Judith A. Lewis, 81, of South Shore, KY., went to be with her Lord Saturday, November 22, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Portsmouth, OH., on December 12, 1943, a daughter of the lateTheodore and Effie Eulett Gregory. She was a 1961 graduate of West Portsmouth High School, attended the Portsmouth Interstate Business…

Lavanda Mae Ricks, 92 of Portsmouth, died Thursday, November 27, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born August 3, 1933 in Portsmouth, to the late Charles and Lena Mae Smith Boyd. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Norman Richard Ricks Sr., whom she married on February 12, 1961, 3…

Donald Wayne Jones, 87, of Wheelersburg, entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1, 2025 at his home. Born December 18, 1937 in Oklahoma City, OK, he was the son of the late Mark and Beatrice (Judkins) Jones. Donald faithfully worked as an Ironworker and was a proud member…

Judith “Judy” Rhonda Kee (née Loudon), 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 25, 2025. She was born, unexpectedly, on December 1, 1933, at Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio while her mother was travelling with her father, for business. Her parents, the late Andrew “Lee” and Virginia Loudon were able…

Hattie Marie Montgomery, 87, of Otway, Ohio passed away November 30, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  She was born June 8, 1938 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Everett and Helen Lauderback Webb. On January 25, 1954 she was united in marriage to Leroy Montgomery who survives.  Also surviving are a daughter, Rhonda (Brian)…

Jason Lee Scott, 51, a devoted son, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, was tragically taken from us. He is deeply missed by all who knew him. Jason is survived by his loving family, including his sons, Jason Jr., 27, (Sarah), Justin, 24, and Joseph, 16, and his grandchildren, Maci, 12, Jaxx, 4, and Jasmine,…

Judith A. Lewis, 81, of South Shore, KY., went to be with her Lord Saturday, November 22, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Portsmouth, OH., on December 12, 1943, a daughter of the lateTheodore and Effie Eulett Gregory. She was a 1961 graduate of West Portsmouth High School, attended the Portsmouth Interstate Business…

Emilee Jo Ratcliff, infant daughter of Tori and Brent Joseph Ratcliff, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Along with her parents Emilee is survived by 2 sisters; Hallie-Jane and Sadie Ratcliff, grandparents; Anthony and Felicia Boyd, Tony Carr, Lene Hall, great grandparents Melinda Price, Phyllis Carr, Bob Ratcliff, Emily Dees,…

Virgil Lee Johnson, 87 of McDermott, died Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1938 in Scioto County to the late Frank and Francis Worstell Johnson. Virgil was a United States Army veteran serving during the Cuban Missle Crisis. He worked at the Steele Mill and was a…

Margie Hazel  Montgomery-Adkins, 96, of Minford passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 27, 1929 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Coy and Eula (Horsley) Wright, and was a homemaker. She is survived by eleven nieces and nephews, Sherri Allbritian, Dave Wright, Stacy Wright, Donna Dietrich, Robin Lavender,…