Obituaries

Aug 8, 2017

Nova L. Shover, 94

Nova L. Shover, 94, of Friendship, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2017. Nova was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Shover. Nova was born in Tipp City, Ohio, on November 5, 1922. While working for the Univis Lens Co., she moved to Tavares, Fla....

Aug 7, 2017

Marzella Lavaun Cook, 87

Marzella Lavaun "Mert" Cook, 87 of Portsmouth, died Monday August 7, 2017 at Hill View Health Care. She was born August 22, 1929 in Portsmouth to the late Thomas and Violet Smith Litz. She worked at Central Industrial Supply for over 25 years. She was a member of First Christian Church...

Aug 3, 2017

Ella Christeen (Chris) Swords

Ella Christeen (Chris) Swords passed away at BeeHive Homes of Edgewood, NM on August 3, 2017 at the age of 97. Chris is predeceased by husband Virgil Vernon (Buck) and sisters Krilla and Jessie. She is lovingly remembered by sons Daniel and Dennis, granddaughter Kelly and sister Wilma Jean.

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Jul 24, 2017

Carolyn Sue Journey, 70

Carolyn Sue Journey, 70 of West Portsmouth, died Monday, July 24, 2017 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born January 31, 1947 in Portsmouth to the late William Allen and Gladys Mae Evans McGraw. She was a former school bus driver for Washington Nile and worked with Nile Township EMS...

Jul 24, 2017

Thomas R. "Tom" Payne, 82

Thomas R. "Tom" Payne, 82 of West Portsmouth passed away Monday July 24, 2017 at SOMC Hospice. He was born May 24, 1935 in Portsmouth to the late Harvey and Pearl Meade Payne. Tom was a United States Army veteran where he was Military Police at White Sands Missile Range....

Jul 11, 2017

William Donald Holsinger, 77

William Donald Holsinger, 77 of Portsmouth, died Tuesday July 11, 2017 at Heartland Hospice. He was born March 10, 1940 in Scioto County to the late William and Nellie Mae Cooper Holsinger.

William is survived by 3 sisters, 3 brothers and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services...

Jul 7, 2017

Kristina Lynne Payne, 52

Kristina Lynne Payne, 52 of Lucasville died Friday July 7, 2017 at SOMC Hospice. She was born May 19, 1965 to the late John Shupert and Delores Fields Shupert who survives. She was a teacher at Portsmouth West Elementary for 12 years and retired from Valley Elementary after 18 years.

Jul 6, 2017

Linda Sue Brady, 69

Linda Sue Brady, 69 of Portsmouth died Thursday July 6, 2017 at her home.  She was born March 3, 1948 in Keokuk, Iowa to the late James H. and Gertrude A. Leeper Brady.

Linda is survived by 6 sons; Blair Jones, Gary Jones, James Jones, Steve Hossman, Mike Hossman,...

Jul 6, 2017

Virgil Lee Nickles, 87

Virgil Lee Nickles, 87 of West Portsmouth, passed away Thursday July 6, 2017 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. He was born April 29, 1930 in Portsmouth, to the late Walter Lee and Olive Edna Pollitt Nickles. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War, a retired Tree Trimmer,...

Jul 4, 2017

Ralph Carl Colvin, 60

Ralph Carl Colvin, 60 of Otway died Tuesday July 4, 2017 at SOMC Hospice. He was born July 20, 1956 in Adams County to the late Harold and Mabel Cooper Colvin. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by 4 sisters; Linda Faye Colvin, Geneva Chamblin, Mary Ann Walker,...

Jul 3, 2017

Louella  Entler, 85

Louella Perry Entler, 85 of West Portsmouth, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday July 3, 2017 at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 19, 1932 in Crum, West Virginia to the late Paul and Blanche Jarrells Perry. She was a bookkeeper for Borden Dairy for 19 years. She...

Jul 2, 2017

Beth Ann Breech, 58

Beth Ann Gammon Breech, 58 of West Portsmouth died Sunday July 2, 2017 at her home. She was born August 16, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Lloyd Gammon and Margaret Wagner Cooper who survives. Along with her father she is preceded in death by her first husband George Porter, her...

Jun 12, 2017

Irene M. "Rennee" Cantrell, 72

It is with great sadness that Irene "Rennee" Cantrell, 72 of Springfield, formerly of Lower Twin Creek went home to be with Jesus, Monday June 12, 2017. She was born at home on Lower Twin Creek, Blue Creek Ohio on Sunday October 15, 1944 to the late Thomas and Flossie...

Jun 12, 2017

James Joseph Hayslip, 63

James Joseph Hayslip, 63 of West Portsmouth died Monday, June 12, 2017 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1953 to the late Ferman James Hayslip and Joann Brumfield Hayslip who survives. He was a 1972 graduate of Portsmouth West High school, an 11 year United States Navy...

Jun 12, 2017

Julia Patricia Irwin Boyd, 76

Julia Patricia Irwin Boyd, 76 of Portsmouth, passed away Monday June 12, 2017 at SOMC Hospice. She was born November 7, 1940 to the late Lewis Alexander "Zenie" and Madge Carrie Pack. Julia was a 1958 graduate of Portsmouth High School. She also got a degree at Tri State Beauty...

Jun 2, 2017

Larry Wayne Rollins, 68

Larry Wayne Rollins, 68, of West Portsmouth, died Friday June 2, 2017 at SOMC Hospice. He was born March 24, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Homer Wayne "Pete" Rollins and Darlis Faye Litz Rollins. He was a 1967 graduate of Portsmouth West High School and was a United States Air...

May 31, 2017

William O. "Bill" Nichols, 86

William O. "Bill" Nichols, 86 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born December 21, 1930 in Otway, Ohio to the late Ora and Vesta Brown Nichols.  He worked at Williams Manufacturing then became an Auditor for the State of Ohio Workers...

May 28, 2017

Larry Chapman, 67

Larry Chapman, 67 of Columbus, formerly of Portsmouth passed away peacefully May 28th at his home after a long illness. Larry was born March 19th, 1950 in Portsmouth to the late Eli (Sadie) Fitchpatrick and Ruby Chapman Selvey.

Larry is survived by his wife, Jerry Chapman. His daughters Heather and...

May 28, 2017

Marion Elsie Novack, 78

Marion Elsie Novack, 78 of West Portsmouth, died May 28, 2017 at her home. She was born July 13, 1938 in Newton, New Jersey to the late Donald Meeker and Laura Bisbing Vanduyne. She was retired from Walt Disney World after 30 years of service. Along with her parents she was...

May 28, 2017

Marion Elsie Novack, 78

Marion Elsie Novack, 78 of West Portsmouth died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at her home.  She was born on July 13, 1938 in Newton, New Jersey to the late Donald and Vivian Meeker.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Seymour Arthur Novack.  She retired from Walt Disney World after...