Mary Elizabeth Knox, 84, of Blue Creek, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Resthaven Health Care in McDermott. She was born on May 30, 1941, in Friendship, to the late Cecil and Adaline Jackson Evans. She was then adopted by the late Robert and Elizabeth Louise Irvin McGraw. Mary retired from K-Mart after…

Olive Aldean Piguet, 88, of Portsmouth, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Bridgeport 360. She was born in Greenup County, KY on May 27, 1937, to the late Alden Jesse and Lou Ella Harr Sexton. Olive retired as a nursing supervisor from the former Hempstead Manor. She graduated from Shawnee State Community College’s…

Thomas Wayne Perry, 68, of Lucasville, a longtime West Portsmouth resident, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Portsmouth on October 15, 1957, a son of the late Walter Eugene and Helen Louise McMaster Perry. Tom concluded his career as the Line Crew Supervisor at…

Danny Hall Daniels, 67, of Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the SOMC Hospice Center. He was born on August 30, 1958, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Ulysses S. Grant “Bus” Daniels and Mildred Josephine Ferguson Daniels. Danny was a 1977 graduate of Northwest High School, and he enjoyed Sci-Fi…

Kimberly Dawn Murphy, 63, of South Shore, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice House in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born on July 29, 1962, to the late Clarence and Betty Williams. Kim was an active member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. She loved being…

Charles Edward Lewis, 79 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at his home, He was born June 19, 1946 in Portsmouth. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his grandmother that raised him Dellie Evans Lewis, a son Matthew Lewis and a daughter Beverly Lewis. Charles was a United States…

George S. Hall, 68, of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 7, 1957, in Scioto County to the late John F. Hall and Audrey (Thompson) Hall. George was a hardworking, gentle, and caring man who was a devoted husband and loving father. He enjoyed collecting old and…

Elizabeth Ann Hope, affectionately known as “Liz,” passed away peacefully at her home in Ocklawaha, Florida, on January 19, 2026. She was 68 years old. Born on December 10, 1957, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Elizabeth was the beloved daughter of Harold and Pauline Scott. From an early age, Liz had a passion for helping others feel…

Donald Parish Schmidt, 76 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born December 13, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Bert E. and Victoria Skaggs Schmidt. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Crystal Dawn Seth. Donald was a retired teacher from Washington –…

Barbara Jo Ann Knauff, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, surrounded by her cherished children: Tyler and Alexis, her devoted sister, Chrissy, along with her beloved pup, Sofie. Born on January 15, 1972, in Columbus, Ohio, Barbara was a kind and compassionate soul who touched the lives of…