David William Berry
Jun 25, 2026
It's with heavy hearts that we announce the death of David William Berry, age 76, who passed away on June 25, 2026, at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.Born November 2, 1949, to Helen and Robert Berry, he grew up and then later raised his family on farmland, "Berryville," that his grandmother purchased over 100 years ago.Dave was a great steward...
Deborah Lynn Jenkins
Jul 20, 2026
Deborah Lynn Jenkins, 63
Deborah Lynn Curtis Jenkins, 63 of Portsmouth, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 20, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born May 13, 1963 in Portsmouth to the late James and Mabel Napier Curtis
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jeffery Jenkins, brothers; brother Brian Curtis, James Curtis,...
Charles Everette Whisnant
Jul 15, 2026
Charles Everette Whisnant, 78
In Loving Memory of Pastor Charles Whisnant, age 78, of McDermott, Ohio, who passed away on July 15, after living courageously for sixteen years following a diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Charles Everette Whisnant was born on October 22, 1947, in Lynchburg, VA into a loving Christian family; a Baptist minister, the late Everette Whisnant, and his loving wife,...
Robin C. (Whitman) Frasure
Jul 14, 2026
Robin C. Whitman Frasure, 60, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026. She was born February 25, 1966, in Columbus, to the late James Whitman and Janet Mays, who survives. Along with her father, she was preceded in death by a stepfather, Lee Mays.
Robin was a 1984 graduate of Portsmouth West High School. She worked at Glockner from 2005...
Carson Conley
Jul 14, 2026
Carson Conley,
Carson Conley, infant son of Chase Conley and Haylee Brady of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Along with his parents, he is survived by grandparents, Nacole and John Brady, and Misty Combs; great grandparents, John Conley, Tina and John Brady, and Tammie and John Rawlins; 2 aunts, Kelsey Brady and Eleasah Combs, and...
Tommy Lee Adams
Jul 9, 2026
Tommy Lee Adams,51
Tommy Lee Adams, born December 19th, 1974, passed away July 9th, 2026, at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center after a sudden illness.
He is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Mary Adams, as well as 3 siblings Bryan Adams, Norma Trapp, and Robert Adams.
Born and raised in the rolling hills of Southern Ohio, Tommy was known for...
David Lee Moritz
Jul 3, 2026
David Lee Moritz, 91
David Lee Moritz, 91 years young, left this world on Friday, July 3rd, 2026 in his birthplace of Portsmouth, Ohio. Despite leaving the world at such a “young” age, he left it a much better place than it was when he got here on August 6th, 1934. He thrived on interactions with others and went out of...
Kitty Marie Turner
Jul 2, 2026
Kitty Marie Turner, 67
Kitty Marie Turner, 67 West Portsmouth, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 2, 2026 at her home. She was born January 14, 1959 in Portsmouth, to the late Earl Frank and Peggy Sue Gray Grandin.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by an infant daughter.
She was a homemaker and Vice President of...
Toby Adam Dryden
Jun 28, 2026
Toby Adam Dryden, 50
Toby Adam Dryden, 50 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, June 28, 2026 at his home. He was born February 14, 1976 in Portsmouth to the late Richard and Elnora Dryden.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Oakley Chamberlin.
Toby was a Supervisor for Rural King. He loved to hunt, fish, go boating and...
Janice Faye Shepherd Davis
Jun 28, 2026
Janice Faye Davis, 82
Janice Faye Shepherd Davis, 82 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Bridgeport Nursing Home. She was born May 23, 1944 in Portsmouth to the late Eugene and Margaret Faye Siberal Shepherd.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband David Davis, a daughter, Patricia Davis and a brother, Michael Shepherd.
Janice dedicated...
William Lee "Will" Haygood
Jun 17, 2026
William Lee “Will” Haygood, 27, of Minford, passed away on June 17, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born on January 18, 1999, in Beavercreek, Ohio.
Will is survived by his father, Ernest Haygood, loving wife, Audrey Johnson Haygood; his two sons, Jonathan Lee Haygood, lovingly known by him as “Jonny,” and Colton Liam Haygood, whom he affectionately called...
Ralph Anthony "Tony" Kepp
Jun 17, 2026
Ralph Anthony "Tony" Kepp, 81
Ralph Anthony “Tony” Kepp, 81, of West Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born July 4, 1944, in Fairborn, Ohio, a son of the late Dorothy Lillian Kepp and Ralph Harmon Kepp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Icie Kepp.
Tony was...
Martha Mae "Susie" Bishop
Jun 15, 2026
Martha Mae "Susie" Bishop, 64
Martha Mae "Susie" Bishop, 64 of West Portsmouth, died Monday, June 15, 2026 at her home. She was born June 11, 1962 in Portsmouth, to the late Edgar and Dollie Brown.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jonathan "John" Bishop, whom she married on April 11, 1982, brothers; Everett Brown, William...
Gary Thomas Davis
Jun 14, 2026
Gary Thomas Davis, 78
Gary Thomas Davis, 78, of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, June 14, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 26, 1947 in Portsmouth, to the late Howard and Mary Lee Bailey Davis.
Along with his parents , he was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Ronald Davis and David Davis and a sister Barbara...
Paul "Craig" Shaw
Jun 12, 2026
Paul "Craig" Shaw, 75
Paul "Craig" Shaw, 75 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, June 12, 2026, at his home. He was born May 16, 1951, in Portsmouth to the late Orville and Ceceila (Yates) Shaw.
Along with his parents, Craig was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Freda Mae Shaw. The two were united in marriage on January 10, 1975, and...
Randall B. O'Dell
Jun 5, 2026
Randall B. O'Dell, 61
Randall B. O'Dell, 61 of West Portsmouth, died Friday, June 5, 2026. He was born February 12, 1965 in Portsmouth to the late Edward Lee O'Dell and Theresa Osborne O'Dell who survives.
Along with his father he was preceded in death by a brother Ryan Edward O'Dell.
Randall was a 1983 graduate of Portsmouth West High School and worked...
Eloise Mae Osborne
May 21, 2026
Eloise Mae Osborne, 81
Eloise “Sissie Mae” Osborne, 81 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday May 21, 2026 at OSU Hospital in Columbus. She was born May 25, 1944 in Portsmouth to the late Reverend John and Elennora Deaver Monk.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul L. Osborne whom she married in 1961, a brother, Douglas...
Charles E. Whitt Jr.
May 16, 2026
Charles E. Whitt Jr. January 9, 1931 – May 16, 2026
Charles E. Whitt Jr., 95, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2026, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio.
He was born on January 9, 1931, in Mercer County, West Virginia, to the late Charles E. Whitt Sr. and Helen E. Whitt. Charlie was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather...
Freda "Ruth" Charles
May 12, 2026
Freda “Ruth” Charles, 89
Freda “Ruth” Charles, 89, of West Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Hillview Retirement Center. She was born May 20, 1936, in Scioto County to the late Otto and Bertha Robinson Campbell. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene Charles, and her children, Douglas Alan Charles and Beverly...
Elnora M. Trimble
May 12, 2026
Elnora M. Trimble, 97
Elnora M. Trimble, 97, of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. She was born April 1, 1929 in Portsmouth to the late Clarence and Elizabeth Bradley Ratliff.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Trimble, whom she married on July 20, 1946; 2 brothers, Delbert Ray...
