Obituaries

Dec 24, 2025

William Patrick Williams, 50

William Patrick "Pat" Williams, 50, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on December 24, 2025, leaving behind a family and community forever changed by his kindness, laughter, and unwavering strength. He is preceded in death by his father William Roger Williams, and his son Steven Alan Arthur.

Pat was first and...

Dec 23, 2025

Anna Lucille Evans, 98

Anna Lucille Evans 98 of Kenmore Senior Living, formerly of Dry Run, West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away December 23, 2025 at 6:12 A.M. at Evergreen Hospice Center. She was born October 11, 1927 to Charles and Gladys Her Smith in Quincey, Kentucky.

She was a homemaker, seamstress and baker.

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Dec 21, 2025

Jason Moore, 43

Jason Moore, 43, formerly of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home in Portsmouth. He was born November 26, 1982, to the late Roger Moore Sr. and Pamela Sissel.  Along with his parents, Jason was preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Moore; his great-niece, Emilee Jo Ratcliff; and his grandparents,...

Dec 15, 2025

Fonda Pertuset, 90

Fonda Pertuset, 90, a long-time resident of West Portsmouth went to be with Jesus on Monday, December 15, 2025. In 2017, she moved to Wheelersburg with family. She was born May 28, 1935 in Pike County to the late Albert and Opal Matthews Dunn.

Fonda was a graduate of Washington High School...

Dec 14, 2025

Dwight Edward McNutt, 63

Dwight Edward McNutt, 63, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

He was born June 7, 1962, in Portsmouth, to the late Ralph Norman McNutt and Leona Louise Kennedy McNutt. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Edward McNutt; his...

Dec 13, 2025

Craddock B. Frye, 87

Craddock B. "Doc" Frye, 87 of West Portsmouth, gained his Angel wings on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born October 7, 1938 in Portsmouth to the late Emory and Tennessee Meenech Frye.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by 2 sons; Gregory Scott Frye and Mark S....

Dec 12, 2025

Marcella McGraw, 84

Marcella Jane McGraw, age 84, of Lucasville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on December 12, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1941, in Blue Creek, Ohio, to Alva Lee Williams and Ellen Icie (Gifford) Williams.

Marcella was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was rooted in...

Dec 12, 2025

Donald Raymond Milstead, 92,

Donald Raymond Milstead, 92, of West Portsmouth, died Friday, December 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 15, 1932, in West Portsmouth, to the late Elmer Elvin and Katherine Sowers Milstead.

Along with his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his first...

Dec 11, 2025

Kenneth Edward Green, 93

Kenneth Edward Green, 93 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, December 11, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born June 24, 1932 in Portsmouth, to the late Edward and Ruby Sally Green.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Juanita Joyce Green, whom he married on March...

Dec 8, 2025

Linda (Vastine) Marcum, 72

Linda (Vastine) Marcum, 72, of Lucasville, died Monday, December 8, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 7, 1953, in Portsmouth, to the late Robert Gordon and Ada Juanita Chaffin Vastine.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Roger Tackett Jr., and her brother, Larry...

Dec 7, 2025

Jeremy Joe Synder, 54

Jeremy Joe Synder, 54 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, December 7, 2025 at SOMC Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born March 20, 1971 in Dayton to the late David Lester Snyder and Sharon Rose Snyder Davis who survives.

Along with his father he was preceded in death by a...

Dec 2, 2025

Alfred Bricker Sr., 84

Alfred Bricker Sr., 84, of West Portsmouth died Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his home. He was born April 2, 1941, in Portsmouth to the late Charles and Dorothy (Mershon) Bricker Sr.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Breech Bricker, whom he married...

Nov 30, 2025

Charles Wayne Rickett, 79

Charles Wayne Rickett, 79, of Lucasville, passed away on November 30, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 15, 1946, in Lewis County, Kentucky, to the late Shelby and Hattie Hensley Rickett. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry and Francis Rickett; his sisters, Faris...

Nov 27, 2025

Lavanda Mae Ricks, 92

Lavanda Mae Ricks, 92 of Portsmouth, died Thursday, November 27, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born August 3, 1933 in Portsmouth, to the late Charles and Lena Mae Smith Boyd.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Norman Richard Ricks Sr., whom she married on...

Nov 25, 2025

Emilee Jo Ratcliff

Emilee Jo Ratcliff, infant daughter of Tori and Brent Joseph Ratcliff, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Along with her parents Emilee is survived by 2 sisters; Hallie-Jane and Sadie Ratcliff, grandparents; Anthony and Felicia Boyd, Tony Carr, Lene Hall, great grandparents Melinda Price, Phyllis Carr, Bob...

Nov 19, 2025

Virgil Lee Johnson, 87

Virgil Lee Johnson, 87 of McDermott, died Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1938 in Scioto County to the late Frank and Francis Worstell Johnson.

Virgil was a United States Army veteran serving during the Cuban Missle Crisis. He worked at the Steele...

Nov 16, 2025

Gloria Jean Fowler, 76

Gloria Jean Fowler, 76 of Portsmouth, died Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born April 1, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Homer Lawrence "Mick" and Helena Ealey Swords.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers; Kevin, Donald and Homer "Buck"...

Nov 14, 2025

Ronald Howard Davis, 82

Ronald (Ron) Howard Davis, age 82, of Lucasville, Ohio, passed away on November 14, 2025 at SOMC Hospice Center.

He was born on June 27, 1943 in Carter County, Kentucky to Howard and Mary Lee Davis. He graduated from Portsmouth West in 1962. Ron worked 40 years and retired as a...

Nov 11, 2025

Delores Mae Fields Shupert, 86

Delores Mae Fields Shupert, 86, of Portsmouth, passed away surrounded by her family. She was born November 21, 1938, in Portsmouth to the late Meredith Benton Fields and Mary Alice Barker Fields.

Along with her parents, Delores was preceded in death by her husband, John W. "Jack" Shupert; a daughter,...

Nov 10, 2025

Bill O. Dunham, 95

Bill O. Dunham, 95, of West Portsmouth, died Monday, November 10, 2025, at his home. He was born June 13, 1930, in Portsmouth to the late Harry and Elva (Fullwiler) Dunham.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice (Bower) Dunham, whom he married on...