Obituaries

Danny Hall Daniels, 67, of Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the SOMC Hospice Center. He was born on August 30, 1958, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Ulysses S. Grant “Bus” Daniels and Mildred Josephine Ferguson Daniels. Danny was a 1977 graduate of Northwest High School, and he enjoyed Sci-Fi…

Kimberly Dawn Murphy, 63, of South Shore, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice House in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born on July 29, 1962, to the late Clarence and Betty Williams. Kim was an active member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. She loved being…

Charles Edward Lewis, 79 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at his home, He was born June 19, 1946 in Portsmouth. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his grandmother that raised him Dellie Evans Lewis, a son Matthew Lewis and a daughter Beverly Lewis. Charles was a United States…

George S. Hall, 68, of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 7, 1957, in Scioto County to the late John F. Hall and Audrey (Thompson) Hall. George was a hardworking, gentle, and caring man who was a devoted husband and loving father. He enjoyed collecting old and…

Elizabeth Ann Hope, affectionately known as “Liz,” passed away peacefully at her home in Ocklawaha, Florida, on January 19, 2026. She was 68 years old. Born on December 10, 1957, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Elizabeth was the beloved daughter of Harold and Pauline Scott. From an early age, Liz had a passion for helping others feel…

Donald Parish Schmidt, 76 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born December 13, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Bert E. and Victoria Skaggs Schmidt. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Crystal Dawn Seth. Donald was a retired teacher from Washington –…

Barbara Jo Ann Knauff, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, surrounded by her cherished children: Tyler and Alexis, her devoted sister, Chrissy, along with her beloved pup, Sofie. Born on January 15, 1972, in Columbus, Ohio, Barbara was a kind and compassionate soul who touched the lives of…

Gerald E. Barrett, a longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on January 26, 2026. He was born on September 9, 1942, to Raymond and Merle (nee Davis) Barrett in Portsmouth, Ohio. Gerald proudly served his country in the United States Army beginning at age 18. He then built a career…

Jim Siegwald, aged 67, passed away peacefully in the care of loved ones on January 23, 2026. Jim was born to his parents Leland and Mary Ruth (nee Owens) Siegwald on May 15, 1958 in Columbus, OH. Jim worked as a carpenter for most of his life and traveled throughout the country. He was a…

Verlin “Lee” Martin, born July 19, 1946, in Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of Carrol and Evelyn Martin, both of whom preceded him in death. Lee lived a life of hard work, service, and generosity. Over the years he held many roles – welder, independent…