Obituaries

John Fraley, 90, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on May 17, 2026. He was born on February 27, 1936, in Portsmouth, Ohio. John worked as a foundry worker and was known for his strong work ethic. In his free time, he enjoyed watching television and working word searches. He was a member of Pond Run…

Pamela Sue Sherrick, 68, of Lucasville passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at her residence. She was born February 24, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Russell Sherrick, Sr. and the late Cora “Mae” Sherrick, was a clerk in various physicians’ offices, and attended Rubyville Community Church. In addition to her father, she is…

Helen Hayward, 89, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 23, 2026. Born in Portsmouth on February 27, 1937, Helen was the beloved daughter of the late John Horner, Sr., and Mary Sturgill Horner. She was a proud graduate of Glenwood High School, Class of 1955, and a…

Tammy Lou Musick-Brannan, 66, of McDermott, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born July 18, 1959 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late David Eugene and Doris Jean McCorkle Easter. Tammy was a Portsmouth West High School graduate who worked many years at Samuel Levi Furniture in Portsmouth and at…

Mary Ellen Leightenheimer, 69, of Rosemount, Ohio, went to her eternal home to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at SOMC Inpatient Hospice Center. Mary was born on September 17th, 1956, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Glen and Betty Ann Neal. She was preceded…

David Leroy Stevenson, 82, of Portsmouth, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Portsmouth Health and Rehab. Born August 12, 1943, in Portsmouth, he was the son of Rachel Leona Stevenson. A 1961 graduate of South Portsmouth High School, David served two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, including one year…

Sylvia Ann Collins, 86, of Portsmouth, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Courtyard Assisted Living in Wheelersburg. She was born on November 30, 1939, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Evelyn Calloway Charles and Alto Lee Byrd. Sylvia graduated from Portsmouth High School, retired after 29 years as a Surgical Technician at…

Charles E. Whitt Jr., 95, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2026, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born on January 9, 1931, in Mercer County, West Virginia, to the late Charles E. Whitt Sr. and Helen E. Whitt. Charlie was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather who lived a life…

Freda “Ruth” Charles, 89, of West Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Hillview Retirement Center. She was born May 20, 1936, in Scioto County to the late Otto and Bertha Robinson Campbell. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene Charles, and her children, Douglas Alan Charles…

Elnora M. Trimble, 97, of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. She was born April 1, 1929 in Portsmouth to the late Clarence and Elizabeth Bradley Ratliff. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Trimble, whom she married on July 20, 1946; 2…