Obituaries

Dorothy Jean Jordan Ross Williams, 93, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on March 29, 2023 at Traditions of Bristol Village in Waverly.  She was born November 14, 1929 in Piketon, Ohio to Abe and Junie Jordan. She was the youngest of eight siblings. She graduated from Piketon High School in 1947. Dorothy worked as a…

Anthony Craig Henderson, 47, of Piketon, Ohio passed away at home.  He was born November 1, 1975 in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri to Marvin Kale Henderson and the late Francis Russell Henderson. In addition to his father he is survived by his children Elizabeth Breitenbach and Tyler Henderson both of Piketon; many grandchildren; and a…

Gary Cooper, 63 of Rarden, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at his residence. He was born on May 23, 1959 in Dayton to the late George Cooper and Ivory Eunice (Glen Richard) Williams Smith. Surviving are his children; Amber Dawn Cooper of Florida and Kashawn Cooper of Oregon; siblings, Tina Chambers of Portsmouth,…

Franklin H. Schmidt III, 69, of Portsmouth, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday March 29, 2023 at his residence. He was born January 5, 1954 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Franklin and Margaret (White) Schmidt. He attended Life Point Church where he loved serving his church as a parking lot attendant…

Riley Sam Sink, 85, of North Moreland, died Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Hill View Retirement Center surrounded by his family.  Born on January 28, 1938 in Kokomo, Indiana, he was a son of the late Frank and Eva Johnson Sink and was an avid attendee of The Rock Church. Sam was a 1955 graduate…

Betty Loucille McNamara, 82, of Tipp City, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at SpringMeade Health Center. She was born December 8, 1940, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late General Tayler and Mary Ora Bloomfield Cooper. Betty attended Portsmouth Baptist Church when living in the area and she went to Portsmouth West Schools. She…

Pattie Ann Wolfenbarger, 81, of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away March 23, 2023 in River Run Healthcare, Portsmouth. She was born in Portsmouth, Oct. 19, 1941, a daughter of the late Orville and Marjorie Nichols. Preceded in death besides her parents are her husband, Ralph Wolfenbarger, 2019, three brothers, Dave, Ed and Bill Nichols. Surviving are…

Roger Harold McCoy III, 40, of Portsmouth, died on Friday, March 24, 2023, after losing his battle with addiction. Roger was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on February 21, 1983 He grew up in McDermott, OH. Roger is survived by his daughters Adrianna and Elexis McCoy, son Trenton McCoy, step son Nathan McCoy, mother, Trena (Charles)…

Gerald Wayne DeAtley, 71, of Lucasville, passed away from this earthly life and entered his heavenly home on March 25th, 2023. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, and is survived by his loving wife Laurel DeAtley of 48 years. Together they have five sons and 11 grandkids! Gerald was a member of Carpenter’s Local 437, and…