Obituaries

Jan 29, 2020

Carla Jo Distel Hall, 55

Carla Jo Distel Hall, 55 of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born October 6, 1964 in Portsmouth to the late David Michael and Linda K. Piatt Distel.  She was employed by Big Lots as store manager for 35 years.

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Jan 28, 2020

John Alexander Journey, 22

John Alexander Journey, 22 of West Portsmouth died Tuesday, January 28, 2020.  He was born July 22, 1997 in Portsmouth to Teddy and Jill Dillow Journey.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents; John Journey, David Journey, and Sharon Dillow.

Alex was a graduate of Portsmouth West High School and...

Jan 27, 2020

Alan Jay Myers, 75

Alan Jay Myers, 75 of West Portsmouth died Monday, January 27, 2020 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born April 11, 1944 in Cincinnati to the late Homer Alan and Helen Dorothy Lauth Myers.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Connor Walker, 3 brothers; Robert Craig, Evan Wade,...

Jan 23, 2020

Fannie D. Arthur Flannigan, 73

Fannie D. Arthur Flannigan, 73 of Grove City formerly of Friendship, died Thursday January 23, 2020 at Mt. Carmel Hospital. She was born July 10, 1946 in Friendship to the late Amos and Myrtle Lewis Arthur. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Arthur.

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Jan 22, 2020

Janet Ruth Graham, 82

Janet Ruth Graham, 82 of Stout, a loving Mom, sister, and friend to all, peacefully joined her heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Hill View Retirement Center.  She was born January 19, 1938 in Scioto County to the late Avery and Ada Tipton Graham.  Along with her parents, she was preceded...

Jan 22, 2020

Chester Holsinger, 78

Chester Holsinger, 78 of Columbus, formerly of West Portsmouth went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Ohio State University Medical Center.  He was born May 7, 1941 in Portsmouth to the late Gordon and Ocie Cooper Holsinger.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death...

Jan 21, 2020

Roger Hannah, 81

Leonard "Roger" Hannah, 81 of West Portsmouth died Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born March 9, 1938 in Elliot County, Kentucky to the late Leonard J. Hannah and Roxie Kerley Flannery.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Anthony Michael Hannah, a daughter,...

Jan 21, 2020

Sabrina Sue Artressia, 41

Sabrina Sue Artressia, 41 of Portsmouth died Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Ohio State University Medical Center.  She was born May 26, 1978 to Joe Artressia and the late Cheryl Jones.

Along with her father, Sabrina is survived by her husband, Millard Pollitt, a son, Jerry Artressia, a brother, Russell,...

Jan 19, 2020

Lovella Litz, 89

Lovella Litz, 89, of West Portsmouth went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth. She was born March 11, 1930 in West Portsmouth to the late Cecil Edward and Fannie M. Deemer Porter.

Lovella was a retired secretary at Dry Run School and...

Jan 18, 2020

Garlie Lee Mays, 81

Garlie Lee Mays, 81 of Ironton, died Saturday January 18, 2020 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Ironton. He was born December 8, 1938 in Sandy Hook, Kentucky to the late Estle and Ezma Mays.

Lee was a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces, a member of Nauvoo Masonic Lodge...

Jan 17, 2020

Heidi Louise Cropper, 53

Heidi Louise Cropper, 53 of Portsmouth, died Friday January 17, 2020 at her home. She was born October 12, 1966 in Portsmouth to Earl and Traudi Eckerl Strickland of Portsmouth. She was preceded in death by her brother Michael Earl Strickland.

Heidi was a 1985 graduate of Portsmouth West High School....

Jan 14, 2020

Kenneth H. Holsinger, 78

Kenneth H. Holsinger, 78 of Friendship died Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at his home.  He was born April 2, 1941 in Portsmouth to the late Earl and Frances Schiltz Holsinger.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Sue Holsinger whom he married September 1, 1962, a brother,...

Jan 12, 2020

Nicholas Gregory "Nick" Howard, 53

Nicholas Gregory "Nick" Howard, 53 of West Portsmouth died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home.  He was born December 22, 1966 in Portsmouth to the late Jim and Bonnie Howard.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary Nicholas Howard and 2 sisters; Bonnie jean Howard...

Jan 12, 2020

Thurman "Pokey" Blevins Jr., 60

Thurman "Pokey" Blevins Jr., 60 of Vanceburg died Sunday, January 12, 2020.  He was born February 27, 1959 in Indiana to the late Thurman and Geneva Vance Blevins.  Along with his parents, Pokey was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Blevins and his best friend and love of his life, Tina...

Jan 9, 2020

Ramona Aldridge, 58

Ramona Aldridge, 58 of Sciotoville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2020. She was born November 25, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Boyce A. Jordan and Mary Stone who survives. She was retired from Bloom-Vernon Schools where she was a bus driver. Along with her father she was preceded...

Jan 8, 2020

Thomas Leroy Wise Sr., 72

Thomas Leroy Wise Sr., 72 of McDermott died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born January 30, 1947 in Portsmouth to the late Carl and Eva Waugaman Wise.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers; Harvey, Eddie, Eugene, and Paul Wise and 2 sisters;...

Jan 2, 2020

Leroy Brown, 67

Leroy Brown, 67 of Portsmouth died Thursday January 2, 2020 at his home. He was born October 13, 1952 in Portsmouth to the late Edgar Sr. and Dollie Brown.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson,4 brothers; Junior Brown, Edgar Brown Jr. Joe and Everett Brown, 9...

Jan 1, 2020

Teresa Ann Stidham, 64

Teresa Ann Stidham, 64 of Lucasville died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born January 5, 1955 in Portsmouth to the late Kenny and Patricia Webb Nolder who survives.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracy Kammer, a brother, Steve Nolder, grandmother, Ida Pearl...

Jan 1, 2020

Dorothy M. Ridout, 80

Dorothy M. "Dottie" Ridout, 80 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday January 1, 2020 at Portsmouth Health and Rehab. She was born April 24, 1939 in Greenup, Kentucky, to the late Lewis Oliver and Ethel Marie Griffith Clay.

Dottie was a seamstress and was the former owner of Alterations and More in...

Dec 29, 2019

Robert Craig Myers, 64

Robert Craig "Bob" Myers, 64 of Lucasville passed away Sunday December 29, 2019 at SOMC Hospice. He was born March 19, 1955 in Portsmouth the youngest son of the late Homer Allen and Helen Dorothy Lauth Myers. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Evan Wade and Stephen...