Obituaries

Brenda E. Risner, 55, of Wheelersburg, went to be with Jesus, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice while surrounded by family. Born on February 25, 1970, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Effie Smith Risner and was a graduate of Happy Hearts School. Brenda, affectionately known as…

Joyce Belle Stevens Fulk, 82, of South Charleston, Ohio, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Springfield. Born on April 10, 1942, in Star Yards, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Rena Turvey Stevens and was a homemaker. Joy graduated from Wheelersburg High School in 1960. Also preceding her in death were several…

Roger D. Armstrong, 87, went peacefully to be with his Savior on Friday, March 28, 2025. Born on December 12, 1937, in Quincy, KY, he was a son of the late Charles Gordan and Frances Combs Armstrong. Roger proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, was a member of Wheelersburg…

With heavy hearts we share the news of Jefferson William Davis, 56, who passed away at home on March 26, 2025. He was born in Portsmouth on August 31, 1968, was a long time resident of Portsmouth, a 1986 graduate of Clay High School, and was the son of the late William and Lucy Davis.…

Patricia Ann “Patty” Flannery Thompson, 72 of West Portsmouth, went with the Angels Friday, March 28, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1952 at Smith Everett Hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio to her beloved parents, the late James Melvin and Norma E. Williams Flannery. Along with her parents she was preceded…

Carol Thompson Cooper, 63 of Lucasville, died March 27, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital due to a brain aneurysm. She was born August 25, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Melvin and Maggie Chandler Thompson. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brother William “Bub” Thompson, 3 sisters; Teresa Chandler, Cora…

Cecil Yelley, Jr., 71 of Waverly, formerly of McDermott, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home. He was born August 22, 1953 in Portsmouth, to the late Cecil and Martina Louise Yelley Sr. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Fouch Yelley, whom he married on April 12,…

Paulette M. Smith Pack, 60 of New Boston passed away peacefully Monday, March 24, 2025 at Buckeye Forrest at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born October 11, 1964 in Williamson, West Virginia to Monus and Barbara Slone Smith who survives. She is preceded in death by her grandson Jacob Dylan Rhea. She was blessed with the…

Carl Lester Mullins, 75, of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born March 28, 1950 in Scioto County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dell and Salie Mullins. Carl proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a Fireman and retired from…

James “Jim” Tilden Ferguson, 78, of Otway, Ohio passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  He was born May 12, 1946 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Richard and Mae Collier Ferguson.  On November 14, 1974 he was united in marriage to Martha Wolfe Ferguson who survives.  Also surviving are two sons…