Obituaries

Stephen Edward McClaskey, 60, of Clarktown, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at SOMC ER.  He was born May 26, 1965 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Albert Curtiss, Sr. and Roberta Louise McClaskey, and was a 1983 graduate of Valley High School. He is survived by his wife, Bethann (Larck) McClaskey; one daughter,…

Ronald Earl Anderson, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away peacefully at his home on January 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ronnie was 75 years old. Ronnie was married to Linda L. Anderson on December 8, 1972, sharing a devoted partnership that lasted over five decades. Together, they built a…

James August Smith, 70, of Lucasville, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical.  He was born on September 21, 1955 in Portsmouth to the late Charles S Smith and Martha Augusta Langley Smith.  On September 18, 1977 he was united in marriage to Billie Jo Wooten Smith of Lucasville.  In addition…

Rocky Kyle Wittkugle, 69, of Waverly, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his residence.  He was born on August 18, 1956 in Chillicothe to the late Joseph A Wittkugle and Margaret Mae Willis Wittkugle.  On December 31, 1991 he was united in marriage to Donna Legg Wittkugle of Waverly.  In addition to his…

Shirley Mae Hobbs, 71, of McDermott, Ohio  went to be with the love of her life, Michael, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born May 26, 1954 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late William and Vivian Throckmorton Mosley.  On March 11, 1975 she was united in marriage…

Tressie Mae Hall, 79, of Piketon, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born April 23, 1946 in Magoffin County, Kentucky to the late Linville and Mella Tackett Russell.  On May 6, 1978 she was united in marriage to William R. Hall who preceded her in…

Barbara Lee Todd, 88, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Monday, January 19, 2026. A devoted homemaker, Barbara cherished her time as a mother and a pastor’s wife, embodying the love and support that nurtured her family throughout her life. She is remembered fondly for the countless ways she cherished her…

Bonita Belle “Bonnie” Phipps, 63, of Lucasville, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at her residence. She was born April 23, 1962 in Milton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Emery and Martha Stowers Harris. Bonnie was a former waitress at several area restaurants and was a member of Community Bible Church. In addition…

Barbara Ann Hicks, 69, of West Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at her residence. She was born February 1, 1956 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Russell and Joanne Lindamood Smith. Barbara was a 1974 Valley High School graduate and a retired secretary from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. She was…

James Edward Gallion, age 70, of Franklin Furnace, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on October 22, 1955, in Portsmouth, James touched the lives of many through his warmth and kindness. James had a fulfilling career as a chemical operator with Dow Chemical Company and attended…