to the late James Orville and Nona (Ingledew) Gibson.  Sharon worked at SOMC as a Registered Nurse until she retired after 40 years of serving the community.  Sharon was fiercely indepenent…