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Lois Helen Friend

Lois Helen Friend, 76, passed away on June 19, 2025, at her home in Lucasville, surrounded by family. A devoted homemaker, she was known for her strong faith, stubborn spirit, generosity, and fierce love for her family, including her beloved dogs. She is survived by her son, two daughters, four brothers, three sisters, five grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren (with one more on the way). Private services will be held, with the family accepting donations to Roger W. Davis Funeral Home to assist with expenses.

Clyde Leland Mowery

Clyde Leland Mowery of Lucasville passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 96. He had a distinguished 37-year career in construction management, including serving as Superintendent on major dam projects and at Wright Patterson AFB before retiring from USS/Aristech Chemicals. A dedicated community member, Mowery served on the Valley School Board for 16 years, was an accomplished bowler inducted into the Scioto County Bowlers Hall of Fame, and was active in local churches. He is survived by his six children, fourteen grandchildren, and twenty-two great-grandchildren, having been preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Peggy Jean.

Deborah Sue "Susie" Dingus

Deborah Sue "Susie" Dingus, 74, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center surrounded by family. Born January 12, 1951, she worked as both a beautician and Licensed Practical Nurse before retiring from PCM to care for her husband, Danny. Deborah was known for her creativity, compassion, and dedication to her family, including her two sons, siblings, eleven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. She was a follower of Evangelistic Outreach Ministries who enjoyed crafting, shopping, and reading, and will be remembered for her gentle strength and kindness.

Nancy L. Pistole

Nancy L. Pistole, an 85-year-old resident of West Portsmouth, passed away on June 22, 2025. Her funeral arrangements are being handled by D.W. Swick Funeral Home/Wolfe-Nelson Chapel located in Sciotoville. No additional details about her life or the cause of death were provided in the obituary. The brief announcement did not include information about surviving family members or scheduled services.

Nora Ellen Easter

Nora Ellen Easter passed away at SOMC Hospice on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the age of 97. She was a resident of Friendship. The Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth is handling her funeral arrangements. No additional service information was provided in the brief announcement.

Carolyn Sue Reeder

Carolyn Sue Reeder, 75, of Portsmouth, passed away on June 20, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by family. A 1968 graduate of Portsmouth High School with an Associate Degree in Nursing from Shawnee State Community College, Carol enjoyed a fulfilling nursing career at Mercy Hospital ER and Southern Ohio Correctional Facility until her retirement. She loved traveling, camping, and spending time with her granddaughters and nursing friends, and was a member of Cook Road Baptist Church. Carol is survived by her son Matthew, daughter-in-law Kimberly, two granddaughters, two great-grandchildren, and a sister, while being preceded in death by her parents, a son, a granddaughter, and six siblings.

Walter Ronald Kidd

Walter Ronald Kidd, 89, of Xenia, passed away on June 23, 2025, after a life of service as a Tech Sergeant in the Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, receiving numerous medals for his dedication. Following his military career, he worked at Super Value in Xenia for over two decades and enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, and reading, particularly Western fiction and fantasy. Walter is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret, five daughters, a brother, nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be held on June 27, 2025, at the Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home with military honors at Scioto Burial Park.

Charles Lloyd Smith

Charles Lloyd Smith, an 84-year-old resident of Portsmouth, died on June 22, 2025. His funeral arrangements are being handled by D.W. Swick Funeral Home / Wolfe-Nelson Chapel, located in Sciotoville. No additional details about his life or the circumstances of his death were provided in the brief obituary notice. Services information and memorial details may be forthcoming from the funeral home.

David Paul Kidder

David Paul Kidder, 57, of West Portsmouth, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Bridgeport Healthcare Center. He was a resident of West Portsmouth at the time of his death. Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth is handling the funeral arrangements. No additional details about services or survivors were provided in the brief announcement.

Willa Mae Ivory

Willa Mae Parker Ivory, 91, of Portsmouth, passed away on June 17, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Georgia in 1933, she was a Portsmouth High School graduate and member of Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Willa was married twice, first to Johnnie Williams from 1964 until his death in 1999, then to Roger Ivory from 2002 until he passed in 2014. She is survived by her daughter Terri, several siblings, eight grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and extended family, while three of her children and several siblings preceded her in death.