Obituaries

Jun 21, 2020

Lisa Roark Horn, 58

Lisa Roark Horn, 58 of Portsmouth went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born October 25, 1961 in Portsmouth to Robert "Bob" Roark and the late Donna O'Brien Roark.  She was smiling as she entered the gates of Heaven as she was reunited...

Jun 13, 2020

Naomi Josephine McGraw, 83

Naomi Josephine McGraw, 83 of Portsmouth died Saturday, June 13, 2020 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born February 25, 1937 in Otway to the late Forrest and Emma Thompson Chaffin.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter James McGraw whom she married March 16, 1985, 2 brothers;...

Jun 10, 2020

Patricia Ann Manchester, 74

Patricia Ann Manchester, 74 of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her home.  She was born February 4, 1946 in Greenup, Kentucky to the late Homer and Helen Oliver Cremeans.  She retired from Hempstead Manor as the Activities Director and was of the Baptist Faith.

Patricia is survived by...

Jun 5, 2020

Delores Campbell-Hall, 81

Delores Campbell-Hall, 81 of New Boston died Friday, June 5, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. She was born July 26, 1938 in Scioto County to the late George Edward and Edna Davis Bloomfield.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of 38 years and the father of...

Jun 4, 2020

Allen Ray Ferguson, 70

Allen Ray Ferguson, 70 of West Portsmouth, Ohio died Thursday June 4, 2020 at his home. He was born October 13, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Donald and Ruth Jarrells Ferguson. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a granddaughter Jeana Denise Yates and a brother Gary Ferguson.

Jun 3, 2020

Eula Mae Craft, 62

Eula Mae Craft, 62 of Portsmouth died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home. She was born August 16, 1957 in Portsmouth to the late Winford and Wilma Jean Ward Russell.

Along with her parents, Eula was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Craft, a son, David Michael Kitchen Jr., ...

Jun 1, 2020

Leslie Junior Monroe, 73

Leslie Junior Monroe, 73 of Otway, died Monday June 1, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. He was born May 12, 1947 in Garrison, Kentucky to the late Noble and Sylvia Hammonds Monroe. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Monroe and a sister, Janet Craft.

Leslie...

May 30, 2020

William Shaffer, 51

William Shaffer, 51 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born October 11, 1968 in Portsmouth to the late William Lewis and Phyllis Rigsby Shaffer.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Michael Shaffer.

William is survived by...

May 29, 2020

Brandy Sue Swords Hobbs, 34

Brandy Sue Swords Hobbs, 34 of West Portsmouth died Friday, May 29, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born September 30, 1985 in Portsmouth to Scotty and Susan Willis Swords. Brandy is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Oscar and Mary Swords, her first husband, Darrin Johnson, second husband,...

May 28, 2020

Helen Jane Sparks, 67

Helen Jane Sparks, 67 of Stout died Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born August 18, 1952 in Portsmouth to the late George Wise Sr. and Lida Mae Hodge Wise. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, George Sparks, a daughter, Pamla...

May 24, 2020

Clarence Rollins Jr., 66

Clarence "Dink" Rollins Jr., 66 of Blue Creek died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at The Pavilion of Piketon. He was born December 17, 1953 in Portsmouth to the late Clarence Rollins Sr. and Joan Bivens Rollins who survives. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeremy Eric Rollins....

May 19, 2020

Floyd E. Pollard Jr., 86

Floyd E. "Boone" Pollard Jr., 86 of Stout died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 21, 1933 in West Portsmouth to the late Floyd and Badie Taylor Pollard. He was retired from the United States Army Corps of Engineers after 28 years at Captain Anthony Meldahl Lock...

May 18, 2020

Arie O. Culver, 56

Arie O. Culver, 56 of West Portsmouth died Monday, May 18, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born April 20, 1964 in Portsmouth to the late Clarence "Barney" and Pearlie Cable Culver. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Richard Culver and Henry Culver.

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May 12, 2020

Bryan Ray Biggs Sr., 37

Bryan Ray Biggs Sr., 37 of West Portsmouth died Tuesday, May 12, 2020.  He was born April 5, 1983 in Marion, Ohio to Arnold Ray and Brenda Kay Franklin Biggs.  He was preceded in death by Grandpa and Grandma Biggs, Grandpa and Grandma Franklin, a nephew, Joseph Journey, and a great niece,...

May 11, 2020

Rosetta Ruth Welch, 83

Rosetta Ruth Welch, 83 of West Portsmouth died Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home. She was born April 14, 1937 in West Portsmouth to the late Joseph and Pearlia Ann Mershon McNeil. She retired after 30 years at Rendezvous Nursing home as the head cook.

Along with her parents, Rosetta...

May 8, 2020

Joann Scott, 71

Joann Scott, 71 of West Portsmouth died Friday, May 8, 2020 at her home. She was born May 4, 1949 in Friendship to the late Delbert and Bessie Jordan. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lee Scott Sr., a son, Joey Scott, a daughter, Bessie Scott, a...

May 7, 2020

Charlotte Ann (Stephens) Green, 73

Charlotte Ann (Stephens) Green, 73 of Portsmouth went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Rosemount Pavilion.  She was born October 30, 1946 in Portsmouth to the late Elmer and Ruby Bond Stephens.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Mullins....

May 4, 2020

Ronald Lee Hayslip, 70

Ronald Lee Hayslip, 70 of Blue Creek passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born August 6, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late William Robert Hayslip and Anna Moore Hayslip who survives.  Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Mae Blevins...

May 4, 2020

Cecilia Marie Meyers, 69

Cecilia Marie Meyers, 69 of West Portsmouth, died Monday May 4, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 24, 1950 in Annapolis, Maryland to the late Emerald and Viola Sparks Roe. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Roe.

Cecilia worked as an insurance...

May 1, 2020

Jason Matthew Bradford, 44

Jason Matthew Bradford, 44 of Columbus, Ohio was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on 9-30-1975 to his parents Max Bradford of Pikeville, Kentucky and Jeanne Bradford of McDermott, Ohio who survive. He is also survived by his fiancée Heather Allen of Columbus, Ohio and his children Claire Bradford of Portsmouth, Ohio and Blake Bradford...