Obituaries

Donald William Murphy, 93 of Minford passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born June 11, 1930 in Fullerton, Kentucky, a son of the late Herbert Earl and Pauline Mayme Edwards Murphy. Don served in the U.S. Navy on USS Waldron DD699 for four years as a Sonar-man Second Class. After returning…

Katherine Marie Sargent, 63 of Lucasville passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 19, 1960 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Alma Louise Dodridge and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Barry Sargent; four sons, William Pollard, John Pollard, Randy Pollard, Ralph Pollard; one brother, Jack…

Bernice “Bernie” Irene McQuay James, 91, passed away July 22, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe, Ohio with her children at her bedside.  She was born September 10, 1931 in Waverly, Ohio to the late Edgar McQuay and Iva Lee McQuay. She is survived by a son, Ronald Salyers of Gahanna, Ohio; two daughters, Teresa…

Ramona Gay Stump, 75 of Hillsboro formerly of Sabina, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Highland District Hospital.  She was born on April 21, 1948 to the late George Funk and Dorothy Ruth Tucker Funk.  On February 14, 1966, she was united in marriage to Carey Leonard “Butch” Stump who preceded her in…

David Shoemaker Age 66, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023.  He was born May 21, 1957, to the late Lloyd and Geneva (Bayes) Shoemaker in Portsmouth.  David was a 1975 Clay High School Graduate.  He retired after 36 years as a journeyman electrician in the IBEW Local 1925. David is survived by his…

Richard E. Watts, 63, of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday July 19, 2023. Arrangements are pending at the D.W, SWICK FUNERAL HOME in Wheelersburg.  

Cheryl Lemon, 67, of Wheelersburg went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center after an extended illness. She was born February 4, 1956 to the late Leonard and Billie Roe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Roe. Cheryl was a…

Earl W. Seibert, 89, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday July 17, 2023. He was born July 12, 1934 in South Webster, a son of the late Earnest and Ella (Bauer) Seibert. He was a former bus mechanic for the Wheelersburg School District. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. Earl is survived by three sons, Stan…