Brenda K. Haywood, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, went to be with her Lord August 18, 2026, at SOMC Hospice Center, surrounded by the comfort of her family. Brenda was the daughter of the late Charles and Prudence Keeney. A loving wife, she is survived by her husband, Malcolm Haywood. Brenda’s memory will be forever cherished by…

Robert Carl Spencer, 34 of Portsmouth, died Friday, August 14, 2026 as a result of a car accident. He was born November 18, 1991 in Portsmouth to the late Bobby Spencer and Carla Copas Blair who survives. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents; Carl Copas and Robert and Naomi…

Clarice Louvada Lutz, age 90, of Lucasville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026. Born on March 2, 1936, Clarice was preceded in death by her parents, Icy and George Riddlebarger; her husband, Floyd Elmer Lutz; her children, Floyd Dale Lutz, Kevin Lutz, Angela Gale Smith, and Terry Keith Lutz; and her siblings, Wilbur…

Denver Edward Adkins, 87, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 in his home. He was the son of William Riley and Bertha (Dyer) Adkins. He was a retired member of the Ironworker’s Brotherhood and the Laborer’s Union. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Jo…

Fonda Bowling, 88, of New Boston, formerly of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born July 11, 1938 in Greenup, KY, a daughter of the late John and Mary Sloam Lawhun Horsley. Fonda was a former Stitcher for Williams Manufacturing and a homemaker. She was a kindhearted and caring…

Gary Edward “GW” Worstell, 92, of Lucasville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 13, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of his home. Born on March 12, 1934, in West Portsmouth, he was the son of the late George Edward and Gladys Rose (Howard) Worstell. A devout man of deep…

Daniel “Woody” Roth, 68, of West Portsmouth, died Friday, August 7, 2026 at SOMC. He was born April 10, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Thomas and Betty Jo (Delabar) Roth. Dan was a forklift operator for almost 40 years. He was a member of the American Legion, James Dickey Post #23. In addition to…

Vivian Bonzo Woodworth, 94, died on August 13, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas after a lengthy illness. Born December 26, 1931, in Minford, Ohio, to Lyle and Mildred Bonzo, she lived in Harding Place Retirement Living in Searcy, Arkansas, since 2012 with her son, Duke. He preceded her in death on December 26, 2025. A…

Edith Marie “Edy” (Chase) Walters, 82, of Waverly, Ohio, passed away on August 12, 2026, leaving behind a family who adored her, a community of people whose lives she touched, and a legacy built on love, kindness, hard work, and a whole lot of hugs. Edy was born in Houston, Texas, to the late Russel…