James "Jim" Garrison Humphrey
Oct 1, 2026
James "Jim" Garrison Humphrey, 57, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Jim was born on December 27, 1968, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to James and Jan (Dotson) Humphrey. He was a contractor by trade and attended Lakeside Community Church in New Boston.
Jim was a one-of-a-kind soul whose presence brought something special to everyone...
Herman E. Collins
Sep 29, 2026
Herman "Ed" Fireball Collins, 82, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully, Tuesday September 29, 2026, at Concord Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. Herman was born in Middletown, Ohio, the son of the late Elisha and Mary (Fields) Collins. He lived a full and meaningful life
centered around his faith, family, friendships, and the many simple things that brought him happiness.
Herman had...
Kelly W. Whyte
Sep 26, 2026
Kelly W. Whyte, 74, of Proctorville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at Best Care Health and Rehabilitation in Wheelersburg, Ohio.
Born November 8, 1951, in Huntington, West Virginia, Kelly was the daughter of the late William and Jerry Leigh (Carson) Wildridge. She was a proud graduate of Huntington East High School, Class of 1969, and later attended Marshall...
Janet Faye Dyer Robinson
Sep 24, 2026
Janet Faye Dyer Robinson, 67, of South Webster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, at the Ross Heart Institute in Columbus, Ohio. Born November 07, 1958, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of Elza and Marjorie (Conley) Dyer.
A lifelong resident of South Webster, and a 1976 graduate of South Webster High School, Janet was a woman known for...
Robert Alan Martin
Sep 24, 2026
Robert (Rob) Alan Martin, 71, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, in Ashland, Kentucky, after a brief illness.
Born July 4, 1955, in Sullivan, Indiana, to Bud and Helen (McCammon) Martin, Rob carried his small-town values throughout his life. He believed in hard work and accomplished much in his career as a procurement professional. He learned the procurement...
Barbara Kay Lindamood
Sep 23, 2026
Barbara Kay Lindamood, 72, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born on January 25, 1954, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Edmond F. Robbins and Anna (Manning) Robbins. Her life was grounded in two things she held especially dear: her family and her faith in Jesus Christ.
Barbara had a heart...
Sarah Kathryn Simmering Fenton
Sep 23, 2026
Sarah Kathryn Simmering Fenton, born June 14, 1940, passed away peacefully in the care of SOMC Hospice on September 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Sarah was born to the late Wilbur and Callie (Queen) Simmering. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Willard “Bill” Fenton, her parents and her beloved son, James “Jim”...
Ryan Michael Hale
Sep 21, 2026
Ryan Michael Hale, 31, of West Portsmouth, entered into eternal life on Monday, September 21, 2026, at his home following an extended illness.
Ryan was born on December 10, 1994, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of Damian and Anna (Cooper) Hale.
Ryan was blessed to spend his life surrounded by the love and devotion of his parents, who cared for him throughout...
Bonnie Grice Clark
Sep 19, 2026
Bonnie Lou Brown Grice Clark, 91, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026. She was born April 23, 1935, the daughter of George and Carrie (Andre) Brown. Bonnie was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, wife, and friend whose life was defined by her love for family, her strong faith, and her warm, caring spirit.
In 1955, Bonnie married...
Carolyn Coriell Campbell
Sep 18, 2026
Carolyn Coriell Campbell, 84, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born to the late Ceicel “Tip” Coriell and Hazel Coriell (Albert) Carver. Carolyn was a graduate of Portsmouth East High School, Class of 1960. She retired from Southern Ohio Medical Center in 2007.
Carolyn was a woman of strong faith and...
Steven Wilson Bouts
Sep 17, 2026
Steven Wilson Bouts, 76, of South Webster, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026. He was born in Portsmouth on August 18, 1950, the son of Marvin and Wilma (Burchett) Bouts.
Steven was a devoted husband, a hardworking man, a collector, and a familiar and valued member of the South Webster community. He shared 51 wonderful years of marriage with his...
Robert James Wheeler
Sep 14, 2026
Robert James Wheeler, 91, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of those closest to him.
Robert was born on November 3, 1934, in Fullerton, Kentucky, to the late William and Anna (Taylor) Wheeler. He proudly served in the United States Air Force before retiring from his military career. Following his...
Debra Kay Horner
Sep 14, 2026
Debra Kay Shuff Horner, 60, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born on February 13, 1966, in Portsmouth, a daughter of Dell and Sharon Shuff of Wheelersburg.
Debra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose family was the center of her world. She treasured every...
Richard "Dick" Aron Getchell
Sep 10, 2026
Richard “Dick” Aron Getchell, lovingly known as RAGS, age 79, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, peacefully at OhioHealth Hospice House in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his family.
Born June 20, 1947, in Portland, Oregon, he was the son of the late Alford "Al" Aaron and Ethel Edwina (Peets) Getchell.
Dick proudly served his country in the United States Navy, spending...
Celeah Jade Newcomb
Sep 8, 2026
Celeah Jade Newcomb, precious daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and cousin, was born on March 20, 2026, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to Christopher James and Randa Marie (Hughes) Newcomb. On September 8, 2026, Celeah went to sleep with the Lord, peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Though her time here was far too short, Celeah touched the hearts and...
Jerry Lee "Hopp" Stonerock
Sep 6, 2026
Jerry Lee “Hopp” Stonerock, 57, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Born March 31, 1969, in Portsmouth, Jerry was the son of Jerry Stonerock and Phyllis (Hatfield) Brown. He spent much of his working life in manufacturing and was formerly employed at The Pallet Shop.
Jerry was a hardworking man who enjoyed the simple things in...
Linda Sue Crabtree
Aug 30, 2026
Linda Sue Crabtree, 74, of Sciotoville, Ohio, went to her heavenly home on August 30, 2026, at SOMC Hospice.
Linda was born December 24, 1951, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Estel Ivan and Menzie (DeLong) Crabtree. She worked as an accounting assistant before retiring.
Linda was a faithful member of LifePoint Church in Portsmouth, where her love for the Lord and...
Albert Donald Cregger
Aug 24, 2026
Albert Donald Cregger, 98, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 24, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. Born on May 5, 1928, in Portsmouth, Ohio, son of the late Albert and Opal (Sparks) Cregger. Albert lived a long and meaningful life filled with memories, experiences, and the love of those fortunate enough to know him. He was a man whose presence brought strength, wisdom,...
Aaron Todd Lemaster
Aug 21, 2026
Aaron Todd Lemaster, 62, of Jackson, Ohio, went to his eternal home in Heaven on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Born May 12, 1964, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Aaron was the son of Lonnie and Diane (Hoover) Lemaster. He was a 1982 graduate of Eastern High School in Beaver, Ohio. Aaron attended LifePoint Church in Portsmouth, Ohio, where he was baptized.
Aaron was known...
Brenda Keeney Haywood
Aug 18, 2026
Brenda K. Haywood, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, went to be with her Lord August 18, 2026, at SOMC Hospice Center, surrounded by the comfort of her family. Brenda was the daughter of the late Charles and Prudence Keeney. A loving wife, she is survived by her husband, Malcolm Haywood.
Brenda's memory will be forever cherished by her children, Angel Haywood of Wheelersburg,...
