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Freda "Ruth" Charles

Freda "Ruth" Charles

May 12, 2026

Freda “Ruth” Charles, 89

Freda “Ruth” Charles, 89, of West Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Hillview Retirement Center. She was born May 20, 1936, in Scioto County to the late Otto and Bertha Robinson Campbell. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene Charles, and her children, Douglas Alan Charles and Beverly...

Elnora M. Trimble

Elnora M. Trimble

May 12, 2026

Elnora M. Trimble, 97

Elnora M. Trimble, 97, of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. She was born April 1, 1929 in Portsmouth to the late Clarence and Elizabeth Bradley Ratliff.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Trimble, whom she married on July 20, 1946; 2 brothers, Delbert Ray...

Larry Green

Larry Green

May 9, 2026

Larry Green, 79, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, May 9, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born October 7, 1946 in Portsmouth to the late Sebert and Eleanor Lansing Green.

Larry was a 1964 graduate of Portsmouth West High School and a United States Army veteran.

Larry was an artist in every sense of the word. He found joy and expression through painting,...

Patty Ann Whitt

Patty Ann Whitt

May 8, 2026

Patty Ann Whitt, 67

Patty Ann Whitt, 67 of Chillicothe, formerly of Lucasville, died Friday, May 8, 2026 at CareCore at Westmorland in Chillicothe. She was born September 12, 1958 in Lucasville to the late C.W. and Violet Mae Brown Scott.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by 2 brothers; William Scott and Carl Scott and 2 sisters; Susie...

Mimi Pierce Semancik

Mimi Pierce Semancik

May 5, 2026

Mimi Semancik, 31 

Mimi Semancik, age 31, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. She was born December 10, 1994, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Jimmy Dean Pierce and Erin (Boren) Ballengee, who survives.

Mimi was a 2013 graduate of Portsmouth West High School and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in only two years from Ohio University.

After moving to Cincinnati to...

James L. Allgood

James L. Allgood

May 2, 2026

James L. Allgood, 29

James L. Allgood, 29 of McDermott, died Saturday, May 2, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 18, 1996 in Portsmouth to Jimmy Allgood and Connie Cox Lovely.

He is preceded in death by a brother Joshua Allgood.

Along with his parents, James is survived by his grandmother, Connie Osborne, a half sister, Hailey Elliott and several aunts,...

John Martin Uldrich

John Martin Uldrich

Apr 17, 2026

John Martin Uldrich, 40

John Martin Uldrich, 40 of Chillicothe, Ohio, suffered a heart attack in his sleep and went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus of Nazareth on Friday morning, April 17, 2026. John was born on January 19, 1986 in Mayfield Heights to the late Dennis Alan and Trudy Kathleen Griffin Uldrich who survives.

Along with his...

Jordan Joseph Duerler

Jordan Joseph Duerler

Apr 16, 2026

Jordan J. Duerler, 13, of West Portsmouth, passed away on April 16, 2026. He was born March 22, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Amanda Collins and Brandon J. (Shelly) Duerler.

Jordan was a student at Portsmouth West Middle School. He was a kind boy who loved Jehovah and found joy in helping others learn about His love and the...

Misty Dawn Cooper

Misty Dawn Cooper

Apr 12, 2026

Misty Dawn Cooper, 45

Misty Dawn Cooper 45 of Sciotoville, died Sunday April 12, 2026. She was born October 8, 1980 in Portsmouth to Richard Rawlins and Lorraine Evans Hammond.

Misty was a retired Deputy Sherriff from the Scioto County Sheriff’s department after 11 years. She was also a member of the Portsmouth Eagles.

Along with her parents, Misty is survived by her...

Stephen "Jason" Meade

Stephen "Jason" Meade

Apr 1, 2026

Stephen “Jason” Meade, 47, of Lucasville, passed away April 1, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born July 19, 1978, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to Stevie Meade and the late Priscilla Workman Meade.

Jason was a man who truly enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved being outdoors, especially spending time fishing, whether it was a quiet day by...

