Obituaries

Apr 5, 2025

Forrest Spires, 86

Forrest Leroy Spires, 86 of Stout, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born July 21, 1938 in Stout to the late Stanley Burlis and Anna Myrtle Ralston Spires.

Along with his parents, Forrest was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Janice Gifford Spires; a son,...

Mar 28, 2025

Patricia Ann Thompson, 72

Patricia Ann "Patty" Flannery Thompson, 72 of West Portsmouth, went with the Angels Friday, March 28, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1952 at Smith Everett Hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio to her beloved parents, the late James Melvin and Norma E. Williams Flannery.

Along with her...

Mar 27, 2025

Carol Thompson Cooper, 63

Carol Thompson Cooper, 63 of Lucasville, died March 27, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital due to a brain aneurysm. She was born August 25, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Melvin and Maggie Chandler Thompson.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brother William "Bub" Thompson, 3...

Mar 25, 2025

Cecil Yelley, Jr., 71

Cecil Yelley, Jr., 71 of Waverly, formerly of McDermott, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home. He was born August 22, 1953 in Portsmouth, to the late Cecil and Martina Louise Yelley Sr.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Fouch Yelley, whom he...

Mar 24, 2025

Paulette M. Smith Pack, 60

Paulette M. Smith Pack, 60 of New Boston passed away peacefully Monday, March 24, 2025 at Buckeye Forrest at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born October 11, 1964 in Williamson, West Virginia to Monus and Barbara Slone Smith who survives.

She is preceded in death by her grandson Jacob Dylan Rhea....

Mar 24, 2025

Patty Jean Pistole, 90

Patty Jean Pistole, 90 of West Portsmouth, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 22, 1934 in South Shore Kentucky to the late Russell and Carrie Bundy Howland.

Along with her parents, Patty is preceded in death by her...

Mar 20, 2025

Mary Lou Vokes, 78

Mary Lou Vokes, 78 of Portsmouth, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 10, 1946 in Portsmouth to the late Marcum McCown and Elna Schackert Burchett.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Madonna Swal and Arlana Skaggs.

Mary...

Mar 18, 2025

Richard "Dick" Kersey, 87

Richard "Dick" Kersey, 87 of Stout, died March 18, 2025, at his home on Upper Twin Creek Road. Dick was born July 11, 1937, in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Glenn and Margaret Kersey. Dick was a proud Air Force veteran, a Kentucky Colonel, member of the Ford Car Club of Waverly, former...

Mar 14, 2025

Kimberly Ann (Parker) Holsinger November 9,1960 – March 14, 2025 Kimberly Ann (Parker) Holsinger, 64, of Lucasville, Ohio, has officially relocated to the great beyond, where she hopes the Reds and Bengals finally start winning just for her (even though she was super bummed that her man, Sam Hubbard, retired from Cincinnati.)

A devoted mother and stepmother,...

Mar 7, 2025

Edward E. Ferguson, 38

Edward E. Ferguson, age 38, lifelong resident of Elyria, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at St. John's Medical Center in Westlake. He was born in Middleburg Heights to Rita (nee Arthur) and Eddie Ferguson.

Edward worked as a school bus aid and an Auxiliary Sheriff Deputy for Lorain County....

Mar 6, 2025

Janice Kay Spires, 83

Janice Kay Spires, 83, of Stout, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. Born on November 9, 1941, in Stout, she was the daughter of the late Orvil and Bertha Rollins Gifford.

In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her son, Tim Spires,...

Mar 5, 2025

Carl Ray Jenkins Sr., 83

Carl Ray Jenkins Sr., 83 of Blue Creek, Ohio went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 5, 2025 after a long, brave battle with dementia.  Carl was born on March 6, 1941 in Greenup, KY to Maude and Henry Jenkins.  Carl, known as "Jack or Papa" to most, lived...

Mar 3, 2025

Jerry A. Mann, 79

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerry "Grizz" Mann. Jerry passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 79, on March 3, 2025. Jerry A. Mann was born on March 23, 1945 and lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love. He proudly served in the United States...

Feb 27, 2025

Jayne Lynn Hamilton, 69

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Jayne Lynn Hamilton, 69 of West Portsmouth, on Thursday February 27, 2025 at her home. She was born November 23, 1955 in Portsmouth, Ohio

Jayne is preceded in death by her dear mother, Johanna Newton Risner, and the love of...

Feb 21, 2025

Eileen Ruth Hornung, 94

Eileen Ruth (McCall) Hornung, 94, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 29, 1930, in Dry Run of West Portsmouth to Charles and Lillian (Walden) McCall.

Along with her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her son, Joey Hornung; stepson,...

Feb 20, 2025

Joy Marlene Irwin, 63

Joy Marlene Irwin, 63, of New Boston, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at her residence. She was born September 29, 1961 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Charles and Betty (Setter) Foster.

She was a West Portsmouth High School graduate, was a homemaker and attended Grace Chapel Church where...

Feb 14, 2025

Eva Maria Adkins, 56

Eva Maria Adkins, 56 of West Portsmouth, died Friday, February 14, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born January 14, 1969 in Portsmouth, to the late Stanley and Rosemary Hobbs Adkins.

Eva worked at Boland's Mini Mart for many years.

She is survived by a son, Jonathon...

Feb 14, 2025

Billie Jean Coleman, 52

Billie Jean Coleman, 52 of West Portsmouth, died Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born September 27, 1972 in Portsmouth to the late Bill and Ruth Gilliam Carr.

Billie is survived by her husband Dannie Lee "Bo" Coleman, whom she married on November 14, 2005, 5 daughters; Chelsea (Zack) Bukiewicz, Kimberly...

Feb 10, 2025

Louann Ridout, 71

Louann Ridout, 71 of West Portsmouth, died Monday February 10, 2025 at Kings Daughters Medical Center. She was born September 21, 1953 in Bryon Texas to the late Frederick L. and Margaret Lemons Buckley.

Louann was a bus driver for Washington-Nile Local Schools for 32 years.

She is survived by...

Feb 10, 2025

Robert D. Nichols, 85

Robert D. Nichols, 85 of Portsmouth, died Monday February 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family . He was born March 16, 1939 in Scioto County to the late Ora R. and Vesta Brown Nichols.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, William Nichols,...