Obituaries

Mar 18, 2025

Richard "Dick" Kersey, 87

Richard "Dick" Kersey, 87 of Stout, died March 18, 2025, at his home on Upper Twin Creek Road. Dick was born July 11, 1937, in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Glenn and Margaret Kersey. Dick was a proud Air Force veteran, a Kentucky Colonel, member of the Ford Car Club of Waverly, former...

Mar 14, 2025

Kimberly Ann (Parker) Holsinger November 9,1960 – March 14, 2025 Kimberly Ann (Parker) Holsinger, 64, of Lucasville, Ohio, has officially relocated to the great beyond, where she hopes the Reds and Bengals finally start winning just for her (even though she was super bummed that her man, Sam Hubbard, retired from Cincinnati.)

A devoted mother and stepmother,...

Mar 7, 2025

Edward E. Ferguson, 38

Edward E. Ferguson, age 38, lifelong resident of Elyria, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at St. John's Medical Center in Westlake. He was born in Middleburg Heights to Rita (nee Arthur) and Eddie Ferguson.

Edward worked as a school bus aid and an Auxiliary Sheriff Deputy for Lorain County....

Mar 6, 2025

Janice Kay Spires, 83

Janice Kay Spires, 83, of Stout, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. Born on November 9, 1941, in Stout, she was the daughter of the late Orvil and Bertha Rollins Gifford.

In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her son, Tim Spires,...

Mar 5, 2025

Carl Ray Jenkins Sr., 83

Carl Ray Jenkins Sr., 83 of Blue Creek, Ohio went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 5, 2025 after a long, brave battle with dementia.  Carl was born on March 6, 1941 in Greenup, KY to Maude and Henry Jenkins.  Carl, known as "Jack or Papa" to most, lived...

Mar 3, 2025

Jerry A. Mann, 79

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerry "Grizz" Mann. Jerry passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 79, on March 3, 2025. Jerry A. Mann was born on March 23, 1945 and lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love. He proudly served in the United States...

Feb 27, 2025

Jayne Lynn Hamilton, 69

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Jayne Lynn Hamilton, 69 of West Portsmouth, on Thursday February 27, 2025 at her home. She was born November 23, 1955 in Portsmouth, Ohio

Jayne is preceded in death by her dear mother, Johanna Newton Risner, and the love of...

Feb 21, 2025

Eileen Ruth Hornung, 94

Eileen Ruth (McCall) Hornung, 94, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 29, 1930, in Dry Run of West Portsmouth to Charles and Lillian (Walden) McCall.

Along with her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her son, Joey Hornung; stepson,...

Feb 20, 2025

Joy Marlene Irwin, 63

Joy Marlene Irwin, 63, of New Boston, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at her residence. She was born September 29, 1961 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Charles and Betty (Setter) Foster.

She was a West Portsmouth High School graduate, was a homemaker and attended Grace Chapel Church where...

Feb 14, 2025

Eva Maria Adkins, 56

Eva Maria Adkins, 56 of West Portsmouth, died Friday, February 14, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born January 14, 1969 in Portsmouth, to the late Stanley and Rosemary Hobbs Adkins.

Eva worked at Boland's Mini Mart for many years.

She is survived by a son, Jonathon...

Feb 14, 2025

Billie Jean Coleman, 52

Billie Jean Coleman, 52 of West Portsmouth, died Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born September 27, 1972 in Portsmouth to the late Bill and Ruth Gilliam Carr.

Billie is survived by her husband Dannie Lee "Bo" Coleman, whom she married on November 14, 2005, 5 daughters; Chelsea (Zack) Bukiewicz, Kimberly...

Feb 10, 2025

Louann Ridout, 71

Louann Ridout, 71 of West Portsmouth, died Monday February 10, 2025 at Kings Daughters Medical Center. She was born September 21, 1953 in Bryon Texas to the late Frederick L. and Margaret Lemons Buckley.

Louann was a bus driver for Washington-Nile Local Schools for 32 years.

She is survived by...

Feb 10, 2025

Robert D. Nichols, 85

Robert D. Nichols, 85 of Portsmouth, died Monday February 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family . He was born March 16, 1939 in Scioto County to the late Ora R. and Vesta Brown Nichols.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, William Nichols,...

Feb 5, 2025

Ray Shonkwiler, 64

Ray Shonkwiler, 64 of Portsmouth, died Wednesday February 5, 2025 at his home. He was born June 11, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Vernon Shonkwiler and Betty Smith Crabtree who survives.

Ray was an avid animal lover and loved spending time with his great nephews.

He is survived by...

Feb 4, 2025

Roy Edward Horsley, 78

Roy Edward Horsley, 78 of Stout, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Hospice of Hope in Maysville, Kentucky. He was born June 27, 1946 in Adams County to the late Cecil and Lora Blevins Horsley.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Spires Horsley...

Jan 30, 2025

Garris James "Gary" Sirek, 81

Garris James "Gary" Sirek, 81 of Wheelersburg, died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at The Chillicothe V.A. Hospital. He was born January 31, 1943 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to the late James and Minnie Malafa Sirek.

Gary was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked for...

Jan 26, 2025

David Andrew Wroten, 80

David Andrew Wroten, 80 of McDermott, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 26, 2025, after a long and courageously fought battle with small cell lung cancer, at SOMC Hospice. He was born on May 30, 1944, in South Portsmouth KY, to the late Thomas Andrew and Alice Gracie Nelson Wroten.

Jan 22, 2025

Donna F. Willis, 81

Donna F. Willis, 81 of West Portsmouth, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday January 22, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born April 2, 1943 in Portsmouth to the late Harry and Oteene Powell Perkins.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Jan 21, 2025

Larry Joe Carpenter, 76

Larry Joe Carpenter, 76 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at his home. He was born August 24, 1948 in Portsmouth to the late Joseph and Betty Shepherd Carpenter.

Larry was a United States Navy Veteran. He formerly worked at the N&W Railroad and also worked at Solar, building...

Jan 16, 2025

Judy Carol Compton

Judy Carol Compton, 75 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday January 16, 2025 at her home. She was born November 14, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late William Jennings and Oleta Mae Bigelow Keibler. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters.

Judy was retired from the...