Obituaries

Mar 3, 2021

Gary Edward Humble, 67

Gary Edward Humble, 67 of Stout, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 13, 1953 in Portsmouth to Robert and Clara Furnier Humble who survive. Gary was retired from Dayton Power & Light in Manchester and attended Pond Run Baptist Church.

Along...

Mar 2, 2021

Terri Leigh Dunham, 53

Terri Leigh Dunham, 53 of Lucasville died Tuesday March 2, 2021 at her home. She was born January 7, 1968 in Dayton to the late Carol Potts and Clarence Edward (Carolyn) Randall Jr. who survives.

Along with her father she is survived by her daughters; Diana Slone and Stevie Tomlin both...

Feb 26, 2021

Layden Dale Adkins

Layden Dale Adkins, of Portsmouth died Friday February 26, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born February 26, 2021 in Portsmouth to Shane Douglas Adkins and Kiersten Chenille McNutt. He is preceded in death by great-grandfather Ralph Dale McNutt "Jr". Layden was already loved by so many people especially his mom and...

Feb 23, 2021

Norman "Norm" Bennett Potts, 93

Norman "Norm" Bennett Potts, 93 of Lucasville died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Hill View Retirement Center.  He was born September 15, 1927 in South Webster to the late Napoleon "NB" and Alma Bennett Potts.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jenny Potts, and 3 sisters;...

Feb 23, 2021

Faye Maureen Goodman, 97

Faye Maureen Goodman, 97 of Portsmouth died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born August 30, 1923 in West Portsmouth to the late Fred and Mamie Hamm Stone. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard, a daughter, Kathie, her second husband, Paul, a...

Feb 21, 2021

Mercetis Jolene Howard, 86

Mercetis Jolene Howard, 86 of Minford died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Rosemount Pavillion.  She was born January 21, 1935 in Portsmouth to the late Fred Gordon and Mary Margaret Hoop Brown.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Sharon Belford.

Jolene is survived by...

Feb 20, 2021

Rosemary Adkins, 72

Rosemary Adkins, 72 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born August 11, 1948 in Scioto County to the late John Martin and Mary Alice Sadler Hobbs.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Adkins and a brother, Walter Hobbs.

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Feb 19, 2021

Charlotte A. Mantel, 75

Charlotte Mantel, 75, of Delaware, Ohio, formerly of Portsmouth, died Friday, February 19, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  She was born on April 4, 1945 to the late Gordon and Ocie Cooper Holsinger.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Mantel, and a brother, Chester Holsinger.  ...

Feb 6, 2021

Billie Jean Castle Hamilton, 72

Billie Jean Castle Hamilton, 72 of West Portsmouth passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at SOMC Hospice after a long illness.  She was born March 27, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio to the late William and Laura Spence Castle.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Feb 5, 2021

Greyson Dean Libby

Greyson Dean Libby, of West Portsmouth died Friday February 5, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born September 14, 2020 in Portsmouth to Cameron Lee Libby and Andrea Rochelle Selvage. Greyson is preceded in death by a great grandfather William Selvage.

Along with his parents he is survived by 2...

Jan 31, 2021

Due to the inclement weather, the Funeral Services of Casey Pendleton have been postponed until tomorrow Friday, February 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Friends may call at the church starting at 12:00 PM.

Casey Eugene Pendleton, 46

Casey Eugene Pendleton, 46 of Wheelersburg passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was born September 14, 1974...

Jan 31, 2021

Kimberly Marie Rakes, 54

Kimberly Marie Rakes, 54 of Minford died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at her home.  She was born June 14, 1966 in Portsmouth to the late Reece and Virginia Thompson Sexton.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Rakes whom she married June 16, 2009, 2 brothers; William...

Jan 31, 2021

David Edward Kline, 86

David Edward Kline, 86 of West Portsmouth died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born May 22, 1934 in Portsmouth to the late Truman and Vada Campbell Kline.  David retired from the New York State Department of Civil Service.  He was a graduate of Bob Jones University with...

Jan 30, 2021

Beth Ann Weaver, 46

Beth Ann Weaver, 46 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, January 30, 2021.  She was born March 5, 1974 in Portsmouth to John & Patty Ratliff Weaver, whom she cared for deeply.

Beth was a 1992 graduate of Portsmouth West High School.  She enjoyed watching her sons play sports and enjoyed playing...

Jan 27, 2021

Rebecca Lynn Jones, 62

Rebecca Lynn Jones, 62 of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born November 2, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Harold and Betty Erwin Thompson.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, George Blanton, a great grandson, Xavier Dean Russell,...

Jan 26, 2021

Larry Dean Scott, 60

Larry Dean Scott, 60 of West Portsmouth went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at King's Daughters in Ashland.  He was born June 5, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Carl and Frances Luther Scott.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Scott....

Jan 24, 2021

Cynthia K. Collins, 72

January 24, 2021 Cynthia K. Collins 72 of Wheelersburg (AKA "The Devil") went somewhere upon her death. Not sure who won the game between the two or the outcome but we are certain, without a doubt, she got her way as always.

Ms. Cindy met the love of her life Rod...

Jan 21, 2021

Carl Howard Weghorst, 87

Carl Howard Weghorst, 87 of McDermott died Friday, January 22, 2021 at Hill View Retirement Center. He was born March 2, 1933 in Portsmouth to the late Carl and Hazel Malone Weghorst. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Lois Myers.

He was a United States...

Jan 19, 2021

Roy Raymond Hobbs, 70

Roy Raymond Hobbs, 70 of Blue Creek died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born July 15, 1950 in Adams County to the late Tommy and Ola Thacker Hobbs.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Ruth Hobbs and 3 brothers; Lowell Thomas Hobbs,...

Jan 16, 2021

Katherine Carol Litz, 63

Katherine Carol Litz, 63 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1957 in Portsmouth to the late Harold Stone and Golda Slone Lawhorn.

Along with her parents Katherine was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Litz whom she married...