Alberta Ruth Lyons, 94, of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at SOMC ER. She was born May 10, 1931 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late William Henry and Charlotte (Sadler) Gray. Alberta was fond of the outdoors and loved to travel and garden. She is survived by two granddaughters, Jamie (Jay) Brown,…

Jerry Michael Rucker, 82, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born on July 22, 1943 to the late Perry and Iva Barker Rucker.  In 2012 he was united in marriage to Arizona Hardin Rucker, who is currently in the care of her daughter,…

Floyd Jackson Weeter, Jr, 96 of Waverly, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at his residence. He was born on August 7, 1929 in Ironton to the late Floyd Jackson Weeter, Sr and Zelma Olive (Dunham) Weeter. On August 7, 1947 he was united in marriage for 78 years to Wilma Jean (Matthews) Weeter…

Joshua “Josh” David Nichols, 49 of Otway, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on August 21, 1976 in Portmouth to the late John Darrell Nichols, Sr and Dorothy Debo Nichols.  He is survived by his sister Sheri Nichols-Purtee of Otway, brother, John Nichols, Jr. of Otway, sister, Kristi…

Ronnie Caudill, 63, of Wheelersburg, passed away Wednesday November 26, 2025 at Best Care Health and Rehab in Wheelersburg. He was born April 2, 1962 in Newport, VA, a son of the late Hugo Caudill and Linda (Adkins) Stephan. He was a graduate of Wheelersburg High School where he played on the Football Team. He…

Heather Reese, age 39, of South Webster, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center in Columbus. She was born September 5, 1986, in Portsmouth. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crafting and spending time with her grandson. She always enjoyed going to watch her son play sports when he was in school…

Ramona J. Allen, 94, of Minford, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at Portsmouth Health and Rehab Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 22, 1931 in South Webster, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ritter Adams Jones. A 1949 graduate of South Webster High School, Ramona married the love of…

Everett Paul Sapp, 92, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born June 20, 1933, in Stricklett, KY, a son of the late Leslie and Florence Thurman Sapp. Paul was a former employee of Empire Detroit Steel, where he was very active in the Union. He loved working…

Quincy Layne Bazler, age 2, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born January 4, 2023 in Portsmouth, a son of Quentin Trevan Bazler and Kiane Piatt Bazler. Quincy is also survived by his brothers, Ryker and Finnley Bazler, at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm…