Obituaries
Richard Throckmorton Taylor
Richard Throckmorton Taylor, 97, of Lucasville, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 26, 1926 in Weirton, West Virginia, son of the late Charles and Phoebe Throckmorton Taylor. Richard was a World War II Navy veteran. He was also a retired pipefitter & millwright from Empire Detroit Steel in…
Read MorePatricia “Patty” Sullivan
Patricia “Patty” Sullivan, 85, of Lucasville, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 17, 2024 at SOMC Hospice surrounded by her children. Arrangements are under the direction of the McKinleyfh.com in Lucasville.
Read MoreKimberly Ann Gross
Kimberly Ann Gross, 65, of Lucasville, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 at home. She was born February 14, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio, a daughter of the late JerryBoomershine and of the late Charles Harmon and Carolyn Loughman Harmon of Greenville, who survives. In addition to her mother, Kimberly is survived by her husband of…
Read MoreBarbara Ann Waller
Barbara Ann Waller, 87 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. She was born June 11, 1936, in Portsmouth, to the late Homer and Eileen Benson Ratcliff. Along with her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her best friend and husband Lowell “Tom” Waller. Barbara was a retired…
Read MoreJames Horner
We are saddened to announce the passing of James Horner of Portsmouth, OH. He was born in Cleveland, OH on November 11, 1960, to Robert K. and Viola Jane Horner. James enjoyed vegetable gardening, watching westerns, working on cars, and repairing and collecting clocks. He went home to be with our Lord on April 18,…
Read MoreKay Marie Whitaker
Kay Marie Whitaker, 87, of Rocky Fork Road in Otway, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at her home. She was born April 15, 1937 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Emmitt and Pearl Goodman. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son and two sisters. Surviving are one daughter…
Read MoreRussell Lucas
Russell Lucas, 90, of Lucasville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born February 10, 1934 in Scioto County, Ohio son of the late Ernest and Mary Brickey Lucas. On August 6, 1956 he was united in marriage to Janice Barbara Lucas who preceded him in…
Read MoreEric Lee Wright
Eric Lee Wright, 49, of McDermott, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born May 8, 1974 in Portsmouth, a son of Larry D. and Priscilla Phipps Wright of Lucasville, who survive. Eric was a 1992 Northwest High School graduate and a Lieutenant at the Ross Correctional Institution…
Read MoreFrances LaRue
Frances LaRue, 74, of Lucasville, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born January 21, 1950 in Knoxville, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Houston and Lillian Marshall Lay. Frances was a retired seamstress and of the Christian faith. She is survived by her children: Sheila Lay of Greencastle, Pennsylvania; Jason…
Read MoreRuth Ann Smith
Ruth Ann Smith, 81, of Sciotoville, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, quietly at her home.Born on May 25, 1942, in Washington Township, she was a daughter of the late Paul William and Helen Mary Wilbert Weber and a graduate of Notre Dame. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Emert Smith and…
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