Obituaries
Lou Ann Murphy
Dec 21, 2023
LOU ANN MURPHY, 69, of Sciotoville, died Thursday, December 21, 2023, in King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. Born on October 11, 1954, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late James and Wilma Jean Ramey Reeder and was retired from Lowe’s in Wheelersburg.
Also preceding her in death was a son, Donnie Ray Murphy.
Surviving is her...
Benjamin Vernon Jurado, Jr.
Dec 17, 2023
Benjamin Vernon Jurado Jr. was released from illness on December 17, 2023, in his adopted hometown of Portsmouth, Ohio. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Benny is preceded in passing by his parents Benjamin Jurado Sr. and Selma (Wray) Jurado. He was a proud veteran of the Louisiana Army National Guard. He served as a Master Electrician for Lockheed...
William Earl Brewer
Dec 16, 2023
William E. Brewer,80, of Eden Park, died peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born on January 10, 1943, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late William E. Brewer, Sr. and Betty Roberts Brewer Bryant.
He was a retired guard for S.O.C.F. and a member of the James Dickey Post #23 of the American Legion.
A...
Loren Robert Purdom
Dec 12, 2023
Loren R. Purdom, 78, with to be with his Lord peacefully, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at SOMC Hospice Center with his wife and daughter by his bedside. Born on December 9, 1945, in Frankfort, he was a well-known surveyor in Scioto County.
A dedicated member of Berean Baptist Church, he served as a deacon, trustee, missionary treasurer and A.W.A.N.A....
Cheryl Lynn White
Dec 11, 2023
Cheryl Lynn Martin-White, 68, of Portsmouth, died Monday, December 11, 2023, in her home. Born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1955, in Youngstown, she was a daughter of the late Earl Douglas Martin and Mary Kathryn Gaines Martin, and worked in the gift wrap department of Marting’s Department Store.
She was a former nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital in...
Donald Clifford Turner
Dec 10, 2023
Donald C. Turner, 69, died Sunday, December 10, 2023, in his home. Born on January 30, 1954, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Howard Joseph Turner and Gertrude Catherine Will Turner and was a retired social studies teacher and school bus driver for Portsmouth City Schools.
A graduate of Minford High School, he obtained his bachelor’s degree...
Ronald Lee Riepenhoff
Dec 8, 2023
Ronald L. Riepenhoff, 78, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 8, 2023, in his home. Born on December 2, 1945, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Carl and Rosella Metzler Riepenhoff and was the owner/operator of Shawnee Art and Hobby Supplies in Portsmouth.
A member of Wheelersburg Methodist Church, he was active in the...
Phyllis Mae Blake
Dec 7, 2023
Phyllis Mae Blake went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 7, 2023. She was born at home on March 12, 1938 in Sciotoville.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Ray Blake, her parents Sanford Clydewell and Ida Catherine (Fitch) Cooper, and siblings Sanford, Roger, Pat, and Irene.
Leaving behind a legacy...
Michael Monroe Schiltz
Nov 24, 2023
Michael M. Schiltz, 59, died on Friday, November 24, 2023, at his home. Born on December 16, 1963, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Fredrick Paul and Joyce Ann Duncan Schiltz and was an Army veteran.
Also preceding him in death were a son, Michael Paul Schiltz, and a sister, Diana Lanthorn.
Michael was a 1982 graduate of...
Steven Emory Payne
Nov 15, 2023
Steven Emory Payne, 72, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, with his family and pastor by his bedside. Born on November 16, 1950, he was a son of the late Raymond and Frieda Brown Payne and was an engineer, designing coal mining equipment for J.H. Fletcher Inc. for 49 years. Steve drove to the Huntington/Barboursville area...
Helen L. Henson
Nov 13, 2023
Helen L. Henson, 82, died Monday, November 13, 2023, in the SOMC emergency room. Born on March 23, 1941, in Sciotoville, she was a daughter of the late Roger and Opal Hickman Brady, and was a lifelong member of Wheelersburg Church of Christ.
A 1959 graduate of East High School, she had been employed at the former Security-Central National Bank.
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Rebecca Lorraine Weghorst
Nov 4, 2023
Rebecca Lorraine Weghorst, 86, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Huntington, WV. Born on March 15, 1937, in Greenup County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Morris and Thersia Jordan Potter and was a homemaker.
A graduate of Portsmouth Interstate Business College, she was a member of Wheelersburg Church of Christ, and formerly...
Marian Woodrum
Nov 4, 2023
Marian Woodrum, 92, died Saturday, November 4, 2023, in the SOMC Hospice Center. A service will be held at Noon on Friday, November 10th, at the BRANT FFUNERAL HOME IN SCIOTOVILLE. Guests may visit after 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Brant's.
Patricia Marie Stout
Oct 31, 2023
Patricia Marie Stout, 35, of North Moreland, gained her angel wings on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 27, 1988 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of Randy Stout and the late Madeanna Adkins Stout.
Also preceding her in death were her grandparents, Albert and Clara Marie Stephenson...
Paul Lawrence Sisler
Oct 30, 2023
Paul Lawrence Sisler, 68, of Wheelersburg, died Monday, October 30, 2023, in the Huntington Veterans Hospital. Born on September 22, 1955, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Thomas and Blanche Conley Sisler. He was a retired gang foreman for CSX with 20 years of service.
Paul attended Franklin Furnace Independent Baptist Church, received an associate degree...
Margie L. Armstrong
Oct 28, 2023
Margie L. Armstrong, 82, went peacefully to be with her Savior on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Born on June 9, 1941, in Lewis County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Thurman and Hannah White Jordan.
A graduate of Lewis County High School, Margie was a member of Wheelersburg Methodist Church, and co-owner of the former R & M...
Thomas E. Castle
Oct 15, 2023
Thomas E. Castle, 70, died Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Born on September 21, 1953 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late “Ben” and “Sis” Hood Castle.
A graduate of East High School in 1971, he worked in various manufacturing and engineering positions in the Aerospace Industry, retiring in...
Patricia Ann Jarrell
Oct 6, 2023
Patricia Ann Jarrell, 74, of Wheelersburg, met her glorious Savior on Friday, October 6, 2023, with her family by her bedside. Born on January 21, 1949, in Minford to the late Harold R. and Jessie E. Crager, she was married to the late Richard L. Jarrell of Wheelersburg on May 5, 1967, in Sciotoville.
They resided in Wheelersburg for...
Ryan Scott Carver
Sep 14, 2023
Ryan S. Carver, 50, of Sciotoville, died Thursday, September 14, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 30, 1973, in Portsmouth, he was a son of Robert Carver and the late Shirley Ann Maynard Carver. Ryan was a former member of the carpenters union. He attended Highland Bend Christian Baptist Church, was a member of...
Alma Beulah Wright
Sep 9, 2023
Alma Beulah Wright, 100, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, September 9, 2023, at BridgePort Healthcare Center. Born on July 21, 1923, in Spruce Pine, NC, she was a daughter of the late Virgil and Kathrine Buchanan Cox.
Alma attended Harris High School in Spruce Pine, NC, a homemaker and attended Rubyville Community Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
