Obituaries

Jeffrey Holbert

Oct 2, 2022

Jeffrey Wayne Holbert, II, 33 years old, went home to be the lord on October 2nd, 2022. Jeffrey enjoyed fishing, hunting and was a true outdoorsman. He was a current employee of Vinyl Craft making windows. He enjoyed listening to country music and spending time with his babies.

 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mickey Sue Eldridge...

Marcella Canter

Oct 2, 2022

Marcella "Marty" Canter, 90 years, Lucasville resident, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2022. Marty was born on July 23, 1932, in Portsmouth to William and Florence (Nee Reinhardt) Canter.

 

Marty was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and God's Bible College & Malone College. She was a missionary on the Laredo, Texas border...

Mary Stephens

Sep 30, 2022

 

Mary Elizabeth Stephens of South Webster, Ohio, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday October 30, 2022, with her family by side.

 

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Dorsie Pittman, and her brother Clay Pittman, Jr.

 

She is survived by her husband Russell Stephens, son Russell (Crystal) Stephens of South Webster, and daughters:...

Ronald Rhoads

Sep 25, 2022

Ronald B. Rhoads Sr., 74 years old, Portsmouth resident, beloved Father and Grandfather, has moved on to the next great adventure after a long battle with multiple health issues.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents Donald "Dusty" Rhoads and Dorothy M Linscott.

 

Survived by brothers Pete and Tom Rhoads, son Ronald Jr and wife Renee, stepdaughter...

Charles "Chuck" Schneider

Sep 20, 2022

 

Charles Otis "Chuck" Schneider, 85, of Lucasville, passed peacefully on September 19th, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice Facility.

Born May 18th, 1937, in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Warren "Bud" Schneider and Melba (Bell) Schneider. Chuck served in the United States Army during the Korean War, worked as maintenance manager at Hillview Retirement Home,...

Shirley Steele

Sep 9, 2022

Shirley Steele, 66, beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 9, 2022. She entered this world on November 18, 1955 in Ironton, OH, born to Griffith and Emma Kerns.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and three sisters, and two great granddaughters; Emma and Charley.

 

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Antonetta Adkins

Sep 5, 2022

Antonetta Adkins, age 80, passed away in her home September 5, 2022 surrounded by those who loved her dearly. Ann was born February 26, 1942 to Elizabeth and Salvatore LaBadessa in Boston, Mass. Ann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grand mother.

 

Antonetta was proceeded in death by her husband, Robert Adkins, and two children, Harold McKeehan...

Evelyn "Sissy" Bloomfield

Sep 5, 2022

Evelyn Louise Bloomfield, longtime West Portsmouth resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 5, 2022. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Homer Bloomfield and her mother Hazel (Nee Holley) Bloomfield. 

She is survived by her son Chris Bloomfield of West Portsmouth, sister Linda (Jerry) Huffman of Franklin Furnace, a nephew Jeff (Missy) Huffman of Franklin...

Donald Edward Zempter

Sep 4, 2022

Donald Zempter, 49, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on September 4, 2022. He entered this world on December 31, 1972 in Portsmouth, OH, born to Edward and Mareda Zempter.He loved playing, writing and listening to music. He truly loved being a father, and spending time with his kids, friends and his dog Rico.

He was preceded...

Cyril Roach

Sep 4, 2022

Cyril Rex Roach, 58 years old, longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, after a long illness.

 

Rex was born July 11, 1964, in Huntington, West Virginia, to John J. and Monica (Nee Klobusicky) Roach, who preceded him in death. Rex was also preceded in death by his nephew, Aaron Roach.

 

Rex was a 1983 graduate...

Kelly Lee

Sep 3, 2022

Kelly Hugh Lee, 55 years old, Georgetown, KY resident, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022.

 

Kelly was born August 16, 1967, in Cynthiana, KY, son of Joan (Nee Toole) Annis and the Late James D. Davis.

 

Kelly is survived by his Mother, and his daughter, Kimber Scott and fiance, Matthew Parsons; three grandchildren: Brentley Montgomery, Delaney Montgomery...

Larry Brannan

Aug 30, 2022

Larry Lee Brannan

March 15, 1950 - August 30, 2022

Manchester Resident formerly of Portsmouth

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Larry Lee Brannan, 72 years old, Manchester resident formerly of Portsmouth, passed away on August 30, 2022.

 

He was born March 15, 1950, to James Walter and Gladys (Nee Hubbard) Brannan.

 

He was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan and enjoyed...

Gerald "Gary" Lee Lute

Aug 30, 2022

Gerald "Gary" L. Lute, 63 years old, McDermott resident, passed away on August 30, 2022.  

Gary enjoyed playing horseshoes, fishing and riding on his lawn mower.  He was friendly, and never met a stranger.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Florence (Nee Crabtree) Lute, and one brother, Paul "Steve" Lute.

Gary is survived by...

Johnny Righter

Aug 27, 2022

Johnny "Blair" Righter, Jr., 37 years old, Portsmouth resident, formerly of Frederick, MD, peacefully passed and went home to be with the Lord and all those that went before him.

Blair enjoyed movies, gaming, cooking, art, and was passionate about drawing. He especially loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by...

Martin Brown

Aug 27, 2022

Martin Lee Brown, 61 years old, longtime Piketon resident, passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2022.

 

Martin was a 1979 graduate of Teays Valley High School, and a Veteran of the Army National Guard. Martin spent most of his time as an over the road Truck Driver, but he enjoyed camping, grilling and spending time with his family.

 

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Linda W. Dotson

Aug 27, 2022

 

Linda W. Dotson, 78 years old, longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on August 27, 2022. She was born December 11, 1943, to Oliver and Elsie Mae Dotson. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Adrienne "Brandy" McGlone and Patricia Austin, and one brother, Scott Dotson. She leaves behind two daughters and...

Pamela K. Kayser

Aug 8, 2022

Pamela K. Kayser, 66 years old, Portsmouth resident, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 8, 2022. Pamela was a Respiratory Therapist for many years, but finished her career as a Pulmonary Diagnostic Laboratory Manager for SOMC Hospital. She would also liked to be known as the "Seeker of People - for the Kingdom of Jesus". She...

Christine Craig

Jul 28, 2022

Berniece "Bea" (La Force) Maillet

Jul 18, 2022

Berniece "Bea" La Force Maillet of Portsmouth, Ohio died July 14, 2022 at SOMC Hospice, just one week after celebrating her 98th birthday. Bea was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Maillet and her parents, Clementine O'Quinn La Force and James Perry La Force. She was the next-to-the-last born of 11 children and was the last living of...

Linda Kay Webb

Jul 15, 2022

Linda "Kay" Webb

Portsmouth (Rosemount) resident

April 13, 1949 - July 15, 2022

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Linda "Kay" Webb, 73, of Portsmouth, formerly of Rosemount, passed away July 15, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Born April 13, 1949 to the late Austin and Rosie (Cooper) Webb. She was a retired caregiver and banquet server, a long standing...