Joan Sperry Prater, 83, of Reynoldsburg, OH, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Carriage Court Senior Living in Hilliard, OH. She was born in Ashland, KY, on November 20, 1942, a daughter of the late John and Lucy Spriggs Sperry. Left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Kenneth Prater; one daughter, Leanne…

Stormi Michelle Williams, infant daughter of Ryan Williams and Ashley Gallimore, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. She was born January 9, 2026 in Portsmouth. Stormi was preceded in death by her great grandparents; Dotty Demarious and Roger Gallimore. Along with her parents she is survived by 2 brothers;…

Teresa Ann Lepore, 50 of Waverly, died Saturday, January 17, 2026 at her home. She was born February 14, 1975 in Scioto County to the late Nero Shepherd Jr. and Carolyn Sue Colley Shepherd. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a son Anthony Joseph Lepore. Teresa was a Licensed Practical Nurse…

Roger “Kenny” Kenneth McNutt Sr., 62, of West Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 31, 1963, to the late Wendall McNutt and Mary Jane (Holsinger) Vaughn; along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Trebor Vaughn, and his…

Patricia Kitts-Gee, 78, passed away on January 16, 2026, after a long battle with illness at CareCore at Westmoreland in Chillicothe. Patty was a 1965 graduate of Portsmouth High School. She furthered her education by attending LPN school in Ohio, then finalized her career path as a 1985 graduate, obtaining her Registered Nursing license while…

Dan Edward Wells, Wheelersburg resident, passed away on January 16th, 2026 at the age of 71 years He was born July 14th, 1954 to Edward and Wilhelmia (nee Smith) Wells in Portsmouth, OH. Dan worked as an electrician for most of his life. He loved his Hamm radio, traveling, fishing, jokes, horses and dogs. He…

Brenda Karen Hughes, a beloved wife, mother, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 14, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on February 8, 1953, in Ashland, Kentucky, and spent her life nurturing the minds of young learners and creating a loving home for her family in Franklin…

Robert Reed Kennard, 74, a long-time resident of Lucasville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Born August 17, 1951, in Maysville, Kentucky, to the late Irene (Kirk) Kennard and Robert Harry Kennard, Bob was also preceded in death by his sister, Donna Kennard. Bob was a 1969 graduate of McKell High School in…

Sarah “Shay” Litreal, born on August 1, 1952, in Chillicothe, Ohio, passed away on January 13, 2026, in Wheelersburg, Ohio, at the age of 73. Shay was a beloved mother, cherished friend, and a spirited soul whose life was a tapestry woven with love, creativity, and a deep appreciation for family. As a devoted homemaker,…

Jeffrey D. Lavender, 72, of West Portsmouth, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. Jeff was born on April 18, 1953, to the late Florence “Jean” (Maxey) Lavender and Charles “Bud” Lavender. He was a 1972 graduate of Portsmouth High School. Following graduation, Jeff proudly served four years in the United States…