Mahala Dawn Pelfrey
Mahala Dawn Pelfrey, 49, went to be with the lord and our savior June 26, 2025 after a long, hard, battle with Cancer. She was a remarkable woman, known for her strength, her sharp wit, and her dedication to her family and church. She was preceded in death by her mother Mary Louise Rice, and…
Read MoreGeneva M. Mullins
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Geneva M. Mullins, who left this world on June 26, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on January 15, 1947, in the quaint town of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Geneva lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication. A devoted spouse, and loving mother and…
Read MoreNancy Anne (nee Kenard) Sheets
Nancy Anne (nee Kenard) Sheets was born in Scioto County on January 6th, 1933 and went into the arms of Jesus on June 21, 2025. A fiery redhead, Nancy was adopted by Lloyd and Margarite Kenard. Nancy was married at seventeen to Walter Lloyd Sheets, a die hard Marine who went on to heaven on…
Read MoreMaxine (Cartwright) Ballard
Maxine (Cartwright) Ballard, 84, of South Point, formerly of Chicago, IL, died Friday, June 20 , 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born January 7, 1941 in Lebanon, Tennessee, to the late Tom and Eunice (Watkins) Cartwright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Lewis Ballard,…
Read MoreNancy Ackerman-Nash
Nancy Ackerman-Nash, 71 of Granbury, Texas, was spending time with family in Ohio when on Friday, June 27, 2025 her heart gave away and she passed on at SOMC. She was born October 27, 1953 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Raymond L. and Georgia Faustaine “Tena” (Taylor) Ackerman. She was a 1971 Wheelersburg High…
Read MorePatricia Ann Holland
It is with deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Holland, aged 93, on June 24, 2025. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and a cherished member of the community. Patricia was born on June 26, 1931 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to the late…
Read MoreAnn Bartlett Truitt
Ann Bartlett Truitt Ann Bartlett Truitt, 92, of Waverly, a longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her home in Bristol Village. She was born on September 5, 1932, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Norman Harry and Gladys Louise Kidwell Bartlett. Ann retired as manager of the Scioto County…
Read MoreEarl Emmitt Osborne
Earl Emmitt Osborne, 88, of Lucasville, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. He was born June 18, 1937 in West Portsmouth, a son of the late Emmitt and Dorothy Armstrong Osborne. Earl was a retired delivery driver for Pepsi and RC Cola and attended Community Bible Church. In…
Read MoreWillard “Bill” Fenton
Willard “Bill” Fenton, 86, of South Webster, passed away June 26, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born February 20,1939, in Scioto Furnace, a son of the late Edward and Cora (Aeh) Fenton. Bill joined the Army after graduating from South Webster High School in the class of 1957 as the Salutatorian. He was…
Read MoreDenver Eugene Raike
Denver Eugene Raike, 87, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away Saturday June 28th, 2025, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born January 17th,1938 in Wheelersburg, Ohio to the late Fred and Thelma (Williams) Raike. Denver is survived by his daughter, Tamela (Lawrence) Harris of Wheelersburg, and his son, Anthony (Mary) Raike of Kernersville, North…
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