Obituaries
Phillip Miller
Jan 20, 2026
Phillip Miller, age 71, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 15, 1954, in Lawrence County, a son of the late Alford and Lillie Robbins Miller.
Phillip was a proud graduate of Wheelersburg High School, class of 1973. He dedicated his professional life...
James Gallion
Jan 16, 2026
James Edward Gallion, age 70, of Franklin Furnace, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on October 22, 1955, in Portsmouth, James touched the lives of many through his warmth and kindness.
James had a fulfilling career as a chemical operator with Dow Chemical Company and attended the Jr. Furnace Baptist Church. His...
Larry Atkins
Jan 15, 2026
Larry Edward Atkins, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at his home Pittsburgh, PA, with his family by his bedside. He was born on August 12, 1935, in New Boston, the only son of the late Harry Thomas and Selah Victoria Eshem Atkins.
Larry devoted part of his life to serving his country in the U.S. Army before...
Sharon Kazee
Jan 3, 2026
Sharon Kazee, age 62, of New Boston, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born on September 9, 1963, in Portsmouth, she was the beloved daughter of the late Curt and Helen Allard Kazee.
Sharon was known for her warm sense of humor and enjoyed making those around her laugh. She cherished her time spent shopping with her...
Harold William Vallandingham
Dec 8, 2025
Harold William Vallandingham, 86, of South Shore, KY, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 8, 2025. He was born on January 3, 1939, in Williamstown, KY, to the late Robert Ray and Reesa Marie Atkins Vallandingham.
From the moment he first saw her, Harold knew that Paula Naomi Abbott was the girl he would marry. They...
Charles Wilbur Stillwell
Nov 12, 2025
Charles Wilbur "Bus" Stillwell, age 79, of Wheelersburg, peacefully passed away on November 12, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe. Born on November 8, 1946, in Portsmouth, he was the cherished son of the late Charles and Gladys Barringer Stillwell.
Bus proudly served his country as an Army veteran during the Vietnam War, earning two Purple Hearts for his...
Laura Gale McCleese
Nov 7, 2025
Laura Gale McCleese, age 71, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2025. Born on July 25, 1954, in Portsmouth, she was the cherished daughter of the late Herman and Lenna Louise Turner Raynard and a devoted member of the Frederick Free Will Baptist Church.
Laura dedicated her life to education, graduating from South Webster High School before...
Dorothy Ann Deemer
Oct 31, 2025
Dorothy Kline Deemer, age 90, died at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Courtyard in Wheelersburg.
Born on January 25, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Forrest Kline (1983) and Dorothy Curry Kline (1981). Dorothy was a 1953 graduate of Portsmouth East High School and proud member of the East High School National Honor Society and...
Maxine Doris Munn
Oct 28, 2025
Maxine Ellifritt Munn, 93, of Wheelersburg, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center. Born on June 13, 1932, in Londonderry, she was a loved and respected wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and was a daughter of the late Shirley and Gladys (Borland) Ellifritt.
She grew up in Richmondale and Sciotoville. A graduate...
Luther Fredric Magee
Oct 22, 2025
Luther Fredric Magee, age 79, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Indigo Carolina Forest. Born on December 4, 1945, in New Boston, he was the youngest son of the late Lillian (Ferguson) and Morris Magee.
Lou was an Army veteran during the Vietnam War where he held the rank of Second Lieutenant. He graduated...
Mary Jane Patterson
Oct 21, 2025
Mary Jane Patterson, a cherished soul of 92 years, peacefully left this world on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at The Courtyard at Wheelersburg to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born on February 7, 1933, to the late George F. and Gladys McCoy Eden.
In this time of sorrow, we pause to honor and celebrate the life of Mary...
Gladys Clarice Belcher Fritz
Oct 17, 2025
Gladys Belcher Fritz, age 77, of Wheelersburg, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center. She was born on May 17, 1948, to the late Edward and Hannah Altman Belcher.
Gladys dedicated many years of her life to the culinary arts, working as a cook at the former Albrecht's Restaurant and holding the distinguished title of the...
Gerry Conchita Osborne
Oct 10, 2025
Gerry Conchita Kazee Mershon Osborne, aged 72, of West Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the home of her beloved sister. Born on April 16, 1953, in Ashland, Kentucky, she was the cherished daughter of the late Jerry Franklin and Minty Sharlene White Kazee. Gerry devoted much of her life to her family as a dedicated...
David William Bauer
Oct 2, 2025
David W. Bauer, age 94, of Wheelersburg, fell asleep in death on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at BridgePort Health Care Center. Born on June 30, 1931, in Elm Grove, WV, the son of the late Raymond W. and Edna Houston Bauer.
David graduated from Tridelphia High School. He began working for the B&O railroad in various places, Montgomery Wards in Parkersburg,...
Elizabeth Ann Smith
Sep 29, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Smith, age 62, of New Boston, died on Monday, September 29, 2025, in the emergency room of the Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born on August 2, 1963, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late James Emert and Ruth Ann Weber Smith.
Also preceding her in death was a brother, Kenneth James Smith.
Surviving are her daughter, Amanda (Josh)...
Penny Henthorn
Sep 26, 2025
Penny Sue (Scaggs) Henthorn, born June 30, 1953, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2025, at the age of 72.
We will remember Penny as a loving sister, wife, mother and especially “Nana” that loved us dearly and made us laugh. Penny’s last few years were physically hard, but she leaned on Jesus relying on one of her...
Cheryl Lynne Porter
Sep 22, 2025
Cheryl Lynne Porter, aged 67, of Sciotoville, peacefully departed this life on September 22, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 17, 1958, in Portsmouth, she was the cherished daughter of Adrian Wood and Juanita Ruth Elrod Sluder. Cheryl was a proud graduate of East High School and was deeply involved in her community, serving...
Pamela Sue Mowery
Sep 7, 2025
Pamela Sue Mowery (1950 - 2025)
Pamela Sue Mowery left us peacefully on September 7, 2025, at the age of 74. A long-time resident of Sciotoville, Ohio, Pam was known for her nurturing love, deep faith, quick wit, and generosity that knew no bounds.
Caring for her family was her greatest accomplishment and evident by a legacy built through a life of...
Jonathon Robert Chanti
Aug 25, 2025
Jonathon Robert Chanti, aged 69, of Gallipolis, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2025, at the Holzer Medical Center. Born on December 23, 1955, he was the beloved son of the late Ernest Chanti and Barbara Shipley Minouge.
Jonathon was preceded in death by his dear sister, Rose Marie “Roni” Chanti. He is survived by his loving aunt, Sandy Hammond of...
Evelyn Angela Galloway
Aug 16, 2025
Evelyn Angela (Angie) Galloway, 89, of New Boston, was called home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family who cherished her immensely.
Angie was born on January 3, 1936, to the late Thomas Jordan and Alice Rose Jordan Grimes in Wells Next the Sea, England. She grew up with...
