Obituaries

Diana J. Todd, 81, of Sciotoville, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born August 30, 1944, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robie and Ruby (Perkins) Bussa. Diana enjoyed playing bingo, scrap booking, playing slot machines and going to yard sales. She loved to laugh and…

Annetta “Edie” Collins, 68, of South Webster, passed away Saturday October 4, 2025, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born January 9, 1957, in Pikeville, KY, a daughter of the late Johnnie and Lyda (Thacker) Coleman. She was a member of South Webster Community Church, loved reading and traveling with her grandchildren.…

William “Bill” Emanuel Redoutey Sr., 80, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025.  He was born in McDermott on October 14, 1944, to the late Emanuel and Edna Redoutey.  Bill lived a life defined by hard work, love of family, and a spirit of adventure. He spent his career as an operating…

Heath Aaron Pollard, 43, of Riegel Ridge Road, Jackson, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus. Born June 23, 1982 in Portsmouth, a son of Brian and Cynthia (Dodge) Pollard, he was an employee in the emergency room at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson, and attended Minford High School.…

Bonnie Lafrida Riddlebarger, 88, of New Boston, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in McDermott. She was born December 10, 1936 in Morehead, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Elmer and Claris (Everman) Blevins, and was owner & operator of an alterations and craft shop. Bonnie was a member of…

Fontella “Sue” Munn, 87, of Lucasville, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at her residence. She was born August 23, 1938 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Stanley and Pearl (Gilliam) Pelfrey and was a former employee for the RL Polk & Company, City Directory. Sue loved her kids, grandkids and was an…

Beverly Jane Kessinger, 82, of Friendship, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born July 20, 1943 in Portsmouth, to the late Adrian and Mary (Ware) Kessinger. Beverly was a Unit Clerk at Southern Ohio Medical Center on 3West, where she met some dear friends, who still met for lunch…

Patricia “Pat” Aileen (White) Attaway, 89, of Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born February 4, 1936, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Benjamin Bruce and Aileen (McClure) White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband…

William C. Ratliff I, 72, of Portsmouth, OH., passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, OH. He was born in Portsmouth, OH., on November 5, 1952, a son of the late Delbert Ray and Louise Vaughn Ratliff. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Matthew Defoe;…