Oct 23, 2025

Donna Sue Jordan Mains

March 9, 1956 – October 23, 2025

Donna Sue Jordan Mains, 69, of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by family after a courageous 10-year battle with Parkinson's disease.

Born March 9, 1956, in Portsmouth, OH, Donna was the daughter of Rev. Delbert Jordan...

Oct 20, 2025

Mildred Irene Metzler, 90, of South Webster, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born June 05, 1935, in Tannery, KY to the late Forrest Glenn and Lillie Irene (Lewis) Sargent.

Mildred retired as a financial analyst from Southern Ohio Medical Center, where she was respected for her dedication and...

Oct 20, 2025

Rita Loree Rowe, 68, of Ironton, went home to the Lord on October 20, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Ironton. She was a loving daughter of Walter and Pauline (Frasier) Haselip, born September 29, 1957, in Jackson, Ohio. A beloved member of the Sedan Baptist Church, Rita cherished her time spent in worship. Rita had a passion for...

Oct 14, 2025

Jerod Von Hagen, 85 of Portsmouth, formerly of South Webster, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at SOMC surrounded by his family. He was born on December 7, 1939, in South Webster to the late Floyd W. and Alma E. (Kaltenbach) Hagen. Jerod was a 1957 graduate of South Webster High School and class president. He then graduated from...

Oct 8, 2025

Patricia Jean Kemplin, 80, of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, October 08, 2025. Cremation services are under the direction of D.W. Swick Funeral Home in Sciotoville.

Oct 6, 2025

Betty Kathleen Rowe, aged 91, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, changed her address while listening to God's word. "O' death, where is your victory? O' death, where is your sting?" - First Corinthians 15:55.

Born on June 28, 1934, to Wilbur Cook and Mamie (Maynard) Thornhill, Betty was a beloved member of her community. She was a former bus...

Oct 5, 2025

Diana J. Todd, 81, of Sciotoville, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born August 30, 1944, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robie and Ruby (Perkins) Bussa.

Diana enjoyed playing bingo, scrap booking, playing slot machines and going to yard sales. She loved to laugh and her family...

Oct 4, 2025

Annetta "Edie" Collins, 68, of South Webster, passed away Saturday October 4, 2025, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born January 9, 1957, in Pikeville, KY, a daughter of the late Johnnie and Lyda (Thacker) Coleman.

She was a member of South Webster Community Church, loved reading and traveling with her grandchildren. Everyone that...

Sep 23, 2025

Brian Keith Cogar, 68, passed away on September 23, 2025, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born on November 30, 1956, in Akron, Ohio, he was the beloved son of Robert and Martha (Martin) Cogar.

Brian was a man of many talents and interests. He had a deep love for music and was an avid sports...

Sep 19, 2025

Diana Marie Clark, 43, of Lucasville passed away Friday September 19, 2025. She was born February 7, 1982 in Westmoreland Co, PA . She was a former bus driver who loved riding her motor cycle, landscaping, crafting and cooking. Diana is also survived by her mother, Barbara Oliver Clark; fiancée, Dan Borko; sons, Jacob Clark of Harrison City, PA,...

Sep 18, 2025

Debra Lee Risner, 66, of South Webster, passed away Thursday September 18, 2025. She was born February 20, 1959 in Ironton, a daughter of the late Troy and Margie (Hutchinson) Bloomfield. She enjoyed going to estate sales, thrift shops, feeding her birds and squirrels. Above all, her kids and grandkids were her whole world and she loved spending time...

Sep 17, 2025

Paul R. Humphrey, 87, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday September 17, 2025 at Best Care Nursing Home. He was born August 28, 1938 in Wheelersburg. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed by Empire Detroit Steel. He was a member of local Union 2116. Paul is survived by two brothers, Dale (Pat) Humphrey of Circleville...

Sep 14, 2025

John Edward Ockerman, aged 79, passed away on September 14, 2025, at his home in Columbus, Ohio. Born on May 21, 1946, in Wheelersburg, Ohio, to parents John and Dorothy (Gifford) Ockerman, John lived a full and vibrant life.

John was a retired security guard who found joy in woodworking and vegetable gardening. He was a 42-year...

Sep 13, 2025

Mary Edith Ellifritt, 86, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, left this world on September 13, 2025. Born on June 15, 1939, she was the beloved daughter of Jesse and Mary Pitts. Mary was a dedicated hairdresser who found joy in cooking, baking, and spending cherished moments with her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her 3 sons, including,...

Sep 1, 2025

John Franklin Basham, 69, of Jackson, OH, passed away on September 1, 2025, at Holzer Hospital in Jackson. Born on August 10, 1956, in Oak Hill, a son of Frank and Dorothy Basham.

John was a man who enjoyed cooking and fixing BBQ at home. He had a passion for gardening and loved spending time outdoors. He...

Aug 30, 2025

David (Dave) Charles Lewis, age 81, of Wheelersburg, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth, after battling cancer for a year. He was born July 30, 1944, in Moline, Illinois, to Wilbur and Betty Lewis. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

Aug 28, 2025

John Kenneth Kellerman, Jr., 67, of Portsmouth, passed away August 28, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. Born April 15, 1958 in St. Louis, MO, son of the late John and Dorothy Kellerman. He enjoyed driving a semi, spending time with his grandchildren and collecting junk.

John is survived by his wife, Lisa Kellerman, of 30...

Aug 19, 2025

Donald Richard Aeh, 89, of Portsmouth, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. Born on December 1, 1935, he was the beloved son of the late Roy and Helen (Shuman) Aeh.

Donald is survived by his wife, Betty (Riley) Aeh. He was a cherished grandfather to Jeffery (LaCosta) Craig, Josh (Erica) Craig, and Jason...

Aug 18, 2025

Garry E. Adkins, 74, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. Born on July 28, 1951, in Chattanooga, TN, Garry was a cherished community member of Portsmouth. He was the beloved son of James Edwin Adkins and the late Betty Wise.

Garry was an active member of the South Webster Community Church, where he taught Bible Class....

Aug 17, 2025

Norma Jean Cole (Cook), 88, of South Webster, went home to be with Jesus on August 17th.

She was born on August 1, 1937, in Lyra, Ohio, to the late Delmar and Hazel (Robinson) Cook. On October 30, 1954, Norma married, Merlyn "Henry" Cole. She and Henry enjoyed 63 years of marriage until his passing in February...