Obituaries

Troy Edward Newsome, aged 99, of New Boston, went to be with our Lord at SOMC Hospice on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Born in Scioto County on July 14, 1926, he was the beloved son of William and Rebecca (Amburgey) Newsome. Troy was a man of Baptist faith and a proud veteran who served in…

Judith “Judy” Rhonda Kee (née Loudon), 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 25, 2025. She was born, unexpectedly, on December 1, 1933, at Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio while her mother was travelling with her father, for business. Her parents, the late Andrew “Lee” and Virginia Loudon were able…

David Lee Stiltner, 90, of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 2, 1935 in Sciotoville, a son of the late Marion and Ida (Smith) Stiltner. David was a proud U.S. Army veteran, he served his country with honor for 20 years, where he completed two years of…

Paul D. Evans, 89, of Lucasville, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born January 16, 1936 in Greenup, Kentucky, a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Salyers) Evans. Paul was a mechanic for Dayton Walther in Portsmouth and a member of United Steelworkers. He is survived by two daughters,…

Donald Wayne Jones, 87, of Wheelersburg, entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1, 2025 at his home. Born December 18, 1937 in Oklahoma City, OK, he was the son of the late Mark and Beatrice (Judkins) Jones. Donald faithfully worked as an Ironworker and was a proud member…

Mary Kay Wolfe passed peacefully at Hospice of Cincinnati surrounded by her closest family on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Born to Clyde and Wylodine Richards on July 16, 1947 in Portsmouth, Ohio, Mary Kay grew up on Coles Blvd., developing life-long friendships with Judy Church and Nikki Potts. After attending Ohio University, she worked at…

Harold Copas Jr., a beloved husband, father, and friend, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 6, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on December 1, 1946, in West Union, Ohio, Harold lived a life filled with hard work, laughter, and cherished memories with his family, where he called Wheelersburg,…

Jeremy Joe Synder, 54 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, December 7, 2025 at SOMC Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born March 20, 1971 in Dayton to the late David Lester Snyder and Sharon Rose Snyder Davis who survives. Along with his father he was preceded in death by a sister, Diana Dee Williams.…

Mary Hunt, 70, of South Shore, KY., passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, WV. She was born on March 19, 1955, a daughter of the late Norman Wayne and Margie Carver Meadows. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Charles (Butch) McKenzie;…

Samuel Paul Carter, aged 81, passed peacefully from this life, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, craftsmanship, and unconditional love. Born on May 9, 1944, to Earl and Jean Carter, Sam grew up rooted in strong family values that shaped the remarkable man he became. On November 23, 1963, Sam married the love of his…