Russell "Rusty" Dean Loper
May 28, 2026
Russell "Rusty" Dean Loper, 60, passed away at home on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Born on January 23, 1966, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Rusty was a beloved son of the late Russell and Maryann (James) Loper. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant twin, and his sister, Vicky Pittenger.
Rusty was a man of deep faith, a loving family member,...
Linda Sue Bishop
May 28, 2026
Linda Sue Bishop, 84, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Born on January 17, 1942, in South Webster, Linda was the daughter of the late Edward and Cora (Aeh) Fenton. She devoted many years of service as a pharmacy technician at K-Mart, where she worked faithfully for 26 years before retiring. Linda found joy...
Kevin J. Yeager
May 28, 2026
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Kevin Yeager, 71, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on May 28, 2026. Born to Charles Jacob Yeager and Nora Margaret Silk Yeager, Kevin was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Susan Diane Kiser Yeager; daughter Kara Copeland (Trevor); son Matthew Yeager (Juliann); five grandchildren, McGwire Garrison, Liam Garrison, Rowan Yeager, Isabella...
Helen Louise Hayward
May 23, 2026
Helen Hayward, 89, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 23, 2026.
Born in Portsmouth on February 27, 1937, Helen was the beloved daughter of the late John Horner, Sr., and Mary Sturgill Horner. She was a proud graduate of Glenwood High School, Class of 1955, and a faithful member of Sunshine Church of...
David Lee Fields
May 16, 2026
David Lee Fields, age 77, of Wheelersburg, passed away on May 16, 2026, at SOMC following a brief illness.
David was born January 19, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Granville and Evelyn (Morris) Fields. He was the beloved husband of Lois Walburn Fields. A proud United States Marine, he honorably served two tours in Vietnam. He later retired as...
Ellen Louise Butler Riffe
May 15, 2026
Ellen Louise Butler Riffe, 87, of Melbourne, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on May 15, 2026.
Born on September 14, 1938, in Rubyville, Ohio, Ellen was the daughter of the late Omar Butler and Clara Raike Butler. She was also preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Madeline Riffe Cross, and her brother, Charles R. Butler.
Ellen is survived by...
Sharon K. Pace
May 15, 2026
Sharon Kay (Piguet) Pace, 85, of Wheelersburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2026, while under the compassionate care of SOMC Hospice.
Born on January 15, 1941, Sharon was the daughter of the late Virgil Fredrick and Irma Geneva (Hurst) Piguet. A 1959 graduate of East High School, Sharon later worked at Classic Bowling Lanes, where...
Danny P. Keeton
May 13, 2026
Danny P. Keeton, 79, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at SOMC Hospice surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born on April 16, 1947, in Portsmouth, Danny was the beloved son of the late Walter and Gladys (Underwood) Keeton.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Danny served his country honorably before dedicating many...
William C. Perkins
May 13, 2026
William C. Perkins, 89, lovingly known as “Papaw,” passed away at home, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the legacy of a life devoted to service, faith, and community. Born on July 26, 1936, in New Boston, he was the son of the late Shelby John Perkins and Bonnie (Carr) Smith.
William shared nearly seven...
Edmond Perka
May 12, 2026
Edmond Perka, 76, of Wheelersburg, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1949, in Parma Heights, Ohio.
Edmond lived a quiet and simple life that brought him great happiness. He deeply enjoyed the companionship of his beloved dog and valued the many friendships he shared throughout the years. Those who knew him will...
Judy Ann McClintic
May 3, 2026
Judy Ann McClintic, 72, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 03, 2026, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life.
Born on November 24, 1953, in Montgomery, West Virginia, Judy was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Nellie (Pauley) Stringer. She carried with her the values of hard work,...
Joseph V. Johnson
Apr 26, 2026
Joseph V. Johnson, 76, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth. Born on September 25, 1949, in Barberton, Ohio, a son of the late Leonard and Jean (Newcomer) Johnson.
Throughout his career, Joseph earned a well-deserved reputation in the auto body repair community for his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality work....
James Marvin Rawlins
Apr 18, 2026
James Marvin Rawlins, 82, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Born on May 10, 1943, in South Webster, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clifford and Oney (Williams) Rawlins.
James dedicated many years of hard work as a concrete finisher and was a proud member of Laborers Union Local...
George Antonaros
Apr 17, 2026
George Antonaros, 61, of Wheelersburg, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus.
Born October 31, 1964, in Portsmouth, he was the son of Aristidis “Aristos” Antonaros and Katherine (Hollback) Meenach, who survive.
George dedicated 28 years of service to his community as a law enforcement officer, serving with both the New Boston Police Department and...
Mabel "Joan" Litz
Apr 11, 2026
Mabel "Joan" Litz, 93, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Courtyard Assisted Living in Wheelersburg. She was born on August 16, 1932, in Grayson, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Tipton and Mable (Crawford) Pieratt.
Joan lived a life grounded in love, faith, and devotion to her family. Before dedicating herself to raising her children, she...
Cassandra Jane Stacey
Apr 10, 2026
Cassandra Jane Stacey, 41, of South Webster, Ohio, went to be with the Lord April 10, 2026. She was born to the late Mary Mollett and Roger Stevens, December 29, 1984, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Cassandra enjoyed coloring, loved spending time with her children, and fishing was her past time. She loved to let Robert (Bob) Stacey know he was wrong...
Gary Lee Bennett, Sr.
Apr 5, 2026
Gary Lee Bennett, Sr., 84, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 26, 1941, in Sciotoville, Ohio, Gary was the son of the late Gus Rulen Bennett, Sr. and Addie Mae (Scaggs) Bennett. He dedicated 31 years of service to Dayton Walther Corporation, where he worked as...
Patricia Earlene Lavender
Apr 5, 2026
Patricia Earlene Lavender, 84, of Franklin Furnace, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born April 18, 1941, in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Carrie (Wilson) Bocook.
A devoted homemaker, Patricia dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a warm, welcoming home filled with love. She...
James Burchett
Apr 3, 2026
James David Burchett Jr. 48, of West Union, passed away unexpectedly on April 3rd, 2026. He was born on November 8th, 1977, in Portsmouth, OH, a son of the late James Sr. and Carol Burchett. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Cecil Obie Newman; grandparents David and Edith Burchett and Earl and Virgie Evans along with uncles,...
Louis Thomas McGue
Apr 1, 2026
Louis "Butch" Thomas McGue, 67, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Born on June 28, 1958, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Louis was the son of the late Louis Sr. McGue and Vada (Pitts) McGue. He carried with him a deep appreciation for life, family, and the simple joys that meant the most.
Louis was a...
