Obituaries

May 31, 2023

Jarrod Lester Phipps, 43

Jarrod Lester Phipps, 43 of Lucasville, died Wednesday May 31, 2023 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born March 10, 1980 in Dallas, Texas to the late Janet Siders Phipps and Gary Phipps who survives.

Along with his mother he was preceded in death by a brother Shane Phipps....

May 28, 2023

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...

May 27, 2023

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...

May 25, 2023

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...

May 25, 2023

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...

May 20, 2023

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

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May 18, 2023

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...

May 14, 2023

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...

May 13, 2023

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...

May 12, 2023

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.

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May 8, 2023

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...

May 5, 2023

Jerry L. Hall Jr, 60

Jerry L. Hall Jr, 60 of West Portsmouth, died Friday May 5, 2023 at his home. He was born September 29, 1962 in Portsmouth to the late Jerry L. and Adeline "Sis" Hall Sr.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Samantha Hall...

Apr 29, 2023

Michael Lee Distel, 55

Michael Lee Distel, 55 of Stout, died Saturday April 29, 2023 as a result of a tractor accident. He was born March 3, 1968 in Portsmouth to the late David Michael and Linda Kay Piatt Distel.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents George and Dorothy...

Apr 27, 2023

Christopher "Chris" Dee Vogler, 49

Christopher "Chris" Dee Vogler, 49, of West Portsmouth died unexpectedly Thursday, April 27, 2023. He was born July 14, 1973. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.

Chris graduated from Portsmouth West High School in 1991 and went to work for Norfolk Southern Corporation as an engineer. Chris...

Apr 27, 2023

Steven Mark "Buddy" Scalf Jr., 40

Steven Mark "Buddy" Scalf Jr., 40 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday April 27, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born December 31, 1982 in Portsmouth to the late Steven Mark Scalf Sr. and Sharon Loretta Brown Scalf who survives.

Buddy was loved by everyone. He loved to tell jokes...

Apr 23, 2023

Timothy Joe Woods, 63

Timothy Joe Woods, 63 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, April 23, 2023 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born September 21, 1959 in Georgetown, Ohio to the late Charles Woods and Barbara Collins.

He worked as a laborer and never knew a stranger. He loved his kids and grandkids....

Apr 22, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" Buckley, 90

Margaret "Peggy" Buckley, 90 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday. April 22, 2023 at her home. She was born January 13, 1933 in Ironton to the late Clinton and Eloise Nelson Lemons.

She retired after 30 years as an Legal assistant at Kimble Law Office. She was also a member of Dry...

Apr 19, 2023

Dylan David Lee Meyers, 27

Dylan David Lee Meyers, 27 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday April 19, 2023. He was born May 6, 1995 in Chillicothe to Duane David and Lisa Noel Johnson Meyers.

Dylan was preceded in death by his grandmother Cecilia Meyers.

Dylan was a 2013 graduate of Scioto County Career...

Apr 18, 2023

Bunny Dillow, 83

Edna Frances "Bunny" Dillow, 83 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday April 18, 2023 at Riverside Hospital. She was born March 24, 1940 in Flemingsburg Kentucky to the late Ross and Stella Grimm Daniels.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Sidney Theodore "Sid" Dillow whom she married...

Apr 17, 2023

Jack Mullett, 73

Jack Mullett, 73 of Friendship, died Monday April 17, 2023 at his home. He was born March 4, 1950 in Williamson, West Virginia, to the late Simon and Martha Thompson Mullett.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Myra Jean Mullett, whom he married on July 19,...