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Pamela Sue Gambill
Jul 30, 2022
Pamela Sue Gambill, 67, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday July 30, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Rebecca Arlene Keller and Lorren Jackson, who preceded her in death. Survived by her loving husband Carl Michael "Mike" Gambill whom she married December 18th, 1974, daughter Jennifer (Johnathan) Fisher of Lucasville and three grandchildren Emily Fisher,...
Gerald R. Jenkins
Jul 26, 2022
Gerald Jenkins, 86, of Tupelo/Portsmouth, spent most of his life in Ohio before moving to Tupelo 4 months ago to be near his daughter, Emily and son in law, Ron as his health failed. He departed this life for the greater realm from his Tupelo residence on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 just a month before his 87 th birthday....
Andrew "Andy" Glenn Powell
Jul 25, 2022
Andrew "Andy" Glenn Powell, 52, ran to Jesus on Monday, July 25th surrounded by his family. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Kenneth Powell and Alice Craycraft.
Andy, or Pookie as she likes to call him, is survived by his wife, Beverly Powell, whom he loved since day one. They shared a...
Lois Jeanette Rhea
Jul 25, 2022
Lois Jeanette Rhea, 85, of Portsmouth passed away Monday July 25, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born August 22, 1936 in Grayson, KY a daughter of the late John and Laura Jackson Dickerson. She enjoyed traveling and loved going to flee markets and thrift stores. Lois is survived by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Rhea; three sons,...
Jeffrey Richard Apel, Jr.
Jul 24, 2022
Jeffery R. Apel, Jr, 38, of Wheelersburg passed away Sunday July 24, 2022. He was born November 27, 1983 in Lubbock, TX, a son of Traci Apel of Wheelersburg and the late Jeffery R. Apel, Sr.
He enjoyed hanging out with his friends and family. He was a 2003 graduate of Wheelersburg High School, loved all kind...
Charles Andrew Webb
Jul 21, 2022
Charles Andrew "Andy" Webb, 61, of Twin Valley passed away July 21, 2022 at his home after a three year battle with cancer. He was born February 26, 1961 in Port Clinton, OH a son of the late Eugene and Rosemary (Pollard) Webb. Charles was an Auto Body Technician and was an avid Michigan Wolverines Football Fan. He enjoyed...
Wilma Jean Skaggs
Jul 21, 2022
Wilma Jean Skaggs, 83, of New Boston peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2022 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born September 8, 1938, a daughter of the late Albert and Nellie Munn. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Wilma Delane Skaggs, a son Rick Skaggs, two sisters, Wanda...
Willis Franklin Craft
Jul 20, 2022
Willis F. Craft, 79, of New Boston passed away July 20, 2022. He was born June 16, 1943, a son of the late Willie and Ivory Fraley Craft. He formerly worked at Minford Feed and Supply for 7 years and Ramey Feed Store for 20 years. Willis is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Craft; a son,...
David Lee Slark
Jul 19, 2022
David Lee Slark, 70, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at his home. Â He was born December 23, 1951 to the late Harold and Lucille (Hughes) Slark in Portsmouth. Â David proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force and was retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad. Â He loved to fish and play the lottery. Â David...
Keith Michael Estep
Jul 19, 2022
Keith Michael Estep, 32, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Â He was born in Portsmouth to Charles Fetherlof and Brenda Blevins. Â Keith loved to Dance and Sing.
Keith is survived by his father, Charles Fetherlof of Minford and his mother, Brenda Blevins; four brothers, Michael Estep of Arizona, Heith Estep of Portsmouth, Joshua Estep of...
Frederick (Fred) Lee Collins
Jul 19, 2022
Frederick (Fred) Lee Collins, 65, of New Boston gained his angel wings on July 19, 2022 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Fred was born May 10,1957 to the late Norman and Evelyn Collins in Portsmouth, Ohio. He passed peacefully with his daughters holding his hands. Fred had a heart of gold and would happily help anyone out anytime he could....
Larry Wheeler
Jul 17, 2022
Larry N. Wheeler, 63, of Wheelersburg, OH passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday July 17th after a courageous battle against not one, but two different cancers. His relentless fight showed the strength of his character; To keep pushing forward with a smile. Despite his pain, Larry remained a hero continuing to work...
Charles William Sanders
Jul 14, 2022
Charles William Sanders, 55, of Franklin Furnace passed away Thursday at home after a long illness. He was born September 15, 1966 in Ironton, a son of the late David Sanders and Sarah Cremeans Horn. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, past Grand Master of Highland #38 Masonic Lodge and a 1984 graduate of Green High School. He loved...
Russell Dean Loper, Sr
Jul 14, 2022
Russell Dean Loper, Sr, 77, of Portsmouth passed away recently at his home. He was born July 19, 1944 in Portsmouth a son of the late Thomas and Lillian Dickerson Loper.
A memorial service will be held Monday August 8, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Victory Tabernacle Church, 1131 Washington Blvd. in West Portsmouth, Ohio.
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Donna Sue Hayton
Jul 9, 2022
Donna Sue Hayton, 78, of Twin Valley passed away Saturday July 9, 2022 at her home, after a year long battle with cancer. She was born October 25, 1943 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Ralph and Elnora Wolfe Nagel. She was a graduate of Portsmouth East High School, loved cooking , camping, entertaining family and friends and...
Jayne Marie Mershon
Jul 6, 2022
Jayne Marie Mershon, 74, of Sciotoville passed away July 6, 2022 at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born May 23, 1948 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late William and Mary Fannin Burke. She was a graduate of East High School, enjoyed sitting on her porch and watching the Steeler's on Sundays. Jayne is survived by two sons, William Mershon...
Pamela Jean Lewis
Jul 6, 2022
Pamela Jean Lewis, 69, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday July 6, 2022 at Grant Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1953 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Leonard Smith and the late Elois Shepherd Smith. She was a graduate of Wheelersburg High School, loved to shop and take care of her Dad. Pam is also survived by her children,...
Jay Anthony Foster
Jul 5, 2022
Jay Anthony Foster, 56, of West Portsmouth passed away Tuesday July 5, 2022. He was born August 1, 1965 in Portsmouth, a son of the late John and Wilma Wedebrook Foster. He was a graduate of Portsmouth West High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed woodworking and rebuilding wrecked cars. Jay is survived by a son, Dusty...
Donna Jean Barnett
Jul 3, 2022
Donna Jean Barnett, 47, of Lucasville passed away Sunday July 3, 2022 at her residence. She was born March 31, 1975 in West Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robert and Senna Brown Bevins. Donna was a graduate of Portsmouth West High School, enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoors and loved the time she spent with her grandchildren. Donna is...
Thelma Juanita Wheeler
Jul 2, 2022
Thelma Juanita Wheeler, 80 years old, of Minford, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2022 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Denver and Mable Neff, a sister Brenda Bennington, a son Jerry Madden and a great-granddaughter Christina Stiles. Thelma is survived by her husband Clarence Wheeler; sisters, Evangeline Moore and...

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