Patrick Christian Brown
Oct 26, 2026
Patrick Christian “Chris” Brown, 55, of Portsmouth passed away on October 26, 2026 at his home. He was born in Portsmouth on September 3, 1971 to Tommy Brown and the late Arabella “Jean” (Crisp) Eldridge. Chris loved the outdoors and was an Ohio State fan. Chris was very creative and enjoyed cross stitching, coloring and doing crossword puzzles. He was...
Dwight D Adams
Oct 8, 2026
Dwight D. Adams, 73, of South Shore, KY, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 at his home. Dwight was born to the late William T and Mary (Davis) Adams on February 10, 1953 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Dwight was a retired over the road truck driver. He loved to ride motorcycles and was a member of the Moose Lodge. Dwight loved...
Walter "Butch" C Lytten
Oct 1, 2026
Walter C. Lytten, 80, of New Boston passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026 at SOMC in Portsmouth. He was born December 4, 1945 to the late Walter C. Lytten Sr. and Lillian Anita (Logan) Lytten. Butch was a lifetime resident of New Boston. He was a longtime attorney and Scioto County Common Pleas Court Judge. Butch loved to fish and...
Brandy L Kelley
Sep 25, 2026
“Whatever can die is beautiful - more beautiful than a unicorn, who lives forever, and who is the most beautiful creature in the world.” —Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn
Brandy Lee Kelley, 35 of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in her home on September 25th, 2026. She was born on July 16th, 1991 to Tisa Kelley and Michael Kelley. She...
Richard L Clark
Sep 23, 2026
Richard L. Clark, 75, of Twin Valley, Ohio, passed away suddenly at his home on September 23, 2026. Though his passing was unexpected, his life was a beautiful testimony of faith, family, love, and service to the Lord.
Richard was born on December 13, 1950, in Ironton, Ohio, to Hazel and Elmer Clark. He was preceded in death by his beloved...
Christopher N Seagraves
Sep 16, 2026
Christopher Newman Seagraves, born June 4, 1989, was a beloved son, husband, nephew, cousin, grandson, godson, brother, and friend whose life touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Christopher was born to Rhonda Newman Seagraves and Chris Seagraves. From the very beginning, Christopher was a fighter. Born prematurely and weighing only 2.8 pounds, he faced challenges from his very first...
Ralph Henson
Sep 14, 2026
Ralph Henson, 89, of Carlisle, OH; went home to be with the Lord September 14, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, and friend.
Ralph was born in Portsmouth, OH July 14, 1937 to the late Homer and Esther (Kasee) Henson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. After his...
Arnold Mustain
Aug 16, 2026
Arnold Rodney Mustain, Jr., 95, of Portsmouth, entered the gates of Heaven shouting on August 16, 2026. He was born March 31, 1931, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Arnold Mustain, Sr., and Lillie Fairchild (Carter). He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Juanita Mustain (Martin), a daughter, Pamela Mustain, 2 brothers, Frank Mustain, Lonnie Mustain, a...
Lucy "Libby" Stone
Aug 8, 2026
Lucy “Libby” Stone, 77, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She was born February 5, 1949 to the late Jasper and Ora (Kaiser) Neace. Libby was a selfless person who was willing to help anyone in need at any time. She loved her children and grandchildren deeply.
Libby is survived by three sons,...
James Andrew Arthur
Aug 4, 2026
James Andrew Arthur, 74, of Portsmouth passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at SOMC in Portsmouth. Jim was born on August 22, 1951 to the late Omer and Rita (Emnett) Arthur of Portsmouth. After their death Jim lived with his mother’s brother, Sylvan Emnett.
Jim was a 1969 graduate of Notre Dame High School. He was a deacon at...
Patricia Ann Rose
Jul 27, 2026
Patricia Ann Rose, 75, of Vanceburg, KY passed away Monday July 27, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born, July 14, 1951 to the late Lemon and Elva (Gray) Collins in Richmond, Indiana. Patricia loved her family especially her grandchildren. In her down time she loved watching westerns, especially those with John Wayne in them, Perry...
Ronald "Buck" Sprague
Jul 13, 2026
Ronald “Buck” Jay Sprague, 81 of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026 at SOMC in Portsmouth. Buck was born on September 10, 1944 to the late George Nailor and Florence Mae (Craft) Sprague. Buck was a Christian and loved Jesus more than anything. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, and later retired as a caregiver. Buck was...
Rosemary Bellar
Jul 11, 2026
Rosemary Bellar, 78, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born on August 23, 1947 to the late Wilbur and Myrtle (Jackson) Hull in Portsmouth, Ohio. She married the late Gary Lee Bellar on August 20, 1965 they were married for 49 years when he passed away on March 21, 2014. She...
Dorothy "Dottie" Wiley
Jun 16, 2026
Dorothy “Dottie” Wiley
Age 68 of Portsmouth passed away peacefully Tuesday June 16, 2026, at OSU Hospice in Columbus. She was born July 12, 1957, in Portsmouth, the daughter of the late Joyce Wiley. Dottie dedicated many years of service as a Deputy Clerk for the Portsmouth Municipal Court. She enjoyed shopping, going out to dinner with friends, spending time with...
Rebecca Kay Justice
May 31, 2026
Rebecca Kay Justice, 71, of New Boston passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at SOMC in Portsmouth. Becky was born August 11, 1954 in Portsmouth to the late Harvey and Kathryn (Thompson) Snyder. Becky loved her children and grandchildren, she loved going to their sporting events to cheer them on. She enjoyed classic cars, camping and was an avid Cincinnati...
Keith Douglas Edwards
May 30, 2026
Keith Douglas Edwards, 33, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026. He was born in Portsmouth, March 29, 1993 to the late Lowell and Brenda (Waldeck) Edwards. He was loved by all who knew him. His sweet disposition and smile were contagious. He loved animals and playing with his toys especially his "music box". He also loved listening to...
Renee Sue Tipton
Apr 30, 2026
Renee Sue Tipton 73, of New Boston,
passed away April 30, 2026 very peacefully with loved ones at her side.
Renee was born May 3, 1952 to the late Homer and Arlene Tipton.
Along with her parents, she was proceeded in death by many relatives, all of whom she treasured. Most precious of those lost, was her first born nephew, Lee.
Renee was active...
Randy Richard Sizemore
Apr 17, 2026
Randy Richard Sizemore, 75, of Portsmouth, passed away at home Friday, April 17, 2026. He was born August 22, 1950 to the late Earl William and Alberta (Bennington) Sizemore. Randy was an active duty Vietnam army veteran. He worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation in his civilian years until his retirement. He was a 1968 Graduate of Glenwood High...
Lisa Lynette Kurtz
Apr 15, 2026
Lisa Lynette Kurtz
Age 70 of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026 at her home surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Born March 17, 1956 in West Virginia to Darlene and Bob Lykins. She lived a life filled with kindness, creativity, love and the love to help others. She was a wonderful daughter, sister,...
Angela Black
Apr 13, 2026
Angela Nicole Black, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Mantua, Ohio, at the age of 47. Born on October 27, 1978, in Cleveland, Ohio, Angie was the loving daughter of Sandy (nee Lilly) Donovan. Cherished sister of Traci Black of Alabama; niece of Lynette Burgess of Elyria, Ohio and the late Alfred D Lilly Jr. Great niece of Pamela...




