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Rev. Jack Gerald Williams, 87, of Portsmouth, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by his family.

Arrangements are pending at this time. 

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Rodney Harold Neace, 75, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the SOMC Hospice Center. He was born on February 11, 1948, in Chavies, KY, the son of the late Chead and Eliza Bush Neace.

Rodney was a member of the United Steelworkers Local #5035 and he retired after 24 years working as a steelworker from the former Dayton-Walther Corp. in Portsmouth. He was of the Apostolic faith, and he formerly served as Sunday School Superintendent. He enjoyed playing billiards and was known as a pool shark in his younger years. He also loved sports and especially enjoyed following UK teams.

Rodney is survived by his wife of 50 years, Eydie Burton Neace. The couple married in Greenup, KY on September 16, 1972.

Also surviving is his son, David (Amy) Neace of Portsmouth; two granddaughters, Maddi Wright and Jayla Whitley; three brothers, Robert Eugene (Joyce) Neace of Newport, KY, Jack (Donna) Neace of Wilder, KY, and James Steven Neace of Ft. Thomas, KY; a sister, Elizabeth “Libby” (Mike) Jones of Ft. Thomas, KY; and many nieces, nephews and their families.

Rodney was also preceded in death by eight siblings, Frank Finley Neace, Matt Neace, Sam Neace, Willard Dean Neace, Harlan “Chico” Neace, Juanita Jackson, Bobbie Jean Russ and Carolyn Neace.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday at the Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home in Portsmouth with Pastors Ryan Hunt, Chuck Holsinger and Randy Schintzius officiating and interment in Mershon Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon until the funeral hour on Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201-25th St., Portsmouth, OH 45662 and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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Charles L. Richards JR., 67 of Portsmouth, OH., passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, OH. He was born in Portsmouth, OH., February 25, 1956 a son of the late Charles L Richards SR., and Martha J. Cooper Richards.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by one son, Keith Richards and one brother, John Richards.

Surviving are three sons, Charles F. Richards, Elvis Richards and John Richards; four daughters, Bridget Ohm, Jenny Royalty, Bobbie Richards and Clarissa Dickess; two sisters, Cindy (Armin) Tomm and Edith (Michael) Foit. Along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family members and friends who will sadly miss him.

At Charles request there will be a private memorial service held by the family.

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On Sunday, August 13th, 2023, Sandra “Woo” Lynn (Walker) Wooten, 73, of Worthington, Kentucky, suddenly passed away. Sandra was a loving and supportive wife and mother who tremendously loved her husband, daughters, grandchildren, and friends.

Sandra met the love of her life, Delbert (D.F.) Ferman Wooten II at the Sunoco Station with her Sorority Sisters after hitchhiking home from boot camp in 1969. Sandra and D.F. were married on September 1st, 1972, at First Baptist Church at Worthington (Worthington, Kentucky). They resided in Worthington, Kentucky for over 50 years and was a contributing member of their community.

Sandra was born on July 1st, 1950, and was the only daughter born to Russell Lyle and Barbara Ann (Salyer) Walker in Ironton, Ohio. After Sandra graduated from Raceland High School (Raceland, Kentucky) in 1968, she earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education from Morehead State University. After graduating from Morehead State University, she spent her career helping special needs children with diverse abilities in the Fairview School District. Sandra was an avid women’s softball player who was a force to be reckoned with at second base, and the number 3 will always be “her number”. She made lifelong friends whom she cared for deeply. They have three surviving daughters and seven grandchildren, including: Jessica Ann Eagle (Scott; Parkersburg, West Virginia), Simon Alexander Eagle (11, Parkersburg, West Virginia), Quinn Alan Eagle (9, Parkersburg, West Virginia), Valerie Lynn VanBibber (Chris; Ashland, Kentucky), Paige Elizabeth VanBibber (13, Ashland, Kentucky), Cameron Michael VanBibber (11, Ashland, Kentucky), Erica Renaé Moyer (Chris; Boliver, Ohio), Rhiannon Denaé Moyer (23, Clemson, South Carolina), Briley Del Moyer (19, Canton, Ohio), and Corabelle Renaé Moyer (4, Boliver, Ohio). A celebration of her life will be held at 1 pm on Friday, August 18th, 2023, at Tracy Brammer-Monroe Funeral Home, 518 South 6th Street, Ironton, Ohio with visitation from 11 am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point, Oh. Please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net to offer condolences to the Wooten family.

Richard “Rick” Wayne Dillon, Jr., 60, of Ironton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Community Hospice Care Center, Ashland, Kentucky.

Rick was born July 24, 1963, in Ironton, Ohio, a son to Lucille (Don) Long Sparks and the late Richard Wayne Dillon. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Freda Webb Dillon, whom he married April 27, 2000. Rick was a 1981 graduate of Rock Hill High School and attended Collins Career Center for industrial maintenance. He was a former employee of the Dayton Malleable Iron Company.

Rick enjoyed fishing, camping, and lawn mower repair and he loved helping others. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his father, Rick was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Sparks. In addition to his wife and mother, Rick is survived by his children Aaron (Amy) Dillon, Erica Dillon both of Chesapeake, Ohio, Derek (Monte) Barnhart of Ashland, Kentucky, Ryan (Jamie) Barnhart and Sarah Barnhart both of Ironton. Also, his sisters Kathy (Bill) Nenni, Donna (Larry) Jones, Cindi (Chris) Evans, Beth Sparks, nephew Jeremy (Julie) Bailey, 5 grandchildren and his two faithful dogs, Puggy and Bella. Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South 7th Street, Ironton, OH with Pastor Mike Triplett officiating. Burial will follow in Community Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be 11:00am, until the time of the service at the funeral home. To offer the Dillon family online condolences, please visit: www.phillipsfuneralhome.net

Jack Butler, 72, of Ironton, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Jack was born in Ironton, Ohio on January 22, 1951 to his late parents; John Jacob Butler and Anna (Wiley) Butler.

He is survived by his loving wife; Joyce (Darby) Butler. Jack is a Green Twp. graduate. He was a member of the Ironton National Guards. He retired as a laborer from Ironton Iron in 2006 after thirty-seven years. Jack was a member of First Baptist Church of Russell in Russell, Ky. Jack took great pride in remodeling and concrete work. He enjoyed gardening and playing dominoes.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters; Judy Butler and Betty Butler, his brothers; Larry Butler and Mike Butler, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Roy and Faye Darby, his brother-n-laws; Ronald Darby and Danny Johnson, and his sister-n-law; Ella Darby. Those left to cherish his memory are his children; Kelli (Robert) Lutz of Naples, FL, Dana (Jamie) Patterson of Hilliard, OH, his siblings; John (Vickie) Butler of Ironton, Hilda (Matt) Wilson of Pedro, OH, Tammy (Larry) Bedell of Zephrihills, FL, Faith (Daniel) Clune of South Webster, OH, his in-laws; Linda Butler of Ironton and Kathy Butler of Ironton, four grandchildren; Nicholas (Darby Neil) Lutz, Brady Patterson, Landon Patterson and Logan Patterson, his in-laws; Roy (Lynn) Darby, James (Anita) Darby, Elizabeth (Ronald) Darby, Connie (Victor) Messer, Michael (Jackie) Darby, Richard (Rita) Darby, Christy Johnson, several nieces and nephews, and special friends; Karen Mullins, Terry Mays and Richard Moore. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday August 18, 2023 at Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. 7th St. Ironton, OH with Pastor Ken Gowin officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in Haverhill Cemetery. Please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net to offer condolences to the family.