All Obituaries

Luke Aaron Bricker, 35 Luke Aaron Bricker, 35 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday May 28, 2023. He was born September 9, 1987 in Portsmouth to Alf Fred Bricker and Stephanie (Randy) Callihan. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Annette Bricker, and Judy Prose. Luke was a 2006 graduate of Portsmouth West High School, and was an employee at Tires R Us. Along with his parents, Luke is survived by his soulmate, Chelsey Distel, 2 daughters Londyn Bricker and Jayla Bricker, a...

James Christopher Layne, 53 James Christopher Layne, 53 of McDermott Died Thursday May 25, 2023 at his home. He was born February 25, 1970 to the late Eugenia Layne. Along with his mother he is preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Layne, and his sister Billie Layne. Chris was a United States Army veteran. He was a gentle giant with a heart of gold. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, going to demolition derbys with his wife and son, spending time with his children and spending time with...

Daniel J. McGlone, 49 Daniel J. McGlone, 49 of Wheelersburg, died Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born May 16, 1974 in Portsmouth to the late Jerry McGlone and Patricia Jackson Hamilton who survives. Along with is father he was preceded in death by his father in law David Grooms. Along with his mother Patricia, Daniel is survived by his wife, Virginia Michelle Grooms McGlone, whom he married on October 30, 2000,  3 sons: Justin (Darla) Mabry, Jacob McGlone and Brady Stover, 4...

Mary Agnes Arnett, 89 Mary Agnes Arnett, 89 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Minford Retirement Center. She was born December 27, 1933 in Portsmouth to the late Paul William and Helen M. Hilbert Weber. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her, husband Robert B. Arnett, who she married on September 1, 1952; a son, James Arnett; 5 brothers, Joseph, Bernard, Paul J., David and John Weber. Mary was a homemaker who loved to cook, sew, and can vegetables. She...

Noah Albert Edward Luther, 20 Noah Albert Edward Luther, 20 of Portsmouth, died Saturday May 20, 2023. He was born October 1, 2002 to Roger Luther and Gina Ledford Luther. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Albert Luther, Mary Luther, Brenda Sheppard and Paris Sheppard, uncles: Arnold Luther and Paris Lee Sheppard Noah was a 2021 graduate of Portsmouth High School. Along with his parents, Noah is survived by a grandfather Donald Ledford, a half brother David Whitby, a niece Nicole...

Mary Frances Conley, 74 Mary Frances Conley, 74 of Portsmouth, died Thursday May 18, 2023, at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 24, 1949, in Portsmouth to the late Joseph and Gertrude Frazier Boggs. Along with her parents Mary was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Boggs and 2 grandchildren, Brandi Conley and Andrew Raines. Mary was a retired home health care worker. In the arena of life, she played every match with zeal, celebrating victories and embracing defeats. With eyes...

Roger D. Phillips, 72 Roger D. Phillips, 72, of Portsmouth formerly of South Webster, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at SOMC Hospice.  He was born in Williamson, West Virginia on July 16, 1950, to the late Roland and Gracie Ison Phillips. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Katie Little Phillips, who he married September 4, 1973; 3 brothers Merlyn, James, and Thomas Phillips; 5 sisters Marie Hayes, Maggie Hill, Genevieve Thomas, Opal Phillips, and Loretta...

James Edward McNeil, 84 James Edward McNeil, 84 of Portsmouth, died Sunday May 14, 2023 at his home. He was born January 17, 1939 in West Portsmouth to the late Joseph Kitchen and Pearlia Ann Mershon McNeil. Along with his parents we was preceded in death by a brother Joseph McNeil, 3 half brothers: Virgil, Eugene and Veral Mault, 2 sisters: Marie Bowling and Rosetta Welch and 2 half sisters, Sylvia Thieken, and Lima Mault. James was a retired Conductor/Brakeman on the Norfolk and...

Jackson Carlson Holsinger Jr., 51 Jackson Carlson Holsinger Jr., 51 of Lucasville, died Friday, May 12, 2023. He was born August 21, 1971 in Portsmouth to the late Jackson Carlson Holsinger Sr., and Roberta Ruth Mills who survives. Along with his father he was preceded in death by a brother Steven E. Holsinger. Jackson is survived by his mother and step father Roberta and Harold Mills, 2 sisters: Daisy Holsinger and Angela Fithen, best friend Lester (Helen) Betts along with several...

Mary Lou Smith, 85 Mary Lou Smith, 85 of McDermott, died Monday May 8, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 7, 1938 in Portsmouth to the late Raymond and Ethel Kennedy Burtrum. Along with her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Charles Edward Smith, whom she married on May 5, 1956. She was retired and was a member of Dry Run Church of Christ. Mary is survived by a son, Charles E. (Carmela) Smith Jr., a daughter Pamela (Joseph) Estep, 2 grandchildren:...