Obituaries
Kristine Lauren Southworth
Kristine Lauren Southworth, 43, of Portsmouth, died Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born March 27, 1982 in Columbus to Randy Southworth and the late Sandra (Wakeland) Southworth. Kristy was a 2000 graduate of Clay High School and S.C.J.V.S. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Madisen Lauren Diaz,…
Read MoreJoseph Michael McFadden
Joseph Michael McFadden, 31, of Beaver, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Portsmouth. He was born June 27, 1994 in West Palm Beach, Florida to Michael McFadden of Georgia and the late Sharon McFadden. Joey was a mechanic and loved working on cars. He was a great cook and loved listening to music. He was…
Read MoreRobert O. Payne
Robert O. Payne, 82, of Minford, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1943 in Scioto County, a son of the late Edward O. and Geneva (Carver) Payne, was retired from Osco Industries, and a member of Charity Free Will Baptist church. He is survived by his wife,…
Read MoreJerry Lee Ruby
Jerry Lee Ruby, 84, longtime resident of Wheelersburg, Ohio, successfully completed his earthly race and received the promise of eternal life with Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, September 16, 2025. Jerry entered this world on May 28, 1941, the first-born, and only son, to the…
Read MoreDebra Lee Risner
Debra Lee Risner, 66, of South Webster, passed away Thursday September 18, 2025. She was born February 20, 1959 in Ironton, a daughter of the late Troy and Margie (Hutchinson) Bloomfield. She enjoyed going to estate sales, thrift shops, feeding her birds and squirrels. Above all, her kids and grandkids were her whole world and…
Read MoreAnna Elizabeth King
Anna Elizabeth King, 84, formerly of Portsmouth, Ohio, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Otterbein Sunset Village in Sylvania, Ohio. Ann was born on September 29, 1940, in New Boston, Ohio, to Wallace and Lillian (Urick) Crull. She grew up in Portsmouth and was a proud graduate of…
Read MoreCallie Gail Rose Holsinger
Callie Gail Rose Holsinger infant daughter of Carl and Faith (Green) Holsinger of Lucasville,Ohio was born sleeping on September 6th, 2025 at SOMC Medical Center. In addition to her parents, Callie is survived by her two brother’s; Carl Holsinger Jr, Carson Holsinger ;two sisters, Cindy Holsinger, and Carolina Holsinger; paternal Grandfather Gary Holsinger of Lucasville,…
Read MoreGary Ray Pyles
Gary Ray Pyles, 82, of Wheelersburg, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Wexner East. He was born September 15, 1942 in Scioto County, a son of the late Raymond Earl and Dorothy Mae (Stiles) Pyles. Gary worked at USEC in Instrument Maintenance and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his…
Read MoreRose Ann Mason
Rose Ann Mason, 74, of Wheelersburg, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at her residence. She was born November 27, 1950 in Fairmont, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Larry and Anna (Greene) Frank. Rose was an assistant manager at Belk, was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church and Women’s Guild…
Read MoreRonald Lee Clay
Ronald Lee Clay, 69, of Wheelersburg, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center. He was born on March 17, 1956, in Portsmouth, the son of the late Homer Clay and Ruth Collins Clay Glenn. On December 12, 1973, he married Sheila Faye Hutchinson Clay in West Portsmouth.…
Read More