Freddie L Hodge, 75 of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday June 17, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. He was born April 8, 1950, in Portsmouth to the late Milford Hodge and Lilly Webb McGraw. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Rebecca Hodge, a daughter LaDonna Hodge, and 2 brothers, William Hodge…

James Arthur Williams, 93 James Arthur Williams, 93, of Portsmouth, died Monday, June 16, 2025, at Hillview Retirement Center. He was born April 2, 1932, in Lucasville, to the late Hobert Williams and Mabel Ferguson Williams. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters: Thelma “Timmy” Jarrells, Wilma Finch, Myrtle Brown,…

Kenneth “Ray” Carver, 63, of Lucasville, went to be with the Lord June 16, 2025, at Concord Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg.   He was born September 24, 1961, to the late Raymond and Freda (Phipps) Carver. Along with his parents, he was proceeded in death by a sister, Sheila Carver. Ray went to Northwest High School…

Patricia Louise Coburn, beloved mother, devoted homemaker, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on April 24, 1926, in Steubenville, Ohio, Patricia lived a life filled with love, grace, and unwavering faith. A proud resident of Mc Dermott, Ohio, Patricia’s heart belonged to her family and…

Charles “Chuck” Lloyd Smith, 84, of Portsmouth, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. Chuck was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and his love for his family was evident to all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Betty Jean Smith…

Evan Eugene “Gene” Elliott, 96, of Lucasville, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at his residence. He was born December 12, 1928 in New Boston, a son of the late Edward Valentine and Nishia Belle Adams Elliott. Gene was a retired career United States Air Force veteran, having served in World War II, Korea, and…

Richard Lee Biggers, Jr., 75, of Wheelersburg, passed away Wednesday, 6/4/2025, at home. He was born October 29, 1949, in Homestead, Florida, to the late Richard and Winona (Williams) Biggers, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Robin Biggers, Randy Biggers, and a great-granddaughter, Bella Ashley. He is survived by 4…

Julie Kay Johnson, 50, of Portsmouth, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at SOMC. She was born on November 12, 1974, in Beckley, WV, to the late Sandy Lea Casey Hanes, her mother.. Julie attended Portsmouth City Schools, was a homemaker and loved to sing and dance, cook with family and enjoy family festivities…

Martha “Molly” Byers Yost, 84, of Portsmouth, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center. Molly was born on March 26, 1941, in Dunkirk, NY, to the late Frank Matthews and Clara May McLaughry Byers.   A 1959 graduate of Dunkirk High School, she attended Ithaca College and…