Aug 5, 2024

Valerie Lynn Montgomery, 42, of Lucasville passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at Adena Medical Center in Piketon.  She was born February 18, 1982 in Columbus to Timothy Montgomery and Brenda (Jackson) Montgomery.  Valerie liked to have a good time.  She liked to drive around and listen to music, she also liked going on camping trips and swimming.  Valerie...

Aug 3, 2024

Robert Lee Keibler, 93, of Portsmouth passed away at his home on Saturday, August 3, 2024.  He was born in Portsmouth to the late Ellis Clark Keibler and Addie Mae Dixon on February 27, 1931.  Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War.  He was a member of the F&AM Portsmouth Aurora Lodge #48,...

Jul 28, 2024

Paul R. "Hawgie" Gaines, 66, of Portsmouth passed away peacefully at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  He was born June 1, 1958 to the late David and Linda (Newsome) Gaines in Portsmouth.  Paul loved racing, enjoyed racing go-carts and riding motorcycles.  Paul was a jokester and loved joking around with his children and nieces and nephews.  He loved his...

Jul 28, 2024

Muriel Kaut, 89, of Rosemount passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at her home.  She was born November 2, 1934 to the late Ardith and Hazel (Blythe) Edwards in Lawrence County, Ky.  Muriel loved to cook for her family, she loved to work in her garden and make paintings.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family....

Jul 21, 2024

Alice Elaine (Skaggs) Burchett, 77, of Minford passed away at her home on Sunday, July 21, 2024.  She was born January 1, 1947 to the late Ellis Skaggs and Janet (Tingler) Nance in Portsmouth.  Alice loved to crochet, she was also an excellent cook and loved baking.  Aside from taking care of her home she was a huge sports...

Jul 20, 2024

Julia Ferreira, 96, of Argillite, KY formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  Julia was born January 6, 1928 in Manhattan, NY to the late Augastine Tirado.  Julia loved to dance with her late husband Milton Ferreira.  She also loved to cook for her family, she loved to shop and Julia took...

Jul 20, 2024

Jackie B. Ober, 66, of Lucasville passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home.  He was born June 7, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late John Ober Sr. and Wanda (Lore) Bruseau.  Jackie was a retired lumberjack. He also worked as a sandblaster for the painter's union.  He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and exploring the woods.  Jackie loved...

Jul 18, 2024

Uvon Bowen, 84, of Sciotoville, passed away Thursday July 18, 2024 at his residence. He was born February 7, 1939, a son of the late Clifford and Pheobe (Mollett) Bowen. He was a US Navy veteran and formerly worked at Dayton Foundry in the maintenance Department. He was a member of Camp Bennett Christian Baptist Church, enjoyed reading the...

Jul 17, 2024

Phyllis Jean Williams, 90, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Hospice of Cincinnati, Christ Hospital.  She was born May 14, 1934, in Kenova, West Virginia to the late Beverly and Adrian (Huff) Ball.  Phyllis was a 1952 graduate of Portsmouth High School.  She started her career at Portsmouth Telephone Company and later worked as a secretary...

Jul 17, 2024

Brenda Kay Edwards, 65, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  She was born December 19, 1958 to the late Jim and JoAnn (Stroud) Waldeck.

Brenda is survived by two sons, Wayne Edwards and Keith Edwards both of Portsmouth.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 12, 2024

William Keith Vanderpool, 68, of Wheelersburg, passed away Friday July 12, 2024 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born September 1, 1955 in Portsmouth. He was a dedicated member of the Dry Run Church of Christ, serving faithfully as an Elder and treasurer. He loved deer hunting, playing golf, and was affectionately known as "The Toy Guy"...

Jul 11, 2024

Linda Lou Dowdy, 81, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 11, 2024, as she loved and praised him to the end. She knew at the end that she would see her loving Savior in heaven and family that she missed so dearly.  She was raised in Wheelersburg, Ohio. She enjoyed playing Bluegrass music and entertaining at...

Jul 10, 2024

Charles Eugene Dunn, 88, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  Charles was born on August 23, 1935 to the late Floyd and Ethel (Whetstone) Dunn in New Boston.  Charles retired after over 40 years of service at Empire Detroit Steel and after retirement took a job with the EPA in the...

Jul 6, 2024

Roberta White, 75, of Franklin Furnace, passed away July 6, 2024. She was born March 1, 1949 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Eugene and Emogene (Young) Chamberlain. She was a graduate of East High School, enjoyed crocheting, and working cross word puzzles. She loved her family and her animals very much and was a caring person who...

Jul 5, 2024

Lachelle Rae Dooley, age 50, of South Webster, passed away July 05, 2024 at Adena Medical Center. She was born April 04, 1974 in Elyria, OH.

Lachelle enjoyed the outdoors, as she loved camping, enjoyed camp fires, watching hot air balloons and was an excellent swimmer.

Lachelle is survived by her mother and father, James...

Jul 5, 2024

Rinford A. (Rennie) Green, age 94, born March 28, 1930, passed peacefully on the afternoon of July 5th, surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Laura Green, as well as his much loved son, Phillip.

He is survived by his wife Sudie, the love of his life, with almost...

Jul 4, 2024

Beatrice Delores (Dee) Penix, 86, of Portsmouth passed away peacefully surrounded by family July 4, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. Born June 14, 1938 in Jacksonburg, WV to the late Charles and Flossie Miller, she was the first of two children.

Dee attended Glenwood High School. In her earlier years she worked as a waitress and was a...

Jun 30, 2024

Judith Ann Cooper McGuire Fitzpatrick, age 72, of South Webster, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Judy was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 14, 1952, to the late Rudy and Betty Cooper. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Paul Fitzpatrick, and two brothers,...

Jun 30, 2024

Sandra Lee Barney, 65, of Rosemount passed away June 30, 2024 at home. She was born May 3, 1959 in Cincinnati a daughter of the late Richard and Shirley (Cox) Glasco She loved to knit, crochet, drawing , going on vacations and swimming. Sandra is survived by a son, Joshua Buck of Rosemount, a brother, Ronald (Joyce) Glasco of...

Jun 27, 2024

Sharon Kaye Kuhn, 75, of Scioto Furnace, passed away Thursday June 27, 2024. She was born September 3, 1948 in Portsmouth. She was a 1967 graduate of South Webster High School. She enjoyed puzzle books, playing the lottery and loved animals. Sharon is survived by two daughters, Lisa Severson and husband Jon of Eagle River, Alaska and Lee Blair...