Obituaries

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...

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...