Obituaries

Lowell Glenn Eldridge, 82, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Ruggles, Kentucky, on March 28, 1944, a son of the late John and Elizabeth Scott Eldridge. Glenn lived a full and curious life, shaped by his love of travel, craftsmanship, and the simple beauty…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our precious daughter, Esmeray Lee Ellen, who left this world on April 17, 2026, at just 15 and a half weeks gestation. Though her time with us was brief, the love she brought to our lives is immeasurable. Esmeray, beloved daughter of Nikki (nee…

With deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss, we announce the passing of Grigore “Greg” F. Beldean, a beloved husband, devoted dog enthusiast. Greg was born on February 25, 1965, in Gherla, Cluj, Romania, and he peacefully departed this life on April 17, 2026, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio, with his loving wife,…

Timothy Lee Sizemore, 68, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his sister’s residence. He was born September 23, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of the late John Howard and Juanita Jean (Lewis) Sizemore, and was a 1976 Minford High School graduate. Tim was a former employee of the Ethanol Plant in South…

Nola Ruth Kelley, 87, of Lucasville, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Courtyard of Wheelersburg. She was born February 13, 1939 in New Boston, a daughter of the late James and Thelma Slone. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Lipscomb University, was a special education teacher and substitute teacher. Nola was a homemaker, a…

Dennis Michael “Mike” Ridout, 83, of Minford, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 22, 2026. Born on April 1, 1943, in West Portsmouth, Mike lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his faith, and his community. Mike proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, an experience that…

Roscoe Claude Webb, 42, of Lucasville, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 17, 1983, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Robert Kent and Peggy Jean (Koehler) Webb. He graduated from Eastern High School in 2001, furthered his professional skills by completing the Police Academy at Ohio University…

Brenda Lynn Beattie, 67 of Piketon passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at her residence.  She was born on July 23, 1958 in Columbus to the late John Hill, Jr. and Judy Stolzenburg Hill of Minford.  On August 22, 1980, she was united in marriage to Charles Kenneth Beattie, Jr. of Piketon.  In addition…

Patricia Ann Hayes, 71, of Piketon, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Chillicothe Post Acute.  She was born July 26, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Verlin and Creasid Varney Hayes.  Surviving are two daughters, Creasid Anna Scott (Tom Johnson) of Chillicothe and Bobbie Lee (Charles) Birkfeld of Ashville, Ohio; a sister,…

Billy Lee Byrd, 67, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born May 6, 1958 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Earskell Eugene Byrd and Gracie Lillian Hicks Byrd.  On November 26, 1988 he was united in marriage to Nora Lee Tackett Byrd who…