Obituaries

Martha Mae Jones, 82, of West Portsmouth, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born July 21, 1942, in Blue Creek, a daughter of the late Buster and Lula Mae Stepp Evans. Martha was a retired physical therapy assistant for the Southern Ohio Medical Center, SOMC Home Care, and Carter Rehab…

It is with great sadness that the family of Lisa Ann Mullins Tackett announces her passing, Sunday morning, March 9, 2025, at the age of 56. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on May 6, 1968, she proudly made her home and lived her entire life in Lucasville, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her mother,…

Patricia Ann Ockerman, 84, of Sciotoville, died Saturday morning, March 15, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center. Born on November 19, 1940 in Sciotoville, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Violet Widdig Ockerman and was a dedicated employee of Marting’s Department Store, where she retired with over 30 years of service. Pat…

Steven Darles Stevens, 71, of Piketon, a former Portsmouth resident, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Pavilion at Piketon. He was born on September 29, 1953, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Herbert Harold and Imogene Ruth Riffe Stevens. Surviving are seven sisters, Susan Pollitt of Mansfield, Sandra Mills of Lakeland,…

Kimberly Ann (Parker) Holsinger November 9,1960 – March 14, 2025 Kimberly Ann (Parker) Holsinger, 64, of Lucasville, Ohio, has officially relocated to the great beyond, where she hopes the Reds and Bengals finally start winning just for her (even though she was super bummed that her man, Sam Hubbard, retired from Cincinnati.) A devoted mother…

Edward E. Ferguson, age 38, lifelong resident of Elyria, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at St. John’s Medical Center in Westlake. He was born in Middleburg Heights to Rita (nee Arthur) and Eddie Ferguson. Edward worked as a school bus aid and an Auxiliary Sheriff Deputy for Lorain County. In his free time,…

James “Steve” S. Andre, 76 years old, passed away at Buckeye Forrest/Rosemount Pavillion in Rosemount, OH on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, James J. and Panz “Pansy” (Nee Phipps) Andre. There will be no services at this time, FC Daehler Mortuary will be caring for the family. Interment…

Stephen D. Baldwin August 23, 1961 – March 12, 2025 Resident of Ironton FC Daehler Mortuary   Stephen D. Baldwin, 64 years of age, resident of Ironton, passed away at SOMC on March 12, 2025. He was born August 23, 1961 to William Robert and Evelyn (Nee Mollett) Baldwin in Portsmouth, Ohio.   Stephen attended…

Thomas D. Hopkins October 15, 1957 – March 11, 2025 Galloway Resident FC Daehler Mortuary   It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Thomas D. Hopkins, 67, who departed this life on March 11, 2025. Born on October 15, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, to Richard E. and Virginia (Nee Williams)…