Obituaries

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...

Feb 24, 2023

Jerry Lee Jenkins, Jr., 47

Jerry Lee Jenkins, Jr., 47 of West Portsmouth, died Friday, February 24, 2023 at his home. He was born January 21, 1976 in Ashland, Kentucky, to the late Jerry Lee Jenkins and Sandy Pancake Maguire who survives.

Along with his father he was preceded in death by his wife, Tonya...

Feb 21, 2023

Brandy Michele Summers, 40

Brandy Michele Summers, 40 of Rosemount, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was born September 30, 1982 in Portsmouth to Brian and Jackie Puckett Summers.

Brandy was a 2001 graduate of Clay High School where she excelled in Basketball, Volleyball and Softball. She was a very kind and loving girl...

Feb 21, 2023

David Lee Schackart, 88

David Lee Schackart, 88 of Piketon, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home. He was born September 23, 1934 in Portsmouth, to the late Frank and Thelma Brock Schackart.

Along with his parents, David is preceded in death by a son, Davd Lee Schackart Jr., an infant daughter, Debra K....

Feb 11, 2023

Sarah Dawn Ferguson Bell , 36

Sarah Dawn Ferguson Bell, 36 of West Portsmouth, passed away Saturday February 11, 2023 at SOMC Hospice after a long illness. She was born March 4, 1986 in Portsmouth, Ohio

Sarah was a 2004 graduate of Portsmouth West High School.

Sarah was preceded in death by a...

Feb 9, 2023

Orville Kelly Reiser, 96

Orville Kelly "Bud" Reiser, 96 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his home. He was born October 10, 1926 to the late Orville and Etta Mae Kelly Reiser.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Reiser and a sister Annetta Reiser.

Feb 8, 2023

Diane Howerton, 67

Diane Traylor Howerton, 67, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday February 8, 2023.  She was born August 12, 1955, to William Howard and Mary Frances (Watkins) Traylor.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bob" William Howerton, whom she married on October 26, 1969. He passed...

Feb 7, 2023

Elaine E Means, 78

Elaine E. Means, 78 of McDermott, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 13, 1944 in Passaic, New Jersey to the late Albert G. and Elsa F. Zinsmann Roslasky.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Means. Elaine was a...

Feb 7, 2023

Maxine Elaine Evans, 84

Maxine Elaine Evans, 84 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born February 15, 1938 in Portsmouth, to the late Charles Manchester and the late Lucille Easter Jordan.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Joseph Evans, whom she...

Feb 5, 2023

Pamela S. Gravely, 72

Pamela S. Gravely, 72 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born July 31, 1950 in Portsmouth, to the late Roy Edward and Nellie Mae Dickison Mayberry.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Patrick Mayberry.

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Feb 4, 2023

Ellen Elaine Smith, 77

Ellen Elaine Smith, 77 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday, February 4, 2023. She was born November 21, 1945 in Portsmouth to the late Shirley Edward and Helena Sowards Mershon.

Ellen retired from Mitchellace after 31 years of service.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 5...

Feb 1, 2023

Tina Jenkins, 56

Tina Jenkins, 56, of Minford went to be with the Lord, Wednesday February 1st, 2023, at SOMC Hospice. She was born August 24th, 1966 in Portsmouth, to the late William and Christa (Hammond) Jenkins.

Along with her parents, Tina was preceded in death by a brother, David Legg.

Tina loved...

Jan 24, 2023

Derrick Daniel Gibson, 42

Derrick Daniel Gibson, 42 of New Boston, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at OSU Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1980 in Portsmouth to Daniel Spencer and Penny Gibson Secrist.

Along with his parents, Derrick is survived by his finance' Angela Graham, a son Devin Gibson, a daughter, Danielle...