Obituaries

Nov 8, 2025

Walter Agustus Partlow Jr., 87

Walter Agustus "Pete" Partlow Jr., died Saturday, November 8, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born May 8, 1938 in Portsmouth to the late Walter Agustus and Martha Lenore Greer Partlow.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Edward "Tom" Partlow and a sister...

Nov 5, 2025

Mary Margaret Blevins, 83

Mary Margaret Blevins, 83 of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at her home. She was born September 7, 1942 in Portsmouth to the late Amen and Marie Sparks Howard.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Charles Sterling Blevins, a son Charles...

Nov 4, 2025

Paula Kay Hatfield, 61, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. She was born November 9, 1963, in Portsmouth to the late Leroy and Bonnie (O'Dell) Craft. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Renee Sprague, and her longtime companion, Rick James.

Paula was a devoted homemaker who...

Nov 2, 2025

Walter Darrell Brinegar, 82

Walter Darrel Brinegar, 82 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his home. He was born April 17, 1943 to the late Walter and Bertha Brinegar.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Kevin Brinegar.

He was a United States Army veteran....

Oct 14, 2025

Rikki Aaliyah Guilkey, 29

Rikki Aaliyah Guilkey, 29, made a grand entrance into the world on January 1, 1996, in Portsmouth—becoming Scioto County's New Year's baby of the year and giving Dr. Petit and his midwives well-deserved bragging rights.

She was the beloved daughter of Jason Guilkey and Stacy (Coleman) Couch, both residents of Scioto...

Oct 6, 2025

Dorothy Sue "Dottie" Stringfield, 62

Dorothy Sue "Dottie" Stringfield, 62 of Portsmouth, died Monday October 6, 2025 at her home. She was born December 24, 1962 in Sevierville, Tennessee to the late Edward and Jestine Cogdill Greene.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers; Paul, Lester and Danny Greene. Dottie...

Oct 3, 2025

Judith Ann (Tackett) Phipps

Judith Ann (Tackett) Phipps, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, at her home in Mt. Perry, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born, November 10th, 1940, to the late Frank and Jimsy (Conley) Tackett of Lucasville, Ohio, where she was raised. Along with her parents, Judy was preceded...

Sep 30, 2025

R. Eugene O. Collins, 93

Our beloved father and papaw, R. Eugene O. Collins, at the age of 93 was chosen by God to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. We weren't ready to lose him but rejoice that he is walking in a much better place. Under the care of SOMC...

Sep 25, 2025

Richard L. Phillips 88

Richard L. Phillips, 88 of McDermott, took his eternal flight to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1937, in Portsmouth to the late Charles and Meleese Knauff Phillips of West Portsmouth.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his...

Sep 22, 2025

Bobby Nelson Sparks, 76

Bobby Nelson Sparks, 76 of West Portsmouth, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at Bridgeport Nursing Home. He was born April 9, 1949 in Ashcamp, Kentucky, to the late Charles and Mildred Diamond Sparks.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by 3 brothers; Dock, Donald and Hank Sparks...

Sep 19, 2025

Deborah Scaff Rice, 64

Deborah Scaff Rice, 64 from McDermott passed away peacefully on Thursday September the 19th at home.

Debbie was a devoted Christian, mother, grandmother, wife and great grandmother. Debbie always stood strong in her faith and never wavered from God. Debbie was preceded in death by her Mother, Father, sister and both...

Sep 16, 2025

Gregory S. Denning, 62

Gregory S. Denning, 62 of West Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025 in Portsmouth, Ohio with loved one Cathy by his side. He was born January 8, 1963 in Portsmouth, to the late Woodrow Blevins and Juanita Denning who survives.

Greg was known for his big heart, being a...

Sep 6, 2025

Harry W. Ketter, 89

Harry W. Ketter, 89, of West Portsmouth, passed away September 6, 2025, at SOMC Hospice, surrounded by his family. He was born May 28, 1936, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, to the late Harry W. Ketter and Florine (Birchfield) Grumme.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by the...

Sep 5, 2025

James "Duncan" Conquergood, 73

James "Duncan" Conquergood, 73 years of age, born September 11, 1951, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.

Duncan was a humble, devoted and faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. Being blessed by God's grace and healing, Duncan had a life altering change during the year of 1987, at the age of...

Sep 5, 2025

Bryan Wesley Copas, 64

Bryan Wesley Copas age 64, of McDermott, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Kettering Main Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born on October 20, 1960, to the late Robert and Etta (Rigsby) Copas.Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Stephanie Lacey.

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Sep 1, 2025

Rocky Lynn Jordan, 59

Rocky Lynn Jordan, 59 of Lucasville, died Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born November 3, 1965 in Portsmouth to the late James William Jordan and Shirley Ann Corns Jordan who survives.

Rocky was employed by Bellisio Foods in Jackson.

Along with his mother Shirley, he is survived by...

Aug 31, 2025

Frances J. Williamson, 83

Frances J. Williamson, 83 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Bridgeport Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born June 9, 1942 in Berne, New York to the late Paul and Verma Skinner Brooks.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Glynn Richard Williamson, a...

Aug 28, 2025

Angela Flores-Kelly, 57

Angela Flores-Kelly, 57, of Blue Creek, passed away on August 28, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in Pensacola, Florida, on April 5, 1968, to the late Daniel Flores and Margaret Perry. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, David Lee Mayo and Perry Allen Mayo, and...

Aug 26, 2025

Anthony Carl "Tony" White, 67 Anthony Carl "Tony" White, 67 of Stout, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Buckeye Forest at Portsmouth. He was born December 30, 1957 in Portsmouth, to the late Carl Eugene and Thelma J. Howe White.

Tony is survived by a brother, Kiley (Heather) White of Stout, nieces and nephews, Cheyanne White, Tristen...

Aug 25, 2025

Samantha Kay Carver-Lattimore 1983 – 2025

Samantha Kay Carver-Lattimore, 42, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at her home on August 25, 2025. She was born May 7, 1983, in Portsmouth to the late Jeffery Carver and Sandra (Boyd) Carver, who survives.  Along with her father, she was proceeded in death by a special niece, Tara Carver.