Obituaries

Gloria Jean Means, 76, of Chillicothe, lovingly know to her family as “Sissy”, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born February 22, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Oscar E. and Mary Edna (Ramey) Swords. Along with her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by…

Deidra Irene Fazzone, born on April 17, 1985, in Aransas Pass, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, in Portsmouth, Ohio, at the age of 40. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, Deidra will be cherished and remembered for her boundless love and generosity. Throughout her life, Deidra embraced every role with grace…

Pamela D. Martin, age 72, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. Born in Portsmouth to Thurman and Velma (née Large-Seagraves) Martin, Pamela lived a life dedicated to her family and community. She worked as a cook at Bob Evans and Frisch’s for most of her career, where she found great joy…

Jamie Lynn Robinson 49 of Vanceburg, KY passed away at her home on January 5, 2026 after an extended illness. She was born on January 30, 1976 to the late Earnest and Betty Rickett of Quincy, KY. She was the mother of two surviving children, Taylor (Tyler) Corns of Vanceburg, KY and Anthony Tannor Robinson…

Esther D. Crisp, 93, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at The Courtyard in Wheelersburg. She was born July 28, 1932 in Vanceburg, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Conner and Bertha (Horsley) Goodwin. Esther was a former employee of Williams Shoe Factory, a homemaker, and was a member of Sunshine Church of…

Karla Yvonne Shope, 71, of Lucasville passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 at Concord Health & Rehab in Wheelersburg. She was born November 5, 1954 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Carlos and Shirley (Miller) Bishop-Webb, and was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons, Jason (Shannon) Shope, Jeff (Angie) Shope; three grandchildren,…

Sarah Marie Gilliland, 90, of Minford, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born April 27, 1935 in Minford, a daughter of the late Allen Charles and Mabel Clara (Bennett) Kallner, and she was the head cook for Minford Local Schools.  She was a long time…

Norman Douglas Stewart, 69, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Adena Pike ER in Waverly.  He was born March 21, 1956 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Charles and Leona Damron Stewart.  On January 16, 1993 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Church Stewart who survives.  Also surviving are his…

Leslie Kay Jude, 66, of Sciotoville, passed away Friday January 9, 2026. She was born October 2, 1959 in Columbus, a daughter of the late Russell and Elenore (Williams) Collier.Leslie is survived by her husband, Robert Jude; a son, Trevor Sloas along with other family members. Services will be 7:00 PM Sunday January 11, 2026…

Patricia A. “Pat” Bender, 86, of New Boston, formerly of the Rigrish Addition, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at the SOMC Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born January 13, 1939, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Jay and Irma Smith. A lifelong resident of Scioto County, she was known for…