Obituaries
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...
Rodney R. Slusher
Sep 6, 2023
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 dad, William Moore, and...
Franklin Ray Sweeney
Sep 1, 2023
Franklin Ray Sweeney, 75, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, September 1, 2023, in the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Born on July 2, 1948, in South Shore, KY, he was a son of the late Frank and Nana Lea Boggs Sweeney and attended the First Church of the Nazarene.
A graduate of McKell High School...
Donald Glenn Armstrong
Aug 27, 2023
Donald G. Armstrong, 80, of Rosemount, died peacefully at home on Sunday afternoon, August 27, 2023. Born on August 26, 1943, in New Boston, he was a son of the late Charles and Marie Burchett Armstrong and retired manager for Big Lots.
A 1961 graduate of Glenwood High School, one of Don’s crowning achievements was being the “best coach” of...
Daniel Ray Scarberry
Aug 23, 2023
Daniel Ray Scarberry, 70, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Born on November 5, 1952, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Alfred and Dorothy Eldridge Scarberry and retired from Dayton-Walther Foundry.
Also preceding him in death was his wife, Sharon Kiser Scarberry, brothers, Kenneth Scarberry, David Scarberry, Jerry Scarberry,...
Lundie Estep, Jr.
Aug 22, 2023
On Tuesday morning, August 22, 2023, Lundie Estep, Jr., 76, of Rubyville, passed away peacefully in his home of 50+ years with his loving wife and son at his side. Born on June 5, 1947, in Paintsville, KY, he was a son of the late, Della Estep and Lundie Estep, Sr. Also preceding him in death were Margaret and Preston...
Rebecca Johnson
Aug 21, 2023
Rebecca Ann Johnson, 55, died suddenly on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center after an apparent heart attack. Born on April 4, 1968, in Akron, she was a daughter of the late William and Rose Newman Spence.
Becky was employed in quality control at Kirchhoff Automotive in Waverly.
She was preceded in death by her...
Kathleen Marie Stiltner
Aug 15, 2023
Kathleen Marie (Lake) Stiltner of Sciotoville, went to be with her Lord on August 15, 2023, in her home surrounded by a host of family, after a long battle with cancer. Born on October 8, 1960, in Toledo, she was a daughter of Harold and Rosalie Lake.
Kathy grew up in the small town of Millbury, with a big family...
Cynthia Lou Holsinger
Aug 9, 2023
Cynthia Lou Holsinger, 66, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at home, with her family by her side. Born on September 1, 1956, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy Locke Thurman.
Cindy was a 1974 graduate of Clay High School, a member of Berean Baptist Church and was previously employed at Dr. Aaron Adams office...
Mary Jean Book
Aug 6, 2023
Mary Jean Book, 66, died Sunday afternoon, August 6, 2023, in the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 7, 1956, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Norma Lewis Porter and was a retired data processing supervisor for the State of Ohio.
Mary had attended First United Methodist Church and was...
Edna Charleene Wittenburg
Jul 28, 2023
Edna Charleene Wittenburg, 96, of Columbus, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away at the Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus. Born on May 9, 1927 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Glenn and Emma Riddlebarger Snyder.
Charleene was a 1944 graduate from PHS, was primarily a home maker, but retired from Marting’s Department Store after 25 years of...
Joyce Ann Myers
Jun 29, 2023
Joyce Ann Myers, 76, died Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the SOMC Hospice Center, with her family by her bedside. Born on January 9, 1947 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Dennis Wilburn and Irene Elizabeth Johnson Carr.
Joyce was baptized at the Smith Branch Church of God, graduated from McKell High School in 1963, and retired...
Jeffrey Vernon Carrier
Jun 23, 2023
Jeffrey V. Carrier, age 47, died suddenly on Monday, June 23, 2023 at his home of a heart attack. Born on July 28, 1975 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Roy Vernon and Wilma Collins Carrier and was a longtime employee of Rooster’s in Chillicothe.
Jeff was a graduate of Clay High School in 1994 and attended...
