Obituaries

Sherman L. Munn, 91, Maloneton, Ky., passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice in Portsmouth. Sherman was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Mullins Munn; his parents, Everett Munn and Ethel Everett Munn; brothers, Clarence and Ray; and sisters, Ethel May…

George “Homer” Cassidy, 81, of Portsmouth, OH., passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Vanceburg, KY., on September 30, 1943, a son of the late Charles and Pleasant Jordan Cassidy. Homer retired from L&CP Corporation and served as a Deacon at the Lloyd Ridge Pentecostal Church for many years.…

Deborah Scaff Rice, 64 from McDermott passed away peacefully on Thursday September the 19th at home. Debbie was a devoted Christian, mother, grandmother, wife and great grandmother. Debbie always stood strong in her faith and never wavered from God. Debbie was preceded in death by her Mother, Father, sister and both grandparents. Debbie was survived…

Gregory S. Denning, 62 of West Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025 in Portsmouth, Ohio with loved one Cathy by his side. He was born January 8, 1963 in Portsmouth, to the late Woodrow Blevins and Juanita Denning who survives. Greg was known for his big heart, being a great friend and loving…

Cynthia “Leigha” Youck was called home to the Lord on September 17, 2025 in Sciotoville, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. Leigha could light up a room with her smile and warm a heart with her kind words or the hugs she loved to give. Leigha was an expert shopper, and she delighted in using…

Ronald “Ron” Floyd, born on July 29, 1944, in Grayson, Kentucky, peacefully departed this life on September 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Ron was a devoted husband to Wanda Floyd, with whom he shared 52 beautiful years of marriage, together for a loving 54 years. He also leaves behind his daughter Angela (Terry…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Ward Mills, who left us peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on March 22, 1955, in Barstow, California, Mike was a loving husband, devoted family man, and a passionate lover of the great outdoors. He spent his…

Jerry Robert Rockwell, 68, of Londonderry, formerly of Lucasville, died Saturday, September 13, 2025, at his home, with his family surrounding him. He was born November 7, 1956 in Portsmouth, to the late Joseph “Joe Bill” Rockwell and Hazel (Gordon) Rockwell. Jerry was retired from General Electric in Peebles and often reflected on how much he…

Joan Dunham, 89, of Sciotoville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 12, 2025, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born June 28, 1936 in Portsmouth, to the late Frank Dunham and Ruth (Irvin) Cassidy. Joan was a homemaker and had worked as an Aide at West End Day Care. Joan was…