All Obituaries

Lillian Kathleen Waller, 90 Lillian Kathleen Waller, 90 of West Portsmouth died Monday, February 11, 2019 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born May 19, 1928 in Portsmouth to the late John Charles and Olive Warner Reynolds.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Pete” Waller, 2 sons; William and Brian Waller, and 2 brothers; Joseph and Robert Reynolds.  She was a 1947 graduate of Washington High School in West Portsmouth, a member of...

Frank Dee “Hank” Schackart, 86 Frank Dee “Hank” Schackart, 86 of Beaver formerly of West Portsmouth died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his home.  He was born January 30, 1933 in Portsmouth to the late Frank Eugene and Thelma Vivian Brock Schackart.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sons; Kenneth Schackart and Ernest Benjamin Schackart, a daughter, Jackie Tolle, 2 brothers; Raymond “Bud” Schackart and James Shaffer, and 3...

Howard Davis, 94 Howard Davis, 94 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, January 26, 2019 at SOMC Hospice with Kimberly, Larry, and Peggy by his side.  He was born June 16, 1924 in Grayson, Kentucky to the late William “Bill” and Moretta Mowery Davis.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lee Davis, a son, David Davis, a daughter, Barbara Ann Davis, 6 brothers, and 3 sisters.  He retired from Detroit Steel as a steelworker and former...

William Ernest “Bill” Blevins, Jr., 75 William Ernest “Bill” Blevins, Jr., 75 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born November 17, 1943 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late William Ernest Blevins Sr. and Alice Marian Worstell Blevins.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and a grandson, Austin. Bill retired from Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #577 as well as a Deputy for the...

Venisha Rose "Nish" Hammonds, 41 Venisha Rose "Nish" Hammonds, 41 of Stout died Thursday, January 17, 2019 at her home.  She was born June 17, 1977 in Portsmouth to the late Jeff Murnahan and Vickie Luther Murnahan who survives.  Along with her mother, Venisha is survived by her husband, Russell Hammonds, 4 sons; Russell Hammonds Jr., Rodney Hammonds, Randall Hammonds, and Billy Hammonds, 3 daughters; Karlee Murnahan, Ashley Hammonds, and Halee...

Carmen “Jane” Duncan, 85 Carmen “Jane” Duncan 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 24, 2019.  She was a resident of Springhurst Health and Rehab in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was born August 23, 1933 to the late Charles Harmon and Lula Mae Ellis.  Jane is preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Joseph Sylvester Duncan whom she married March 29, 1952.  She is also preceded in death by a sister, Norma Beverly, 6...

Sandra Sue Warren, 81 Sandra Sue Warren, 81 of Friendship died Monday, January 21, 2019 at Hill View Retirement Center.  She was born April 27, 1937 in Portsmouth to the late Floyd Edward and Frances Genevieve Honaker Warren.  She was a retired Teacher of 32 years in the Washington Nile Local School District, a member of Friendship United Methodist Church where she was in the Women’s Guild, active volunteer at SOMC for many years, and former manager of the Nearly New...

Bertha A Lawson, 87 Bertha A Lawson, 87 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday January 19, 2019 at Four Winds Nursing Facility in Jackson. She was born September 10, 1931 in Lucasville to the late Hobert and Myrtle Snyder Johnson. Bertha was a retired braider operator at Mitchellace Shoe Manufacturing. She was also a member of the South Point Church of God. Along with her parents Bertha was preceded in death by her husband Fred Lawson, a son, Dennis Fred Lawson, a grandson, Michael Andrew...

Andrew Sissel, Jr. 91 Andrew “Andy” Sissel Jr. 91 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at his home. He was born August 6, 1927 in Portsmouth to the late Andrew Sr. and Pearl Cooper Sissel. He was retired from Portsmouth Ready Mix with 42 years of service. He was a WWII United States Army veteran. He was also a member of Turkey Creek Freewill Baptist Church where he was Sunday School Superintendent for over 27 years. He was a Lifetime Member of the NRA. He also...

Lee Hammond, 76 Lee Hammond, 76 of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born March 5, 1942 in West Portsmouth to the late Marshall and Dorothy Helen Waughtel Hammond. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years; Dorothy “Dot” Kitchen Hammond, 2 sons; Brian and Barry Hammond, 2 brothers; John and Howard David Hammond, and 3 sisters; Helen Wolfe, Nancy “Teen” Gilliam, and Amanda Rigsby. He...