Obituaries

On October 29th, at 4:15 am, Gary Stiles left his earthly home to join his loved ones in heaven. Those who greeted him are his parents, Floyd and Amanda Imogean Stiles, brother, Vince Stiles and daughter, Vanessa Stiles, three nephews: Travis, Jason and Ajay Stiles, and niece Nikki Stiles. Those left to mourn him are…

Samuel Franklin Patrick, 76, of Lucasville, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at SOMC. He was born November 9, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Buford and Gwendolyn (Pugh) Patrick. Sam was a retired pipefitter from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local #521 in Huntington, WV. Sam was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting, but…

Gus Rulen Bennett, Jr., 90, of Minford, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born July 1, 1935 in Sciotoville, a son of the late Gus Rulen, Sr. and Addie Mae (Scaggs) Bennett. Gus was a prison guard at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, and was a U.S. Army veteran.…

Raymond Louis “Batman” Lunsford, 75, of McDermott, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 4, 1950 in Mansfield, a son of the late Leonard Robert and Charlotte Marie (Piatt) Lunsford. He was a truck driver and a member of the Laborer’s Local 83. He is survived by his wife,…

Vernon Edward Alexander, 91 of Piketon, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at his home.  He was born on February 16, 1934 to the late William John Alexander and Edith Pearl Rose Alexander.  On June 6, 1957 he was united in marriage to Barbara Jane Pettit Alexander who preceded him in death on December…

Chad Allen Gowen, 39, beloved son, brother, father and uncle passed on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly.  He was born on May 14, 1986, son of Chester and Cindy Gowen of Waverly who survive.  Also surviving are his sons, Liam Nolan Gowen and Sawyer Allen Gowen whom he loved…

Terry Lee Ison, 68, of Bainbridge, Ohio passed away October 28, 2025 at his home. He was born December 10, 1956 in Latham, Ohio to the late Cecil Ison Jr. and Clara Bonnibel Beekman Ison Moore.  Surviving are his siblings, Donna (Perry) Mustard of Bainbridge, Ronnie Ison of Waverly, Ohio, Randy Ison of Beaver, Ohio…

With hearts full of love and sadness, we share that Tyler Jordan Ashley, 37, of New Boston, Ohio, passed away on October 30, 2025, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born in Portsmouth on December 8, 1987, Tyler was the beloved son of the late Donald Ashley and Cheryl (Hankins) Ashley. Anyone who knew Tyler knew…

Jason G. Charles, 45, of South Webster, passed away Thursday October 30, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born March 07, 1980, in Portsmouth, Ohio. He enjoyed riding horses, working on trucks and working on Demolition Derby cars while loafing with his buddy Bryan. Jason is survived by his mother, Gladys Allison of Jefferson…

Bradley Ray Baldwin, 45, of Hamilton, OH, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born February 19, 1980, in Portsmouth. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and working on cars. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Bradley is survived by father and stepmother, Clifford (Birdie) Baldwin of South Webster; two…