Obituaries

Betty Sharon Dupuy, 84, of South Shore, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Concord Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Born on August 22, 1941, in Greenup, Kentucky, Betty lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community. She was cherished and beloved figure known affectionately as…

Joshua “JT” Timothy-Baker Cummins, 5 weeks, of Piketon, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.  He was born March 24, 2026 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Joshua Logan Cummins and Addison Carolyn Mae Brien Cummins who survive.  Also surviving are his grandparents, Joshua (Summer) Cummins of Piketon and William (Misty)…

Dennis Kent Anderson, 61, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.  He was born on April 14, 1965 in Waverly, son of the late William and Virginia (Streitenberger) Anderson.  Surviving is a daughter, Lindsay Kneisley of Waverly; two grandchildren, Kaiden and Kendall Cox; four…

Sandra Kay Hedrick, 80, of McDermott, passed away Thursday, April 30th, at SOMC Hospice. She was born August 3, 1945, in Portsmouth to the Late Paul and Elizabeth (Crabtree) Dettwiller.  Sandra is survived by her Daughter; Claire (Dan) Adams and her granddaughter, Sarah all of Grove City; three sisters, Phyllis (Tony) Hurley of Nicholasville, Kentucky,…

Karla Doreen McClary, 68, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at her home.  She was born January 17, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Durward Chandler and Georgia Crabtree Chandler.  On August 25, 1990 she was united in marriage to Allen McClary who survives.  Also surviving are her children, Kristi (Terry)…

Judy Ann McClintic, 72, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life. Born on November 24, 1953, in Montgomery, West Virginia, Judy was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Nellie (Pauley) Stringer. She carried with…

Edna Mae Picklesimer, 100, of Portsmouth, a former Lucasville resident, died Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Hillview Retirement Center.      She was born May 4, 1925 in Pike County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Gus and June Collins Farris. Edna was a retired administrator for Southern Ohio Medical Center and of the Church of…

Brooksie Ann Pence, 78, of Lucasville, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at her residence.      She was born August 25, 1947 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late James and Louise Mullins Boldman. Brooksie was a nurse’s aide and member of Tick Ridge Community Church.      In addition to her parents, Brooksie was preceded…

Frances Carlene (Keller) Merritt, 83 of Lucasville, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born February 24, 1943 in North Moreland, to Carl Orville and Rebecca Arlene (Mayhew) Keller. She grew up with her family in North Moreland and was known as “Francie” to many.…