Obituaries

Apr 13, 2023

John L. Lewis, 36

John L. Lewis, 36, of Portsmouth, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. He was born December 10, 1986 in Portsmouth to the late David Lewis Sr. and Angela Ewing Coyle who survives.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter...

Apr 8, 2023

Dainelle "Dainey" Tackett, 58

Dainelle "Dainey" Tackett, 58 of Lucasville, died Saturday April 8, 2023, at her home. She was born September 28, 1964, in Xenia, Ohio to Edith E. Howard Tackett and the late James D. Tackett.

Throughout her life, she took care of and loved many children like her own, including several nieces...

Apr 6, 2023

Cristie Lynn Winters, 52

Cristie Lynn Winters, 52 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1971 in Columbus to Steve and Martha Stoner Beals.

Cristie was a Core Lab Manager at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Along with her parents, she is survived...

Apr 4, 2023

Jackson Carlson Holsinger, 74

Jackson Carlson Holsinger, 74 of Lucasville, died Tuesday April 4, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born January 31, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Edward and Daisy Edith Rodgers Holsinger.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a son Steven E. Holsinger, 3 brothers: James, Billy and...

Apr 4, 2023

Sandra Sue Aldridge Moore, 75

Sandra (Bunny) Sue Aldridge Moore, 75, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center ICU in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born January 18, 1948 in Portsmouth to the late Phyllis Geraldine Clifford Aldridge and Willard Richard Aldridge.

She was preceded in death...

Apr 4, 2023

Herbert Aaron Markwell, Jr., 50

Herbert Aaron Markwell, Jr., 50 of Portsmouth, died Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born September 25, 1972 in Portsmouth, to the late Herbert Aaron and Naomi Faye Manning Markwell.

He is survived by a sister, Peggy Royster, a brother, Aaron Markwell, 2 uncles: Paul...

Apr 1, 2023

David Shane McNutt, 37

David Shane McNutt, 37 of Portsmouth, died Saturday April 1, 2023. He was born May 6, 1985 in Portsmouth to David McNutt and Cathy Fitzgerald Hughes.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ralph and Leona McNutt and Harold and Juanita Fitzgerald.

Shane was a 2003 graduate of...

Mar 29, 2023

Juanita June Conley, 92

Juanita June Conley, 92 of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 10, 1931 in Portsmouth, to the late Leroy and Cora Hatten Davis.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Grover Cleveland Conley Jr., whom she married on December...

Mar 28, 2023

Norma Lee Beesler, 90

Norma Lee Beesler, 90, went to be with the Lord, March 28, 2023, in her home under the care of her family and SOMC Hospice. She was born in South Webster, on April 24, 1932, to the late Albert and Martha "Etta" Slack Beesler.

Along with her parents she is preceded...

Mar 22, 2023

Donna Sue Ridout, 77

Donna Sue Ridout, 77 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday March, 22, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born August 6, 1945 in Portsmouth to the late Joe and Sadie Givens Sowards.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gary Ridout, whom she married on July 23,...

Mar 15, 2023

Norma Jean Pyles, 90

Norma Jean Pyles, 90 of Fertile, Minnesota, formally of Friendship, passed into the arms of the Lord on March 15th 2023 in Fargo, North Dakota. She was born June 5, 1932 in Portsmouth, to the late Oray V. and Flossie L. Dulaney Murray.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in...

Mar 13, 2023

Jeffrey Scott Sparks, 64

Jeffrey Scott Sparks, 64 of West Portsmouth, died Monday, March 13, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born October 18, 1958 in Portsmouth, to the late Willis Sparks and Delores Brannon Howard.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Shai Sparks, 5 brothers; Edward Sparks, Steve...

Mar 12, 2023

Rebecca A. Mayberry, 65

Rebecca A. "Becky" Mayberry, 65 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday March 12, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born August 31, 1957 in Portsmouth to the late Robert and Gertrude Journey Thompson.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Patrick "Pat" Mayberry, whom she married on...

Mar 10, 2023

Amber Lynn Dunlap, 28

Amber Lynn Dunlap, 28 of West Portsmouth, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born September 26, 1994 in Portsmouth to Michael and Susan Dunlap Cottrell.

Along with her parents, she is survived by a sister, Brittany (Kelly) Rister, stepsister, Megan Cottrell, step brothers: Matthew...

Mar 8, 2023

Leslie Eugene Manchester, 79

Leslie Eugene "Gene" Manchester, 79 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born February 2, 1944 in Sinking springs to the late Charles Manchester and Lucille Easter Jordan.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years,...

Mar 6, 2023

JoAnne McGuire 72,

JoAnne McGuire 72, of Otway died Monday March 6, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born June 20, 1950 in Portsmouth to the late Walter E. Meadows and Mary Ruth Slavens Meadows Sperry.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Philip R. McGuire, a son Jason Lee...

Mar 4, 2023

Jerry Colley, 75

Jerry Colley, 75 of West Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 4, 2023. He was born July 29, 1947 in Portsmouth, to the late John and Effie McKnight Colley.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by the love of his life, June Elaine Atkins Colley,...

Mar 1, 2023

Charles Edward Smith, 88

Charles Edward Smith, 88 of McDermott, died Wednesday March 1, 2023 at his home. He was born December 28, 1934 in Otway, to the late Curtis Smith and Ocie Hayslip.

Charles was a Log Buyer for Taylor Lumber Company for 39 years and was a member of the Dry Run Church...

Feb 27, 2023

Carmen Lee Rayburn, 75

Carmen Lee Rayburn, 75 of West Portsmouth, died Monday, February 27, 2023 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. She was born October 31, 1947 in Portsmouth, to the late Richard E. and Estel Alberta Setters Bowles.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Patricia Sue Holsinger and...

Feb 25, 2023

Forrest Slusher, 70

Forrest "Frosty" Slusher, 70 of Piketon, died Saturday, February 25, 2023 at his home. He was born February 22, 1953 in Portsmouth, to the late Willard Alonzo and Saraha Melinda Salyers Slusher.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Kenneth Slusher and 4 sisters: Bonnie Logan, Joyce...