All Obituaries

Winifred J. “Jeanne” Walsh, 82 Winifred J. “Jeanne” Walsh, 82 of Dayton formerly of Otway passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton after a brief illness. She was born January 8, 1937 in Otway to the late James E. and Edna C. (Simon) Walsh. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, John S. Walsh and a sister, Patricia A. Baker. Jeanne was a 1955 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Portsmouth and thereafter attended the...

Robert Gray Medlin, 78 Robert Gray “Bob” Medlin, 78 of Otway, formerly of Canton, Ohio died Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.  He was born July 12, 1940 in Washington D.C. to the late Robert “Gray” Medlin and Helen Oliver Medlin.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Victoria Medlin. Bob received a Bachelor’s Degree from Walsh College in Canton, Ohio and a Master’s Degree from Akron University,...

Stephen R. Oiler, 53 Stephen R. Oiler, 53 of South Shore formerly of West Portsmouth died Monday, April 15, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.  He was born December 27, 1965 in Portsmouth to the late Leonard Oiler and Nancy Morrow Oiler who survives.  Along with his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Julie Ann Oiler.  He was a 1985 graduate of Portsmouth West High School where he was in the band, he was also employed at Mitchellace as a...

Harold Wayne Hayslip Sr., 67 Harold Wayne Hayslip Sr., 67 of Stout died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born October 29, 1951 in Portsmouth to the late William Robert and Anna (Moore) Hayslip who survives.  Along with his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Robert Hayslip Sr., a brother, William Ray Hayslip, a sister, Barbara Taylor, and his best friend and companion dog, Angel. Harold retired from Koppers Industry as a Railroad...

Roy William Hess, 62 Roy William Hess, 62 of Portsmouth died Friday, April 5, 2019 at his home.  He was born February 6, 1956 in Portsmouth to the late Eugene and Mary Hess Conschafsky.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Allen Conschafsky.  He was a United States Army Veteran and loved motorcycles.  Roy is survived by a brother, David F. (Sherry) Conschafsky, several nieces and nephews, and his dog, Tabby. Graveside services will be...

Nevin Elliott Ishmael, 53 Nevin Elliott Ishmael, 53 of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born February 15, 1966 in Columbus to the late Walter Samuel Ishmael and Mary Lou Martin (Brian) Holdren who survives.  Along with his mother and stepfather, he is survived by 2 daughters; Eileen (Ryan Summers) Ishmael and Dianna Ishmael, 3 grandchildren; Bethany Summers, Lilyanna Summers, and Jaxson Ishmael, a brother, Diamond (Lisa)...

Nora Mae Allgood, 86 Nora Mae Allgood, 86 of McDermott died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Heartland of Portsmouth.  She was born August 2, 1932 in Firebrick, Kentucky to the late Manuel and Naomi Matthews Smith.  She was a homemaker. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Allgood who she married in 1947, 3 sons; William Emmanuel Allgood, James Edward Allgood, and Robert Allgood, 2 grandchildren; Jerry Musser and John Peacock, 4 brothers; Chester...

Sheila K. Ruggles, 65 Sheila K. Ruggles, 65 of Wheelersburg died Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born December 10, 1953 in Portsmouth to the late George Franklin and Mary Jean Ward Parker.  Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Robbin Ann Holland and 2 brothers; Ron Parker and Chris Parker. She was a former clerk at B&B Loan and Speedy Mart, loved fishing and playing Yahtzee.  Sheila is survived by her husband, Ray Ruggles, 2...

Doris May Kamer, 85 Doris May Harris Kamer, 85 passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the Pavilion of Piketon Nursing Facility.  She was born April 25, 1933 to the late Gilbert and Beatrice Fritz Harris Sr.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death in 2001 by her husband of 47 years, Kenneth Kamer. Doris is survived by 4 children; Teresa Christman of Beaver, OH., Mark (Debbie) Kamer of West Portsmouth, OH., John (Corina) Kamer of Pembroke Pines, FL., and Kenneth...

Cecil Collins, 44 Cecil Collins, 44 of Portsmouth died Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born March 23, 1974 in Columbus to the late Robert Lee and Charlene Chafin Collins who survives. Along with his mother, Cecil is survived by 2 daughters; Skyler Messer and Abigail Messer and 4 brothers; James Dannie Collins, Robert Lee Collins Jr., Jerry Dale Collins, and Robert Lee Collins III.  Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, April 3,...