Obituaries

William J. Dalton, 81 of Stockdale passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Four Winds Nursing Home in Jackson. He was born November 24, 1943 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William and Nellie F. Wilburn Dalton. He was a mechanic, a member of Disabled American Veterans, and James Erwin Post No. 622, American Legion.…

Michael Vincent Migyanko, 68, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at home surrounded by family.  He was born on September 28, 1956 in Chillicothe, Ohio son of the late Michael Migyanko and Madelyn (Weido) Migyanko.  On October 20, 1984 he was united in marriage to Angela Davena Migyanko who survives.  Also…

James Earl “Bub” Reed, 52 of Waverly, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Riverside United Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  He was born on October 10, 1972 in Chillicothe to James C Reed and Lora Elizabeth Gee Reed of Waverly.  Surviving are his children; Zachary (Keirsten) Reed of Piketon, Kayla Reed of Waverly and…

Freda Mae Arrowood Vulgamore, 96, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at her home. She was born November 26, 1928 in Frankfort, Ohio to the late Winston and E. Loretha Trainer Arrowood.  On February 26, 1948 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Francis Vulgamore who preceded her in death on September…

Betty Lou Scowden, 85, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.  She was born October 27, 1939 in Pike County, Ohio to the late Given and Laura Lightle Pollard.  In 1959 she was united in marriage to Robert Lee Scowden who preceded her in death on…

Clarence Faulkner, 80, of South Webster, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at home.  He was born July 20,1944 in Scioto County, a son of the late Floyd and Nora (Smith) Faulkner. He was a former Mold Operator at OSCO Industries and enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to Flea Markets and just good ole’ junking. Clarence…

Samuel E. Hughes, 83, of South Webster, passed away Wednesday December 25, 2024 at his residence. He was born September 23, 1941 in Columbus, a son of the late William and Dorothy (Justice) Hughes. Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Dingess as well as other relatives. Arrangements are under the direction of the D.W. SWICK FUNERAL…

Patricia Sue Burchett, 73 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday December 22, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born June 11, 1951 in Cincinnati to the late Elmer Lee and Arzie Manis Blankenship. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Ruben Oscar Burchett whom she married April 28, 1968,…

Paul Gene Francis, 57, of Piketon, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at his home.  He was born November 4, 1967 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Paul Francis and Judy Tackett Conley of Piketon, Ohio who survives.  Also surviving are his son, Jeffrey Francis of Piketon; and his grandchildren, Laguna, Arias and Owen.…

Ryan Shepherd, 41, formerly of South Webster, passed away Sunday December 22, 2024 in Chillicothe. Arrangements are pending at D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in South Webster.