Obituaries
Rhonda Jacqueline Bescoe
Apr 27, 2024
Rhonda Jacqueline Bescoe, 68, of Wheelersburg, died on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Hill View Healthcare Center. She was born on August 30, 1955, in Madison, WV.
Preceding Jackie in death were her mother, Texas Corenia Mickles, a daughter, Tabitha Bescoe and her stepfather, Melvin Joe Dingess.
Surviving are her husband, Karl M. Bescoe; three sons, Ricky Bescoe of Wheelersburg, Mark...
Ruth Ann Smith
Apr 23, 2024
Ruth Ann Smith, 81, of Sciotoville, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, quietly at her home.Born on May 25, 1942, in Washington Township, she was a daughter of the late Paul William and Helen Mary Wilbert Weber and a graduate of Notre Dame.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Emert Smith and a son, Kenneth James Smith.
Surviving are...
Larry Eugene Hammond
Apr 15, 2024
Larry E. Hammond, 77, of Portsmouth, died Monday, April 15, 2024, in the emergency room at the Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born on April 29, 1946, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Charles Newton and Mary Frances Damron Hammond and formerly employed with the Carpenter’s Union #437.
Brother Larry was affiliated with the Church of God in Cleveland,...
Rodney Joe Osborne
Apr 9, 2024
Rodney Joe Osborne, 43, of Sciotodale, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Mount Carmel Grove City, the result of a tragic accident. Born on March 13, 1981, in Portsmouth, he was a s13-year correction officer at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility.
Lt. “Ozzy” was a member of the Honor Guard, the ODRC STAR (Special Tactics and Response) statewide, and just last...
Marilyn Jean Taylor
Mar 24, 2024
Marilyn Jean Taylor, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 24, 2024, from the Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born on March 12, 1947, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late C. Rodney Millhuff and Una Caudill Millhuff and was a member of Lucasville Church of God.
A 1965 graduate of East High School, she...
Max Richard Kinker
Mar 20, 2024
Max Richard Kinker, 88, of Wheelersburg, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Abbyshire Convalescent Center in Bidwell. Born on August 13, 1935, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Harry Waldo Kinker and Mildred Lozier Kinker and was a former bank manager.
Max was of the Baptist faith, and was an avid fisherman, bowler, and golfer.
He was an...
Leonard Edward Jackson
Mar 18, 2024
Leonard E. Jackson, 77, of New Boston, died Monday, March 18, 2024. Born on September 3, 1946, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Leonard T. Jackson and Ruth Scaggs Jackson and was retired from the Village of New Boston.
Leonard loved fishing, hunting, and most of all enjoying time with his grandchildren and great-grandson.
Also preceding him in death...
Wanda Lee Davis
Feb 29, 2024
Wanda Lee Davis, 95, formerly of Rosemount, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Reid Medical Center in Richmond, IN. Born on October 14, 1928, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Orville and Mary Mullen Donathan.
Wanda was a homemaker and a member of the Portsmouth Baptist Church.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Carl Eugene...
Ivy Mae Stevens
Feb 29, 2024
Ivy Mae Stevens, of Wheelersburg, was born on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 2:39 pm. to parents Corey and Alison Stevens of Wheelersburg. Ivy weighed 1 pound 4 ounces and was 10 inches long. Ivy’s family was blessed with 2 precious days to spend with her in the NICU before she went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February...
Victoria Kay Stiltner
Feb 26, 2024
Victoria Kay Stiltner, 67, of Sciotodale, died peacefully in her home on Monday, February 26, 2024. Born on November 30, 1956, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late John and Corina Stiles Lore and was a home health aide.
Also preceding her in death were her husband, Daniel Lee Stiltner, Sr., a brother, Ray Lore and a sister, Sandra...
Gerry R. Gilliland
Feb 24, 2024
Gerry R. Gilliland, 67, of Thurman, formerly of Rubyville, died peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in his home in Thurman. Born on September 27, 1956, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Howard and Mary Ann Schwable Gilliland, was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and was a member of Vega Church in Thurman.
A 1975 graduate of...
Larry David Miller
Feb 22, 2024
Larry David Miller, 82, of Taylor, MI, formerly of Wheelersburg, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at home with his family by his bedside. Born on September 7, 1941, in Ashley Corner, he was the son of the late Henry Leroy and Lenora Eileen Fankell Miller and a gifted mechanic.
A love of horses and camping, Larry enjoyed the outdoors, especially the...
Clarice Wallace
Feb 13, 2024
Clarice Wallace, 73, of Sciotoville, died on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at home, with her family and friends by her bedside. Born on October 23, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Rose Rollins Wallace.
Surviving are her life partner, Sally Cook; a sister, Bonita Skeans of Taylor, MI; an aunt, Sharon Atkins of Pennsylvania; a nephew, Christopher...
Penny Burchett
Feb 10, 2024
Penny Burchett, 62, of Sciotodale, died on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at home, with her children by her bedside. Born on April 30, 1961, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Merdy Smith and Donna Pollitt Smith. She enjoyed caring for others, having served as an RN in the emergency room at SOMC for 15 years and an...
Raymond D. Boyd
Jan 27, 2024
Raymond D. Boyd, 88, of Wheelersburg, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Born on February 3, 1935, in Sciotoville, he was a son of the late Roy and Tanie Haggard Boyd and was a former computer programmer for the City of Portsmouth.
Ray was a long-time attendee at...
Dorothy Stiles Davis
Jan 21, 2024
Dorothy Stiles Davis, 93, of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at SOMC Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 9, 1930, in South Webster, Ohio to the late John Abel and Viola Crabtree.
After many years of service, she retired from Marting’s Department Store. Dot was a member of the First...
Thomas Ray Selbee
Jan 10, 2024
Thomas R. Selbee, 87, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Born on February 13,1936 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Fred and Nancy Conley Selbee.
Tom was a well-known businessman in Sciotoville, Chillicothe and Marion and was owner of the Scioto Shoe Marts. An important part of...
Phyllis Copley
Jan 8, 2024
Phyllis R. Copley, 96, of Camp Bennett, died on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Minford Retirement Center. Born on July 7, 1927, in New Boston, she was a daughter of the late John Earl and Virgie Lee Applegate Kennard.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Elwood Copley; a daughter, Karen Sue Hire; a brother, John...
Edward Taylor
Jan 3, 2024
Edward P. Taylor, 75, of Sciotoville, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, from Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Born on March 19, 1948, in Newark, he was a son of the Rev. Lester Taylor and Lois Leonard Taylor and was a former manager at Super Quik and manager of the former Millhuff’s Grocery.
Eddie was a...
Dorothy Louise Bauer
Dec 28, 2023
Dorothy “Dot” Bauer, passed away peacefully at Hill View Retirement Center on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She is at peace now with her Lord and Savior and all of her loved ones who have gone on before her.
Dot was born in Wheelersburg to Herschel and Louise Filkins Schisler on April 1, 1937.
Besides her parents, she was preceded...
