All Obituaries

Michael Paul Bashaw, 34 Michael Paul Bashaw, 34 of West Portsmouth died Thursday, December 6, 2018.  He was born July 4, 1984 in Portsmouth to the late Russell William and Judy Martin Bashaw.  Michael is survived by 2 daughters; Haley Perdue and Abbie Perdue, 3 brothers; Jason Bashaw, Russell William Bashaw Jr., and Joseph Duckett, 2 sisters; Kayla Jackson and Brenda Chamblin, a stepbrother; Jason Rawlins, 2 stepsisters; Kendra Rawlins and Candice Osborn, and a stepmother; Paula...

Randolph Montgomery Hamm, 68 Randolph Montgomery Hamm, 68, of Chillicothe, Ohio, formerly of West Portsmouth, died December 8, 2018 at Adena Regional Medical Center. Randy was born August 19, 1950 to Raymond and Geraldine Gilbert-Hamm. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Ronald Hamm and Billy Hamm. Randy is survived by 2 sisters; Shirley (Stan) Jennings of McDermott and Karen Hopper of Grove City, 2 brothers; Robert Hamm and Gary Hamm both of Columbus, and...

Kenneth Richard Hamilton, 50 It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth Richard Hamilton announces his passing after a battle with a brief illness. Kenny passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018, at the age of 50 years at SOMC Hospice. He was born November 6, 1968 in Portsmouth to the late Watt Barrett and Mary Neal Hamilton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, John Hamilton. He spent his last years at Bridgeport Nursing Home in Portsmouth and his last...

Lois Sue Conley, 88 Lois Sue Conley, 88, of Salisbury, NC, formerly of West Portsmouth, OH, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018. She spent her last days at Brookdale Assisted Living in Salisbury, NC, under the care of Hospice. She was born in Scioto County, OH on November 7, 1930 to the late Dora Mullen and Paul Taylor Askins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend, Edward Charles Conley; brothers, Robert “Bud” and James...

Elmer Richard Malone, 88 Elmer Richard Malone, 88 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, December 1, 2018 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born February 12, 1930 in Portsmouth to the late Clovis and Grace Johnson Malone. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother; Clarence Malone. Elmer was a contractor and had his own construction business. He was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was also a member of the Nauvoo United Methodist Church and a member...

Alta Joann Church, 87 Alta Joann Church, 87 of Delaware, Ohio died Thursday, November 29, 2018 at her home. She was born June 7, 1931 in Portsmouth, to the late Oscar Leander and Francis Louise Shaw Swords. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; William Edward Church, who she married on October 5, 1951 in Friendship, Ohio, a brother Robert Swords and a sister Dorothy Brantley. Alta is survived by a daughter; Ruth Ann (Mike) Keller of Delaware, Ohio, 2...

Charles S. Blevins, 80 Charles S.  Blevins, 80 of Portsmouth went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Portsmouth Health & Rehab Center surrounded by his wife and children.  He was born July 10, 1938 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Frank and Vina Tackett Blevins.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother.  Charles worked at Bryan’s and Controls Factory in North Manchester, Indiana and in the West Virginia coal...

Mary Thelma Brown, 51 Mary Thelma Brown, 51 of West Portsmouth died Monday, November 26, 2018 at her home.  She was born June 6, 1967 in Portsmouth to the late John Leroy and Leona E. Brown Bevins.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister; Leona Marie Bevins. Mary is survived by her husband; George W. Brown Jr. who she married April 23, 1988, a son; James Brown, a daughter; Anna Brown (Joshua Frost), a grandson; Brodrick A. Frost, and 3 brothers; John Bevins...

Stephen Paul Euton, 81 Stephen Paul Euton, 81 of McDermott died Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his home. He was born June 7, 1937 to the late Emanuel and Anna Ethel Brown Euton.  Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Norma Katherine Essman Euton, who he married on September 16, 1957, a brother; Emanuel Eugene Euton and a son-in-law; Jim Culberston. Paul was a self-taught TV repairman and was the founder and co-owner of Euton TV in West Portsmouth for 45...

Eileen Scott, 60 Eileen Scott, 60 of West Portsmouth died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at her home.  She was born January 2, 1958 in Scioto County to the late Delbert and Bessie Jordan.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister; Dorothy Burns. Eileen is survived by her husband; Harry Eugene Scott I who she married on July 16, 1975, a son; Harry Eugene Scott II, 3 brothers; Jackie Joseph Jordan Sr., Eugene Jordan, and Kenneth Jordan, and 2 sisters; Joann Scott...