James Hicks, Jr.
Jun 29, 2025
James Vernon Hicks Jr.
June 7, 1954 - June 29, 2025
Portsmouth Resident
FC Daehler Mortuary
James Vernon Hicks Jr., a beloved resident of Portsmouth, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2025 in his home, surrounded by family. Born to the late James Vernon Hicks Sr. and Wyvetta Spradlin Hicks, James shared a deep bond with his parents and embodied...
Sonya Stapleton
Jun 28, 2025
Sonya Lee Stapleton
April 27, 1959 - June 28, 2025
Portsmouth Resident
FC Daehler Mortuary
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sonya Lee Stapleton, who left us on June 28, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on April 27, 1959, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Sonya was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a lifelong resident of her cherished Portsmouth,...
Mahala Pelfrey
Jun 26, 2025
Mahala D. Pelfrey
April 1, 1976 - June 26, 2025
Lucasville Resident
FC Daehler Mortuary
Mahala Dawn Pelfrey, 49, went to be with the lord and our savior June 26, 2025 after a long, hard, battle with Cancer. She was a remarkable woman, known for her strength, her sharp wit, and her dedication to her family and church.
She was preceded in death by her...
Geneva Mullins
Jun 26, 2025
Geneva Mullins
January 15, 1947 - June 26, 2025
New Boston Resident
FC Daehler MortuaryWith heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Geneva M. Mullins, who left this world on June 26, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on January 15, 1947, in the quaint town of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Geneva lived a life filled with love, laughter,...
Nancy Sheets
Jun 21, 2025
Nancy Anne Sheets
January 6th, 1933 - June 23rd, 2025
Portsmouth resident
F.C. Daehler Mortuary
Nancy Anne (nee Kenard) Sheets was born in Scioto County on January 6th, 1933 and went into the arms of Jesus on June 21, 2025. A fiery redhead, Nancy was adopted by Lloyd and Margarite Kenard. Nancy was married at seventeen to Walter Lloyd Sheets,...
Patricia Coburn
Jun 19, 2025
Patricia Louise Coburn
April 24, 1926 - June 19, 2025
Portsmouth Resident
FC Daehler Mortuary
Patricia Louise Coburn, beloved mother, devoted homemaker, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on April 24, 1926, in Steubenville, Ohio, Patricia lived a life filled with love, grace, and unwavering faith. A proud resident of...
Pauline Rupert
Jun 13, 2025
Pauline Rupert
November 25, 1943 - June 13, 2025
Portsmouth, OH (Formerly of Huber Heights)
FC Daehler Mortuary
Pauline Rupert, 81 years old, of Portsmouth, OH (formerly of Huber Heights, OH), went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 13, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family, at SOMC Hospice. She was born Thanksgiving, November 25, 1943, to the late Frank and Beulah...
Noah Hall
Jun 12, 2025
Noah Rodney Hall
November 26, 1970 - June 12, 2025
Lucasville Resident
FC Daehler MortuaryWith heavy hearts but a spirit of celebration for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Noah Hall, born on November 26, 1970, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Noah left us on June 12, 2025, in Lucasville, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and family that will...
James "Scott" Smith
Jun 12, 2025
James Scott SmithJanuary 29, 1955 - June 12, 2025
West Portsmouth Resident
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James Scott Smith, 70, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away at Southern Ohio Medical Center on June 12, 2025.
Born on January 29, 1955, Scott was the beloved son of the late Charles Emory Smith and Patricia Ann Smith. A proud native of Portsmouth, Scott...
Andrew "Andy" Barber
Jun 11, 2025
Andrew "Andy" L. Barber
October 10, 1961 - June 16, 2025
Portsmouth Resident
FC Daehler Mortuary
Andrew "Andy" L. Barber, age 63, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on June 11, 2025. Born on October 10, 1961, in Portsmouth, he dedicated his life to helping others as a Heart Cath Lab Technician, skillfully serving at Southern Ohio Medical Center, OSU Hospital, and King's Daughters Medical...
