Obituaries

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...

Jan 22, 2023

Ida Belle Ketter, 82

Ida Belle Ketter, 82 of Lucasville, died Sunday January 22, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born January 14, 1941 in Hawesville, Kentucky, to the late Dewey Earl and Lavina Ann Trumbo Johnson.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Terri Lynn Ketter, 7 brothers and...

Jan 21, 2023

Margaret Pauline Conley, 93

Margaret Pauline Conley, 93 years old, longtime resident of Dry Run in West Portsmouth, and current resident of Portsmouth Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born January 18, 1930, Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Samuel and Freda Hornikel Noel.

Along with her parents,...

Jan 21, 2023

Bonnie L. Furtaw, 67

Bonnie L. Furtaw, 67 of West Portsmouth, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 21, 2023. She was born on December 7, 1955 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Virgil Henry Furtaw Jr. and Laura Marie Priest Furtaw who survives.

Along with her father Bonnie was preceded...

Jan 15, 2023

Donald P. Richards, 78

Donald P. Richards, 78 of Portsmouth, died Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home. He was born August 16, 1944 in East Liverpool, Ohio to the late Ralph Edwards and Minnie Tackett Castle.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by grandparents: Alan and Mary Bias Richards, grandmother Rose...

Jan 14, 2023

Mary F. Wilson, 91

Mary F. Wilson, 91 of West Portsmouth, Died Saturday January 14, 2023 at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born August 8, 1931 in Portsmouth to the late Russell and Sally Lintz Cantrell.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Tom" Wilson, whom she married on August...

Jan 13, 2023

Elza Wayne Lykins, 86

Elza Wayne Lykins, 86, formally of New Boston, passed away on January 13, 2023, at Portsmouth Health and Rehab Facility. He was born on August 16, 1936 to the late Rev. Charles and Nellie Maloney Lykins.

Preceded in death by his wife Donna, stepson Arthur Conley, 4 brothers Edward, Ronnie, Dewey...

Jan 11, 2023

Cynthia Rae Vanhoose, 65

Cynthia Rae Adams Vanhoose, 65 of Blue Creek, died Wednesday January 11, 2023. She was born January 7, 1958 to the late Charles Raymond and Virginia Lee Pope Adams.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers: James Hanes and Paul Richard Adams and a sister Nancy...

Jan 10, 2023

Vincent Samuel Dean Ruggles

Vincent Samuel Dean Ruggles, one month old son of Timothy and Courtney Ruggles, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. He was born December 4, 2022 in Portsmouth.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Andrew Shepherd, Harold and Ardell Scaff, Mildren and James Stapleton and a cousin Nathan Stapleton.

Jan 9, 2023

Kerry Daniel Hammond, 54

Kerry "Danny" Hammond, 54, died unexpectedly on January 9,2023. He was born January 14,1968 in Greenfield, Ohio. The son of Gary & Barbara (Tong) Hammond.

Danny graduated from West Portsmouth High School in 1986. He had a true talent for woodworking and went on to help run a business with his...

Jan 9, 2023

James Mark Stapleton, 70

James Mark Stapleton, 70 of Stout, past away Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home. He was born April 16, 1952 in Portsmouth to the late Leonard and Catherine Stapleton.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Homer, William and Bobby Stapleton and 3 sisters: Marie...

Jan 5, 2023

Donald Andrew Colley, 86

Donald Andrew Colley, 86 of McDermott, died Thursday January 5, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born July 8, 1936 in Scioto County to the late George W. and Rena Emmons Colley.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Rosie Spencer Colley Whom he married on...

Jan 4, 2023

Thomas Edward Partlow, 82

Thomas Edward Partlow, 82 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday January 4, 2023 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. He was born May 18, 1940 in Portsmouth to the late Walter Augustus and Martha Lenore Greer Partlow.

Along with his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a son Brian Partlow, a sister...

Jan 3, 2023

Shelly Ann Nickles, 59

Shelly Ann (Ridout) Nickles passed away on January 3rd, 2023. She was born on September 8th, 1963. She graduated from Vallèy High School. She had worked at Hillview Center for a time, but later she went to tax school and worked completing tax returns for years. Shelly married the love of her life,...