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Molly Fyffe, 85, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 surrounded by her family.  She was born September 24, 1937 in Johnson County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Beedie and Norma Howard Cantrell. On December 20, 1952 Molly was united in marriage to Joseph Fyffe, Sr. who preceded her in death on…

Hazel Geraldine Russell, 93, of Saint Paul, Kentucky, went to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on September 7, 2023.  Hazel was born in Greenup County, Kentucky, on July 18, 1930, to Dave and Nettie Wilburn.  She served The Lord for 75 years. Hazel loved God and her family.  She attended South Portsmouth Community…

Rodney R. Slusher, 57, of Sciotoville, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Born on August 4, 1966, in Portsmouth, he was a son of Henry and Sandra Williams Slusher and was an avid East High School fan of athletics. Rodney was preceded in death by his father, Henry Slusher, his…

A Memorial Service for Joanne Winters, 91, of West Portsmouth, will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home in Portsmouth. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon until the service hour. Joanne was born on December 24, 1931, to the late…

Anita Jean Puckett, 64, of Columbus, passed away on August 3, 2023, at her home. She was born November 20, 1958, in Portsmouth, the daughter of the late John James and Betty Jean Williams Puckett. Anita retired from the OSU Medical Center where she had worked as a respiratory therapist. She graduated from the Columbus…

Mima Marie Vita, 87, of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the SOMC Hospice Center, surrounded by her family. She was born August 27, 1935, in Sciotoville, to the late Norman Lee and Helen Esther Smedley Taylor. Mima was a devout member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she sang in the choir.…

Barry Dean Hammon, 67, of Firebrick, KY., passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Portsmouth, OH., January 22, 1956 a son of the late Ralph and Ethel Harr Hammon. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by three brothers, Terry, Phillip and Steven Hammon; one sister-in-law, Brenda…

Thomas Lewis Jones, Jr. 41, of Lucasville, Ohio passed away Thursday August 10, 2023. He was born August 21, 1981 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Tom enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandson, Sterling. Tom loved construction and building houses. He was loving and kind to all and had the most unique sense of humor. He…

Shelley Ann Caldwell McNelly, 46, of Wheelersburg, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on August 9, 2023. She was born March 1, 1977 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Gary and Judy Holloway Caldwell. She attended Faith Baptist Church and loved attending church. Shelley enjoyed diamond painting, texting with family and friends, spending time…

Donald Thomas “Tom” Russ, 61, of South Webster, passed away August 9, 2023. He was born October 26, 1961 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Donald and Ellen Holloway Russ. He was formerly in the timber business and loved shooting guns, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Tom is survived by two…