All Obituaries

Joy Lynn Tupper, 56 Joy Lynn Tupper, 56 of Portsmouth, went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2021. She was born February 11, 1965 in Portsmouth to Steven W. Hayslip and Reda K Eichenlaub. She was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, Timothy M. Tupper, a grandson Robert M.C. Littlefield and stepmother, Jackie Hayslip. In addition to her parents, Joy is survived by 2 children; Laura K. Slusher-Mefford and Marlin Randall Yates II, 8 grandchildren; Maddison L. Slusher...

James Douglas Vogelsong, 79 James Douglas Vogelsong, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 22, 1941 in Ironton to the late Carlos and Vivian Dickison Vogelsong.Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Donna Lou. James graduated in 1963 from Pharmacy School at Ohio Northern University and went on to own and operate Vogelsong Pharmacy in Lucasville. James is survived by his wife of 57 years, Evelyn...

William Andrew Scott, 69 William Andrew "Andy" Scott, 69 of Portsmouth passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at SOMC Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born January 8, 1952 in Portsmouth to the late Carl and Frances Scott. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Kenny and Larry Scott, 2 nephews; Michael and Christopher Scott, brother-in-law Bill Burns and sister-in-law, Sue Hale. Andy retired from the City of Portsmouth, Waterworks Department...

Adaleigh Jo Truitt Adaleigh Jo Truitt, infant daughter of Justin Drake and Courtney M. Truitt died Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Along with her parents, Adaleigh is survived by a sister, Oakleigh Truitt, maternal grandparents, Norman and Jennifer Hall and paternal grandparents, Tom and Sarrah Truitt and Jenifer Cantrell. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Scioto Burial Park in McDermott with Brian Holbrook officiating. Family and...

Vickie Jo Pettiford, 60 Vickie Jo Pettiford, 60 of West Portsmouth died Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born December 1, 1960 in Cincinnati to the late Ronald and Marlene Pettiford. Vickie is survived by a son, Shawn Richmond, a daughter, Melissa Bond, 5 grandchildren; James McKenzie, Brittany McKenzie, Shawna McKenzie, Chris Brown, and Katalina Brown, 3 great grandchildren; Mariah Richmond, Elijah Walk, and Liam Journey, and a sister, Connie...

Rodney Lee Warner, 46 Rodney Lee Warner, 46 of Otway died Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home.  He was born April 2, 1975 in Portsmouth to the late Richard Warner Jr. and Peggy Sparks Warner who survives.  Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Richard Warner Sr. and maternal grandparents; Charles and Flora Sparks. Along with his mother, he is survived by a son, Brent James “Bubby” Warner, a daughter, Michaela LeeAnn Hall, a...

Terri Lynn Pack, 66 Terri Lynn Pack, 66 of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. She was born May 6, 1955 in Sinking Spring to the late Alton and Lola Banks Hammonds. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 4 brothers; Jim, Donald, Gary and Lonnie Hammonds, 8 sisters; Ruby Wallace, Christa Jenkins, Thelma Jo Hammonds, Celena Barnett, Tish Banter, Brenda Jones, Barb Gumz and Mary Montgomery. Terri is survived by her husband, David Pack, whom she married...

Wendell Scott Robinson, 59 Wendell Scott Robinson, 59 of Lucasville died Friday, May 28, 2021.  He was born April 5, 1962 in Portsmouth to the late Robert Wayne Robinson Sr. and Carrie Norine Hunt.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Misty Dawn Robinson, a stepson, Roger Tackett Jr., a brother, Robert Robinson Jr., and a sister, Connie Robinson. Wendell is survived by 2 daughters; Wendy Ann Robinson and Alicia Robinson, stepmother, Ruth Robinson, 2...

Ronald Keith Browning, 83 Ronald Keith Browning, 83 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born March 26, 1938 in Portsmouth to the late Herbert Browning and Helen Thompson Browning Payne. Along with his parents, Ron was preceded in death by a son, David Keith Browning and stepfather, Howard Payne. Ron was retired from Goodyear Atomic Corporation, was a member of Nauvoo United Methodist Church and Nauvoo Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed hunting,...

David E. Blevins, 85 David E. Blevins, 85 of West Portsmouth died Monday, May 24, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  He was born April 24, 1936 in Scioto County to the late Elisha and Emma Fite Blevins.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard Craig Blevins, a brother, Oscar Blevins, and 4 sisters; Charlotte Parker, Loretta Evans, Catherine Goins, and Irene Nelson. David was a pastor at the Friendship Church of God for 30 years, worked for the...