With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Andrea Gail Walters, who left this world on July 25, 2025, at the age of 43. Born on April 9, 1982, in Circleville, Ohio, Andrea embodied a vibrant spirit that touched the lives of many. She was a loving mother, cherished daughter, sister, aunt and friend.…

Helen E. (Montavon) Brown, 89, of McDermott, died Friday, July 25, 2025 at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born September 16, 1935 in McDermott, to the late Alfred and Alice (Staten) Montavon. Helen was a graduate of McDermott High School, class of 1954. She was a homemaker who adored her family. In addition to her…

Shirley Ann Frazee, 80, of Beaver, passed Monday, August 4, 2025 at Buckeye Forest at Jackson. She was born November 9, 1944 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late James and Alta (Montgomery) Lykins and was a homemaker. She loved her loved her family very deeply. She is survived by her husband of  61…

Betty Rosemary Lore, 64, of Lucasville, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was born February 13, 1961 in Portsmouth, daughter of the late Carl Dickerson and Rosemary (Pressley) Fugate and was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons, Rusty Lore, Keith Lore; a sister, Debbie Stacy;…

Paul Alva Winn, 46, of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1979 in Portsmouth, a son of Doris (Hodge) Winn and the late Alva Winn. Paul was a Jefferson Township Firefighter, attended New Freedom Community Church in Wakefield and Back Run House of Prayer in Lucasville. He…

Patricia Ann Bennett, 85, of Minford passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born March 16, 1940 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Miller) Adams. Patricia was a homemaker, was a member of Highland Bend Nazarene Church, and attended Rubyville Community Church. She is survived by…

Ann Thomas, 89, of Scottsboro, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 surrounded by her family.  She was born on September 3, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late George Emmitt Rushing and Sarah Louise Henley Rushing.  In 1954, she was united in marriage to Elder Gene Thomas who preceded her in death in…

Marion Emma Wickersham, 80, of Otway, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. She was born on March 1, 1945, in Gibbstown, New Jersey, to the late John Wenzel Maurer and Emma Mildred Maurer. Marion graduated from Miami Norland High School in 1964. On March 3, 1979, she married the love of her…

Sheila Ann (Davis) Puckett-Free, 50, of Rarden, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at her home.  She was born May 20, 1975 in Portsmouth, Ohio daughter of the late Marwin Davis and Joslyn Davis of Rarden, Ohio who survives.  She is survived by husband Nate Free of Rarden; children, Warren Davis of Peebles,…