Ronald Ramey, former Scioto County resident, went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2025, at the age of 94. Ronald was born on January 13, 1931, to his parents, Andrew and Dorothy (née Aeh) Ramey, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Ronald spent his professional career in construction and found his greatest joy in the…

Janice “Jan” Conley, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in her home, surrounded by love. She was born March 16, 1944, in Minford, Ohio, to the late Harve and Metta (Lowder) Burchett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Conley, and her sister, Lela K. Crabtree. Janice is survived by…

Martha Rose (Comer) Parker, age 92, of Oak Hill, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Four Winds Community in Jackson, Ohio. She was born June 26, 1933 at home in Minford, Ohio to the late George Franklin and Dorothy Marie (McGranahan) Comer. Martha was raised in…

William Gregory Cordle, 67, of Minford, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at SOMC ER. He was born January 7, 1958 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William and Helen Jean (Burchett) Cordle. He retired from the Atomic Plant, and was a member of Welcome Home Christian Fellowship. He is survived by one sister,…

Wilford Earls, 85, of New Boston, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born May 23, 1940 in Morehead, Kentucky to the late Clyde and Geneva Epperhart Earls.  Surviving are his wife, Deloris Current Earls; a daughter, Shelly Fisher and husband Michael of McMinnville, Tennessee;…

Maverick Evan Highland, age 24, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.  He was born on January 16, 2001 in Chillicothe, Ohio and was deeply loved by all who knew him. Maverick was a devoted son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend.  He brought joy, laughter and loyalty to his family and formed many lasting friendships…

Brenda Sue Cobb, 75, of Portsmouth, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at her childhood home in West Portsmouth. She was born on February 16, 1950, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Clarence Buford and Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Joy Dixon Bloomer. Brenda graduated from Portsmouth West High School…

Edsel Ralph Atkins, 80, of Beaver, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 19, 1945 in Scioto County, a son of the late John William and Pauline (Tatman) Atkins. Ralph was a 1962 graduate of Stockdale High School, and was a lifetime member of the VFW in…

Nancy Carol Lewis, 73, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Bridgeport 360 in Portsmouth. She was born May 24, 1952 in Dayton, a daughter of the late Thomas Eugene and Anna Mae (Freeman) Bartee, and was a health aide for Heartland of Portsmouth. Nancy loved to play bingo and was of the…

Stanley A. Mitchell, 84, of South Webster, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born February 25, 1941, in Hanes Port, NJ; a son of the late Joseph and Alice (Thomas) Mitchell. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. Stanley is survived by his wife, Antoinette Stewart; a…