Obituaries

Donald Parish Schmidt, 76 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born December 13, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Bert E. and Victoria Skaggs Schmidt. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Crystal Dawn Seth. Donald was a retired teacher from Washington –…

Barbara Jo Ann Knauff, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, surrounded by her cherished children: Tyler and Alexis, her devoted sister, Chrissy, along with her beloved pup, Sofie. Born on January 15, 1972, in Columbus, Ohio, Barbara was a kind and compassionate soul who touched the lives of…

Gerald E. Barrett, a longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on January 26, 2026. He was born on September 9, 1942, to Raymond and Merle (nee Davis) Barrett in Portsmouth, Ohio. Gerald proudly served his country in the United States Army beginning at age 18. He then built a career…

Jim Siegwald, aged 67, passed away peacefully in the care of loved ones on January 23, 2026. Jim was born to his parents Leland and Mary Ruth (nee Owens) Siegwald on May 15, 1958 in Columbus, OH. Jim worked as a carpenter for most of his life and traveled throughout the country. He was a…

Verlin “Lee” Martin, born July 19, 1946, in Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of Carrol and Evelyn Martin, both of whom preceded him in death. Lee lived a life of hard work, service, and generosity. Over the years he held many roles – welder, independent…

Ada Frances Culp, 89, of Wheelersburg, passed away January 31, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born July 25, 1936 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Cecil and Hazel (Warner) Clifford, and she was a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Donna Pierron, Gail Farrell; five grandchildren, Sandra Boyd, Jennifer DeHart, Michelle…

Nola Jean (Vanhoose) Richard, 91, of Rubyville, passed away peacefully at SOMC Hospice on January 27, 2026. She was born on May 15, 1934 in Paintsville, KY, a daughter of the late Bandy and Jane Vanhoose. Nola graduated from Clay High School in 1953 and married her high school sweetheart David Richard on June 27,…

Patricia Ann Groves, 85 of Otway, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at her home.  She was born on January 13, 1941 in Rarden, Ohio to the late Randall Blackburn and Margaret Angeline Short Blackburn.  On July 1, 1961 she was united in marriage to Robert Lee Groves, Sr. who preceded her death…

Dale Newland, 88, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio.  He was born on April 15, 1937 in Pike County, Ohio, son of the late Floyd Curtis Newland and Florence May Williams Newland.  On December 8, 1974 he was united in marriage to Lillie…

Marie Jane Moore, 64, of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday January 29, 2026 at River Run Health Care in Portsmouth. She was born July 11, 1961 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Charles and Clarice Merinar. Marie was a graduate of Brooke High School in Wellsburg, West Virginia. She loved to spend time with…