Obituaries

May 2, 2025

Kimberly Jean Day Garthee, 64

Kimberly Jean Day Garthee, 64 of West Portsmouth, died Friday, May 2, 2025 at her home. She was born August 20, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Harold (Dorothy) Day and Corrine Whitman Robinson.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a sister Rhonda Day King.

May 1, 2025

Carol Lewis, 74

Carol Lewis, 74 of McDermott, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at her home. She was born April 23, 1951 in Portsmouth to the late Earl and Margaret Pollock Twaddle.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Thomas Twaddle, and her sister Patricia Smith.

She...

Apr 23, 2025

Les D. Bradshaw, 62

Les D. Bradshaw, 62, of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born July 8, 1962 to the late Donald and Thelma (Litz) Bradshaw, who survives.  Along with his father, he was proceeded in death by a sister, Lisa Hadsell.

Les was a 1980 graduate of...

Apr 23, 2025

Dorothy P. Sexton, 95

Dorothy P. Sexton, 95 of Portsmouth, died Wednesday April 23, 2025, at her home. She was born November 26, 1929, in Cincinnati to the late Arthur H. Robbe and Ada Lewis Dains. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by stepfather Jacob Dains, her brother, John W. Williams.

Dorothy...

Apr 21, 2025

Brent W. Powell Sr., 64

Brent W. Powell Sr., 64 of West Portsmouth, died Monday, April 21, 2025 at Mount Carmel hospital in Grove City. He was born November 30, 1960 in Ironton to the Steven Powell and Frances Ratliff LeGuire.

Brent was a Marine Corp Veteran and was a forklift operator for G&J Pepsi...

Apr 19, 2025

Kathleen Louise McNutt, 70

Kathleen Louise "Kathy" (Riley) McNutt 70, of Portsmouth died Saturday April 19th unexpectedly at SOMC. She was born 04/01/1955 to the late Herman and Clara (Billian) Riley of Portsmouth.

Along with her parents, she is proceeded in death by her brothers Pat & Steve Riley, and brothers-in- law Ralph (Junior) McNutt,...

Apr 18, 2025

Billy Homer Carver, 80

Billy Homer Carver, 80 of Franklin Furnace, died Friday, April 18, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born January 20, 1945 in Portsmouth, to the late Billy E. and Virginia M. Dyer Carver.

Along with his parents, Billy was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Prior, a brother,...

Apr 15, 2025

Paul R. Lester, 75

Paul R. Lester, 75, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2025. He was born January 1, 1950, in Portsmouth to the late George F. and Helen Spry Lester.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Berry Lester and three brothers: Donald, Bernard, and...

Apr 14, 2025

Janice Naomi (Spradlin) Diehlmann, 100

"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social...

Apr 14, 2025

Robert Allen Holsinger Jr., 49

Robert Allen Holsinger Jr., 49 of West Portsmouth, died Monday, April 14, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born March 8, 1976 in Portsmouth to the late Robert Allen Holsinger Sr and Brenda (Roger) Caudill Winters who survives.

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

Apr 11, 2025

Diana Faye Coleman, 74

Diana Faye Coleman (Aunt Nine) 74 of West Portsmouth, went into God's loving arms on Friday, April 11, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born September 18, 1950 in Columbus to the late James and Juanita (Mills) Sadler.

She was a homemaker and former housekeeper.

In addition to her...

Apr 10, 2025

Nikki Anna Frye, 42

Nikki Anna Frye, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend, unexpectedly passed away on April 10, 2025, at the age of 42. Born on October 19, 1982, in Fremont, Ohio, Nikki was a vibrant spirit whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone she met.

Nikki was the cherished...

Apr 6, 2025

Berlyn Lee Swords, 77

Berlyn Lee Swords, 77 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Rosemount Pavillion. He was born May 23, 1947 in Scioto County to the late James and Katherine Lewis Swords.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Roger Swords.

Berlyn was an...

Apr 5, 2025

Forrest Spires, 86

Forrest Leroy Spires, 86 of Stout, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born July 21, 1938 in Stout to the late Stanley Burlis and Anna Myrtle Ralston Spires.

Along with his parents, Forrest was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Janice Gifford Spires; a son,...

Mar 28, 2025

Patricia Ann Thompson, 72

Patricia Ann "Patty" Flannery Thompson, 72 of West Portsmouth, went with the Angels Friday, March 28, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1952 at Smith Everett Hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio to her beloved parents, the late James Melvin and Norma E. Williams Flannery.

Along with her...

Mar 27, 2025

Carol Thompson Cooper, 63

Carol Thompson Cooper, 63 of Lucasville, died March 27, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital due to a brain aneurysm. She was born August 25, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Melvin and Maggie Chandler Thompson.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brother William "Bub" Thompson, 3...

Mar 25, 2025

Cecil Yelley, Jr., 71

Cecil Yelley, Jr., 71 of Waverly, formerly of McDermott, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home. He was born August 22, 1953 in Portsmouth, to the late Cecil and Martina Louise Yelley Sr.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Fouch Yelley, whom he...

Mar 24, 2025

Paulette M. Smith Pack, 60

Paulette M. Smith Pack, 60 of New Boston passed away peacefully Monday, March 24, 2025 at Buckeye Forrest at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born October 11, 1964 in Williamson, West Virginia to Monus and Barbara Slone Smith who survives.

She is preceded in death by her grandson Jacob Dylan Rhea....

Mar 24, 2025

Patty Jean Pistole, 90

Patty Jean Pistole, 90 of West Portsmouth, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 22, 1934 in South Shore Kentucky to the late Russell and Carrie Bundy Howland.

Along with her parents, Patty is preceded in death by her...

Mar 20, 2025

Mary Lou Vokes, 78

Mary Lou Vokes, 78 of Portsmouth, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 10, 1946 in Portsmouth to the late Marcum McCown and Elna Schackert Burchett.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Madonna Swal and Arlana Skaggs.

Mary...