Cynthia Royster
Jun 11, 2025
Cynthia "Cindy" Darby Royster
September 9, 1954 - June 11, 2025
Wheelersburg Resident
FC Daehler Mortuary
Cynthia "Cindy" Darby Royster, 70, of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away on June 11, 2025 at home with her family by her side.
Cindy was born on September 9, 1954 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Charles and Marcella Darby.
If you knew Cindy, she was talented at woodworking, drawing, gardening...
Jerome Tomasheski
Jun 9, 2025
Jerome Tomasheski
March 29, 1960 - June 9, 2025
McDermott Resident
FC Daehler Mortuary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerome Tomasheski, who left us peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on March 29, 1960, in Camden, NJ, Jerome was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend whose spirit touched...
Harvey Ruel
Jun 6, 2025
Harvey A. RuelJanuary 22, 1950 - June 6, 2025
Portsmouth Resident
United States Army Veteran Vietnam Conflict
FC Daehler Mortuary
Harvey A. Ruel passed away Friday June 6, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born January 22, 1950 along with his twin sister, Barbara.
Harvey was a "Gentle Soul". He was kind to everyone and everyone said he had...
Patricia Burchett
Jun 3, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Ann (Nee Guilkey) Burchett
Hillsboro resident (formerly of Scioto County)
August 26, 1941 - June 3, 2025
FC Daehler Mortuary
Patricia "Pat" Ann ( at Nee Guilkey) Burchett, 83 years old, Hillsboro resident, formerly of Scioto County, our beloved matriarch has gone onto Heaven, peacefully at home, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
She is survived by her loving husband of sixty seven years,...
Lori Smith
Jun 3, 2025
Lori Smith
October 25, 1968 - June 3, 2025
McDermott Resident
FC Daehler Mortuary
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lori Smith, who left us on Tuesday June 3, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on October 25, 1968, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Lori served others as a dedicated case manager in the Medicaid and...
Deborah Bell
Jun 3, 2025
Deborah Sue (Nee: Ratliff) Bell
January 30, 1959 - June 3, 2025
Portsmouth Resident
FC Daehler Mortuary
Deborah Sue Ratliff Bell, age 66, resident of Portsmouth, OH, passed away peacefully in the early hours on June 3rd, 2025.
Born January 30th, 1959, in Portsmouth, OH. Deborah was the 4th child of Ray and Louise Ratliff and had 5 other siblings. She graduated from Portsmouth High...
Christine Matthews
Jun 2, 2025
Christine M. Matthews
December 18, 1946 - June 2, 2025
Hillview Resident
FC Daehler MortuaryIt is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christine Marie Matthews who left us on June 2, 2025 at the age of 78. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, whose warmth, kindness, and love touched the lives of all who knew...
Brenda Bentley
May 30, 2025
Brenda K. Bentley
July 29, 1949 - May 30, 2025
West Portsmouth Resident
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Brenda Bentley Brenda K. Bentley, July 29, 1949 - May 30, 2025, West Portsmouth resident FC Daehler Mortuary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brenda K. Bentley, age 75, who left us on May 30, 2025. Born on July...
Virginia Sisco
May 25, 2025
Virginia B. Sisco
June 17, 1931 - May 25, 2025
Scioto County Resident formerly of New Jersey
FC Daehler Mortuary
Virginia B. Sisco, widow of Richard Freeman Sisco (husband of 48 years), passed away May 25, 2025 at Courtyard Assisted Living in Wheelersburg, OH. A native of New Jersey where she lived most of her life, Virginia was born in Riverside, NJ, and a...
Joan Powell
May 24, 2025
Joan Powell
September 17, 1934 - May 24, 2025
Wheelersburg Resident
FC Daehler Mortuary
Joan Powell, 90, a lifelong resident of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at Concord Nursing Home.
Born and raised in Scioto County, Joan graduated from Portsmouth East High School in 1952.
She went on to dedicate many years of service as a school bus driver for Wheelersburg Schools, becoming...