Donald Lee “Sock” Gilliam, 71, of South Shore, Kentucky, went to be with his Lord Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his residence in South Shore, Kentucky. He was born in South Shore, Kentucky, on June 11, 1954, a son of the late Willie and Kathryn Gilliam. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death…

Barbara A. (Ray) Lyons, 80, of South Shore, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1944, to the late Lorenzo Ray and Wilda (Sturgill) Traylor. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years, David Lyons, four sisters: Belva, Linda, Harriett, and Gail, and one brother,…

Patricia A. Tarr Wheeler, 80, of Rubyville, Ohio, went to be with her Lord Thursday, September 4, 2025. She was born in Fullerton, Kentucky, on July 25, 1945, a daughter of the late Ted and Audrey Sexton Tarr. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Blaine Wheeler, two brothers, Ron…

Bryan Wesley Copas age 64, of McDermott, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Kettering Main Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born on October 20, 1960, to the late Robert and Etta (Rigsby) Copas.Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Stephanie Lacey. Bryan proudly served his…

James “Duncan” Conquergood, 73 years of age, born September 11, 1951, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Duncan was a humble, devoted and faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. Being blessed by God’s grace and healing, Duncan had a life altering change during the year of 1987, at the age of 35 years. Surviving two…

Rocky Lynn Jordan, 59 of Lucasville, died Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born November 3, 1965 in Portsmouth to the late James William Jordan and Shirley Ann Corns Jordan who survives. Rocky was employed by Bellisio Foods in Jackson. Along with his mother Shirley, he is survived by his companion of 15 years, Angela…

Sarah Ann Schuman, 43 years old, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Monday September 1, 2025. She was born July 25, 1982, in Ironton Ohio, to Connie Riddlebarger and the late Keith McFann. Sarah was preceded in death by her father Keith McFann, her husband Jason Schuman, her second dad, James Riddlebarger, maternal grandparents, Virgil…

Timothy E. Borders, 66 years old, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away at SOMC Hospice on Thursday, September 4, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. He was a good man who loved his family. He also loved his wrestling and football. He loved with all his heart and never judged a soul. He was preceded in…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tim L. Marion, a beloved figure from Portsmouth, Ohio, who left us peacefully on September 3, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on May 2, 1961, Tim’s laughter and warmth touched the lives of everyone he met. He was a cherished member of the community, known…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billie Hornikel, a beloved mother, dedicated housewife, and member of the Portsmouth community. Billie was born on May 11, 1951, in Portsmouth, OH, and she peacefully departed this world on August 28, 2025, at the age of 74. Billie was the epitome of a…