Obituaries

Stephen Jay Sexton, 66, of Wheelersburg passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at SOMC in Portsmouth. Stephen was born February 1, 1956 in Portsmouth to the late Marvin Sexton and Alma Mae Bazler Sexton. Stephen graduated from Ironton High School and was a proud supporter of the community. He has a Master’s Degree and was…

Gregory Scott Shupert, 57 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday May 29, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. He was born October 27, 1964 in Portsmouth to Dale Shupert and the late Patsy Lee Dulaney Shupert. Scott formerly worked at the Scioto County Sewage Department for 23 years. Scott is survived by 2 daughters; Kelly Shupert and JoAnna…

Charles Russell Turner, 71 of Winchester, died Sunday May 22, 2022 at the Grand of Dublin Senior Living. Charles was born January 10, 1951 in Portsmouth to Gerald and Jean Jones Turner. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Robin Turner, and a brother Gerald “Little Gerald” Turner. Charles served…

Misty Nicole Spillman, 35 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday May 22, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born January 5, 1987 in Portsmouth to the late Nicholas Howard and Lisa Howard who survives. Along with her father she is preceded in death by a brother Gary Nicholas Howard. Along with her mother Misty…

Virginia B. (Nee Halley) Adkins, 86 years old, Minford resident, peacefully passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Concord Nursing home in Wheelersburg. She was born December 25, 1935, to the late Charles A. and Gracie M. Halley.   She is survived by her two loving sons and one daughter in law, Kevin N. &…

Sherry Mae Massie, 54 years old, Waverly resident, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on May 20th, 2022.   Sherry enjoyed spending time with her two daughters and her family. She spent many hours supporting her daughters with 4H and participating in the fairs showing pigs.   There were many times that the whole…

David Lawrence Vernier, 82, of Powell, died Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the New Albany Nursing Care Center. He was born July 14, 1939 in Portsmouth, to the late Lawrence and Faye (Henry) Vernier. David was a retired Pharmacist. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ramona (Johnson) Vernier…

Barbara Lou Messer, 68, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 28, 1954 in Mount Sterling, OH to the late Faro and Dorothy (Madden) Messer. She was a Nurse Aid having worked many years at Mercy Hospital. Barbara attended the Lily Chapel…

Vearl Richman “Rich” Pace, Jr passed peacefully on Saturday, May 28, surrounded by his loved ones and special cat, BeBe. Rich, 82, was a 32nd degree Mason with Western Sun Masonic Lodge No 91 and AASR (Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite). He worked as a Teamster truck driver and as a carpenter. He loved building and…

Charles “Chuck” M. Wiltshire, 71 years old, West Portsmouth resident, went home to be with the Lord on May 20,2022. Chuck was born in Portsmouth, OH, to Chleo and Pauline (Nee Hammond) Wiltshire on November 28, 1950. He graduated in 1968 from West Portsmouth High School. Chuck was Veteran of Army National Guard. He enjoyed…