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Shanon Lee Holsinger

Shanon Lee Holsinger

Jul 6, 2023

Shanon Lee Holsinger, 50

Shanon Lee Holsinger, 50 of Portsmouth, died Thursday July 6, 2023 at his home. He was born July 21, 1972 in Columbus to Rogert Eugene Holsinger and Linda Cade Sparks.

Along with his parents, Shanon is survived by his wife Anna Hayslip Holsinger, 2 sons: Shanon Leah Holsinger and Cody Michael...

David A. Lester

David A. Lester

Jul 2, 2023

David A. Lester, 78

It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the passing of David A. Lester who passed away on July 2, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born May 6, 1945 in Portsmouth to the late George F. and Helen Mae Spry Lester.

Along with his parents he was preceded...

William F. Boyd

William F. Boyd

Jul 1, 2023

William Franklin Boyd, 73

William Franklin Boyd, 73, of Lakeview, Ohio formerly of West Portsmouth, passed away on July 1, 2023, at the Lima Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Portsmouth to the late Donald and Ailene McCoy Boyd.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patty Ann Boyd and a brother,...

David E. Meadows

David E. Meadows

Jun 27, 2023

David E. Meadows, 71

David E. Meadows, 71 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday June 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was born February 28, 1952 in Portsmouth to the late Hubert and Delores Mershon Meadows.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Eddie Meadows, his sister in...

Cherrie Andrea Middleton

Cherrie Andrea Middleton

Jun 7, 2023

Cherrie Andrea Middleton, 63

Cherrie Andrea Middleton, 63 of Portsmouth, died Wednesday June 7, 2023 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. She was born November 3, 1959 in Portsmouth to the late Robert William Middleton and Cora Andrea Royal Middleton who survives.

Along with her mother Cora, Cherrie is survived by her significant other of...

Jodi Lynn (Wellman)  Sparks

Jodi Lynn (Wellman) Sparks

Jun 5, 2023

Jodi Lynn Wellman Sparks, 57

Jodi Lynn Wellman Sparks, 57, of West Portsmouth, died Monday, June 5, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1965 in Portsmouth, to the late Howard Michael and Diana Litz Wellman. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Henry D. Litz, and Mr....

Patricia Carol (Skaggs)  Mosley

Patricia Carol (Skaggs) Mosley

Jun 4, 2023

Patricia Carol Mosley, 75

Patricia Carol Mosley, 75 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, June 4, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born November 24, 1947 in Portsmouth to the late Willie and Bertha Skaggs.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jackie Orville Mosley whom she married on December 25,...

Joshua Reed

Joshua Reed

May 31, 2023

Joshua Reed, 17

Joshua Reed, 17 of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 ay Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born April 4, 2006 in Portsmouth to James and Jessica Robinson Reed.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Donetta and James Reed and Larry and Sherry Sparks,

Along with his parents,...

Jarrod Lester Phipps

Jarrod Lester Phipps

May 31, 2023

Jarrod Lester Phipps, 43

Jarrod Lester Phipps, 43 of Lucasville, died Wednesday May 31, 2023 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born March 10, 1980 in Dallas, Texas to the late Janet Siders Phipps and Gary Phipps who survives.

Along with his mother he was preceded in death by a brother Shane Phipps....

Luke Aaron Bricker

Luke Aaron Bricker

May 28, 2023

Luke Aaron Bricker, 35

Luke Aaron Bricker, 35 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday May 28, 2023. He was born September 9, 1987 in Portsmouth to Alf Fred Bricker and Stephanie (Randy) Callihan.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Annette Bricker, and Judy Prose.

Luke was a 2006 graduate of...

Daniel J. Mcglone

Daniel J. Mcglone

May 27, 2023

Daniel J. McGlone, 49

Daniel J. McGlone, 49 of Wheelersburg, died Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born May 16, 1974 in Portsmouth to the late Jerry McGlone and Patricia Jackson Hamilton who survives.

Along with is father he was preceded in death by his father in law David Grooms.

Along with his...

James Christopher Layne

James Christopher Layne

May 25, 2023

James Christopher Layne, 53

James Christopher Layne, 53 of McDermott Died Thursday May 25, 2023 at his home. He was born February 25, 1970 to the late Eugenia Layne.

Along with his mother he is preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Layne, and his sister Billie Layne.

Chris was a United States...

Mary Agnes (Weber)  Arnett

Mary Agnes (Weber) Arnett

May 25, 2023

Mary Agnes Arnett, 89

Mary Agnes Arnett, 89 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Minford Retirement Center. She was born December 27, 1933 in Portsmouth to the late Paul William and Helen M. Hilbert Weber. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her, husband Robert B. Arnett, who she married on...

Noah Albert Edward Luther

Noah Albert Edward Luther

May 20, 2023

Noah Albert Edward Luther, 20

Noah Albert Edward Luther, 20 of Portsmouth, died Saturday May 20, 2023. He was born October 1, 2002 to Roger Luther and Gina Ledford Luther.

He was preceded in death by grandparents: Albert Luther, Mary Luther, Brenda Sheppard and Paris Sheppard, uncles: Arnold Luther and Paris Lee Sheppard

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Mary Frances (Boggs)  Conley

Mary Frances (Boggs) Conley

May 18, 2023

Mary Frances Conley, 74

Mary Frances Conley, 74 of Portsmouth, died Thursday May 18, 2023, at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 24, 1949, in Portsmouth to the late Joseph and Gertrude Frazier Boggs.

Along with her parents Mary was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Boggs and 2 grandchildren, Brandi Conley and Andrew...

James Edward Mcneil

James Edward Mcneil

May 14, 2023

James Edward McNeil, 84

James Edward McNeil, 84 of Portsmouth, died Sunday May 14, 2023 at his home. He was born January 17, 1939 in West Portsmouth to the late Joseph Kitchen and Pearlia Ann Mershon McNeil. Along with his parents we was preceded in death by a brother Joseph McNeil, 3 half brothers: Virgil, Eugene and...

Roger D. Phillips

Roger D. Phillips

May 13, 2023

Roger D. Phillips, 72

Roger D. Phillips, 72, of Portsmouth formerly of South Webster, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at SOMC Hospice.  He was born in Williamson, West Virginia on July 16, 1950, to the late Roland and Gracie Ison Phillips. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Katie Little Phillips, who...

Jackson Carlson Holsinger Jr.

Jackson Carlson Holsinger Jr.

May 12, 2023

Jackson Carlson Holsinger Jr., 51

Jackson Carlson Holsinger Jr., 51 of Lucasville, died Friday, May 12, 2023. He was born August 21, 1971 in Portsmouth to the late Jackson Carlson Holsinger Sr., and Roberta Ruth Mills who survives.

Along with his father he was preceded in death by a brother Steven E. Holsinger.

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Mary Lou (Burtrum)  Smith

Mary Lou (Burtrum) Smith

May 8, 2023

Mary Lou Smith, 85

Mary Lou Smith, 85 of McDermott, died Monday May 8, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 7, 1938 in Portsmouth to the late Raymond and Ethel Kennedy Burtrum.

Along with her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Charles Edward Smith, whom she married...

Jerry L. Hall Jr.

Jerry L. Hall Jr.

May 5, 2023

Jerry L. Hall Jr, 60

Jerry L. Hall Jr, 60 of West Portsmouth, died Friday May 5, 2023 at his home. He was born September 29, 1962 in Portsmouth to the late Jerry L. and Adeline "Sis" Hall Sr.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Samantha Hall...

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