Obituaries

Jan 13, 2022

Judith Loretta Prose, 77

Judith Loretta Prose, 77 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday January 13, 2022 at Edgewood manor in Lucasville. She was born June 8, 1944 in Portsmouth to the late James Monroe and Pearlie Shepherd Howard.

Judy was a member of the Stoney Run Freewill Baptist Church.

Along with her parents...

Jan 12, 2022

Margie Ruth Walker, 89

Margie Ruth Walker, 89 of Portsmouth died Wednesday January 12, 2022 at Minford Retirement Center. She was born August 5, 1932 in Rome, Ohio to the late Clayton and Olivia Moore Kennedy.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Wesley Walker, whom she married on...

Jan 7, 2022

Barbara Ann Asbury, 56

Mrs. Barbara Ann Asbury, 56, passed away Friday, January, 7, 2022 in York, SC. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio,

Mrs. Asbury was preceded in death by her father, William Wilson; mother, Nancy Chinn Scalf; her step-father, Winford "Gene" Scalf; brothers, Steve and Jeff Scalf. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant.

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Jan 7, 2022

Stanley "Marty" Weghorst, 56

Stanley "Marty" Weghorst, 56 of West Portsmouth, died Friday January 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born July 11, 1965 in Scioto County to the late Stanley Weghorst and Golda Stone Lawhorn.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Jack Stone and Harrison Stone, 2...

Jan 3, 2022

Sharon Ann Malcolm-Smith, 51

Sharon Ann Malcolm-Smith, 51 of Portsmouth, died January 3, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born July 28, 1970 in East Cleveland to Elaine Miree.

She was a homemaker and an advocate for children. She ran for the board of education in Cleveland to fight for student's rights.

Jan 2, 2022

Tiffaney Marie Naegele-Taylor, 50

Tiffaney Marie Naegele-Taylor, 50 of Portsmouth died Sunday January 2, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born July 20, 1971 in Cincinnati to Marvin Lee Naegele and Pamela Marie Augst.

She is preceded in death by a son Ryan Cline, and a brother Marvin Lee Naegele Jr..

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Jan 2, 2022

David Wayne Hall, 67

David Wayne Hall, 67 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday January 2, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born February 5, 1954 in Portsmouth to the late Glenn and Janet Horsley Hall.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Ginger Thompson Hall, and a brother,...

Dec 31, 2021

Lee Ann Breech, 53

Lee Ann Breech, 53 of Lucasville, died Friday December 31, 2021 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born June 7, 1968 in Greenfield, Ohio to the late Don Dale Throckmorton and Mortie Throckmorton who survives.

Along with her father she was preceded in death by a son Carson Dixon and...

Dec 31, 2021

Ruth Evelyn Barber McNeil, 86

Ruth Evelyn Barber McNeil 86, of West Portsmouth, died Friday December 31, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. She was born July 17, 1935 in Franklin Furnace to the late Charles and Dora Barnhart Barber.

She is survived by her 3 children, Douglas (Peg) McNeil of West Portsmouth, Darren (Stacey) McNeil of...

Dec 30, 2021

Frederick Pistole, 68

Frederick Pistole, 68 of Columbus, formerly of West Portsmouth, died Thursday December 30, 2021 at Mt Carmel Saint Ann Hospital in Columbus. He was born January 31, 1953 in Portsmouth, to the late Paul Frederick and Ruth Lee McGinn Pistole. Along with his parents Frederick was preceded in death by a sister Sandra Eastman....

Dec 29, 2021

Russell Edward Hammonds, 78

Russell Edward Hammonds, 78 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday December 29, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. He was born May 25, 1943 in West Portsmouth, to the late Russell Lee and Elnora Kennedy Hammonds.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a son Mark Edward Hammonds, a daughter Carlisa...

Dec 28, 2021

Joyce Buckler, 76

Joyce Buckler, 76 of Portsmouth, died Tuesday December 28, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. She was born November 10, 1945 in Lucasville to the late Calvin and Pearlie Parson Buckler.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers Willard, Donald, and Eugene Buckler.

Joyce is survived by...

Dec 27, 2021

Caroline Jaqueline Malone, 57

Caroline Jaqueline Malone, 57 of West Portsmouth, died Monday, December 27, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1964 in Portsmouth to the late Elbridge Alfred and Juanita Piatt Malone.

She worked at Star Workshop for many years. Jackie was a life long Cincinnati Reds fan and...

Dec 26, 2021

Imogene Smith, 90

Imogene Smith, 90 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday December 26, 2021, at SOMC Hospice. She was born September 24, 1931, in Scioto County to the late George and Fannie Vipperman Taylor.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Earl Smith whom she married May 19, 1949,...

Dec 25, 2021

Charlene Chaffin, 66

Charlene Chaffin, 66 of Lima formerly of West Portsmouth, died Saturday December 25, 2021 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima, Ohio. She was born July 8, 1955 in Adams County to the late Coleman and Pearl Evans Copas.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Kenny Chaffin,...

Dec 24, 2021

Edith "Eydie" Marie Bailey, 76

Edith Marie Bailey, 76 of Portsmouth died Friday December 24, 2021 at Grant Medical Center. She was born July 14, 1945 in Portsmouth to the late Hiram Wayne and Bertha Riddlebarger White.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Jack White and a sister Olive...

Dec 23, 2021

James William Fegan Sr. 67

James William Fegan Sr., 67 of Portsmouth, died Thursday December 23, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 26, 1953 in Pennsylvania to the late John and Terressa Rosenberry Fegan Sr..

James was an Air Force veteran and a member of American Legion Post 471. Along with...

Dec 20, 2021

Wanda Lee Windsor, 84

Wanda Lee (Hodge) Windsor, 84 of West Portsmouth, died Monday December 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 5, 1937 in Scioto County to the late Reverend Albert R and Alice H. Nease Hodge.

Along with her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her...

Dec 19, 2021

Dennis Crawford Young, 49

Dennis Crawford Young, 49 of Portsmouth, died Sunday December 19, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1972 in Portsmouth to the late Danny and Carolyn Newman Young.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters; Tina, Angela and Robin Holsinger along with...

Dec 19, 2021

Ronnie E. Brown, 74

Ronnie E. Brown, 74, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, at his home. He was born July 9, 1947, in Kermit, West Virginia to the late Orville and Dixie Castle Brown.

Ron was a 1966 graduate of Portsmouth West High School. After graduation he joined the Marine Corp. He...