Obituaries

Joshua Stephen Michael Perkins, 48, of Greenup, KY, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Portsmouth, OH, on July 6, 1977, a son of Stephen and Rebecca Arras Perkins. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mary Nickel, and paternal grandparents, Joseph and Eleaner Perkins. Josh loved…

Tonya Lea (nee Estep) Cooley, a longtime Scioto County resident, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2026 at the age of 57. Tonya was born to her parents William and Lelia Estep on April 14, 1968. Tonya was a proud graduate of Northwest High School, Class of 1987. She dedicated much of her life to…

Teresa Ann (Kale) Grose, 66, passed away on March 20, 2026, at hospice, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Teresa was born on April 19, 1959, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Paul Kale and Joan (Paul) Thompson. She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, and the deep love she had for those around her.…

Charlotte Swords, age 67, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026. Born on June 26, 1958, Charlotte was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. Charlotte was the cherished daughter of Donald and Ruby (Nee Jones) Daniels and devoted wife to…

James “Jim” Michael Bailey, 80, of Portsmouth, OH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Born in Portsmouth on November 4, 1945, to the late Frank and Eileen Bailey, Jim will be best remembered for his quick wit, service to others, contagious smile, and inability to remember a…

Roger Todd Skaggs, 52 , of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. Born April 19, 1973 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late Roger Skaggs, he was a 3rd generation locomotive engineer for Norfolk & Southern Railroad and was a graduate of Portsmouth High School in the class…

Allen Isaac, 86, of Lucasville, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was born on March 14, 1940 in Kite, Kentucky, a son of the late Perry and Lina Johnson Isaac. Allen was Load Operator at McCoy Lumber until his retirement in 2016. In addition to his parents, he was…

Karen Sue McNally-Jarrell, age 73, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born on April 19, 1952, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Marjorie Pinson Turner. Karen dedicated her career as an Early Child Intervention Specialist with the Carousel Center and was a…

James Stevison, 91, of Wheelersburg, OH passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1934, to the late James Orval and Ethel Ina (Martindale) Stevison and also preceded in death by his wife, Nora Pauline (Robbins) Stevison, whom he married on November 13, 1955. James graduated from…

Jeffrey Duane Smith was called home on March 18, 2026.  Born September 9, 1951 in Chillicothe, OH, Jeff led a life of service, love of family, and devotion to God.  We will miss him deeply but take comfort knowing he is at peace and whole once again. Jeff grew up in rural Chillicothe with his…