Obituaries

Ronald Dean Jackson, 76, passed away Thursday, July 09, 2026, peacefully at home, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories with those who knew and loved him. Born on July 23, 1949, in Johnson County, Kentucky, Ronald was the son of the late Eugene and Pearl (Caudill) Jackson. Ronald found joy in the simple pleasures…

Martha Jane (Willis) Bussey, 82 of Wheelersburg, opened her eyes in the presence of her Savior on her birthday, Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was born on July 12, 1944, to Bernard and Lena Ann (Monroe) Willis, and married Teddy Lou Bussey on September 17, 1960. Born to this union were Deanna Lynn and Angela…

Cheri Renee (Gaul) Jobe, 63, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on November 11, 1962 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late George and Connie Gaul. On August 26, 2005 she was united in marriage to Charles Jobe who survives. Also surviving are…

Willis Pitts, 83, of Minford, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 at his residence. He was born on May 12, 1943, in Woodstock, Ohio, a son of the late William and Gladys (Culp) Pitts. Willis devoted many years to his role as a diesel mechanic at the ODOT Garage, where his expertise and tireless work…

Jerry Michael Curtis, 74, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.  He was born October 9, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late William “Bill” Curtis and Mabel Sutton Curtis.  Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Ramona “Gay” Blevins Curtis; children, Amanda Curtis and…

Clarence “Junior” Castle, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 7, 1945, in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Junior was the son of the late Clarence E. Castle and Vergie (Hickman) Castle. He lived a life defined by service, patriotism, devotion to family,…

Mary Sherlene Pence, 79, of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at her daughter, Shirley’s residence. She was born June 2, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of the late Edward and Wanda James Otworth. Mary was a retired nursing assistant from Southern Ohio Medical Center and attended New Hope Baptist Church. In addition…

Gareth Lee Bussa, age 96, of Portsmouth and longtime resident of Sciotoville, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Born on December 11, 1929, in Sciotoville, he was the beloved son of the late Herbert Lee and Marie Carol Dever Bussa. Gary was a devoted member of Sciotoville Christian Church throughout his…

Hazel Linck, age 89, of Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Rest Haven Nursing Home. Born on February 22, 1937, in Pikeville, KY, she was a daughter of the late George Clevenger and Mahala Francis Clevenger. Also preceding her in death were her daughter, Sharon Popovich; two brothers, Ireland Clevenger and Glen…