Obituaries

Maddison Olivia Leightenheimer, 22, of Greenville, SC, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Greenville. Olivia was born on July 10, 2003, in Portsmouth, the daughter of Harold Joseph Leightenheimer and Trish RoyAnne Burke-Leach, who survive. Olivia was a 2021 Clay High School graduate, and she attended Portsmouth Baptist Church while living in…

Travis Wayne Bratton, 80, of Portsmouth, a former Stout resident, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at SOMC. He was born on August 7, 1945, in Vivian, WV, a son of the late Arthur Robert “A.R.” and Annie Belle Bond Bratton. Wayne attended Fort Chiswell High School in…

Rosa A. Cooper, 88, of Limeville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Best Care Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg, Ohio. She was born on August 3, 1937, in Greenup, Kentucky, to the late Ernest Riley and Edith Mangus Riley. Rosa was a retired caregiver who enjoyed cooking and tending to her…

Lowell Glenn Eldridge, 82, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Ruggles, Kentucky, on March 28, 1944, a son of the late John and Elizabeth Scott Eldridge. Glenn lived a full and curious life, shaped by his love of travel, craftsmanship, and the simple beauty…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our precious daughter, Esmeray Lee Ellen, who left this world on April 17, 2026, at just 15 and a half weeks gestation. Though her time with us was brief, the love she brought to our lives is immeasurable. Esmeray, beloved daughter of Nikki (nee…

With deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss, we announce the passing of Grigore “Greg” F. Beldean, a beloved husband, devoted dog enthusiast. Greg was born on February 25, 1965, in Gherla, Cluj, Romania, and he peacefully departed this life on April 17, 2026, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio, with his loving wife,…

Timothy Lee Sizemore, 68, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his sister’s residence. He was born September 23, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of the late John Howard and Juanita Jean (Lewis) Sizemore, and was a 1976 Minford High School graduate. Tim was a former employee of the Ethanol Plant in South…

Nola Ruth Kelley, 87, of Lucasville, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Courtyard of Wheelersburg. She was born February 13, 1939 in New Boston, a daughter of the late James and Thelma Slone. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Lipscomb University, was a special education teacher and substitute teacher. Nola was a homemaker, a…

Dennis Michael “Mike” Ridout, 83, of Minford, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 22, 2026. Born on April 1, 1943, in West Portsmouth, Mike lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his faith, and his community. Mike proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, an experience that…