All Obituaries

Todd Stephen Galloway, 24 Todd Stephen Galloway, 24 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at his home.  He was born September 21, 1996 in Portsmouth to Stephen Lewis and Rebecca Jo Stockner Galloway Jr.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Stephen Lewis Galloway Sr. Todd was a 2014 graduate of Portsmouth West High School.  He was an infinitely faceted man.  A composer, musician, a poet, an aspiring boxer, a philosopher, a political buff, a space...

Virginia Malott Ridout, 94 Virginia Malott Ridout, 94 of West Portsmouth passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at her residence.  She was born July 3, 1926 in Portsmouth to the late Bert Malott and Ethel Sowards Spicer.  Shew as a consultant for Friendly Home Parties and a homemaker.  She attended Camp Bennett Christian Baptist Church where she played the piano for 31 years. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Ridout whom she married August...

Rev. Charles Edward Adkins Sr., 85 Reverend Charles Edward Adkins Sr. of Waverly, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, October 11, 2020 at 7:25pm, on Sunday evening.  He was born in Pikeville, Ky. on September 30, 1935 to the late Arthur and Amby Allen Adkins.  Charles was a retired Minister where he taught the love of Christ to countless people.  He was also a United States Marine Veteran and member of Apostolic Churches International.  Along with his parents, Charles...

James Taylor Hays, 81 James Hays (Stage Name-James Hayes aka Taylor Hayes) Of Portsmouth, Ohio took his last bow on this earthly stage on October 15th, 2020 and has been called to his next major acting and directing job in Heaven. He was born on March 16th, 1939. He is preceded in death by his late wife Marian Hart and His partner Lori Tipton and his parents Thornton and Ruth Taylor Hays and an Older brother Charles Thornton (Marcella) Hays of Springfield, Ohio. James Hays is a graduate of...

Jack J. Jordan, 79 Jack J. Jordan, 79 of Stout, passed away Saturday October 10,2020 at Rosemount Pavillion. He was born October 11, 1940 in Carter City, Kentucky to the late Delbert and Bessie Jordan. Along with his parents Jack was preceded in death by his wife Raymol Stegall Jordan, who he married on August 26, 1960, 3 sisters; Joann Scott, Eileen Scott and Dorothy Burns, a brother Eugene Jordan and 2 granddaughters; Lueann Jordan and Ashley Jordan. He was retired from Southern Ohio...

Mary Ruth Browning, 71 Mary Ruth Browning, 71 of Portsmouth died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center.  She was born February 15, 1949 in West Portsmouth to the late Leonard and Mary Lyon Browning.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 4 brothers; Joe, Charles, Paul, and James Browning and a sister, Barbara Hatfield. She was a homemaker and a member at Temple of Faith Church. Mary is survived by 3 sons; David Wayne (Cindy) Conschafsky,...

Angela Lynn Conn-White, 46 Angela Lynn Conn-White, 46 of Portsmouth, died Thursday October 1, 2020 at her home. She was born on October 20, 1973 in Portsmouth to the late Daniel Stevens and Debra Ann Ferrell McCleary. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by 2 sisters; Mellissa Con and Barbara Ann Sowards. Angela is survived by her husband Nathan Michael White, a son Jesse Daniel White, her grandmother Barbara Stevens and her best friend Heather Steele. Funeral services...

Rick S. McKenzie, 57 Rick S. McKenzie, 57 of Portsmouth died Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born July 30, 1963 in Portsmouth to the late Russell and Margaret Stapleton McKenzie.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Homer McKenzie, a sister, Diana Kay McKenzie, and a niece, Kimberly McKenzie.  He was a truck driver for Livingston’s and a member of 316 Ministry. Rick is survived by his wife, Crystal Dawn...

Jamie Michelle Arnett Ruggles, 40 Jamie Michelle Arnett Ruggles, 40 of Lucasville died Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born November 10, 1979 in Portsmouth to James Arnett and the late Paula Adkins Arnett.  Along with her mother, she was preceded in death by her granny, Marcella Adkins and her grandmother, Margie Manalp. Along with her father, Jamie is survived by her fiancé, Brian Bauer, 3 sons; Aiden Howard, Zander Baker, and Jesse...

Thomas Alan Meeker, 66 Thomas Alan Meeker, 66 of West Portsmouth died Friday, September 18, 2020 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. He was born February 15, 1954 in Portsmouth to the late Norman Eugene and Dorothy Jean Martin Meeker. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Eugene Meeker. He retired from Iron Workers Local #769. Tom is survived by his wife, Angela Hicks Meeker whom he married February 2, 1974, 2 sons; Jeremiah (Becky) Alan Meeker and...