Obituaries

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...

Jun 9, 2019

Linda Sue Davis, 69

Linda Sue Davis, 69 of Lucasville died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home. She was born September 10, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Robert L. and Mildred K. Fender Adkins. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren; Brianna Davis and Haylee Swain.

Linda enjoyed...

Jun 7, 2019

Lois Jean DeLotell, 66

Lois Jean DeLotell, 66 of Portsmouth, died Friday June 7, 2019 at her home. She was born March 10, 1953 in Portsmouth to the late Betty Zornes. She retired after over 30 years of being a nurse from Southern Ohio Medical Center and was a member of the Rubyville Community Church. Lois was...

Jun 4, 2019

Irene Carpenter, 70

Irene Carpenter, 70 of West Portsmouth died Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born July 25, 1948 in Scioto County to the late Bunk Cooper and Julia Conley.  She worked at the College, Hospital, and managed Apartments.

Irene is survived by her husband, Larry Joe Carpenter, 2 children; Wayne...

Jun 1, 2019

Andrew Brian Bond, 28

Andrew Brian Bond, 28 of Stout died Saturday, June 1, 2019.  He was born May 22, 1991 in Portsmouth.  He is survived by his parents, Brian Bond of West Portsmouth and Lora (Mike) Bowen of Stout.  He was a 2009 graduate of Valley High School and was employed by Vorst Paving Company.  He...

May 29, 2019

Juanita Helen Hale, 93

Juanita Helen Hale, 93 of West Portsmouth went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born May 6, 1926 in Johnson County Kentucky to the late Charles and Nora Piatt Price.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

May 21, 2019

Christian Mitchell Matney

Christian Mitchell Matney, infant son of David Matney and Katie Harrison died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at his home.  He was born November 21, 2018 in Cabell, Huntington.

Along with his parents, he is survived by 2 sisters; Reagen McSorley and Laura Harrison, grandparents; Scott (Kim) Harrison and Charles (Charlotte) Matney, several...

May 21, 2019

Timothy Lee "Bubba" Kamer, 44

Timothy Lee "Bubba" Kamer, 44 of West Portsmouth died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at his home.  He was born February 18, 1975 in Portsmouth to the late William Howard Kamer and Della Mae Reed Kamer who survives.  Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents; William and Myrtle...

May 18, 2019

Ethel Louise Pennington, 90

Ethel Louise Pennington, 90 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at her home.  She was born June 21, 1928 in West Portsmouth to the late Wyatt and Ollie Lozier Evans.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Leroy Pennington Sr., a son, Michael Ralph Pennington,...

May 14, 2019

Carl Frederick Pistole, 88

Carl Frederick Pistole, 88 of Friendship died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born November 14, 1930 in Portsmouth to the late William Ernest and Alma Noel Pistole.  He was a retired Union Operator, member of the Operators Local, and a United States Army Veteran of the Korean...

May 14, 2019

Robert Lee "Bob" Johnson, 67

Robert Lee "Bob" Johnson, 67 of Bainbridge, Ohio formerly of West Portsmouth died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born February 6, 1952 in Portsmouth to the late Dewey Earl and Lavina Ann Trumbo Johnson.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers;...

May 13, 2019

John William Liles, 86

John William Liles, 86 of Rittman, Ohio formerly of West Portsmouth died Monday, May 13, 2019 at Apostolic Christian Home.  He was born February 19, 1933 in Portsmouth to the late William T. and Linda M. Fannin Liles.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. ...

May 11, 2019

Peachie Irene Nelson, 85

Peachie Irene Nelson, 85 of Stout, died Saturday May 11, 2019 at Portsmouth Health and Rehab. She was born May 7, 1934 in Scioto County to the late Elijah and Emma Fite Blevins. She was a homemaker and a member of the Friendship Church of God.

Along with her parents she...