Anthony Wayne “Tony” Payne
Anthony Wayne “Tony” Payne, 48, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born November 15, 1976 in Portsmouth, a son of Robert Payne and the late Sheila (Parker) Ruggles. Tony was a member of the VFW and a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his father, he is…
Read MoreLaura Frances Benner
Laura Frances Benner, 89, of Lucasville, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 23, 2025. She passed peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born December 22, 1935 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Hasten and Genoa (Farley) Lemaster. Laura was a former employee of Goodyear Atomic Plant,…
Read MoreGarry E. Adkins
Garry E. Adkins, 74, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. Born on July 28, 1951, in Chattanooga, TN, Garry was a cherished community member of Portsmouth. He was the beloved son of James Edwin Adkins and the late Betty Wise. Garry was an active member of the South Webster Community Church, where he taught…
Read MoreDonald Richard Aeh
Donald Richard Aeh, 89, of Portsmouth, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. Born on December 1, 1935, he was the beloved son of the late Roy and Helen (Shuman) Aeh. Donald is survived by his wife, Betty (Riley) Aeh. He was a cherished grandfather to Jeffery (LaCosta) Craig, Josh (Erica) Craig,…
Read MoreScioto County Commissioner and His Wife Indicted in Alleged Kickback Scheme Involving Southern Ohio Port Authority
As reported by our Staff writer Bill Shope Scioto County Commissioner and His Wife Indicted in Alleged Kickback Scheme Involving Southern Ohio Port Authority COLUMBUS – The Scioto County Grand Jury handed down indictments Friday against a Scioto County Commissioner and his wife as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged bribes and public contracts…
Read MoreNorma Jean Cole (Cook)
Norma Jean Cole (Cook), 88, of South Webster, went home to be with Jesus on August 17th. She was born on August 1, 1937, in Lyra, Ohio, to the late Delmar and Hazel (Robinson) Cook. On October 30, 1954, Norma married, Merlyn “Henry” Cole. She and Henry enjoyed 63 years of marriage until his passing…
Read MoreAaron Frederick Tindall
Aaron Frederick Tindall Sr., 70, of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 7, 1954 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Frederick Tindall and Joann Bradley Tindall of Portsmouth. Aaron was a retired sign painter. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death…
Read MoreHelen Ramona Hale
Helen Ramona Hale, 97, of McDermott, completed her earthly journey on Thursday, August 14, 2025, and her heavenly father has welcomed her into his kingdom as another bright and smiling angel. She was born on June 29,1928 in Samaria, KY to the late James Harvey and Inez Stephens Barber. She graduated from Paul Blazer High…
Read MoreNancy Atkinson
Nancy Atkinson, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, Ohio. Born on August 10, 1952, Nancy dedicated her life to caring for others as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), serving with compassion and skill at Hempstead Manor for an impressive 45 years before her retirement in 2013. Nancy was a woman of simple joys and…
Read MorePhyllis Mills
Phyllis K. Mills, 69 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Portsmouth Health and Rehab. She was born July 23, 1956 in Portsmouth, to the late Lester Leroy and Jessie Grimm Mills. Along with her parents ,Phyllis is preceded in death by 2 brothers; Harold Mills and Michael McKinley and 2 sisters; Bessie…
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