Obituaries

Mary Ellen Leightenheimer, 69, of Rosemount, Ohio, went to her eternal home to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at SOMC Inpatient Hospice Center. Mary was born on September 17th, 1956, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Glen and Betty Ann Neal. She was preceded…

David Leroy Stevenson, 82, of Portsmouth, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Portsmouth Health and Rehab. Born August 12, 1943, in Portsmouth, he was the son of Rachel Leona Stevenson. A 1961 graduate of South Portsmouth High School, David served two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, including one year…

Sylvia Ann Collins, 86, of Portsmouth, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Courtyard Assisted Living in Wheelersburg. She was born on November 30, 1939, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Evelyn Calloway Charles and Alto Lee Byrd. Sylvia graduated from Portsmouth High School, retired after 29 years as a Surgical Technician at…

Charles E. Whitt Jr., 95, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2026, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born on January 9, 1931, in Mercer County, West Virginia, to the late Charles E. Whitt Sr. and Helen E. Whitt. Charlie was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather who lived a life…

Freda “Ruth” Charles, 89, of West Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Hillview Retirement Center. She was born May 20, 1936, in Scioto County to the late Otto and Bertha Robinson Campbell. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene Charles, and her children, Douglas Alan Charles…

Elnora M. Trimble, 97, of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. She was born April 1, 1929 in Portsmouth to the late Clarence and Elizabeth Bradley Ratliff. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Trimble, whom she married on July 20, 1946; 2…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patsy E. Todt, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, friend, and dedicated educator, who departed this life on May 12, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on February 27, 1949, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Patsy brought warmth, wisdom, and love to all who had the…

Ernest Bryant Fugate III, 65, passed away on May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born December 18, 1960, to Ernest Fugate and Mary Ellen Richards. Ernest was happiest when he was with his grandchildren, who were truly the light of his life. He loved riding his electric bike all…

Linda Grace Harris McGlone (Gracie) made her transition to the arms of Jesus peacefully at her home surrounded by family on May 18, 2026. She was born January 4, 1943 in Christiana, Tennessee to the late Lewis Dee and Ada Ray Harris. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melinda Gay, her husband, Lowell…

Harold Emerson Kronk, Sr., 85, of Minford, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. He was born January 31, 1941in Minford, a son of the late Ralph Donaldson and Maude Lovelle (Allen) Kronk. Harold was the Plant Manager at Minford Telephone Company, and was a U.S. Navy veteran.…