All Obituaries

Derrick Daniel Gibson, 42 Derrick Daniel Gibson, 42 of New Boston, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at OSU Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1980 in Portsmouth to Daniel Spencer and Penny Gibson Secrist. Along with his parents, Derrick is survived by his finance’ Angela Graham, a son Devin Gibson, a daughter, Danielle Perdue, and a brother Aaron Gibson. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Roger W. Davis...

Margaret Pauline Conley, 93 Margaret Pauline Conley, 93 years old, longtime resident of Dry Run in West Portsmouth, and current resident of Portsmouth Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born January 18, 1930, Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Samuel and Freda Hornikel Noel. Along with her parents, Pauline was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, William E. (Bill) Conley, her son-in-law Douglas Coleman, daughter-in-law Cri...

Bonnie L. Furtaw, 67 Bonnie L. Furtaw, 67 of West Portsmouth, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 21, 2023. She was born on December 7, 1955 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Virgil Henry Furtaw Jr. and Laura Marie Priest Furtaw who survives. Along with her father Bonnie was preceded in death by a brother Michael Wayne Furtaw and a brother-in-law Kelly Shy. Bonnie worked as a nurse and worked for Nationwide Children's Home Care for over 25 years. Bonnie was always...

Ida Belle Ketter, 82 Ida Belle Ketter, 82 of Lucasville, died Sunday January 22, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born January 14, 1941 in Hawesville, Kentucky, to the late Dewey Earl and Lavina Ann Trumbo Johnson. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Terri Lynn Ketter, 7 brothers and 1 sister.  Ida loved her kids and grandkids. She loved spending time outdoors camping and fishing. She also loved to listen to Elvis and play the card game Phase...

Elza Wayne Lykins, 86 Elza Wayne Lykins, 86, formally of New Boston, passed away on January 13, 2023, at Portsmouth Health and Rehab Facility. He was born on August 16, 1936 to the late Rev. Charles and Nellie Maloney Lykins. Preceded in death by his wife Donna, stepson Arthur Conley, 4 brothers Edward, Ronnie, Dewey and Melvin, sister Lorene Bowman husband William, sisters-in-law Nona and Linda Lykins. Elza was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He retired after 25 years as...

Donald P. Richards, 78 Donald P. Richards, 78 of Portsmouth, died Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home. He was born August 16, 1944 in East Liverpool, Ohio to the late Ralph Edwards and Minnie Tackett Castle. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by grandparents: Alan and Mary Bias Richards, grandmother Rose Edwards McClelland, sister carol Edwards and a half brother Thomas Edwards, Don graduated from Portsmouth West High School May, 1962, after graduation he entered the United...

Cynthia Rae Vanhoose, 65 Cynthia Rae Adams Vanhoose, 65 of Blue Creek, died Wednesday January 11, 2023. She was born January 7, 1958 to the late Charles Raymond and Virginia Lee Pope Adams. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers: James Hanes and Paul Richard Adams and a sister Nancy Bays. Cynthia was a Registered Nurse and was employed by PCM. She is survived by her husband, William Vanhoose whom she married on December 4, 1974, a daughter Ginny (Chris ) Hall, 2...

Mary F. Wilson, 91 Mary F. Wilson, 91 of West Portsmouth, Died Saturday January 14, 2023 at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born August 8, 1931 in Portsmouth to the late Russell and Sally Lintz Cantrell. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Tom” Wilson, whom she married on August 16, 1978, a son Cevin Martin and 2 sisters: Janet Louise Howell and Wanda Minzelli. Mary is survived by a son Chris (Lisa) Martin of Huber Heights, OH., and a daughter...

Vincent Samuel Dean Ruggles Vincent Samuel Dean Ruggles, one month old son of Timothy and Courtney Ruggles, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. He was born December 4, 2022 in Portsmouth. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Andrew Shepherd, Harold and Ardell Scaff, Mildren and James Stapleton and a cousin Nathan Stapleton. Along with his parents, Vincent is survived by a sister, Laila Ruggles, a brother, Aiden Ruggles, grandparents: Mike and Tonya Ruggles, Angela...

Kerry Daniel Hammond, 54 Kerry “Danny” Hammond, 54, died unexpectedly on January 9,2023. He was born January 14,1968 in Greenfield, Ohio. The son of Gary & Barbara (Tong) Hammond. Danny graduated from West Portsmouth High School in 1986. He had a true talent for woodworking and went on to help run a business with his father, Gary. He enjoyed working on anything with a motor. Danny is preceded in death by his father, Gary & Mother, Barbara. He is survived by two...