Obituaries

Aug 19, 2016

John Martin Jarrells, 72

John Martin Jarrells, 72 died Friday August 19, 2016 at SOMC Hospice. He was born September 19, 1943 in Portsmouth to the late Alex and Margaret Stevens Jarrells. Along with his parents John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wilma Darlene Mills Jarrells, a brother Vernon Jarrells and 3...

Aug 17, 2016

Paul A. Ridout Jr., 57

Paul A. Ridout Jr., 57, of West Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at SOMC Hospice after a long illness. He was born January 27, 1959 to the late Paul A. Ridout Sr. and Dorothy "Dottie" (Clay) Ridout of West Portsmouth.

Paul...

Aug 16, 2016

Kathleen Margaret O'Dell, 90

Kathleen Margaret O'Dell, 90, of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday August 16, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born September 15, 1925 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England to the late John and Mabel Gathergood.

Kathleen is survived by her husband of 64 years, Eugene O'Dell, 1 daughter; Linda...

Aug 15, 2016

Charles Edward Farney, 76

Charles Edward "Chuck" Farney, 76, of West Portsmouth, died Monday August 15, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born August 9, 1940 in Portsmouth to the late James and Martha Hicks Farney. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by 7 brothers; Thomas, John, Bill, James, Marvin,...

Aug 14, 2016

Kathy Elizabeth Biars, 44

Kathy Elizabeth "Beth" Biars, 44, of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, August 14, 2016 at her home.  She was born September 13, 1971 in Portsmouth to the late Steven Biars and Kathi (Harold) Briggs of Portsmouth.  She was an LPN.

Along with her mother, Beth is survived by her fiancé...

Aug 8, 2016

Janet M. Hall, 85

Janet Mae Hall, 85 of Portsmouth, formerly of West Portsmouth, died Monday August 8, 2016 at Pristine Senior Living and Acute Care. She was born January 27, 1931 in Garrison Kentucky to the late Melvin and Martha Johnson Horsley. She was a homemaker and formerly attended Rehoboth Mission. Along with her...

Aug 1, 2016

Marquetta, Brown, 72

Marquetta Brown, 72, of West Portsmouth, died Monday August 1, 2016 at SOMC Hospice. She was born May 23, 1944 in Portsmouth to the late Oran and Emma Jean Hanley Ruggles. She was a homemaker and a member of Stoney Run Tabernacle. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by...

Jul 27, 2016

June Inez Howard, 80

June Inez Howard, 80 of West Portsmouth died Wednesday July 27, 2016 at SOMC Hospice. She was born June 7, 1936 in Portsmouth to the late Alex and Margaret Stevens Jarrell. June attended Careys Run Church of Christ, she was a former employee of Mercy Hospital as a Diet Assistant, and...

Jul 26, 2016

Megan Nicole Dalessandro, 34

Megan Nicole Spriggs Dalessandro, 34 of Hatfield, Pennsylvania formerly of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday July 26, 2016 at Lansdale Hospital in Lansdale. She was born July 29, 1981 in Cincinnati. She was a 1999 graduate of Portsmouth West High School and a 2004 graduate of The Ohio State University. She volunteered...

Jul 5, 2016

Dorothy Mae O'Dell, 79

Dorothy Mae "Dottie" O'Dell, 79 of Friendship, died Tuesday July 5, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 14, 1936 in Cincinnati to the late David and Ruth Hobbs Wear. She was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher...

Jul 2, 2016

Honey Scott, 47

Honey "Susie" Scott 47, of Portsmouth, died Saturday July 2, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born October 16, 1968 in Lucasville to the late Clayton William and Violet Mae brown Scott. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by 2 Brothers; Carl and William Scott.

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Jun 23, 2016

Homer Arthur Ingles, 98

Homer Arthur Ingles, 98 of West Portsmouth died Thursday June 23, 2016 at Pristine Senior Living in Portsmouth. Funeral Services will be provided by the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be sent to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com

Jun 21, 2016

Anthony Mitchel Hannah, 49

Anthony Mitchel Hannah, 49 of Union, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016.  He was born on December 24, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio.  Tony actively served his country in the Navy.  He was currently employed by Pride Tool.  He was always open to any new adventure and tried to live his...

Jun 19, 2016

Christy Elaine Cline, 67

Christy Elaine Cline, 67 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday June 19, 2016 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  She was born April 7, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Orville and Edna Ellis Fairchild.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Phillip Fairchild and Steve Fairchild.

Jun 15, 2016

Mary E. Murta, 83

Mary E. Murta, 83 of Minford died Wednesday June 15, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born March 20, 1933 in Portsmouth to the late Roy and Gustava Middaugh Schweinsberg. She was a retired Nurses aid and attended Minford Nazarene Church. Along with her parents Mary was preceded in...

Jun 14, 2016

Bobbie Ernestine Simon, 89

Bobbie Ernestine Simon, a beautiful soul who graced this world for 89 years, entered heaven on the wings of angels on June 14, 2016. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, she served as a school teacher and administrator for 35 years, mentoring work-study students and organizing some of the first special education classes...

Jun 13, 2016

Dorothy M. Boland, 95

Dorothy M. Boland, 95 of Stout, died Monday June 13, 2016 at Bridgeport Nursing home in Portsmouth. She was born September 20, 1920 in Scioto county to the late Charles and Lola M. Pullin Francis. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Burton Boland whom she...

Jun 12, 2016

Edgar Andrew Cox, 82

McDERMOTT, OH — Edgar Andrew Cox, 82, of McDermott, Ohio passed away June 12, 2016.   He was born July 1, 1933 in the Village of Rome (Adams Co), Oh, to the late Roy Olive Cox and Dorothy Florence (Hoskins) Cox.

Ed began his legacy as a laborer for Peter...

Jun 5, 2016

Timothy Garett Stamper Sr., 44

Timothy Garett Stamper Sr., 44 of Brooksville, Kentucky, formerly of West Portsmouth died Sunday June 5, 2016 at his home. He was born February 28, 1972 in Portsmouth, to the late Gary W. Stamper and Sharon A. Blevins Stamper who survives. He was a Pipefitter and was a proud member...

Jun 4, 2016

John Allen Conschafsky, 58

John Allen Conschafsky, 58 of West Portsmouth, died June 4, 2016 at his home. He was born October 14, 1957 in Portsmouth to the late Franklin Eugene Conschafsky and Mary L. Hess.

John is survived by his 2 sons; John (Chelsea) Conschafsky of Hawaii, and Jason Michael Conschafsky of...