Obituaries

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...

Jan 12, 2021

Rev. Freddie Ray Bales, 83

Rev. Freddie Ray Bales of Friendship, Ohio gloriously went to be with the Lord at 4:15PM Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at SOMC in Portsmouth, Ohio after a brief illness at the age of 83. We would like to thank the staff at SOMC for their generosity and kindness. Rev. Freddie Ray Bales...

Jan 12, 2021

Kimberly Jo Copas, 62

Kimberly Jo Copas, 62 of West Portsmouth died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her home.  She was born July 28, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Bobby Copas and Judy Newman Hunt.

She was a 1976 graduate of Portsmouth West High School.  She worked for the Portsmouth City Schools as the...

Jan 7, 2021

Donald Layton Reynolds, 82

Donald Layton Reynolds, 82 of West Portsmouth died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born March 1, 1938 in Scioto County to the late Harry and Euka Marie Adams Reynolds.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Faye Eden Reynolds, a son, Mark Layton...

Jan 7, 2021

John Ward, 84

John Ward, 84 of West Portsmouth died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his home.  He was born April 21, 1936 in Martin County, Kentucky to the late McKinley and Fannie Delong Ward.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John Ward, 4 brothers; Paul Ward Sr., James Ward, Elmer...

Jan 6, 2021

Brian Keith Shultz, 37

Brian Keith Shultz, 37 of Greenfield, formerly of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home. He was born September 13, 1983 in Portsmouth to the late Bryan Scott Shultz and Elisabeth Glass Shultz who survives.

Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents,...

Jan 5, 2021

Virginia Parker, 71

Virginia Parker, 71 of Blue Creek died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born May 27, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late John and Peachie Cooper Parker.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert "Buck" Parker and a sister, Dolly Cook.

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Jan 4, 2021

Patricia Ann Webb Nolder, 89

Patricia Ann Webb Nolder, 89 of Portsmouth, died Monday January 4, 2021 at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born November 20, 1931 in Portsmouth to the late Chester Hayes and Ida Pearl Adkins Webb. She was a Beautician and an Instructor at the Beauty School.

Along with her parents Patricia was...

Jan 3, 2021

Dinah Lynn Henderson, 70

Dinah Lynn Henderson, 70 of Otway, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born February 7, 1950 in Scioto County to the late Theodore Harry and Mabel Evelyn Hall McLucas. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Ted McLucas and a sister Judy...