Obituaries
Jean Powell
Jun 12, 2025
Jean Powell, 83, of Lucasville, died Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center, with her family by her bedside. Born on December 1, 1941, in Sciotoville, she was the daughter of the late David and Alice Thompson Powell.
Jean was a graduate of Minford High School and retired from Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Also preceding her in death was two...
Richard Lee Biggers, Jr.
Jun 4, 2025
Richard Lee Biggers, Jr., 75, of Wheelersburg, passed away Wednesday, 6/4/2025, at home. He was born October 29, 1949, in Homestead, Florida, to the late Richard and Winona (Williams) Biggers, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Robin Biggers, Randy Biggers, and a great-granddaughter, Bella Ashley. He is survived by 4 children, Richard Lee Biggers, III,...
Bridget A. Bonzo
May 28, 2025
Bridget A. Bonzo, 87, of Sciotoville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her home with family by her beside. Born on September 17, 1937 in Scioto County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Goetz and Carline Conklin Goetz and was a longtime member of Berean Baptist Church in Sciotoville, Ohio....
Arlan Howard Gunderson
May 27, 2025
Arlan Howard Gunderson, 64, of Sciotoville, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Hospice of N. Idaho. Born on May 11, 1961, in Wallace, ID, he was a son of George and Roberta Byrd Gunderson and had worked for Ground Force Manufacturing building mining trucks.
Also, surviving are his wife, Lorna Munion Gunderson; a daughter, Andrea Gunderson; a sister, Monica Vancleet...
Karen Sue Roberts
May 20, 2025
Karen Sue Roberts, 78, of McDermott, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center. Born on July 21, 1946, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late, Clyde and Thelma Grizzell Porter.
Karen worked at the Williams Manufacturing Company and Jade East.
Also preceding her in death are five brothers, Clarence Porter, Jerry Porter, Gerald Porter, Jackie Porter, John...
Linda Jane Lyons
May 18, 2025
Linda Jane Lyons, 75, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, May 18, 2025, at her home. Born on February 11, 1950, she was a daughter of the late James and Patricia Crawford Lyons.
Also preceding her in death are two brothers, Larry Lyons and Jimmy Lyons.
Surviving are a son, Stephen Crowe of Portsmouth, OH; a daughter, Shannon (Greg) Wheeler of Nicholasville, KY; a...
Ruth Carolyn Delabar
May 17, 2025
Ruth Carolyn Delabar, 84, of Portsmouth, died on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center, with her family by her bedside. Born on January 1, 1941, in South Shore, KY.
Ruth was a 1960 graduate of Portsmouth High School and a 1993 graduate of Shawnee State University with an associate degree in Business Management and worked at the Williams...
Wanda Kay Jarrell
May 9, 2025
Wanda Kay Jarrell, 80, of Portsmouth, died Friday afternoon, May 9, 2025, in the SOMC Hospice Center, surrounded by her family. Born on July 20, 1944, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Margaret Riddlebarger Schomburg and was a dedicated homemaker.
A graduate of Minford High School, she attended the former Shumway Hollow Free Will Baptist Church.
Also,...
Mary Ellen Shaw
Apr 28, 2025
Mary Ellen Shaw, age 93, of Stout, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center, with her family by her bedside. Born on November 6, 1931, in Ashland, KY, she was a daughter of the late Arnold and Lillian Ream Lewis.
Mary was a long-time member of the Friendship United Methodist Church.
In addition to her...
Jeremy Bone
Apr 11, 2025
Jeremy J. Bone, age 50, of Mansfield, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital in Mansfield. Born on February 7, 1975, in Pataskala, he was a resident of The Raintree in Mansfield for 44 years.
Jeremy attended Richland Newhope Workshop until his recent illness.
Jeremy loved all music, especially country, and at Christmas, The Chipmunks and Elmo were...
Mona Sue Eichenlaub
Apr 10, 2025
Mona Sue Eichenlaub, 78, of Portsmouth, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at her home. Born on August 2, 1946, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Edna McCann Sexton and a former dietary aide at SOMC.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dale Eichenlaub; a son, Anthony “Tony” Fannin; a brother, Randy Sexton...
Alice Shirline Belcher
Apr 8, 2025
Alice Shirline “Shirley” Belcher, age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Concord Rehabilitation Center of Wheelersburg, Ohio. She was born December 29, 1945, to the late Charles Monroe and Bonnie (Greene) Monroe of Sciotoville. She loved to crochet, work outdoors, and take care of others. Shirley ran a daycare in her home for many years. She...
Brenda E. Risner
Mar 29, 2025
Brenda E. Risner, 55, of Wheelersburg, went to be with Jesus, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice while surrounded by family. Born on February 25, 1970, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Effie Smith Risner and was a graduate of Happy Hearts School.
Brenda, affectionately known as “Angel”, “Star” and “Hero”, was a...
Joyce Belle Fulk
Mar 29, 2025
Joyce Belle Stevens Fulk, 82, of South Charleston, Ohio, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Springfield. Born on April 10, 1942, in Star Yards, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Rena Turvey Stevens and was a homemaker.
Joy graduated from Wheelersburg High School in 1961.
Also preceding her in death were several brothers and sisters.
Surviving are a son, Carl...
Roger Dale Armstrong
Mar 28, 2025
Roger D. Armstrong, 87, went peacefully to be with his Savior on Friday, March 28, 2025. Born on December 12, 1937, in Quincy, KY, he was a son of the late Charles Gordan and Frances Combs Armstrong.
Roger proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, was a member of Wheelersburg Methodist Church, and co-owner of the...
Marjorie Katherine Hancock
Mar 27, 2025
Marjorie Katherine Hancock, reaching her goal of 100 years of age, died peacefully on Thursday morning at the SOMC Hospice Center. Born on August 11, 1924, in Buena Vista, Viriginia, she was a daughter of the late William and Ida Guilliams Fox and was a registered nurse.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Eldon Hancock, brothers, John, Henry and...
Patricia Ann Ockerman
Mar 15, 2025
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 was a member of Berean Baptist...
Norma Jean Dixon
Mar 13, 2025
Norma Jean Dixon, 85, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Born on December 29, 1939, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Ormond and Mary McMillian and was a custodian for many years at Solon Schools before retiring.
Norma was a kind giving person, and welcomed everyone into her home with open arms, and treated everyone...
Patricia June Bettis
Mar 13, 2025
Patricia June Bettis, 74, of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, March 13, 2025, in the Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room. Born on June 17, 1950 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Sanford and Lora Griffith Collins and was an emergency room nurse’s aide at SOMC for 38 years.
Patty was a graduate of Minford High School and enjoyed...
Shauna Jo O'Field
Mar 10, 2025
Shauna Jo O’Field, 47, of South Point, died Monday, March 10, 2025, at home. She was born on October 31, 1977, in Portsmouth.
Shauna was a graduate of East High School and was a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Jim O’Field, her mother, Melissa Russell Keller and grandparents Robert and Betty McCann and Darvin and Joann...
