Gary Lee Meade, age 70, of West Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at his home on July 21, 2025. He was born on June 9, 1955, to the late David Lee and Phyllis Adams Meade, and was a proud lifelong resident of Scioto County. He is survived by his brother, Danny Lee Meade; his nephew, Tyler…

Lilly Ann Howard Elliott, 53 of Portsmouth, died Monday, July 21, 2025 at her home. She was born August 9, 1971 in Portsmouth to the late Bill Howard and Goldie Stevens Howard who survives. Along with her father she was preceded in death by a brother, Simon Howard, a sister Kathy Howard and mother-in-law Mary…

Leroy Slusher, 89, of Minford, Ohio went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born in Salyersville, Kentucky on March 20, 1936 to the late Burie and Louise Slusher and attended Old Philadelphia Tabernacle Church in Minford. Leroy was a Carpenter, and worked for Dial Construction…

Janet Sue (Brisker) Risner, 83, of Minford, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday July 25, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born August 10, 1941 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Charlotte L. (McLaughlin) Brisker, she was an elementary school teacher…

It is with both deep sorrow and steadfast hope in the promise of Heaven that we announce the passing of Ricky Edwin Johnson on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Rick was surrounded by the love of his family and the compassionate care of Southern Ohio Hospice. Born in Chillicothe on May 14, 1953, to Samuel Franklin…

Dannette Ann Lowery, age 55 of Mentor, Ohio formerly of Huntington Township, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, following a courageous and selfless battle with cancer. She faced her illness with unwavering strength and grace, a testament to the resilient spirit she carried throughout her life. Born on July 22, 1970, Dannette was…

Kathryn Jane Zaayer, 87 of Otway, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Rest Haven Nursing Home.  She was born on September 22, 1937, in Rushville to the late Ralph Ranger Griffith and Mary M Goodman Griffith. On October 11, 1954, she was united in marriage to Phillip Albert Zaayer of Otway, who preceded…

Kyle E. Redoutey, 30 Beloved Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Musician, and Friend It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kyle Edward Redoutey, age 30, who left us far too soon. Kyle passed away surrounded by loved ones who will forever cherish the light he brought into their lives. Kyle’s true passion in…

It is with great sadness to announce that, Joseph Michael Ober, has passed away at the age of 53 on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Joey (better known as JoBer), was born to the late Steve Ober and Danelle (Zvara) Ober on July 20, 1972, in Oberlin, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his father,…

James L. Slone, 86, of South Webster, passed away Monday July 21, 2025 at SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 10, 1939 in Thacker, WV, a son of the late Kernie and Minnie (Burton) Slone. He served in the U.S. Army and was a retired mechanic from Hanes Chevrolet.…