Obituaries

Sylus James Boots, four month old infant son of Michael Shane Boots and Megan Rachelle Moore went to his Heavenly Father on Jan. 3, 2023 in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born in Portsmouth, Sept. 12, 2022. Surviving besides his parent are his siblings, Layne Michael Boots, Carson Shane Boots and Raegan Rachelle Hurley, Grandparents, Wendy…

Donald Andrew Colley, 86 of McDermott, died Thursday January 5, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born July 8, 1936 in Scioto County to the late George W. and Rena Emmons Colley. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Rosie Spencer Colley Whom he married on April9, 1976, 2 brothers:…

Shelly Ann (Ridout) Nickles passed away on January 3rd, 2023. She was born on September 8th, 1963. She graduated from Vallèy High School. She had worked at Hillview Center for a time, but later she went to tax school and worked completing tax returns for years. Shelly married the love of her life, Rodney Nickles…

Allen Frank Bowen, 90 of McDermott, died Tuesday January 3, 2023 at his home. He was born October 28, 1932 in Tipp City, Ohio to the late Thomas and Ollie Sproles Bowen. Along with his parents, Frank was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Allyn Slutzky-Bowen, a brother, Harold Bowen and a stepson Charles…

Burl Leon Mustard, 85 of Piketon passed away at 12:36 am on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Pavilion at Piketon.  He was born on February 14, 1937 to the late Carrie Andrew Mustard and Cora McGowan Mustard.  On March 7, 1959, he was united in marriage to Janet Lambert Mustard who preceded him death. …

Daniel Ray Robinson, 71, of Waverly, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He was born May 7, 1951 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late John William and Pauline Cox Robinson.  On April 6, 1971 he was united in marriage to Jeanie Henderson Robinson who survives.  Also surviving are…

Mitchell Allen Krass, 59 of Beaver passed away on, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Pavilion at Piketon.  He was born on February 28, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Harry Otto Krass and Patricia Ida Cline Krass and Bobbie Gene Troxell.  Surviving are his brothers; Christopher Krass of Beaver and Robbie Troxell of…

Sharon Kay (Chamberlin) Hughes, 78, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home. She was born in Wheelersburg, OH, on November 29, 1944, to the late Roy and Marjorie Weaver Chamberlin. Sharon was a 1963 graduate of South Webster High School in South Webster, Ohio. She was a former employee…

Timothy R. Hartley, 60, of Portsmouth passed away, Wednesday January 4, 2022 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  He was born August 27, 1962 in Lewis County, Kentucky to the late Elza Hartley and Doris (Kamer) Downing.  Timothy was a 1980 graduate of Lewis County High School.  He loved collecting model cars as well as antiques. …

Roselle “Rosie” Russ, 54, of South Webster, passed away Saturday December 31, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers Emergency Room. She was born April 28, 1968 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Jewell (Rawlins) Reed of South Webster and the late Stanley Reed. She enjoyed hunting for wild mushrooms, going fishing and playing bingo. She loved…