Obituaries

Debora E. Baker, 74, of Sciotoville, died Monday, February 24, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center, with her family and friends by her bedside. Born on October 11, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Mary Jane Gilliam Yates. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Michael Lewis and a sister,…

Sandy Lea Hanes, 68, of New Boston, passed away on February 18, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 3, 1956, in Boyd County, KY, a daughter of Margaret Ellen Bailey Green, who survives, and the late John Ansel Casey. Sandy formerly attended Central Church of Christ. Surviving are her daughters, Stephine Lynn…

Gary Keith Mullins, 57 of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away Feb 17, 2025, at SOMC in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on Nov 14, 1967, a son of the late Floella Wolfenbarger Mullins. Along with his mother he is preceded in death by one sister, Brenda Mullins. Surviving are two daughters, Casey (Nick)…

Joy Marlene Irwin, 63, of New Boston, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at her residence. She was born September 29, 1961 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Charles and Betty (Setter) Foster. She was a West Portsmouth High School graduate, was a homemaker and attended Grace Chapel Church where she found peace in…

  Eileen Ruth (McCall) Hornung, 94, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 29, 1930, in Dry Run of West Portsmouth to Charles and Lillian (Walden) McCall. Along with her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her son, Joey Hornung; stepson, Charles (Chuck) Hornung;…

Cheryl “Diane” Nolan, 73 years old, of New Boston, passed away Thursday February 20, 2025 at SOMC hospice in Portsmouth, OH.   She was born March 20, 1951 to the late Samuel and Mary (Nee Jones) Williams in New Boston. Diane has lived her whole life as a New Boston Native. Diane’s house was always…

Samuel Anthony Venturino, a beloved brother, father, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on September 10, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Anthony and Carol Imogene (Nee Cozzens) Venturino. Sammy lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and joy that left an indelible mark on all…

Phyllis Ann (Storey) Van Quill, 87, of Portsmouth, died Thursday, February 20, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born September 3, 1937 in Portsmouth, to the late Willard and Roberta (Sagar) Storey. Phyllis worked as a bookkeeper for different law firms throughout her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…

Joan Marie Clark, 91, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 30, 1933 in Sault Saint Marie, Michigan, to the late John and Pearl (Massey) Parker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, and her husband of 62…

Owen Smith, Jr., 90, of Minford, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at SOMC ER. He was born February 15, 1935 in New Boston, a son of the late Owen and Nola Virginia (Flannery) Smith. He was a 1953 Minford High School graduate, a former employee of Empire Detroit Steel and Western & Southern Insurance…