Obituaries

Nov 12, 2018

James "Dennis" Charles, 65

Dennis passed away November 12, 2018 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Dennis grew up on Dry Run and Dennis was a graduate of West Portsmouth High School. He was preceded in death by his mother Freda Shepherd & step father Bill Shepherd, brother Larry (Thelma) Charles and Nephew Stevie Charles.

He is survived...

Nov 11, 2018

Helen Eloise Preston, 91

Helen Eloise Preston, 91 of West Portsmouth died Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Hill View Retirement Center. She was born February 20, 1927 in Carter County, Kentucky to the late Willard and Freda Williams Oney. She was a seamstress and a member of the VFW Auxiliary 6180 in Hudson, Florida.

Along...

Nov 10, 2018

Anna Pearl Walker Gifford, 86,

Anna Pearl Walker Gifford, 86, of Buena Vista, died in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Anna was fondly know by many as "Dutch".

Dutch was born on May 16, 1932 in Buena Vista, Ohio to Conrad and Adrian Walker. Dutch grew up and has...

Nov 4, 2018

Gilbert Joseph Parker of West Portsmouth passed away November 4th, 2018 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 48.

He was preceded in death by his father Terrance Parker, grandparents, Gilbert & Evelyn (Evans) Vendura, Stanley & Irene Fletcher Parker, 2 Aunts, Gail Galloway and Mary Lynette Newman, an Uncle, Theron Parker a...

Oct 29, 2018

Walter Monroe Eldridge Sr., 75

Walter Monroe Eldridge Sr., 75 of Waverly died Monday, October 29, 2018 at his home.  He was born April 23, 1943 in Portsmouth to the late Virgil and Mary Stevens Eldridge.  He retired as a warehouse manager from Wilcar Sundrees.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first...

Oct 28, 2018

Charles Copas, 87

Charles Copas, 87 of Stout died Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Chillicothe Veterans Hospital. He was born April 4, 1931 to the late Edward and Bessie Love Turner Copas. He was a retired United States Army Veteran of the Korean War.

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

Oct 23, 2018

Connie Lou Pack Evans, 69

Connie Lou Pack Evans, 69 of Portsmouth, our precious Mother, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.  She was born October 5, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Earl and Edith White Paxson.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Oct 20, 2018

David Zachariah "Tater" Boyd, 41

David Zachariah "Tater" Boyd, 41 of Portsmouth died Saturday, October 20, 2018.  He was born December 21, 1976 to Gary E. and Linda L. Teeters Boyd Sr.  He loved golfing, fishing, bowling, and playing darts.

Along with his parents, Tater is survived by his daughter; Alexandria, a brother; Gary E....

Oct 20, 2018

William Kellie Bays, 78

William Kellie Bays, 78 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at BridgePort Healthcare Center.  He was born October 26, 1939 to the late Rece M. and Lillie M. Howard Bays.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother; Arnold Bays.  He was a 30 year retired United...

Oct 17, 2018

Homer R. Bailey Jr. 85

Homer R. Bailey, Jr., 85, of Portsmouth died peacefully October 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born May 19, 1933 to the late Homer Sr. and Gladys Bailey of Coles Park, he married Suzanne (Jones) on September 28, 1957. Together, they had 5 children: Rich (Kathy), Melinda (Joe) Lyons, Jay (Paula),...

Oct 12, 2018

James Franklin Logan, 69

James Franklin Logan, 69 of Stout went to be with his beloved Savior surrounded by his family on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1949 in Garrison, Kentucky to the late James Alfred Logan and Wilda Jean Stamper Logan. Along with his parents he is...

Oct 12, 2018

Joyce Purdy, 62

Joyce Purdy, 62 of West Portsmouth, died Friday October 12, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born October 4, 1956 in Portsmouth to the late George F. and Lucille Whitman Wittenmyer. Along with her parents Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Bolton Purdy, 2 brothers; Charles E. and...

Oct 3, 2018

John H. Hall, 54

John H. Hall, 54 of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born August 30, 1964 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Norman Hall Sr. and Carol (Barry) Drennen Showalter who survives.  Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Paul and Garnett...

Oct 2, 2018

Earl Lester "Sonny" Breech, 76

Earl Lester "Sonny" Breech, 76 of Portsmouth died Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born September 23, 1942 in Portsmouth to the late Lester Ellsworth and Augusta Murphy Breech.  Along with his parents, Sonny is preceded in death by a son; Bob Knotts, a brother; Bobby Lee...

Sep 29, 2018

Margaret Faye Shepherd, 91

Margaret Faye Shepherd, 91 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday September 29, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1927 in New Boston to the late Fred and Mary Margaret Grumme Sibrel. Margaret was a homemaker and a member of the Careys Run Church in West Portsmouth.

Along...

Sep 28, 2018

Kimberly Ann Days, 48

Kimberly Ann Days, 48 of Lucasville died Friday, September 28, 2018 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born December 21, 1969 in Portsmouth to the late Robert and Charlotte Zornes Days.  Kimberly was a 1988 graduate of Portsmouth High School and worked at the Atomic Plant for over 25 years.  She enjoyed traveling, swimming,...

Sep 26, 2018

Marjorie Jean Blevins, 83

Marjorie Jean Blevins, 83 of Stout died Wednesday September 26, 2018 at Hospice of Cincinnati. She was born November 6, 1934 in Portsmouth to the late Arthur and Goldie Pollard Cook. Along with her parents Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband James Blevins, Jr., a son James Dale Blevins and 2...

Sep 25, 2018

Thelma Violet Murta, 86

Thelma Violet Murta, 86 of Wheelersburg, died Tuesday September 25, 2018 at Best Care in Wheelersburg. She was born November 7, 1931 in West Portsmouth to the late Donavon and Jennie Vernier Murta. Along with her parents Thelma was preceded in death by 2 brothers; William Murta and Robert Murta and a sister...

Sep 17, 2018

Misty Lynn McCoy, 42

Misty Lynn McCoy, 42 of Otway died Monday, September 17, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born March 5, 1976 to Dannie (Vickie) Wright and Wilma Sims Wright.

Misty was very active in 4H where she was a leader.  She was also involved with the Horse Community that she...

Sep 15, 2018

Mary Lynette Newman, 69

Mary Lynette (Vendura) Newman, 69, of West Portsmouth, passed away Saturday September 15, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by parents Gilbert and Evelyn Vendura, Her husband Frank Newman during Vietnam, a sister Gail Galloway and nephew Adam Parker

Born April 22, 1949. Mary...