Obituaries
Shirley Dean Burke-Upton
Shirley Dean Burke-Upton, 87, of Minford, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Rosemount Pavilion in Portsmouth. She was born July 15, 1938 in Paintsville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Guy Bandy and Clara (Howard) VanHoose, she was an artist, and attended Porter Free Will Baptist Church. Along with her late husband, Shirley was…
Read MoreDennis Kent Anderson
Dennis Kent Anderson, 61, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born on April 14, 1965 in Waverly, son of the late William and Virginia (Streitenberger) Anderson. Surviving is a daughter, Lindsay Kneisley of Waverly; two grandchildren, Kaiden and Kendall Cox; four…
Read MoreRenee Lee Andrews Dyess
Renee Lee Andrews Dyess, 79, of Lucasville, Ohio passed away Monday, May 11, 2026. She was born March 30, 1947 in Wisconsin. On March 21, 2020 she was united in marriage to James Dyess who survives. Also surviving are her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Allen and Terri Dyess and a great nephew and great niece, Matthew…
Read MoreColton James Harger
Colton James Harger, 20 of Waverly, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born on June 4, 2005 in Modesto, California to Judi Nelson Sayers of Coulterville, California and James Charles Harger of Nevada. In addition to his parents, Colton is survived by his siblings; Brittany Morgan Nunes of Capitola, California, Andrew Warren…
Read MoreBetty Lou Cattee
Betty Lou Cattee, 88, of Otway, Ohio passed away May 10, 2026 at her daughter’s home in New Richmond, Ohio. She was born March 18, 1938 in Scioto County, Ohio to the late Frank and Mary Evelyn Jones Conschafsky. On June 18, 1952 she was united in marriage to Ralph Cattee who preceded her in…
Read MoreCarl “Hoss” Pertuset
Carl “Hoss” Pertuset, of Lucasville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born on February 8, 1962, to the late Francis “Frank” Pertuset and Janet Cox Pertuset. On May 16, 1981, he was united in marriage to Vera Flanagan Pertuset. In addition to…
Read MoreWilliam C. Perkins
William C. Perkins, 89, lovingly known as “Papaw,” passed away at home, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the legacy of a life devoted to service, faith, and community. Born on July 26, 1936, in New Boston, he was the son of the late Shelby John Perkins and Bonnie…
Read MoreDanny P. Keeton
Danny P. Keeton, 79, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at SOMC Hospice surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born on April 16, 1947, in Portsmouth, Danny was the beloved son of the late Walter and Gladys (Underwood) Keeton. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Danny served…
Read MoreEdmond Perka
Edmond Perka, 76, of Wheelersburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1949, in Parma Heights, Ohio. Edmond lived a quiet and simple life that brought him great happiness. He deeply enjoyed the companionship of his beloved dog and valued the many friendships he shared throughout the…
Read MoreSharon Kay (Piguet) Pace
Sharon Kay (Piguet) Pace, 85, of Wheelersburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2026, while under the compassionate care of SOMC Hospice. Born on January 15, 1941, Sharon was the daughter of the late Virgil Fredrick and Irma Geneva (Hurst) Piguet. A 1959 graduate of East High School, Sharon later…
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