James L. Allgood
May 2, 2026
James L. Allgood, 29
James L. Allgood, 29 of McDermott, died Saturday, May 2, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 18, 1996 in Portsmouth to Jimmy Allgood and Connie Cox Lovely.
He is preceded in death by a brother Joshua Allgood.
Along with his parents, James is survived by his grandmother, Connie Osborne, a half sister, Hailey Elliott and several aunts,...
John Martin Uldrich
Apr 17, 2026
John Martin Uldrich, 40
John Martin Uldrich, 40 of Chillicothe, Ohio, suffered a heart attack in his sleep and went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus of Nazareth on Friday morning, April 17, 2026. John was born on January 19, 1986 in Mayfield Heights to the late Dennis Alan and Trudy Kathleen Griffin Uldrich who survives.
Along with his...
Jordan Joseph Duerler
Apr 16, 2026
Jordan J. Duerler, 13, of West Portsmouth, passed away on April 16, 2026. He was born March 22, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Amanda Collins and Brandon J. (Shelly) Duerler.
Jordan was a student at Portsmouth West Middle School. He was a kind boy who loved Jehovah and found joy in helping others learn about His love and the...
Misty Dawn Cooper
Apr 12, 2026
Misty Dawn Cooper, 45
Misty Dawn Cooper 45 of Sciotoville, died Sunday April 12, 2026. She was born October 8, 1980 in Portsmouth to Richard Rawlins and Lorraine Evans Hammond.
Misty was a retired Deputy Sherriff from the Scioto County Sheriff’s department after 11 years. She was also a member of the Portsmouth Eagles.
Along with her parents, Misty is survived by her...
Stephen "Jason" Meade
Apr 1, 2026
Stephen “Jason” Meade, 47, of Lucasville, passed away April 1, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born July 19, 1978, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to Stevie Meade and the late Priscilla Workman Meade.
Jason was a man who truly enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved being outdoors, especially spending time fishing, whether it was a quiet day by...
Diana Lee Maple
Apr 1, 2026
Diana Lee (Copas) Maple
January 8, 1960 – April 1, 2026
Diana Lee (Copas) Maple, 66, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on April 1, 2026, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. Diana was born on January 8, 1960, in Ulm, Germany, to Virgil and Laura (Stephens) Copas. She graduated from Northwest High School in 1978 and went on to earn a...
Everett E. Fodge
Mar 31, 2026
Everett E. Fodge, 76
Everett E. Fodge, 76 of Wheelersburg, died Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 9, 1949 in Portsmouth, to the late Everett and Vada Musser Fodge.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Galloway.
Everett owned and operated Fodge Sanitation for many years in Wheelersburg. He was loved by...
Anna "Sue" Montgomery
Mar 19, 2026
Anna "Sue" Montgomery, 81
Anna "Sue" Montgomery, 81, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 12, 1944. Sue was a member of Big Run United Baptist Church and was strong in her faith. She was known for her kind heart and gentle spirit. She loved her family deeply...
Judith Ann (Sanders) Phillips
Mar 19, 2026
Judith Ann Phillips, 74
Judith "Judy" Ann Phillips (née Sanders) passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2026. Born July 9, 1951, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Judith was a 1969 graduate of Portsmouth High School and attended Portsmouth Business College to start her career as a bookkeeper and bank teller before becoming a homemaker to care of...
Matthew Lee Alexander
Mar 16, 2026
Matthew Lee Alexander, 40
Matthew Lee Alexander, 40 formerly of West Portsmouth, passed away Monday March 16, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born October 9, 1985 in Portsmouth to the late Sherry Malone Alexander.
He was a 2004 graduate of Portsmouth West High School and currently worked as an Assistant Manager for Siemens AG Mobility in Florida.
Matthew is survived by his...
Wanda Lucille (Mcginnis) Lamkin
Mar 16, 2026
Wanda Lucille Lamkin, 83
Wanda Lucille Lamkin, 83 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2026 at The Gables of Marysville. She was born February 4, 1943 in Portsmouth to the late Thomas Daniel and Betty Ruth McGue McGinnis.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her...
Richard Timothy "Tim" Mundhenk
Mar 16, 2026
Richard Timothy Mundhenk, 81
Richard Timothy "Tim" Mundhenk, died Monday, March 16, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1944 in Portsmouth to the late Homer and Margie Adkins Mundhenk.
Along with his parents, he was proceeded in death by a brother Mike Mundhenk, and a sister Teresa Shively
...
Estell Corbett Jarrells
Mar 15, 2026
Estell Corbett "Corb" Jarrells, 91
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Estell Corbett Jarrells (Corb), beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted husband, who left us on March 15, 2026 at the age of 91.
Born on March 14, 1935, Corb lived a life marked by love, guidance, and dedication to...
Ginger Etsuko (Nakamura) Ishmael
Mar 13, 2026
Ginger Etsuko Ishmael, 79
Ginger Etsuko Ishmael, 79 of West Portsmouth, died Friday. March 13, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born December 15, 1946, in Hawaii to the late Jack and Hazel Nakamura.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a stepdaughter Mary Maphis, a brother, Stephen Nakamura and...
Charles Robert Hammonds
Mar 13, 2026
Charles Robert Hammonds, 79
Charles Robert Hammonds, 79 of West Portsmouth, died Friday, March 13, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born January 15, 1947 in Montgomery, Kentucky to the late Charles and Nellie Hammonds.
Charles was a retired roofer.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by 3 brothers; Billy...
Nelson Preston "Pret" Brickey Jr.
Mar 12, 2026
Nelson Preston Brickey Jr., 89
Nelson "Pret" Brickey Jr., 89 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born May 11, 1936 in Portsmouth to the late Nelson Preston Brickey Sr. and Laura Amanda Smith Brickey.
Pret was retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad where he started at the age...
Theresa Elizabeth (Fasone) Frey
Mar 10, 2026
Theresa Frey, 90
Theresa Elizabeth (Fasone) Frey, 90 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born May 31, 1935 in Columbus to the late Samuel and Sarah Palumbo Fasone.
Theresa was of the Catholic faith, a homemaker and formerly worked at Marriott in Columbus.
Along...
Johnnie R. Welch
Feb 25, 2026
Johnnie R. Welch, 86
Johnnie R. Welch, 86 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home. He was born October 20, 1939 in West Portsmouth to the late Johnnie and Willa May Conley Welch.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Roseann Esham Welch and a son...
Melissa A. Dean Ward
Feb 23, 2026
Melissa A. Dean Ward, 35
Melissa A. Dean Ward, 35, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born April 7, 1990, to the late Beverly Ward.
Melissa was a 2009 graduate of Portsmouth West High School. She was a beautiful person, both inside and...
David Bryan Speck
Feb 23, 2026
David Bryan Speck, 66
David Bryan Speck, 66 of Portsmouth, died Monday, February 23, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 15, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Norman and Mary Boyd Speck.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Cathy Clark and 2 brothers; Blaine Eugene Speck and...
