Cheryl Lynne Porter
Cheryl Lynne Porter, aged 67, of Sciotoville, peacefully departed this life on September 22, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 17, 1958, in Portsmouth, she was the cherished daughter of Adrian Wood and Juanita Ruth Elrod Sluder. Cheryl was a proud graduate of East High School and was…
Read MoreDeborah “Debbie” Sue Arnett
Deborah “Debbie” Sue Arnett, 73, went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2025 at SOMC Hospice Center after a long battle with melanoma cancer. Debbie was a cherished mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend, her presence will be deeply missed. Debbie was born in Portsmouth Ohio on May 5th, 1952 to the…
Read MorePhyllis Jean Porter
Phyllis Jean Porter, 81, of Wheelersburg, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at SOMC Hospice Center, with her family by her side. She was born January 26, 1944, in Portsmouth, OH to the late Freeman Sheridan Porter, and Louise (Hill) Porter. She was affectionately known by her nieces and nephews as…
Read MoreJames E. Armstrong
James E. Armstrong, 81, of Russell, KY, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Ashland Community Hospice in Ashland, KY, surrounded by his family. He was born in Ironton, OH., on March 16, 1944, a son of the late Nelson and Isabelle Gool Armstrong. Jim was a United States Army Veteran and practiced law in…
Read MorePhyllis Ann Murphy Picklesimer
Phyllis Ann Murphy Picklesimer, 70, formerly of Lafollette, TN, resided at River Run Skilled Nursing Facility in Franklin Furnace, OH, where she passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. She was born in Portsmouth, OH., on February 23, 1955, a daughter of the late Elliott and Monnie Stephenson Murphy. Along with her parents, she is…
Read MoreLeander “Lee” Workman, Sr.
Leander “Lee” Workman, Sr., age 90, of South Portsmouth, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, at the Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley, where he was recovering from a broken hip. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Lee lived a life marked by faith, service, and unwavering commitment to those he loved. Born…
Read MoreAngela Flores-Kelly
Angela Flores-Kelly, 57, of Blue Creek, passed away on August 28, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in Pensacola, Florida, on April 5, 1968, to the late Daniel Flores and Margaret Perry. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, David Lee Mayo and Perry Allen Mayo, and a…
Read MoreBobby Nelson Sparks
Bobby Nelson Sparks, 76 of West Portsmouth, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at Bridgeport Nursing Home. He was born April 9, 1949 in Ashcamp, Kentucky, to the late Charles and Mildred Diamond Sparks. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by 3 brothers; Dock, Donald and Hank Sparks and 3 sisters; Gladys…
Read MoreTimothy Eugene Coldiron
Timothy Eugene Coldiron, 55, of Wheelersburg, died Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born May 5, 1970 in Portsmouth, to the late Harry and Betty (Cummings) Coldiron. Most people know Tim by delivering their Giovannis pizza in Wheelersburg, where he worked for over 20 years or at the flea market, which he…
Read MoreLeatha S. Queen
Leatha S. Queen, 67, of Rosemount, died Thursday September 25, 2025 at SOMC Hospice of Portsmouth. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Queen Sr. and her father Richard (R.T) Lemaster. She was a graduate of Portsmouth West & Vo-Tech High School. She was a retired rural mail carrier in Wheelersburg with 34 years…
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