Obituaries

James Stevison, 91, of Wheelersburg, OH passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1934, to the late James Orval and Ethel Ina (Martindale) Stevison and also preceded in death by his wife, Nora Pauline (Robbins) Stevison, whom he married on November 13, 1955. James graduated from…

Jeffrey Duane Smith was called home on March 18, 2026.  Born September 9, 1951 in Chillicothe, OH, Jeff led a life of service, love of family, and devotion to God.  We will miss him deeply but take comfort knowing he is at peace and whole once again. Jeff grew up in rural Chillicothe with his…

David Raymond Thacker, 78, of Lucasville, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by his family. He was born on February 21, 1948, in Portsmouth to the late Arlene Elizabeth Weaver Speakman and Raymond Homer Thacker. David attended South Webster Schools and joined the Army, having served during the…

Mary Elizabeth “Merle” Sanford, 80, of Portsmouth, got her wings to fly home on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY, with her family at her side. Mary was born on October 12, 1945, in Osaka, VA, to the late Cleophas and Helen Harrison Greene Robinson (Roberson). A 1963 Portsmouth…

Anna “Sue” Montgomery, 81, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 12, 1944. Sue was a member of Big Run United Baptist Church and was strong in her faith. She was known for her kind heart and gentle spirit. She loved her family deeply and showed…

Matthew Lee Alexander, 40 formerly of West Portsmouth, passed away Monday March 16, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born October 9, 1985 in Portsmouth to the late Sherry Malone Alexander. He was a 2004 graduate of Portsmouth West High School and currently worked as an Assistant Manager for Siemens AG Mobility in Florida. Matthew…

Judith “Judy” Ann Phillips (née Sanders) passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2026. Born July 9, 1951, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Judith was a 1969 graduate of Portsmouth High School and attended Portsmouth Business College to start her career as a bookkeeper and bank teller before becoming a homemaker to care of her two…

Wanda Lucille Lamkin, 83 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2026 at The Gables of Marysville. She was born February 4, 1943 in Portsmouth to the late Thomas Daniel and Betty Ruth McGue McGinnis. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Myron Leon Lamkin…

Richard Timothy Mundhenk, 81 Richard Timothy “Tim” Mundhenk, died Monday, March 16, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1944 in Portsmouth to the late Homer and Margie Adkins Mundhenk. Along with his parents, he was proceeded in death by a brother Mike Mundhenk, and a sister Teresa Shively Tim retired…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roger G. Covert Sr., who left us on March 15, 2026, at the age of 71. Roger was born on April 20, 1954, in Portsmouth, Ohio, where he spent most of his life. A proud Portsmouth High School graduate, he went on to work…