Suzanne (Susie) Kathern Neal
Suzanne (Susie) Kathern Neal, 79, of Columbus, a former Minford area resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, April 11, 2026 at OSU Medical Center Hospice in Columbus. She was born March 28, 1947 in Portsmouth, daughter of the late Harry and Wilma Brown of Stockdale and graduated from Eastern High School…
Read MoreChristopher James Cronin
Christopher James Cronin, 63, of Minford, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1962, in Portsmouth, to Janet Ruth (Whitt) Cronin and the late Carl Joseph Cronin. Christopher was a 1980 Minford High School graduate, was employed by KSA in Sciotoville, and was a member of Grace Fellowship…
Read MoreF. Yvonne “Bonnie” Carrico
F. Yvonne “Bonnie” Carrico, 69, of Piketon passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born on July 25, 1956 in Chillicothe to the late Alvie Carrico and Darlene Maynard Carrico. Bonnie is survived by her husband of over 20 years, Richard Payne of Piketon. Also surviving are her…
Read MoreAbigail Pickel
Abigail Pickel, infant daughter of Jacob Dale Pickel and Megan Lee Vires Pickel of Sinking Spring, was born into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at OSU Wexner Medical Center. In addition to her parents, Abigail is survived by her siblings Madelyn Grace, Baylee Elizabeth, Carson Gabriel and Samuel Asher; grandparents,…
Read MoreCarl 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,…
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