William McGinnis, Jr.
William McGinnis, Jr., 84, of Wheelersburg passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. William was born November 19, 1940 in Carter County, KY to the late Willie McGinnis and Ethel Marie Jordan McGinnis. William was owner of McGinnis Trucking Company and he was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his…
Read MoreJulie Kay Johnson
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…
Read MoreMartha “Molly” Byers Yost
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…
Read MoreCarolyn Sue ‘Susie’ Martin
Carolyn Sue ‘Susie’ Martin, 77, of Portsmouth, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with her husband at her side. Susie was born on October 12, 1947, in Minford, the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Bernice ‘Bertie’ Conley Keeton. Susie worked as a switch worker for the former GTE for…
Read MoreLloyd Logan
Lloyd Logan, 98, of South Shore, Kentucky, passed away peacefully with the Lord on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his home. He was born in Tygarts Valley, Kentucky, on October 30, 1926, to the late Tobias Logan and Martha Rayburn Logan. Lloyd was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Army.…
Read MorePatricia A. Lewis
Patricia A. Lewis, 72 of West Portsmouth, died Monday, June 9, 2025 at her home. She was born February 13, 1953 in Portsmouth, to the late Lester and Martha Skaggs McDowell. Patricia was an avid hunter. She loved working in the garden and with her flowers. She also loved to read books, she loved her…
Read MoreJerry Paul “Rocky” Igaz Sr.
Jerry Paul “Rocky” Igaz Sr. 55, of West Portsmouth, died Thursday June 5, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on June 28, 1969, to the late Julianna Igaz Crane. Jerry was a man of many traits but valued his family and friends more than anything, especially his CDG,…
Read MoreDiana Lynn Allen
Diana Lynn Allen, 69 of New Boston, died Tuesday June 3, 2025 at Laurels of Walden Park. She was born December 10, 1955 in Portsmouth to the late Orville Pence and Rosie (Donald) Colley. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Davie Richard Pence, Terry Allen Pence, and Jerry Alvin Pence.…
Read MoreHarvey A. Ruel
Harvey A. Ruel passed away Friday June 6, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born January 22, 1950 along with his twin sister, Barbara. Harvey was a “Gentle Soul”. He was kind to everyone and everyone said he had the “Nicest manners”. He was a “Faithful brother” to his siblings: one brother, Hughie Kuel…
Read MoreLori Smith
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lori Smith, who left us on Tuesday June 3, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on October 25, 1968, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Lori served others as a dedicated case manager in the Medicaid and Medicare industry. Her commitment to improving the lives of…
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