Diana Lee Maple

Diana Lee Maple

Apr 1, 2026

Diana Lee (Copas) Maple 

January 8, 1960 – April 1, 2026 

Diana Lee (Copas) Maple, 66, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on April 1, 2026, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. Diana was born on January 8, 1960, in Ulm, Germany, to Virgil and Laura (Stephens) Copas. She graduated from Northwest High School in 1978 and went on to earn a...

Everett E. Fodge

Everett E. Fodge

Mar 31, 2026

Everett E. Fodge, 76

Everett E. Fodge, 76 of Wheelersburg, died Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 9, 1949 in Portsmouth, to the late Everett and Vada Musser Fodge.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Galloway.

Everett owned and operated Fodge Sanitation for many years in Wheelersburg. He was loved by...

Anna "Sue" Montgomery

Anna "Sue" Montgomery

Mar 19, 2026

Anna "Sue" Montgomery, 81

Anna "Sue" Montgomery, 81, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 12, 1944. Sue was a member of Big Run United Baptist Church and was strong in her faith. She was known for her kind heart and gentle spirit. She loved her family deeply...

Judith Ann (Sanders)  Phillips

Judith Ann (Sanders) Phillips

Mar 19, 2026

Judith Ann Phillips, 74

Judith "Judy" Ann Phillips (née Sanders) passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2026. Born July 9, 1951, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Judith was a 1969 graduate of Portsmouth High School and attended Portsmouth Business College to start her career as a bookkeeper and bank teller before becoming a homemaker to care of...

Matthew Lee Alexander

Matthew Lee Alexander

Mar 16, 2026

Matthew Lee Alexander, 40

Matthew Lee Alexander, 40 formerly of West Portsmouth, passed away Monday March 16, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born October 9, 1985 in Portsmouth to the late Sherry Malone Alexander.

He was a 2004 graduate of Portsmouth West High School and currently worked as an Assistant Manager for Siemens AG Mobility in Florida.

Matthew is survived by his...

Wanda Lucille (Mcginnis)  Lamkin

Wanda Lucille (Mcginnis) Lamkin

Mar 16, 2026

Wanda Lucille Lamkin, 83

Wanda Lucille Lamkin, 83 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2026 at The Gables of Marysville. She was born February 4, 1943 in Portsmouth to the late Thomas Daniel and Betty Ruth McGue McGinnis.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Richard Timothy "Tim" Mundhenk

Richard Timothy "Tim" Mundhenk

Mar 16, 2026

Richard Timothy Mundhenk, 81

Richard Timothy "Tim" Mundhenk, died Monday, March 16, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1944 in Portsmouth to the late Homer and Margie Adkins Mundhenk.

Along with his parents, he was proceeded in death by a brother Mike Mundhenk, and a sister Teresa Shively

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Estell Corbett Jarrells

Estell Corbett Jarrells

Mar 15, 2026

Estell Corbett "Corb" Jarrells, 91

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Estell Corbett Jarrells (Corb), beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted husband, who left us on March 15, 2026 at the age of 91.

Born on March 14, 1935, Corb lived a life marked by love, guidance, and dedication to...

Ginger Etsuko (Nakamura)  Ishmael

Ginger Etsuko (Nakamura) Ishmael

Mar 13, 2026

Ginger Etsuko Ishmael, 79

Ginger Etsuko Ishmael, 79 of West Portsmouth, died Friday. March 13, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born December 15, 1946, in Hawaii to the late Jack and Hazel Nakamura.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a stepdaughter Mary Maphis, a brother, Stephen Nakamura and...

Charles Robert Hammonds

Charles Robert Hammonds

Mar 13, 2026

Charles Robert Hammonds, 79

Charles Robert Hammonds, 79 of West Portsmouth, died Friday, March 13, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born January 15, 1947 in Montgomery, Kentucky to the late Charles and Nellie Hammonds.

Charles was a retired roofer.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by 3 brothers; Billy...

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