All Obituaries

Crystal Dawn Shepherd Harrison, 33 Crystal Dawn Shepherd Harrison, 33 of West Portsmouth, died Friday August 10, 2018 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born January 27, 1985 in Portsmouth to the late John Summers and Trina Leslie who survives. Along with her father she was preceded in death by her grandmother Mary Leslie. Along with her mother Trina, Crystal is survived by 3 daughters; Kylie, Cryslin and McKaelyn Harrison, a sister; Mary Shepherd, siblings from her...

Herman Dale Ball II, 67 Herman Dale Ball II, 67 of Lucasville died Thursday, August 9, 2018 at SOMC Hospice. He was born July 16, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Herman and Alice Ball who survives. He was the owner of Herman’s House of Carpet, an entrepreneur, photographer at Cannon’s Portrait Studio, and operated Cannon’s Tuxedo and Bridal. He enjoyed having some cold ones and conversations among friends and family, fishing, BBQing, “life itself.” He...

  Michael Wayne Furtaw, 58 Michael Wayne Furtaw, 58 of Waverly, formerly of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday July 17, 2018 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. He was born October 10, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Virgil Henry Furtaw Jr. and Laura Marie Priest Furtaw who survives.  He retired from McKesson Corporation in Atlanta, was a United States Air Force Veteran, and a member of the VFW Post 3441 in Columbus. Along with his mother, Michael is...

Carlos A Harr, 65 Carlos A Harr, 65 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday August 8, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 21, 1952 in Columbus to the late Alvis and Norma Harr. He was a retired laborer. He was also a volunteer for the Salvation Army. He loved cutting grass and taking care of his yard. Along with his parents Carlos was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years Rosella Eula Ratcliff Harr and a sister Rosella Gallimore. Carlos is survived...

Patricia Joan Reutinger, 84 Patricia Joan Reutinger, 84 of West Portsmouth died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Portsmouth Health and Rehab.  She was born August 3, 1933 to the late Harry and Edna Davis Haffner.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved sister; Carolyn Plummer. Patty graduated from Central Catholic High School and retired after many years as secretary for Savory Foods, Inc.  She was a life long member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church...

Geraldine Smith, 79 Geraldine Smith, 79 of Portsmouth, died Thursday August 2, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1938 in Scioto County to the late John T. and Stella M. Cade Smith. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Paul Emerson Smith and Charles Wallace Smith, and 2 sisters; Deloris A. Grooms and Alberta L. Stewart. Geraldine is survived by a brother Donald E. Smith of Fairborn, Ohio, a sister, Betty L. Hood of Cincinnati, 5...

Rosella Eula Harr, 75 Rosella Eula Ratcliff Harr, 75 of West Portsmouth, died Friday August 3, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical. She was born April 15, 1943 in Scioto County to the late James Everett and Nettie Davis Ratcliff. Along with her parents Rosella was preceded in death by 3 sisters; Phyllis Farney, Elizabeth Bentley and Betty Lewis. She was homemaker and loved her Bingo. Rosella is survived by her husband Carlos A. Harr, 2 sons; Rickey Grooms and Terry (Belinda) Grooms, 2...

Patricia Louise Monk, 56 Patricia Louise Monk, 56 of West Portsmouth passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at her home.  She was born April 21, 1962 in Portsmouth to the late Estil and Easter Huff Adams.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter; Natasha Louise Monk, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. Patricia is survived by her ex-husband; Mark Monk, 5 brothers; Gary Adams of Portsmouth, David Adams of Wheelersburg, Charlie Adams of North Carolina, Johnny Adams, and...

Zelda Elise Sissel, 66 Zelda Elise Sissel, 66 of West Portsmouth made her heavenly journey home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born May 28, 1952 in Portsmouth to the late James Beecher and Thelma Lee Hileman Henry.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers; David and Tom Henry.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, a beautician, and a member of Bikers for Christ. Zelda is survived by her husband and...

Steven E. Collins, 78 Steven E. Collins, 78 of West Portsmouth passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at his home.  He was born February 2, 1940 in Portsmouth to the late Eugene and Carol Gahm Collins.  Steve was a retired Pipefitter and member of Pipefitter’s Local 577. He was a member of Nauvoo Masonic Lodge # 769, a 32 Degree Mason, a Shriner and a member of the Portsmouth Shrine Club. He was an Eagle Scout, Kentucky Colonel, as well as a Board Member for Desco Federal Credit...