Obituaries

Sep 14, 2019

Steven Arthur Conley, 72

Steven Arthur Conley, 72 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday September 14, 2019 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 16, 1946 in Portsmouth to the late Arthur and Ruth Davis Conley. He was a United States Army veteran and retired truck driver.

Along with his parents he was preceded...

Sep 13, 2019

Roger Dale Swords, 66

Roger Dale Swords, 66 of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away September 13, 2019. He was born January 5, 1953 to James Berlin and Kathryn Elizabeth (Lewis) Swords. Roger was a retired box maker from Mills Pride in Waverly. He attended West High School and passionate about sports. He played softball in a local league...

Sep 5, 2019

Kenneth Allen Maynard, 64

Kenneth Allen Maynard, 64 of Wheelersburg formerly of West Portsmouth died Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his home.  He was born March 19, 1955 in Portsmouth to the late Claude Clifford and Edna Weaver Maynard.

Kenny was a 1973 graduate of Portsmouth West High School.  He retired as a Supervisor for...

Sep 3, 2019

Rev. Sam Fillmore, 93

Rev. Sam Fillmore, 93 of Friendship died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born October 21, 1925 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Earl and Mable Michael Fillmore.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters; Donna Howard and Wilma Rose.

Aug 31, 2019

Eleanor J. Bivens, 87

Eleanor Jane Bivens, 87 of Stout, died Saturday August 31, 2019 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born June 21, 1932 in Friendship to the late James William and Lula Anderson Lewis.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Omar D. "Dick" Bivens who she...

Aug 29, 2019

Lisa Michelle Ward, 44

Lisa Michelle Ward, 44 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday August 29, 2019 at her home. She was born September 2, 1974 in Bloomington, Ill., to Gary Ward and Loucille Moore Wroten.

Lisa was preceded in death by her stepfather Buster Broughton and her sister Gabby Moore (Ayden).

Lisa is...

Aug 21, 2019

Mark Andrew Johnson, 68

Mark Andrew Johnson, 68 of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born November 7, 1950 in Portsmouth to Jesse Andrew Johnson and the late Dorothy Goodman Johnson.

He retired from Laborer's Local #83, was a member of Masonic Lodge in Naples, Florida and the 858's. ...

Aug 18, 2019

Christina Marie Niekamp, 40

Christina Marie Niekamp, 40 of Bellbrook, Ohio, formerly of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her home.  She was born September 2, 1978 in Portsmouth to David Albert and Pamela Jean Thacker Lester.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Helen & Fred Lester and Helen & Oscar Thacker, along...

Aug 16, 2019

Gary Lee Hossman Waughtel, 71

Gary Lee Hossman Waughtel, 71 of West Portsmouth, died Friday August 16, 2019 at SOMC Hospice. He was born May 12, 1948 in Portsmouth to the late Joseph Edward Waughtel and Joe and Betty Bevis Hossman.

He was retired from Knittel's Service Station after over 30 years of service. He...

Aug 8, 2019

Larry Dean Mitchell, 77

Larry Dean Mitchell, 77 of Portsmouth, died Thursday August 8, 2019 at Heartland of Portsmouth. He was born November 12, 1941 in Mississippi to the late Charlie and Clara White Mitchell. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and owned and operated Mitchell's Body Shop for over 40 years.

Along...

Jul 22, 2019

Jessica Kay Hamilton, 31

Jessica Kay "JessKay" Hamilton, 31 of West Portsmouth was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, July 22, 2019.  She was born October 8, 1987 in Portsmouth to the late Steven Ward and Sharon Hamilton Ward who survives.

Along with her mother, Jessica is survived by 3 sons;...

Jul 22, 2019

Charles E. Stamper, 90

Charles E. Stamper, 90 of McDermott died Monday, July 22, 2019 at his home.  He was born December 26, 1928 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Jesse Green and Golden Ethel Walters Stamper.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Ann Stamper who he married May 5,...

Jul 15, 2019

Tamara Lee Moore, 55

Tamara Lee Moore, 55 of Friendship died Monday, July 15, 2019 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born July 29, 1963 in Portsmouth to George and Shirley Darlene Blevins Piatt.  She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ruby Blevins and grandfather, Clarence Blevins.

She was very happy, always smiling...

Jul 14, 2019

Shannon Staggs age 41 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Sunday July 14, 2019. Shannon was born on January 4, 1978 the son of Paul Craig Staggs and Connie Shultz in Portsmouth, Ohio. Besides his parents he was preceded by grandparents Edgar and Sarah Shultz, Paul and Gladys Staggs, Marianne Spriggs; brother Brad Edgar Staggs, sister Megan Dalessandro,...

Jul 14, 2019

Gary F. "Butch" Skaggs, 75

Gary F. "Butch" Skaggs, 75 of West Portsmouth died Sunday, July 14, 2019 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born November 28, 1943 in Portsmouth to the late Willie Everett and Bertha Skaggs. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Phillip and Robert Skaggs.  He was a retired...

Jul 12, 2019

Adelia Florence "Dee" Hinze, 99

Adelia Florence "Dee" Hinze, 99 of West Portsmouth died Friday, July 12, 2019. She was born April 27, 1920 in Friendship to the late Willis and Anna Sowards Tatman. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 79 1/2 years, Vaughn Hinze, son-in-law, Buster Stall; 2 brothers,...

Jul 9, 2019

Angela M. Pontious, 56

Angela M. Pontious, 56 of West Portsmouth died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  She was born September 8, 1962 in Scioto County to the late Jim and Bonnie Howard.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Jean Howard.

Angela is survived by...

Jul 4, 2019

Randall Lee Adkins, 60

Randall Lee Adkins, 60, of Waverly, died July 4, 2019 at SOMC Hospice. He was born October 22, 1958 to Charles and Virgie Howard Adkins.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Tony Adkins.

Randall was a laborer and enjoyed playing music on the guitar and riding horses.

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Jul 1, 2019

Travis Daniel Reedy, 24

Travis Daniel Reedy, 24 of West Portsmouth died Monday, July 1, 2019 at his home.  He was born March 18, 1995 in Portsmouth to Amy Cox of McDermott and Jerry Reedy of Lucasville.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edgar Cox.

He was employed by Bowlin Energy and loved...

Jun 28, 2019

Michael Douglas Wirick , 60

Michael Douglas Wirick, 60 of Stout, died Friday, June 28, 2019 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born September 2, 1958, to the late Willis G. and Helen E. Cordial Wirick.

Michael held many jobs in his lifetime including at the Ramada Inn, delivering papers for the Community Common,...