All Obituaries

Lovella Litz, 89 Lovella Litz, 89, of West Portsmouth went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth. She was born March 11, 1930 in West Portsmouth to the late Cecil Edward and Fannie M. Deemer Porter. Lovella was a retired secretary at Dry Run School and volunteered for many school activities. She was a part of various Republican organizations: Past President of the Scioto County Republican Club and Vice President of the Women’s...

Garlie Lee Mays, 81 Garlie Lee Mays, 81 of Ironton, died Saturday January 18, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Ironton. He was born December 8, 1938 in Sandy Hook, Kentucky to the late Estle and Ezma Mays. Lee was a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces, a member of Nauvoo Masonic Lodge # 769 and was a Millwright. Lee is survived by a special friend, Evelyn Rowe, 2 sons; Rusty (Susan) Whitman and Perry (Lea) Whitman, 4 daughters; Tonya (Preston) Messer, Brenda (Dave) Jones,...

Heidi Louise Cropper, 53 Heidi Louise Cropper, 53 of Portsmouth, died Friday January 17, 2020 at her home. She was born October 12, 1966 in Portsmouth to Earl and Traudi Eckerl Strickland of Portsmouth. She was preceded in death by her brother Michael Earl Strickland. Heidi was a 1985 graduate of Portsmouth West High School. Along with her parents, Heidi is survived by a daughter Brittany Michelle Cropper and a granddaughter Havyan Cropper. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday...

Kenneth H. Holsinger, 78 Kenneth H. Holsinger, 78 of Friendship died Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at his home.  He was born April 2, 1941 in Portsmouth to the late Earl and Frances Schiltz Holsinger.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Sue Holsinger whom he married September 1, 1962, a brother, George Holsinger, and a sister, Sharon Holsinger.  Kenneth retired from Crispy Creme Donuts after 42 years. Kenneth is survived by 2 sons; Kenneth...

Nicholas Gregory “Nick” Howard, 53 Nicholas Gregory “Nick” Howard, 53 of West Portsmouth died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home.  He was born December 22, 1966 in Portsmouth to the late Jim and Bonnie Howard.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary Nicholas Howard and 2 sisters; Bonnie jean Howard and Angela Pontious.  He was employed as a roofer for H&H Roofing.  Nick is survived by his wife, Lisa Hammond Howard...

Thurman “Pokey” Blevins Jr., 60 Thurman “Pokey” Blevins Jr., 60 of Vanceburg died Sunday, January 12, 2020.  He was born February 27, 1959 in Indiana to the late Thurman and Geneva Vance Blevins.  Along with his parents, Pokey was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Blevins and his best friend and love of his life, Tina Marie Bentley Blevins. Pokey is survived by a son, Bryan Blevins of West Union, 2 daughters; Tiffany (William) Logan of West Portsmouth...

Ramona Aldridge, 58 Ramona Aldridge, 58 of Sciotoville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2020. She was born November 25, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Boyce A. Jordan and Mary Stone who survives. She was retired from Bloom-Vernon Schools where she was a bus driver. Along with her father she was preceded in death by a brother Boyce Lee Jordan. Along with her mother Mary, Ramona is survived by her husband Ron Aldridge, who she married on December 24, 1988, 2 sons; Nicholas...

Thomas Leroy Wise Sr., 72 Thomas Leroy Wise Sr., 72 of McDermott died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born January 30, 1947 in Portsmouth to the late Carl and Eva Waugaman Wise.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers; Harvey, Eddie, Eugene, and Paul Wise and 2 sisters; Katherine Hayes and Rosemary Jewett.  Thomas retired from Parker Sweeper Company in Springfield, Ohio.  He was saved on December 17, 2019.  He enjoyed...

Leroy Brown, 67 Leroy Brown, 67 of Portsmouth died Thursday January 2, 2020 at his home. He was born October 13, 1952 in Portsmouth to the late Edgar Sr. and Dollie Brown. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson,4 brothers; Junior Brown, Edgar Brown Jr. Joe and Everett Brown, 9 sisters; Violet Scott, Maxine Neal, Pauline Scott and Phyllis Bertram Mabel Hobbs, Marie Judy Brown, Marie Brown, Sarah Brown and Myrtle Leatherwood. He was united in marriage to Sharon...

Teresa Ann Stidham, 64 Teresa Ann Stidham, 64 of Lucasville died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born January 5, 1955 in Portsmouth to the late Kenny and Patricia Webb Nolder who survives.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracy Kammer, a brother, Steve Nolder, grandmother, Ida Pearl Webb, and mother-in-law, Rosella Jordan Stidham.  She retired from Kroger after 26 years of service.  Along with her mother, Teresa is...