Timothy Dixon “Tim” Murphy
Timothy Dixon “Tim” Murphy, 74, of Waverly passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Hopewell Grove Health Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born May 13, 1950 in Chillicothe to the late Weldon Leo and Marilyn Joan Swinning Murphy. In March of 1971 he married Linda Brownfield Murphy who survives. Also surviving are his children,…
Read MoreLarry Allen Chandler
Larry Allen Chandler, 76, of Waverly, passed away on Thursday, April, 24, 2025 at Buckeye Forest at Jackson. He was born on October 30, 1948 in Pike County to the late Conn Chandler and Willa Mae Salyers Chandler. On July 4, 1976, he was united in marriage to Paula Sue McDaniel Chandler. In addition to…
Read MoreSharon Rose Altman
Sharon Rose Altman, 74, of Lucasville, Ohio passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at her home. She was born January 16, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Thomas Horton Crabtree and Lillian MacDonald Crabtree. She was united in marriage to Dwight Altman who preceded her in death in 2017. Surviving are her children, Chris…
Read MoreTimberly “Denise” Martin
Timberly “Denise” Martin, 69, of New Boston, passed away at her home on April 22, 2025. Born in Portsmouth on September 10, 1955, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas Piatt and Virginia Duncan. Denise was a dedicated Data Processor and was known for her love of reading and listening to music. She…
Read MoreOfficer Involved Shooting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The suspect in the officer involved shooting has been identified as Anthony Kolp of Kernersville, NC. The incident which occurred on the night of Thursday 10 April at around 7pm, is still under investigation. Portsmouth Police Officers had been attempting to locate the suspect in connection with a burglary of…
Read MoreActive Killer Training
The Portsmouth City School District and the Portsmouth Police and Fire Departments will be conducting Active killer Interdiction training, Wednesday, 16 April between 7am-3pm. The training will be for officers, firefighters and PCSD staff. It will focus on each agency’s preparedness, response and post incident protocols in the event of an Active Threat. The…
Read MoreMichael Leroy “Crabby” Crabtree
Michael Leroy “Crabby” Crabtree, 63, of Otway, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born September 28th 1961 in Portsmouth, a son of the the late Mary A Mitchell, and Gary Crabtree. He was a 1979 Northwest High School graduate and a union carpenter from Local 437 for over…
Read MoreForrest Franklin Arbaugh
Forrest Franklin Arbaugh, 90, of Lucasville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Born on October 7, 1934, in Quincy, Kentucky, a son of the late Lemuel C. and Grace A. Hesson Arbaugh. Forrest, affectionately known as “Frosty” to friends and family, attended First Christian Church in Portsmouth. At the age of 10,…
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Brenda E. Risner, 55, of Wheelersburg, went to be with Jesus, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice while surrounded by family. Born on February 25, 1970, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Effie Smith Risner and was a graduate of Happy Hearts School. Brenda, affectionately known as…
Read MoreJoyce Belle Stevens Fulk
Joyce Belle Stevens Fulk, 82, of South Charleston, Ohio, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Springfield. Born on April 10, 1942, in Star Yards, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Rena Turvey Stevens and was a homemaker. Joy graduated from Wheelersburg High School in 1960. Also preceding her in death were several…
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