Obituaries
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...
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...
