Obituaries

Patricia Attaway

Patricia Attaway

Sep 30, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Aileen Attaway

February 4, 1936 - September 30, 2025

Portsmouth Resident, Formerly of Georgia

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Patricia "Pat" Aileen (White) Attaway Patricia "Pat" Aileen (White) Attaway, 89, of Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Portsmouth, Ohio.

She was born February 4, 1936, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Benjamin Bruce and Aileen (McClure) White....

Billy White

Billy White

Sep 24, 2025

Billy Ray White

October 14, 1958 - September 24, 2025

Lifetime Portsmouth Resident

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Billy Ray White, 66, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born on October 14, 1958, in Portsmouth, Billy was a cherished member of our community who lived life on his own...

James Taylor

James Taylor

Sep 18, 2025

James "Jim" Franklin Taylor

November 18, 1930 - September 18, 2025

Wheelersburg Resident

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James Franklin Taylor, "Jim" of Wheelersburg, Ohio (formally of Simi Valley, California) passed away on September 18, 2025 . Jim was one of seven children born during the Great Depression to Luella and Hubert Taylor. The hardships endured during this time only strengthened the...

Cynthia Youck

Cynthia Youck

Sep 17, 2025

Cynthia "Leigha" Youck

August 7, 1955 - September 17, 2025

Sciotoville Resident

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Cynthia "Leigha" Youck was called home to the Lord on September 17, 2025 in Sciotoville, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. Leigha could light up a room with her smile and warm a heart with her kind words or the hugs she loved to give. Leigha was an expert...

Ronald "Ron" Floyd

Ronald "Ron" Floyd

Sep 17, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Floyd

July 29, 1944 - September 17, 2025

Franklin Furnace

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Ronald "Ron" Floyd, born on July 29, 1944, in Grayson, Kentucky, peacefully departed this life on September 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Ron was a devoted husband to Wanda Floyd, with whom he shared 52 beautiful years of marriage, together for a loving 54 years. He also...

Michael "Mike" Mills

Michael "Mike" Mills

Sep 14, 2025

Michael "Mike" Ward Mills

New Boston Resident

March 22, 1955 - September 14, 2025

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael "Mike" Ward Mills, who left us peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on March 22, 1955, in Barstow, California, Mike was a loving husband, devoted family man, and a passionate...

Joy Wilson-Brown

Joy Wilson-Brown

Sep 14, 2025

Joy Elaine Nelson Wilson-Brown

January 5, 1948 - September 14, 2025

Portsmouth Resident

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Joy Elaine Nelson Wilson-Brown passed away Sunday, September 14 at SOMC Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Portsmouth, Ohio, less than a year after a cancer diagnosis. She was born January 5, 1948 in Wheelersburg, Ohio to Homer and Ruth Helen Dials Nelson, the third...

Joan Hair

Joan Hair

Sep 11, 2025

Joan Elizabeth Hair

July 2, 1945 - September 11, 2025

Lucasville Resident

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Joan Hair, a luminous soul whose spirit shone brightly through the trials of life, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on July 2, 1945, Joan lived a life defined by unwavering faith, love, and kindness.A devoted worshiper of the Lord, Joan approached life...

Donald Jamison

Donald Jamison

Sep 11, 2025

Donald Lee Jamison

December 19, 1951 - September 11, 2025

McDermott Resident

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Donald Lee Jamison, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on December 19, 1951, Don lived a life full of passion, love, and creativity that touched many along the way.Don was a beloved husband to Debra Jamison, with whom...

Philip Penn

Philip Penn

Sep 9, 2025

Philip Coles Penn

August 2, 1946 - September 9, 2025

Otway Resident

US Army Veteran

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Philip Coles Penn, of Otway, Ohio, on September 9, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on August 2, 1946, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Philip was a beloved husband, painter, and cherished member of his community.Philip dedicated...

Vickie Austin

Vickie Austin

Sep 8, 2025

Vickie L. Austin

March 11, 1953 - September 8, 2025

Lucasville Resident formerly of Columbus

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With heavy hearts but joyful memories, we announce the passing of Vickie L. Austin, who left this world on September 8, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on March 11, 1953, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Vickie was a beacon of kindness and...

Timothy Borders

Timothy Borders

Sep 4, 2025

Timothy E. Borders

July 9, 1959 - September, 4, 2025

Portsmouth Resident

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Timothy E. Borders, 66 years old, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away at SOMC Hospice on Thursday, September 4, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.

He was a good man who loved his family. He also loved his wrestling and football. He loved with all his...

Tim Marion

Tim Marion

Sep 3, 2025

Tim L. Marion

May 2, 1961 - September 3, 2025

Portsmouth Resident

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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tim L. Marion, a beloved figure from Portsmouth, Ohio, who left us peacefully on September 3, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on May 2, 1961, Tim's laughter and warmth touched the lives of everyone he met. He was a...

Sarah Schuman

Sarah Schuman

Sep 1, 2025

Sarah A. Schuman

July 25, 1982 - September 1, 2025

Portsmouth Resident

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Sarah Ann Schuman, 43 years old, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Monday September 1, 2025. She was born July 25, 1982, in Ironton Ohio, to Connie Riddlebarger and the late Keith McFann.

Sarah was preceded in death by her father Keith McFann, her husband...

Michelle Workman

Michelle Workman

Aug 30, 2025

Michelle E. Workman

July 6, 1995 - August 30, 2025

Wheelersburg, Ohio

FC Daehler MortuaryIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Michelle E. Workman, who departed this world on August 30, 2025, at the age of 30. Born on July 6, 1995, in Whittier, California. She graduated East High School in Sciotoville then attended two...

Billie Hornikel

Billie Hornikel

Aug 28, 2025

Billie Hornikel

May 11, 1951 - August 28, 2025

Portsmouth Resident

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billie Hornikel, a beloved mother, dedicated housewife, and member of the Portsmouth community. Billie was born on May 11, 1951, in Portsmouth, OH, and she peacefully departed this world on August 28, 2025, at the age of 74.Billie was...

Zachary Nelson

Zachary Nelson

Aug 28, 2025

Zachary "Ziggy" Ryan Nelson

January 9, 1979 - August 28, 2025

Portsmouth Resident

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Zachary "Ziggy" Ryan Nelson, 46, born January 9, 1979 in Portsmouth, OH passed away on August 28, 2025. He was the kindest human to ever exist. He thrived at his job as a patient advocate for Fresenius. To know him was to love...

Robert Dean

Robert Dean

Aug 28, 2025

Robert "Bob" David Dean

July 3, 1950 - August 28, 2025

Piketon Resident

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Robert "Bob" David Dean, 75, of Piketon, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 28, 2025. Bob was born on July 3, 1950, in Jasper, Ohio to the late Samuel and Grace Burns Dean.

Bob is survived by his two children David Dean of...

Ricky Lee Newsome

Ricky Lee Newsome

Aug 23, 2025

Ricky Lee Newsome

March 3, 1968 - August 23, 2025

Wheelersburg Resident

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Ricky Lee Newsome, a devoted husband, beloved friend, and lifelong resident of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away on August 23, 2025, at the age of 57. Born on March 3, 1968, in Port Clinton, Ohio, Ricky touched the lives of many with his unwavering kindness and...

Nancy Atkinson

Nancy Atkinson

Aug 6, 2025

Nancy Atkinson

August 10, 1952 - August 6, 2025

Portsmouth Resident

FC Daehler MortuaryNancy Atkinson, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, Ohio. Born on August 10, 1952, Nancy dedicated her life to caring for others as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), serving with compassion and skill at Hempstead Manor for an impressive 45 years before her retirement in 2013.Nancy...