Kay Kelly, 73, of Portsmouth, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born on September 12, 1951, in Portsmouth to the late George Patton and Ruth Evelyn Moore McKinley, Sr. Kay attended Portsmouth City Schools, and she…

Jeffrey Paul Steele, 49, of Portsmouth, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at SOMC. Jeff was born on December 27, 1975, to Nancy L. Adkins Steele, and the late Paul Keith Steele, MD. Jeff attended Wheelersburg Schools and transferred to the Vern Riffe School, where he graduated. His first job was at BP in…

Thaddeus ‘Thad’ Matthew Blizzard, 58, of Fort Worth, TX passed away on August 17, 2025. Thad was a cherished soul whose kindness, warmth, and generosity touched the lives of all who knew him. Thad was born in Portsmouth, OH, and graduated in 1985 as Valedictorian from Green High School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in…

Connie Jane Viars Snyder, 76, of South Shore, KY., went to be with her Lord Monday, August 18, 2025. She was born in Portsmouth, OH., on October 28, 1948, a daughter of the late Virgil and Maxine Brumfield Viars. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Snyder. Connie was…

Leeroy William Bush “Bill”, 81 of Casstown, OH., passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at Hospice of Miami County. He was born in Load, KY., on March 15, 1944, a son of the late Beatrice Bush. He grew up in Load, KY., until the age of 20, when he married. He moved to Troy, OH.…

Ethel Marlene Teeters, 64 of Portsmouth, died Monday, August 18, 2025 at Buckeye Forest of Portsmouth. She was born May 22, 1961 in Stout to the late Harry and Bertha Brown Stone. She was a member of Grace Apostolic Tabernacle. Prior to her marriage she worked construction, laying bricks on the roads in Portsmouth. Marlene…

James M. Lewis (Jack Lewis), of Stout, Ohio, died at the age of 93 at home surrounded by loved ones and family on August 23, 2025. He was born August 30, 1931 in Adams County Ohio to the late father Russell Lewis and mother Aldora Mae (Gill) Lewis. At an early age, Jack ventured into…

Anthony Wayne “Tony” Payne, 48, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born November 15, 1976 in Portsmouth, a son of Robert Payne and the late Sheila (Parker) Ruggles. Tony was a member of the VFW and a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his father, he is…

Laura Frances Benner, 89, of Lucasville, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 23, 2025. She passed peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born December 22, 1935 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Hasten and Genoa (Farley) Lemaster. Laura was a former employee of Goodyear Atomic Plant,…

Garry E. Adkins, 74, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. Born on July 28, 1951, in Chattanooga, TN, Garry was a cherished community member of Portsmouth. He was the beloved son of James Edwin Adkins and the late Betty Wise. Garry was an active member of the South Webster Community Church, where he taught…