Davina K. Arthur, 46, of Friendship, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025. She was born March 4, 1979, in Portsmouth, a daughter of Donna (Hayslip) Arthur and the late David Arthur. Davina was a homemaker who found joy in dancing, making jokes and playing games on her phone. She was known for her sense of…

Nancy Rawlins, 81, of South Webster, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born May 19, 1944, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Alfred and Amy (Damron) Eldridge. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and loved to cook. Nancy cherished her quality time with her kids and grandchildren.…

Victoria Jane “Vicky” Beckett, 61, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born December 11, 1964, in Portsmouth, a daughter of Elizabeth (Martin) Artis and the late Chester Artis, Jr. Vicky found great joy riding motorcycles alongside her beloved husband and expressing her creativity through crafts. She held…

Richard Norman Lightle, 93, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at his home.  He was born September 8, 1932 in Pike County, Ohio to the late James and Mary Elizabeth Wright Lightle.  On August 24, 1957 he was united in marriage to Dorothy “Dottie” Grooms Lightle who preceded him in death on…

Linden Duke Woodworth, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025 in Searcy, Arkansas. Duke was born on March 29, 1957, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Harry and Vivian Woodworth. He spent most of his life in Minford, Ohio, near his maternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Since 2012, he resided with his mother at…

William Lee Jayce Swords, 26, of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born April 19, 1999 in Portsmouth, to Grant Swords and the late Jodie Sparks. Jayce loved to hunt, fish, and ride 4-wheelers. He was a big-hearted guy, and would do anything to help anyone. He loved to be a jokester…

Richard G. (Dick) Dilts, 93, beloved father & grandfather met his Savior Jesus Christ on December 22, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice. He was born on June 8, 1932, in San Antonio, Texas to the late Dorothy Greenwell and Paul Eugene Dilts. Dick attended Texas A & M and Ohio Northern University where he completed his BS…

Harold “Pud” Newsom, 80, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was born January 17, 1945. He was a 1963 graduate of South Webster High School. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served until 1969. That same year, he married his bride, Judith, to whom he was…

Todd Roger Journey, 54, of West Portsmouth, went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 27, 2025, at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Todd was born on April 25, 1971, to John Roger Journey and the late Barbara Ann (Kammer) Journey. Along with his mother, Todd was preceded in…

Sandra Rae Moore Wilson, 50 of Wheelersburg, passed away Wednesday December 24, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born October 8, 1975 in Portsmouth to the late Bob Stiltner and Sharon Jackson Dill. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a granddaughter Aerilyn and 2 nieces; Kiley and Kaley…