Obituaries

Jun 30, 2024

Paul E. Carver, 82

Paul E. Carver, 82 of McDermott, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, died June 30, 2024, at SOMC Hospice.  He was born December 9, 1941, in Baltimore, to the late Paul Eugene and Anna Jane (Carter) Carver.  Along with his parents, he was proceeded in death by his wife, Virginia "Ginger" Carver and 2 brothers,...

Jun 23, 2024

Harold Edward Sexton Jr. 57

Harold Edward Sexton Jr. 57 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his home. He was born May 12, 1967 in Portsmouth, to the late Harold Edward Sexton and Pamela Clay Blanton who survives.

Harold loved sports, especially Ohio State football. He was a loving son and father....

Jun 21, 2024

David Allen McNutt, 63

David Allen McNutt, 63 of Portsmouth, died Friday, June 21, 2024 at his home. He was born August 4, 1960, in Portsmouth, to the late Ralph Norman and Leona Louise "Tina" Kennedy McNutt.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son David Shane McNutt and a brother...

Jun 9, 2024

Jimmy Dean Winn, 46

Jimmy Dean Winn, 46, of Portsmouth died June 9, 2024, at his home.  He was born February 23, 1978, in Portsmouth, to the late Rufford and Maltie (Spencer) Winn, who survives.

Jimmy enjoyed watching competitive fighting, had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and make those around him...

Jun 9, 2024

Vicki Lynn Bloomfield, 69

Vicki Bloomfield, 69 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born April 24, 1955 in Portsmouth to the late Bill and Marcella Rexroad Coleman.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Steve Coleman, a brother-in-law Jack Bloomfield, nephew...

Jun 8, 2024

Danny Colley Jr., 53

Danny Colley Jr., 53 of Portsmouth, died Saturday, June 8, 2024 at his home. He was born August 18, 1970 in Portsmouth, to the late Danny Colley and Diana Colley who survives.

Danny was a member of the Portsmouth Motorcycle Club where he was known as "Jughead". He enjoyed working with...

Jun 4, 2024

Mary Delores Moore, 72

Mary Delores Moore, 72 of Portsmouth, died Tuesday June 4, 2024 at her home. She was born November 15, 1951 in Greenup, Kentucky, to the late Finess and Lola Boggs Burnett.

Along with her parents Mary was preceded in death by her first husband, Roland Mershon and her second husband, Roby...

Jun 3, 2024

Walter Ernest Jarrells, 86

Walter Ernest "Walt" Jarrells, 86 of Stout, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at The Courtyard at Wheelersburg Assisted Living Center. He was born July 4, 1937, in West Portsmouth, to the late Jack and Thelma "Timmie" (Williams) Jarrells.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant...

Jun 1, 2024

Juanita Joyce Green, 90

With the humble acceptance of God's will, we announce that Juanita "Joyce" Green went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2024. Joyce was born February 4, 1934 in Portsmouth to the late Albert and Opal Cregger.

Along with her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her loving...

Jun 1, 2024

Linda Sue Fritz, 69

Linda Sue Fritz, 69 of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) Hospice. She was born January 17, 1955 in Portsmouth, to the late Robert E and Lois J. Frump Davis.

Linda was a 1973 graduate of Portsmouth West High School, and was...

May 26, 2024

Gail Ann Mougey, 77

Gail Ann Mougey, 77 of Portsmouth, died Sunday May 26, 2024 at Piketon Pavilion. She was born July 23, 1946 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Raymond and Monica Monique Bourgeois Lipscomb. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Wayne S. "Donnie", and Walter Lipscomb, a sister, April...

May 18, 2024

Edna "Denise" Campbell-Gaines, 66

Edna "Denise" Campbell-Gaines, 66, of New Boston, formerly of West Portsmouth, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 28, 1958, in Portsmouth, to the late Wilbur Sam and Delores (Bloomfield) Campbell.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Alyssa Aireona Renae...

May 17, 2024

Lois Ann Manchester, 61

Lois Ann Manchester, 61 of West Portsmouth, died Friday May 17, 2024 at her home. She was born August 19, 1962 in Mansfield to the late Russell Coleman and Shirley Ann Hall Conley.

Lois was a 1980 graduate of Portsmouth West High School. Her life revolved around her family and you...

May 3, 2024

Gladys Fern Skiles, 80

Gladys Fern Skiles, 80, of West Portsmouth died Friday, May 3, 2024, at SOMC Hospice.  She was born on July 17, 1943, in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Earl and Ethel (Anderson) Hall. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Edward Skiles; a son, Robert Dale Hale;...

May 2, 2024

William T. "Tim" Conley, 76

William T. "Tim" Conley, 76, of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at his home.  He was born ­­­March 23,1948, to the late William and Margaret Pauline (Noel) Conley.  Along with his parents he was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, CriCri (Harris) Conley, who he...

Apr 27, 2024

Barbara Ann Waller, 87

Barbara Ann Waller, 87 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. She was born June 11, 1936, in Portsmouth, to the late Homer and Eileen Benson Ratcliff.

Along with her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her best friend and husband Lowell "Tom" Waller....

Apr 24, 2024

Ruby Lumpkins Holt, 95 of Stout, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at her home. She was born in Greenup to the late Ruben and Eveline (Mullins) Lumpkins.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Donald E. Holt; a great grandson, Donald S. Stout; 3 brothers, Clifford, Carl, and...

Apr 24, 2024

Daniel Lee Shirey, 48

Daniel Lee Shirey, 48 of Otway, Passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born April 23, 1976 in Portsmouth to Samuel Andrew and Thelma Ruth Richard Shirey.

Dan was a 1994 graduate of Northwest High School where he was class President. He was a member of IBEW 575 Fighting 4th...

Apr 20, 2024

Alice Lou Summers, 76

Alice Lou Rigsby Summers, 76 of West Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. She was born March 9, 1948 in Mill Branch, Kentucky to the late Homer and Lona (Mammy) Hall Rigsby.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Michael Summers,...

Apr 17, 2024

Peggy Leigh Montavon, 70

Peggy Leigh Pendleton Montavon, 70, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, left this earthly home Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 19, 1953 in Portsmouth, to the late Carl Pendleton & Carolyn Leedy Rice who survives.

Along with her father, Peggy was...