Obituaries

Wilford Earls, 85, of New Boston, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born May 23, 1940 in Morehead, Kentucky to the late Clyde and Geneva Epperhart Earls.  Surviving are his wife, Deloris Current Earls; a daughter, Shelly Fisher and husband Michael of McMinnville, Tennessee;…

Maverick Evan Highland, age 24, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.  He was born on January 16, 2001 in Chillicothe, Ohio and was deeply loved by all who knew him. Maverick was a devoted son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend.  He brought joy, laughter and loyalty to his family and formed many lasting friendships…

Brenda Sue Cobb, 75, of Portsmouth, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at her childhood home in West Portsmouth. She was born on February 16, 1950, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Clarence Buford and Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Joy Dixon Bloomer. Brenda graduated from Portsmouth West High School…

Edsel Ralph Atkins, 80, of Beaver, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 19, 1945 in Scioto County, a son of the late John William and Pauline (Tatman) Atkins. Ralph was a 1962 graduate of Stockdale High School, and was a lifetime member of the VFW in…

Nancy Carol Lewis, 73, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Bridgeport 360 in Portsmouth. She was born May 24, 1952 in Dayton, a daughter of the late Thomas Eugene and Anna Mae (Freeman) Bartee, and was a health aide for Heartland of Portsmouth. Nancy loved to play bingo and was of the…

Stanley A. Mitchell, 84, of South Webster, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born February 25, 1941, in Hanes Port, NJ; a son of the late Joseph and Alice (Thomas) Mitchell. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. Stanley is survived by his wife, Antoinette Stewart; a…

Davina K. Arthur, 46, of Friendship, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025. She was born March 4, 1979, in Portsmouth, a daughter of Donna (Hayslip) Arthur and the late David Arthur. Davina was a homemaker who found joy in dancing, making jokes and playing games on her phone. She was known for her sense of…

Nancy Rawlins, 81, of South Webster, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born May 19, 1944, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Alfred and Amy (Damron) Eldridge. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and loved to cook. Nancy cherished her quality time with her kids and grandchildren.…

Victoria Jane “Vicky” Beckett, 61, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born December 11, 1964, in Portsmouth, a daughter of Elizabeth (Martin) Artis and the late Chester Artis, Jr. Vicky found great joy riding motorcycles alongside her beloved husband and expressing her creativity through crafts. She held…

Richard Norman Lightle, 93, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at his home.  He was born September 8, 1932 in Pike County, Ohio to the late James and Mary Elizabeth Wright Lightle.  On August 24, 1957 he was united in marriage to Dorothy “Dottie” Grooms Lightle who preceded him in death on…