Obituaries

Jul 13, 2022

Lenora Blevins-Holsinger, 60

Lenora Blevins-Holsinger beloved wife and mother went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 12th 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Jonas and Clara Belle Murphy Blevins.

Along with her parents she was preceded in...

Jul 12, 2022

Anna Thacker, 90

Anna Belle Thacker, 90 of McDermott was called home on July 12, 2022. Born June 30, 1932, in Portsmouth to the late John and Eva Pennington.

Anna is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Charles Thacker, whom she married June of 1960, 6 sisters, 3 brothers, and one son,...

Jul 11, 2022

Sharon Marlene Blevins, 75

Sharon Marlene Blevins, 75 of Country Living in Friendship, went to heaven Monday July 11, 2022. She was born July 25, 1946 in Portsmouth to the late Willard and Thelma Miller.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Robert R. Blevins, and 2...

Jul 10, 2022

Jessica Darlene Hicks, 39

Jessica Darlene Hicks, 39 of Wheelersburg, formerly of West Portsmouth, died Sunday July 10, 2022. She was born March 6, 1983 in Portsmouth to Larry (Rita) Riepenhoff and Judy (Mike) Covert Coldiron.

Along with her parents Jess is survived by a son Devon Gabrille Hicks, a 2 brothers: Dustin Wise and...

Jul 5, 2022

Lonnie Willard Cooper, 77

Lonnie Willard Cooper, 77, of West Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord, July 5, 2022, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.  He was born in McDermott, January 15, 1945, to the late Fredrick and Dolly Jones Cooper.  Along with his parents, Lonnie is preceded in death by a stepson, Gerald Eugene Evans Jr.;...

Jul 5, 2022

Susan Elaine Vernier, 63

Susan Elaine Vernier, 63 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday July 5, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. She was born November 17, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Harold Joseph Evans and Maxine Manchester Evans who survives.

Along with her father she was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Timothy Joseph Evans and...

Jul 2, 2022

Tommy Eugene Stegall, 70

Tommy E. Stegall, 70, of Stoney Run was born on January 7, 1952 in West Portsmouth to the late Thomas and Myrtle Ratcliff Stegall.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Joyce Fox Stegall, a brother, Hershel Stegall, a sister, Raymol Jordan, and...

Jul 1, 2022

Forrest Erwin Elliott, 85

Forrest Erwin Elliott, 85 of Friendship, died Friday, July 1, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 3, 1937, to the late Stanley A. Elliott and Dollie Mae McGraw Elliott.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a son James Patrick Elliott; 3...

Jun 26, 2022

Bristen Joy Steele

Bristen Joy Steele, 3 month old daughter of Parker Steele and Mya Walk, passed away Sunday June 26, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

She was born March 8, 2022 in Portsmouth a 5 pound 6 ounce, brown haired, brown eye girl. She was a happy baby who was always smiling. She...

Jun 24, 2022

Tina Marie Smith, 59

Tina Marie Smith, 59 of West Portsmouth, died Friday June 24, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born August 24, 1962 in Portsmouth to the late Joseph Raymond and Sadie M. Givens Sowards Sr.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Joseph Sowards Jr....

Jun 22, 2022

Michael Todd Duckett, 46

Michael Todd Duckett, 46 of Portsmouth, died Wednesday June 22, 2022 in Wellston, Ohio. He was born January 25, 1976 in Portsmouth, to Barry Cave and Debra Jackson.

Michael worked at General Mills and loved cars.

Along with his parents, Michael is survived by his wife Sonya Hammonds Duckett,...

Jun 20, 2022

Rosalie Catherine Montavon, 79

Rosalie Catherine Montavon, 79 of West Portsmouth, died Monday June 20, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. She was born October 7, 1942 in Cincinnati to the late Louis Anthony and Clara Orlett. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles Leroy Montavon, whom she married on February 11, 1961,...

Jun 19, 2022

Rodney Levi Jenkins, 33

Rodney Levi Jenkins, 33 of Portsmouth, Ohio unexpectedly passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Rodney was born on December 5, 1988 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Donald Jenkins and late Mary Jenkins.

Rodney was a beloved husband, father, son,...

Jun 17, 2022

Randall Edward Chamblin, 63

Randall Edward Chamblin, 63 formerly of West Portsmouth died Friday June 17, 2022 at his home. He was born October 27, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Ralph and Detta Elliott Chamblin. Randall retired from Verizon GTE after 34 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of over 40...

Jun 16, 2022

Chrystal Middleton, 55

Chrystal Middleton, 55 of Portsmouth formerly of West Portsmouth, died Thursday June 16, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born January 22, 1967 in Portsmouth to the late Charles and Janice Noel Loop. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a sister Carol Ingles.

Chrystal is survived...

Jun 15, 2022

William Gregory "Greg" Timberlake, 57

William Gregory "Greg" Timberlake, 57 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday June 15, 2022. He was born February 26, 1965 in Portsmouth to the late Roy and Phyllis Ratcliff Timberlake who survives.

Along with his father he is preceded in death by a daughter Amanda Lynn Timberlake, a brother, Tim Timberlake,...

Jun 14, 2022

Jill Ann Carr, 62

Jill Ann Carr, 62 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday June 14, 2022 at her home. She was born February 22, 1960 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to the late Thomas and Patricia Arnett Payne.

Jill was a 1978 graduate at Portsmouth West High School and formerly worked at Hills Florist until...

Jun 11, 2022

Joshua Horton, 38

Joshua Horton, 38 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday June 11, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 12, 1984 in Portsmouth to Brett Horton and the late Michelle Ratcliff.

Along with his father he is survived by his brother Jeremy Horton and his nephew Isaiah Horton.

Funeral...

Jun 11, 2022

Barbara Ellen Hodge, 73

Barbara Ellen Hodge, 73 of Portsmouth, died Saturday June 11, 2022 at her home. She was born May 3, 1949 in Lewis County, Kentucky to the late Harlan and Margaret Wiley Corns. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her sons, Anthony Hodge, and Ronald Hodge Jr., 3 brothers Charles...

Jun 10, 2022

Gabrielle Francis Hamilton, 25

Gabrielle Francis, 25, of Portsmouth, died Friday June 10, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1997 in Portsmouth to David Eugene (Marcella) Meadows and Wendy Lynn Hammonds. She is preceded in death by a brother David Meadows.

Along with her parents, she is survived by her...