Obituaries

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,...

Jun 23, 2019

Kenneth Lee Shupert, 78

Kenneth Lee Shupert, 78 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday June 23, 2019 at OSU Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1940 in Ross County to the late Harley Fredrick and Lula Faye Black Shupert Sr. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by 2 brothers; Harley Fredrick Shupert Jr., and...

Jun 22, 2019

Mark Anthony Davis, 36

Mark Anthony Davis, 36 of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday June 22, 2019 at his home. He was born February 17, 1983 in Portsmouth to Tony Davis and Rebecca K. Fetty Davis who survives.

Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents; Wayne and Gladys Davis and Charles and Irene Fetty.

Jun 21, 2019

Cecilia Maria Stepp, 26

Cecilia Maria Stepp, 26 of Stout, died Friday June 21, 2019 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born December 27, 1992 in Portsmouth to Jeffery and Cecilia Margarita Ornelas Stepp. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; Gary Stepp, Margarita Ornelas, and Padro Ornelas.

Along with her parents Cecilia...

Jun 21, 2019

Karlene Walker, 69

Karlene Walker, 69 of Portsmouth died Friday, June 21, 2019 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. She was born November 5, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Everett and Thelma Cremeans Steele. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Roger Walker whom she married June 6, 1966, 2 brothers; Larry...

Jun 20, 2019

Bonna Lou "Bonnie" Puckett, 83

Bonna Lou "Bonnie" Puckett, 83 of Sciotoville, formerly of Dry Run, West Portsmouth died Thursday June 20, 2019 at her home. She was born November 7, 1935 in Portsmouth to the late Estel C. and Ellen Miller Knauff.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her first...

Jun 19, 2019

Archie C. Arthur, 77

Archie C. Arthur, 77 of Blanchester, formerly of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday June 19, 2019 at the Laurels of Blanchester. He was born February 13, 1942 in Portsmouth to the late Donald and Evelyn Coleman Arthur Sr.

Archie worked at Coney Island and retired from Sheridan Hotels in Columbus, Ohio.  Archie...

Jun 19, 2019

Pauline F. "Penny" Puckett, 72

Pauline F. "Penny" Puckett, 72 of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at SOMC Hospice. She was born May 28, 1947 in Portsmouth to the late Paul and Leatta Adkins Bertram. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by 3 brothers; Paul Joe Bertram, Jerry Bertram, and Heath Bertram,...

Jun 19, 2019

Rosalee Rachel Sparks, 81

Rosalee Rachel Sparks, 81 of Friendship died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Rosemount Pavilion.  She was born April 30, 1938 in Portsmouth to the late George Alton and Pearl Goldie Benner Clark.  She was preceded in death by her husband, David Earl Sparks.

She was a Registered Nurse at Mercy Hospital...