Obituaries

Lisa Ann (Nee Blevins) Bailey went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday April 26, 2025. She was born in Portsmouth, OH on January 20th, 1972. She is survived by her five children: Josh & Judy Blevins of Piketon, OH, Amy & Eugene D. Benson of Latham, OH, Jamie & Katie Bailey of…

Betty Bauer, known lifelong as Pupper, died peacefully on April 28, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends. She was 94 years old. Pupper came into this world on June 3, 1930 at her childhood home on 1654 7th Street, the youngest of 8 children of Roscoe and Julia Price Wamsley.  She spent her early…

Vickie Ann Davis, 71, of Weston, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born August 24, 1953 in Portsmouth, daughter of the late Paul James and Alma Broughton Haynes and was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons, Brian (Barbara) Davis of Waverly, Timothy (Carrie) Davis of Hillsboro; seven…

Cali Marie Roop, infant daughter of Logan and Emma Horsley Roop of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at SOMC Medical Center. In addition to her parents, Cali is survived by a sister, Ruby Roop; maternal grandparents, Justin & Ellen Horsley; paternal grandparents, Jason & Joni Roop; maternal great grandparents, Miles & Mary Horsley,…

Rose Ann Joyce, 96, of McDermott, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Born on February 5, 1929, to the late William Matthew Joyce and Nelle Francis Walsh Joyce, Rose Ann spent her entire life living on the family farm where she was born. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…

Wilma Jean Whitaker, 84, of South Webster, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A 1958 graduate of South Webster High School, Wilma was the class Valedictorian. She furthered her education at the University of Rio Grande, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Education. As a teacher in…

Wilma Jean Whitaker, 84, of South Webster, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A 1958 graduate of South Webster High School, Wilma was the class Valedictorian. She furthered her education at the University of Rio Grande, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Education. As a teacher in…

Denise Michelle Hanes, 62, of South Webster, passed away Wednesday April 30, 2025, at her residence. She was born December 24, 1962. She was a vendor at the Flea Market and enjoyed her many friends and customers. They were like family to her, and she really enjoyed being around them.  She also enjoyed cooking and…

Charles Miller, Jr., 63, of Ironton, passed away at King’s Daughters Medical Center on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1961 in Portsmouth a son of the late Charles Miller and Ermalean ( Hammonds) Jackson. He was a former carpenter who enjoyed ginseng hunting and fishing. Charles is survived by his…