Wilma Jean Whitaker
Wilma Jean Whitaker, 84, of South Webster, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A 1958 graduate of South Webster High School, Wilma was the class Valedictorian. She furthered her education at the University of Rio Grande, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Education. As a teacher in…
Read MoreDenise Michelle Hanes
Denise Michelle Hanes, 62, of South Webster, passed away Wednesday April 30, 2025, at her residence. She was born December 24, 1962. She was a vendor at the Flea Market and enjoyed her many friends and customers. They were like family to her, and she really enjoyed being around them. She also enjoyed cooking and…
Read MoreCharles Miller, Jr.
Charles Miller, Jr., 63, of Ironton, passed away at King’s Daughters Medical Center on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1961 in Portsmouth a son of the late Charles Miller and Ermalean ( Hammonds) Jackson. He was a former carpenter who enjoyed ginseng hunting and fishing. Charles is survived by his…
Read MoreDarrell E. Pauley
Darrell E. Pauley, 78, a beloved member of his family and community, was born on June 6, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia. He passed peacefully on May 3, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center, surrounded by his devoted family. Darrell had a fulfilling career, retiring from GTE in 1997, where he served as a cable…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Shooting in West Portsmouth
Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman stated on April 28, 2025, at 7:20 a.m., the 911 Communications Center received a call of threats being made to individuals at a residence on Wolf Run Rd. in West Portsmouth. While deputies were responding to the home, the callers called back and advised that a silver Acura…
Read MoreAlice Margaret Briggs
Alice Margaret Briggs, 81, of Wheelersburg passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Alice was born November 3, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Harry Edward Johancen and Dorothy Crawford Johancen. She worked at the former Pop’s Place Restaurant as a baker. In addition to her parents Alice was preceded…
Read MoreKenneth Anthony ‘Tony’ Lavinder
Kenneth Anthony ‘Tony’ Lavinder, 75, of Portsmouth, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at OSU Hospital in Columbus. Tony was born on June 30, 1949, in Portsmouth, the son of the late Jane Ann Lavinder and Kenneth Waldo Troutman. He enjoyed teaching in the Portsmouth City Schools and was a 1966 PHS graduate. Tony…
Read MoreMax Mathew Behrer
Max Mathew Behrer, 88, of Wheelersburg passed away on April 27, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 1, 1937 in Lima, Ohio a son of the late Max Joseph Behrer and Francis Schrock Behrer. Max moved to Dayton, Ohio at a young age, attended Chamanade and Patterson Co-Op High Schools. He served in…
Read MoreShirley Batdorf
Shirley Batdorf, 86 of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at her home. Shirley was born September 8, 1938 in Annville, PA to the late John Ernst and Amanda Fasnacht Ernst. Shirley was employed at Walmart as a Stocker. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Hughes;…
Read MoreJudy Ann Harris
Judy Ann Harris, 70, of Clarksville, OH, formerly of St. Rt. 140, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the home of her daughter. Judy was born June 22, 1954 in Pikeville, KY to the late Curtis Bartley and Polly Allen Bartley. Judy was a homemaker and a member of Rubyville Community Church. In addition…
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