Obituaries

Danny P. Keeton, 79, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at SOMC Hospice surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born on April 16, 1947, in Portsmouth, Danny was the beloved son of the late Walter and Gladys (Underwood) Keeton. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Danny served…

Sharon Kay (Piguet) Pace, 85, of Wheelersburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2026, while under the compassionate care of SOMC Hospice. Born on January 15, 1941, Sharon was the daughter of the late Virgil Fredrick and Irma Geneva (Hurst) Piguet. A 1959 graduate of East High School, Sharon later…

Ellen Louise Butler Riffe, 87, of Melbourne, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on May 15, 2026. Born on September 14, 1938, in Rubyville, Ohio, Ellen was the daughter of the late Omar Butler and Clara Raike Butler. She was also preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Madeline Riffe Cross, and her brother,…

David Lee Fields, age 77, of Wheelersburg, passed away on May 16, 2026, at SOMC following a brief illness. David was born January 19, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Granville and Evelyn (Morris) Fields. He was the beloved husband of Lois Walburn Fields. A proud United States Marine, he honorably served two tours…

Daniel Ray Kuhner, 84, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on May 3, 2026. He died peacefully in his sleep at home, surrounded by his beloved wife, Alice, and his daughter, Penny. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on February 24, 1942, Daniel was a cherished presence in the lives of those who knew and loved him. Daniel…

Violet Ann Collins, 88, of Portsmouth, a former Lucasville resident, died Friday, May 8, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 7, 1937 in Greenup, Kentucky, a daughter of the late William and Stella Kiser Musser. Violet was a retired employee of Edwards and Clare Dry Cleaners and of the Baptist faith. In addition…

Linda Marie Brown, 82, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Born on August 30, 1943, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Carl Glen and Anise Marie Pierce Hafer and was a member of the Wheelersburg Baptist Church. Also preceding her in death was her husband,…

Richard Nelson Bussa, 91, of Wheelersburg, Ohio went home to be with his Heavenly Father, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He was born December 2, 1934 in Sciotoville, Ohio, the son of the late Herbert Lee and Marie Carol Dever. He graduated from Portsmouth East High School. He was Chairman of the Board for Desco Federal…