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Donna L. (Ruscilli)  Rickett

Donna L. (Ruscilli) Rickett

Oct 26, 2024

Donna L. Rickett, 77

Donna L. Ruscilli Rickett, 77 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday, October 26, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. She was born January 12, 1947 in Columbus to the late Albert and Virginia Sager Ruscilli.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Randy Blevins, her stepmother Rita Ruscilli,...

Tonya Sue (Crabtree)  Ruggles

Tonya Sue (Crabtree) Ruggles

Oct 26, 2024

Tonya Sue Ruggles, 51

Tonya Sue Crabtree Ruggles, 51 of Lucasville, passed away Saturday October 26, 2024 at her home. She was born January 30, 1973 in Portsmouth to the late Farrell Lewis Crabtree and Mary L. Hiles Crabtree who survives.

Along with her father she is preceded in death by a step grandson Vincent...

Billie Jo Flannery

Billie Jo Flannery

Oct 17, 2024

Billie Jo Flannery, 46

Billie Jo Flannery, 46 of Blue Creek, died Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born September 3, 1978 in Portsmouth, to the late John W. Flannery and Carolyn "Susie" Murphy Flannery who survives.

She was a loving and caring person. She always wanted to do things...

Bonnie Sue (Staten)  Skaggs

Bonnie Sue (Staten) Skaggs

Oct 17, 2024

Bonnie Sue Skaggs, 77

Bonnie Sue (Staten)Skaggs, 77 of West Portsmouth, left us on October 17, 2024 . Her faith was strong and she has gone to be with her Savior. Bonnie was born on August 11, 1947 to the late Ralph Nelson Staten and Pearl Roene Staten Burton who survives.

She was employed by...

Frederick L. Buckley

Frederick L. Buckley

Oct 17, 2024

Frederick L. Buckley, 92

Frederick L. Buckley, 92 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, October 17, 2024, at SOMC Hospice. He was born January 11, 1932, in Portsmouth, to the late Daniel and Mae Elliott Buckley.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Margaret "Peggy" Lemons Buckley, who...

Rodney Hall

Rodney Hall

Oct 13, 2024

Rodney Hall, 75

Rodney Hall, 75 of McDermott, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 3, 1948 in Portsmouth to the late Edward T. Hall and Virtree Howard.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Shawn Lee Hall, daughter-in-law, Andrea Beth Crabtree,...

Carolyn Sue (Shriver)  Davis

Carolyn Sue (Shriver) Davis

Oct 13, 2024

Carolyn Sue Davis, 78

Carolyn Sue Davis, 78, of Portsmouth, Ohio, died October 13, 2024 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in South Webster to the late Wayne Shriver and Sylvia Ross Shriver.

Carolyn was a retired childcare provider who helped raise children of 3 families: John and Andrew Chabot, Truman and...

Kenneth Wayne Carver

Kenneth Wayne Carver

Oct 9, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Carver, 60

Kenneth Wayne Carver, 60 of Otway, died Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born August 24, 1964 in Portsmouth, to the late Stoney Robert and Patricia Williams Carver.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Matthew Daniel Carver, 2 brothers; Stoney...

Roger M. Gallimore

Roger M. Gallimore

Oct 2, 2024

Roger M. Gallimore, 81

Roger M. Gallimore, 81 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born October 21, 1942 in Portsmouth, to the late Raymond Melvin and Virginia Williams Gallimore.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Diana Cruitt and a granddaughter...

Michelle Elaine (Smith)  Bean

Michelle Elaine (Smith) Bean

Sep 26, 2024

Michelle Elaine Bean, 68

Michelle Elaine Smith Bean, 68, of Chattanooga, Tenn. formerly of West Portsmouth, Ohio died Thursday September 26, 2024 at her home with family after a long battle of cancer. She was born March 16, 1956 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Raymond Albert Smith and Teressa Greenwood Smith.

Along with her...

Linda Sue (Spriggs)  Coleman

Linda Sue (Spriggs) Coleman

Sep 25, 2024

Linda Sue Coleman, 81

Linda Sue Coleman, 81 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at her home. She was born February 20, 1943 in Portsmouth, to the late Earl and Amelia Bauer Spriggs.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Trevon Coleman. 4 brothers; David, Walter, Tony and...

Robert Joseph Essman

Robert Joseph Essman

Sep 23, 2024

Robert Joseph Essman, 81

Robert (Bob) Joseph Essman, 81, was welcomed to Heaven on Monday, September 23rd at the SOMC Hospice Center. Bob was born on November 3, 1942 in Portsmouth Ohio to the late Lawrence and Mary Katherine Essman. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters Norma Katherine Euton and Pat...

Lindsey  "Linny" (Monk)  Livingston

Lindsey "Linny" (Monk) Livingston

Sep 22, 2024

Lindsey "Linny" Livingston

Lindsey "Linny" Jane Livingston of Stout, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 22, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on May 22, 1946, in Portsmouth, Ohio and was preceded in death by her parents James and Loraine Monk and her son, Aaron "the Awesome" Livingston.

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Minda L. Cooper

Minda L. Cooper

Sep 20, 2024

Minda L. Cooper, 87

Minda L. Cooper, 87 of Wheelersburg, died Friday September 20, 2024 at the home of her sister in Wayne, West Virginia. She was born July 3, 1937 in Lucasville, to the late Sylvester and Margie VanDyke Cooper.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Dean Cooper...

Jerry Miller

Jerry Miller

Sep 19, 2024

Jerry Miller, 63

Jerry Miller, 63, of Columbus Ohio passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Jerry was born on November 15, 1960 in Portsmouth Ohio. Son of the late Robert E. Miller and Betty Mershon Miller Bricker.

Jerry was a graduate of Northwest High School, a...

David Dale Morgan

David Dale Morgan

Sep 18, 2024

David Dale Morgan, 78

David Dale Morgan, 78 of McDermott, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 21, 1946, in Portsmouth, to the late Vernon and Delores Moriarty Morgan.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Scott Morgan, a brother, Jeffrey Morgan, and a...

Dallas Phipps

Dallas Phipps

Sep 17, 2024

Dallas Phipps, 82

Dallas Phipps, 82 of Columbus, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Laurels of Walden Park. He was born December 12, 1941 in Lucasville, to the late William "Bill" and Elizabeth Sparks Phipps.

Along with his parents Dallas was preceded in death by his first wife , Judy Norman Phipps, a son...

Hubert W. Perkins

Hubert W. Perkins

Sep 17, 2024

Hubert W. Perkins, 69

Hubert W. Perkins, 69, of West Portsmouth, died September 17, 2024, at Concord Health and Rehab Center. He was born in Columbus on October 24, 1954, to the late Hubert and Ida Mae (Smith) Perkins.

Along with his parents he is proceeded in death by a son, Adam W. Perkins, and...

Paul G. Cooper Jr.

Paul G. Cooper Jr.

Sep 15, 2024

Paul G. Cooper Jr., 48

Paul G. Cooper Jr., 48, of West Portsmouth passed away September 15, 2024 at his home. He was born September 21, 1975 to the late Paul G. Cooper Sr. and Stella (Potts) Cooper.

Paul loved to work and had a passion for building things. He was currently employed at Tires...

Anthony S. "Tony" Mershon

Anthony S. "Tony" Mershon

Sep 13, 2024

Anthony S. Mershon, 49

Anthony S Mershon "Tony" 49 of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at his home of natural causes. He was born on September 14, 1974 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Lawrence Buford Mershon and Diana Howell Mershon.

Anthony was a football fan and loved watching the Portsmouth...

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