Shirley Mae Hobbs, 71, of McDermott, Ohio  went to be with the love of her life, Michael, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born May 26, 1954 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late William and Vivian Throckmorton Mosley.  On March 11, 1975 she was united in marriage…

Tressie Mae Hall, 79, of Piketon, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born April 23, 1946 in Magoffin County, Kentucky to the late Linville and Mella Tackett Russell.  On May 6, 1978 she was united in marriage to William R. Hall who preceded her in…

Barbara Lee Todd, 88, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Monday, January 19, 2026. A devoted homemaker, Barbara cherished her time as a mother and a pastor’s wife, embodying the love and support that nurtured her family throughout her life. She is remembered fondly for the countless ways she cherished her…

Bonita Belle “Bonnie” Phipps, 63, of Lucasville, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at her residence. She was born April 23, 1962 in Milton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Emery and Martha Stowers Harris. Bonnie was a former waitress at several area restaurants and was a member of Community Bible Church. In addition…

Barbara Ann Hicks, 69, of West Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at her residence. She was born February 1, 1956 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Russell and Joanne Lindamood Smith. Barbara was a 1974 Valley High School graduate and a retired secretary from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. She was…

James Edward Gallion, age 70, of Franklin Furnace, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on October 22, 1955, in Portsmouth, James touched the lives of many through his warmth and kindness. James had a fulfilling career as a chemical operator with Dow Chemical Company and attended…

Larry Edward Atkins, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at his home Pittsburgh, PA, with his family by his bedside. He was born on August 12, 1935, in New Boston, the only son of the late Harry Thomas and Selah Victoria Eshem Atkins. Larry devoted part of his life to serving his…

Dolly Jean Skaggs, 90, passed away Friday January 16, 2026, peacefully and surrounded by a handful of her many loved ones. She was born on September 29, 1935 in Davis Port KY, and grew up a Mollett in the hills of Franklin Furnace, OH. A pillar of quiet strength and steady hands, Dolly served as…

Roselyn I. Heslep, 89, of Portsmouth, passed away on Thursday, January 15, at Hill View.  She was born on October 11, 1936, in Mullens, WV, to the late George Vernon ‘Jack’ and Mabel Elizabeth Brown Duncan. A 15-year volunteer for the Portsmouth River Days Festival, Roselyn was well-known for running the Miss River Days Pageant…