Carl Raymond Weeter
Carl Raymond Weeter, 91, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born April 21, 1934 in Pike County, Ohio to the late Floyd Jackson Weeter and Zelma Olive Dunham Weeter. On December 1, 1957 he was united in marriage to Lillie Esther Smith Weeter who survives. Also…
Read MoreMabel “Joan” Litz
Mabel “Joan” Litz, 93, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Courtyard Assisted Living in Wheelersburg. She was born on August 16, 1932, in Grayson, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Tipton and Mable (Crawford) Pieratt. Joan lived a life grounded in love, faith, and devotion to her family. Before dedicating…
Read MoreIndictments
Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor announced today that the January term of the Scioto County Grand Jury met on March 70, 2026 and returned 8 __Public Indictments . The Defendants Indicted are charged as follows: Darius Harron, 33 Portsmouth, OH, was indicted on: Intimidation of an Attorney, Victim or Witness in a Criminal…
Read MoreGary Lee Bennett, Sr.
Gary Lee Bennett, Sr., 84, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 26, 1941, in Sciotoville, Ohio, Gary was the son of the late Gus Rulen Bennett, Sr. and Addie Mae (Scaggs) Bennett. He dedicated 31 years of service to Dayton…
Read MoreGary Lee Bennett, Sr.
Gary Lee Bennett, Sr., 84, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 26, 1941, in Sciotoville, Ohio, Gary was the son of the late Gus Rulen Bennett, Sr. and Addie Mae (Scaggs) Bennett. He dedicated 31 years of service to Dayton…
Read MorePatricia Earlene Lavender
Patricia Earlene Lavender, 84, of Franklin Furnace, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born April 18, 1941, in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Carrie (Wilson) Bocook. A devoted homemaker, Patricia dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a warm,…
Read MoreJames David Burchett Jr.
James David Burchett Jr. 48, of West Union, passed away unexpectedly on April 3rd, 2026. He was born on November 8th, 1977, in Portsmouth, OH, a son of the late James Sr. and Carol Burchett. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Cecil Obie Newman; grandparents David and Edith Burchett and Earl and…
Read MoreLouis “Butch” Thomas McGue
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…
Read MoreMary Anne Adams
Mary Anne Adams, 75, of Rarden passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born on September 10, 1950 in Portsmouth to the late Ernest Raymond Spears and Mary Lucille Hull Spears. On March 17, 1972, she was united in marriage to Edgar Vondale Adams, who preceded her in…
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Aaron Bradley Crabtree, 55, of McDermott, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia. He was born on May 15, 1970 in Portsmouth to Roger Dale (Sandra) Crabtree of Dunedin, Florida and Mary Katherine “Kathy” Deemer of McDermott. Surviving are his children; Haley (Jessie) Crabtree of Sarasota, Florida…
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