Judith “Judy” Ann Phillips (née Sanders) passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2026. Born July 9, 1951, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Judith was a 1969 graduate of Portsmouth High School and attended Portsmouth Business College to start her career as a bookkeeper and bank teller before becoming a homemaker to care of her two…

Wanda Lucille Lamkin, 83 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2026 at The Gables of Marysville. She was born February 4, 1943 in Portsmouth to the late Thomas Daniel and Betty Ruth McGue McGinnis. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Myron Leon Lamkin…

Richard Timothy Mundhenk, 81 Richard Timothy “Tim” Mundhenk, died Monday, March 16, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1944 in Portsmouth to the late Homer and Margie Adkins Mundhenk. Along with his parents, he was proceeded in death by a brother Mike Mundhenk, and a sister Teresa Shively Tim retired…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roger G. Covert Sr., who left us on March 15, 2026, at the age of 71. Roger was born on April 20, 1954, in Portsmouth, Ohio, where he spent most of his life. A proud Portsmouth High School graduate, he went on to work…

Charles Dean Clark, 76, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, March 22, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born January 28, 1950 in Portsmouth, to the late Charles F. and Reba (Reece) Clark. Charlie retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco as a Senior Sales Rep., working over 30 years. He was an avid…

James Schmidt, 78, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Portsmouth, died Friday, March 20, 2026 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born July 30, 1947 in Portsmouth, to the late Bert and Victoria (Skaggs) Schmidt. Jim was a retired Real Estate Broker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first…

Dr. Robert A. Nelson, DDS, of Portsmouth, died peacefully, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at The Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley Senior Nursing Facility in Ironton. He was born January 4, 1934 in Cincinnati, to the late William and Ceceila (Fathbruckner) Nelson. Bob, or “Doc” to most, was an Air Force veteran, having served in the…

Joy Annetta (Rowles) Lutz, 89, of Portsmouth passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at SOMC Medical Center. She was born August 23, 1936 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Franklin and Mildred (Riffe) Rowles. Joy was a devoted homemaker who found great pride in caring for her family and home. She was a faithful member…

Vesta V. Spriggs, 92, of Waverly, Ohio Passed away on March 22, 2026, at Bristol Village, Waverly Ohio. She was born on January 28, 1934 in Pike County, Ohio, daughter of the late Lawrence and Ella McCoy Rose. Vesta was united in marriage on January 20, 1951, to Carl Spriggs who preceded her in death…

Goldie McGlone, 78, of Wheelersburg, passed away on March 18, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born on October 23, 1947, in Lawrence County, Ohio, Goldie was the beloved daughter of the late Andrew Jones and Carrie Bell. She carried her faith with her every day, attending Old Philadelphia Tabernacle in Minford and finding comfort and…