Obituary Listing

Sep 7, 2025

Barbara Jeanette Bretz, 76, of South Shore, Kentucky, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 23, 1949, a daughter of the late Eugene T. Holbrook and Ellen Crum Holbrook.

Along with her parents, she was preceded...

Sep 6, 2025

Barbara A. (Ray) Lyons, 80, of South Shore, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1944, to the late Lorenzo Ray and Wilda (Sturgill) Traylor.

She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, David Lyons, four sisters: Belva, Linda, Harriett, and Gail, and one brother, Timothy.

Sep 6, 2025

Donald Lee "Sock" Gilliam, 71, of South Shore, Kentucky, went to be with his Lord Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his residence in South Shore, Kentucky. He was born in South Shore, Kentucky, on June 11, 1954, a son of the late Willie and Kathryn Gilliam.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

Sep 4, 2025

Patricia A. Tarr Wheeler, 80, of Rubyville, Ohio, went to be with her Lord Thursday, September 4, 2025. She was born in Fullerton, Kentucky, on July 25, 1945, a daughter of the late Ted and Audrey Sexton Tarr.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Blaine Wheeler, two brothers, Ron Tarr and...

Aug 29, 2025

Robin Sue Robinson Dillow, 64, of South Shore, KY, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was born in Missouri on June 1, 1961, to the late Robert Robinson and Alice Justice Robinson.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Randy, Terry, Mike, Russ, and Rick Robinson.

Robin is...

Aug 28, 2025

On August 28, 2025, the world said goodbye to its hero, Devon Shad Holsinger, born on October 28, 1997. Though his cape was invisible, his strength, courage, and heart made him larger than life..

From the very beginning, Devon fought battles few could imagine. Born with a rare heart condition, he defied the odds time and again,...

Aug 26, 2025

Janet Forbes, 88, of South Shore, KY, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at The Courtyard in Wheelersburg, OH. She was born in South Shore, KY, on July 5, 1937, a daughter of the late Kip and Ruth Hicks Tarr.

Janet was a graduate of McKell High School, retired from BancOhio as...

Aug 18, 2025

Connie Jane Viars Snyder, 76, of South Shore, KY., went to be with her Lord Monday, August 18, 2025. She was born in Portsmouth, OH., on October 28, 1948, a daughter of the late Virgil and Maxine Brumfield Viars.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Snyder.

Connie was...

Aug 15, 2025

Leeroy William Bush "Bill", 81 of Casstown, OH., passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at Hospice of Miami County. He was born in Load, KY., on March 15, 1944, a son of the late Beatrice Bush.

He grew up in Load, KY., until the age of 20, when he married. He moved to Troy, OH. He lived...

Jul 24, 2025

Wanda F. Bender, 94, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Buckeye Forest, Rosemount Pavilion Nursing Home in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born on January 27, 1931, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Walter and Ruby Mead.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Bender; one...

Jul 24, 2025

Patricia Ann (Maynard) Robinson, born on May 30th, 1952, went to be with the Lord on July 24th, 2025. She was surrounded by family. She lived in McDermott, Ohio and was formerly from South Portsmouth, Kentucky. Today we celebrate her life.

She was married to her best friend and husband, Boyd Robinson, for 37 years. They gave...

Jul 19, 2025

James D. "Jimmy" Hannah, 60, of Greenup, KY., passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH. He was born November 26, 1964, in Portsmouth, OH., a son of Elaine Hunt Hannah and the late James B. Hannah.

Along with his father, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Morgan Hannah....

Jul 12, 2025

Charles Sowards, 68, of South Shore, KY., passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Kings Daughter Medical Center in Ashland, KY. He was born in South Shore, KY., May 16, 1957, a son of the late Charles V. and Wilma Carter Sowards.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Carrie Dawn Sowards;...

Jul 7, 2025

Charles "Rick" Adkins, 70, of South Shore, KY., went to be with his Lord Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Portsmouth, OH., September 11, 1954, a son of Ellen Adkins Gibson and the late Burl Adkins.

Along with his father, he is preceded in death by...

Jun 24, 2025

Braxton Spears Jr., 76

Braxton Spears Jr., 76, of South Shore, KY., died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born October 14, 1948, to the late Braxton Moses and Lula (Payton) Spears.  Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Joshua Spears; 2 sisters, Betty Meadows and Lucy...

Jun 21, 2025

Dorothy Jane (Harless) Pistole, 64

Dorothy Jane (Harless) Pistole, 64, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, June 21, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 18, 1961, to the late Delmar Harless and Delie (Spears) Clark, who survives.  Along with her father, she is preceded in death by infant twin sons, Richard and Ronald Blankenship; her stepfather, William...

Jun 20, 2025

Mary Meretia Robertson Wolfe, 87, of Londonderry, OH, formerly of Greenup, KY, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, OH. She was born in Kehoe, KY., March 6, 1938, a daughter of the late Arch and Lillie Roberts Robertson.

Along with her parents, she is preceded...

Jun 13, 2025

Lilly Mae Rowe, 87, of South Shore, Kentucky, went to be with her Lord Friday, June 13, 2025, at her residence in Ashland, Kentucky. She was born in South Shore, Kentucky, on May 18, 1938, a daughter of the late Homer Hunt and Marguerite Potter Hunt.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a...

Jun 7, 2025

Lloyd Logan, 98, of South Shore, Kentucky, passed away peacefully with the Lord on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his home. He was born in Tygarts Valley, Kentucky, on October 30, 1926, to the late Tobias Logan and Martha Rayburn Logan.

Lloyd was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Army. He was...

May 24, 2025

Joe Justice JR., 82, formerly of the Indian Lake, Ohio area, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at his residence in South Shore, Kentucky. He was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, on October 14, 1942, a son of the late Joe Justice and Elizabeth (Brown) Williamson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Linda Ann...