Stanley Eugene Yazell
Nov 5, 2026
Stanley Eugene Yazell, 81
Stanley Eugene Yazell, 81 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, November 5, 2026 at his home. He was born March 18, 1945 in West Union to the late James F. and Minnie Bowens Yazell.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Shaffer Yazell and 3 brothers; Charley Fletcher, Jesse Yazell and Alva...
Lola M. Cooley
Nov 5, 2026
Lola M. Cooley, 78
Lola M. Cooley, 78, of West Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born October 20, 1948, to the late Richard Clayton and Zelma Lee (Craft) Deaver. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Edward Cooley; two brothers, Vernon (Carol) Deaver and Bob (Deb) Deaver; three...
Roger Phillip Bean Jr.
Nov 5, 2026
Roger Phillip Bean, Jr. 71
Roger Phillip Bean, Jr. 71 of Marion, Ohio formerly of Stout, died Thursday, November 5, 2026 at his home. He was born September 8, 1955 in Portsmouth, to the late Roger Phillip Bean Sr., and Judy Hicks Bean who survives.
Phil was a welder and retired from Union Tank Car.
Along with his father, he was preceded in...
Johnie David Kilgallion
Nov 4, 2026
Johnie David Kilgallion, 72, of Otway, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He was born July 16, 1954, in Portsmouth to the late John and Daisy Royster Kilgallion. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald and Ronald Kilgallion, and a sister, Carolyn Kilgallion.
Johnie was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time outdoors. He was...
Barbara M. Breech
Nov 3, 2026
Barbara M. Breech, 76, of McDermott, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 15, 1949, in Portsmouth to the late Ray and Opal Belle Adkins Davis.
Barbara attended Duck Run Church and enjoyed spending time with her family, whom she loved dearly. She cherished the moments spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is survived...
Paul Edward Conley
Oct 30, 2026
Paul Edward Conley, 72
Paul Edward Conley, 72 of West Portsmouth, went home to be with his Lord on October 30, 2026 at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born April 30, 1954 in Portsmouth, to the late Paul D. Conley and Donna Jones Lykins.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Authur "Artie" Conley.
Paul...
Carolyn Sue Rutledge
Oct 26, 2026
In Loving Memory of Carolyn Sue (Rapp) Rutledge
Carolyn Sue (Rapp) Rutledge passed away on October 26, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on March 21, 1941, Carolyn lived a life grounded in faith, service, laughter, and love. She was devoted to her church, passionate about guiding young people, a loyal sports fan, and a loving presence in the lives...
Deborah K. Call
Oct 19, 2026
Deborah K. Call, 59
Deborah K. Call, 59 of Portsmouth, died Monday, October 19, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born September 19, 1967 in Connersville, Indiana to William Bratt and the late Patricia Howard Bratt.
Deborah was a retired teacher from Portsmouth City Schools and was a faithful member of the United Church of God in Portsmouth.
Along with her...
Garnet Pierce
Oct 17, 2026
Garnet Pierce, 81, of McDermot, OH went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 17th , 2026. Garnet was born in Olive Hill KY on June 14th 1945 the daughter of Herman Greenhill and Gertrude (Taybor) Greenhill.
Garnet was preceded in death by her father Hermon Greenhill, mother Gertrude (Taybor) Greenhill, sisters Maesceen Easterling, and Ruth Ann Richmond, also...
Mark Anthony Murphy Jr.
Oct 15, 2026
Mark Anthony Murphy Jr., 35, of West Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his home. He was born September 23, 1991, in Portsmouth, to Mark Anthony Murphy and Jackie Lynn Turner Murphy.
Mark was a 2010 graduate of Portsmouth West High School, where he was a proud member of the undefeated 2008 football team. He was also a member...
Joshua Cole Berry
Oct 10, 2026
Joshua Cole Berry, 25, of West Portsmouth, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born January 3, 2001, in Portsmouth, to Tom and Amy Murray Berry.
Josh was a 2019 graduate of Portsmouth West High School, where he was salutatorian of his class. A gifted athlete, he was a state...
Mary J. Horsley
Oct 9, 2026
Mary J. Horsley, 98
Mary J Horsley, 98 of Portsmouth died Friday, October 9, 2026. She was born May 19, 1928 a daughter of the late Norman and Agnes Parker of West Portsmouth.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Harlan W. Horsley, 2 brothers; Norman and Robert Parker, two brother-in-law‘s; Edward Fannin and David Horsley and sister-in-law‘s Doris Parker Nita...
Donavon Galloway III
Oct 5, 2026
Donavon Galloway III, 36, of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at his home. He was born September 11, 1990, in Portsmouth, to Donavon Galloway II and Angela Alley Galloway. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Donavon and Evelyn Angela Galloway.
Donavon was a 2008 graduate of Northwest High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in Human...
Barbara Dawn Joseph
Oct 4, 2026
Barbara Dawn Joseph, 60
Barbara Dawn Joseph, 60, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at home. She was born August 31, 1966, in Portsmouth, to the late Russell and Ada (Tackett) Carver. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Terry Carver and Jeffrey Carver; three sisters, Dianna Timberlake, Peggy Carver, and Debbie Carver; and in-laws, Lawrence...
Linda Sue Johnson
Oct 3, 2026
Linda Sue Johnson, 73
Linda Sue Johnson, 73, of New Boston, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. She was born January 27, 1953, in Wheelwright, Kentucky, to the late George and Dixie Newsome Johnson.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Joe Kidder; three brothers, Ellis Lee Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, and Elmer Johnson;...
Patty Ann Rose
Oct 3, 2026
Patty Ann Rose, 88, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Portsmouth Health and Rehab. She was born June 23, 1938, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robert C. and Della K. Copas Bending.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Albert and Richard Bending; her twin sister, Peggy Prose; and her sisters, Janet...
Harley Desiraee Shepherd
Sep 28, 2026
Harley Desiree Shepherd, 31
Harley Desiree Shepherd, 31, of Portsmouth, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday morning, September 28, 2026. She was born August 22, 1995, in Springfield, Ohio, to Ronald and Melody Shepherd.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Hobert Shepherd, and her grandmothers, Clara Shepherd and Mary Williams.
She loved to express her...
Kathryn Anne Homer
Sep 27, 2026
Kathryn Anne Homer, 86
Kathryn Homer, 86, of Trenton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.
Kathryn was born on December 18, 1939 in Middletown, Ohio to the late John Waczula and Ann Waczula (Boratko). She retired from Sorg Paper Company in Middletown, Ohio after many years of dedicated service. In her retirement, Kathy enjoyed solving...
Bernice "Christine" Stamper
Sep 25, 2026
Bernice “Christine” Stamper, 78
Bernice “Christine” Stamper, 78, of Stout, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026, at Grant Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1948, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late James Berlyn Swords and Katherine E. (Lewis) Swords.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Berlyn and Roger Swords; and her sisters, Dee,...
Gregory Weghorst
Sep 20, 2026
Gregory Weghorst, 59
Gregory "Greg" Weghorst, 59 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, September 20, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 7, 1967 in Portsmouth to the late Stanley Weghorst and Goldie Lawhorn Stone.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers; Stanley Wegorst, Jack Stone and Harrison Stone, and2 sisters; Kathy Litz and Pam Parlin.
Greg is...
