Obituaries

Feb 3, 2026

Barbara D. Haynes, 63

Barbara D. Haynes, 63 of West Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born July 7,1962 in Lucasville, to the late Ernest and Louella Pyle Brigner.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Keith and Bryan Brigner and 2 sisters; Rita...

Feb 2, 2026

Elva Rose Day Thompson, 90

Elva Thompson, affectionately known as "Grandma Rosie" of Portsmouth Ohio, passed away at Bridgeport Healthcare Center on February 2, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Lon and Martha Butler Day.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Jim Thompson,...

Jan 30, 2026

George S. Hall, 68, of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 7, 1957, in Scioto County to the late John F. Hall and Audrey (Thompson) Hall.

George was a hardworking, gentle, and caring man who was a devoted husband and loving father. He enjoyed collecting old and rare books,...

Jan 28, 2026

THE SERVICE FOR CHARLES LEWIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED TODAY AND IS RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026 AT 1:00 PM

Charles Edward Lewis, 79

Charles Edward Lewis, 79 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at his home, He was born June 19, 1946 in Portsmouth. Along with his parents he was preceded in...

Jan 27, 2026

Donald Parish Schmidt, 76

Donald Parish Schmidt, 76 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born December 13, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Bert E. and Victoria Skaggs Schmidt.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Crystal Dawn Seth.

Donald was...

Jan 25, 2026

Bennie D. Lewis, 68

Bennie D. Lewis, 68 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, January 25, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born July 16, 1957 in Portsmouth to the late Hassle and Helen Sparks Lewis.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. McDowell Lewis, whom he married in...

Jan 23, 2026

Samuel Dwight Journey, 64

Samuel Dwight Journey, 64 of West Portsmouth, died Friday, January 23, 2026 at his home. He was born December 28, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late David Nathaniel and Anna Louise Blevins Journey.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by 3 sisters; Virginia Sadler, Lois Ann Journey and...

Jan 20, 2026

Donald G. Thacker, 86

Donald G. Thacker, 86 of West Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at SOMC Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born November 16, 1939 in Portsmouth, to the late Chester and Myrtle Neeley Thacker.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy...

Jan 19, 2026

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Hope

Elizabeth Ann Hope, affectionately known as "Liz," passed away peacefully at her home in Ocklawaha, Florida, on January 19, 2026. She was 68 years old. Born on December 10, 1957, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Elizabeth was the beloved daughter of Harold and Pauline Scott.

From an early age, Liz had a passion...

Jan 18, 2026

Roger "Kenny" Kenneth McNutt Sr., 62

Roger "Kenny" Kenneth McNutt Sr., 62, of West Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 31, 1963, to the late Wendall McNutt and Mary Jane (Holsinger) Vaughn; along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather,...

Jan 17, 2026

Stormi Michelle Williams

Stormi Michelle Williams, infant daughter of Ryan Williams and Ashley Gallimore, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. She was born January 9, 2026 in Portsmouth.

Stormi was preceded in death by her great grandparents; Dotty Demarious and Roger Gallimore.

Along with her parents she...

Jan 17, 2026

Teresa Ann Lepore, 50

Teresa Ann Lepore, 50 of Waverly, died Saturday, January 17, 2026 at her home. She was born February 14, 1975 in Scioto County to the late Nero Shepherd Jr. and Carolyn Sue Colley Shepherd.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a son Anthony Joseph Lepore.

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Jan 7, 2026

Mary Jane Martin, 90

Mary Jane McNeil Martin, 90 of West Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 5, 1935 in West Portsmouth to the late Joseph Kitchen and Pearlia Ann Mershon McNeil.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death her husbands; Marvin Paul Rice and...

Jan 5, 2026

Gloria Jean (Swords) Means, 76

Gloria Jean Means, 76, of Chillicothe, lovingly know to her family as "Sissy", passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. She was born February 22, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Oscar E. and Mary Edna (Ramey) Swords. Along with her parents, Gloria was preceded...

Jan 2, 2026

Connie Louise Wittenmyer, 67

Connie Louise Wittenmyer, 67 of West Portsmouth, died Friday, January 2, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical center. She was born February 6, 1958 in Portsmouth, to the late Carl Edward and Pauline "Polly" Lowe Easter.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward "Chuck" Wittenmyer,...

Dec 31, 2025

Allan Anthony Lee Pfau, 75

Allan Anthony Lee Pfau, 75, of West Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. He was born on October 9, 1950, in Portsmouth, to the late Jacob and Rose Martha Hammonds Pfau.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Pfau, and...

Dec 30, 2025

Jeffrey L. Evans, 49

Jeffrey L. Evans, 49, of West Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

He was born February 2, 1976, in Portsmouth, to the late William Blevins and Mary Evans Blevins, who survives.

Along with his father, Jeffrey was preceded in death by his brother,...

Dec 27, 2025

Sharon Loretta Scalf, 67

Sharon Loretta "Sis" Scalf, 67 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday December 27, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born March 24, 1958 to Sherman R "Bill" and Mary S. Aills Brown.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Steven M. Scalf Sr., a son, Steven M....

Dec 27, 2025

Todd Roger Journey, 54

Todd Roger Journey, 54, of West Portsmouth, went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 27, 2025, at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Todd was born on April 25, 1971, to John Roger Journey and the late Barbara Ann (Kammer) Journey.

Along with his mother,...

Dec 24, 2025

Sandra Rae Wilson, 50

Sandra Rae Moore Wilson, 50 of Wheelersburg, passed away Wednesday December 24, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born October 8, 1975 in Portsmouth to the late Bob Stiltner and Sharon Jackson Dill.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a granddaughter Aerilyn and 2...