Obituaries

Alice Riddle

Sep 26, 2024

Alice Dianne Riddle

July 18, 1947 - September 26, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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Alice Dianne Riddle, 77 years old, longtime resident of Portsmouth, passed away on September 26, 2024, with her family by her side.

Alice was born on July 18, 1947, to the late George and Jessie Finker.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Thomas Riddle, one daughter Mary...

Rose Barrett

Sep 26, 2024

Rose Mary Barrett

March 30, 1952 - September 26, 2024

West Portsmouth Resident

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Rose Mary Barrett, 72, of West Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024. She is survived by her loving partner, Alan Thrower; her sons, Donovon (Natalie) Barrett, and Chad Miller; her grandchildren, Brayden, Eliza, Maxwell, and Sullivan; and her brothers James and Bob. She was preceded in death...

Jack Andrews

Sep 25, 2024

Jack Edward Andrews

September 15, 1935 - September 25, 2024

Longtime resident of the Village of Friendship

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Jack Andrews passed away Wednesday, September 26, having just turned 89 on

September 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ada (nee Barnett)

Andrews Willis and Raymond Andrews, brother Ray Andrews, and son-in-law Mark

Lemont.

He is survived by daughters Cinda Lemont and Sue Moore...

Donna Glenn

Sep 23, 2024

Donna Jo Glenn

January 10, 1948 - September 23, 2024

Wheelersburg Resident

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Donna Jo Glenn passed away Sept 23, 2024. Donna was born Jan 10, 1948 to the late Richard & Emily Glenn of Portsmouth Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her brother Jack Glenn and son Richard Glenn. Donna was a great cook...

David Flowers

Sep 19, 2024

David Gene Flowers

December 1, 1955 - September 19, 2024

Lucasville Resident

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David Gene Flowers was born on December 1, 1955, in Marietta, OH, and peacefully passed away on September 19, 2024, at his residence in Lucasville, OH at the age of 68. He spent his life dedicated to working on cars, spending cherished moments...

Monty Hartley

Sep 19, 2024

Monty Luther Hartley

September 27, 1955 - September 19, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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Monty Luther Hartley was born on September 27, 1955, to Luther and Helen Hartley in Portsmouth, Ohio. He passed away on September 19, 2024, at the age of 68 in Portsmouth, OH, where he resided. Known for his dedication and hard work, Monty spent many decades employed by Meade...

Douglas "DJ" Bedsole

Sep 16, 2024

Douglas James "DJ" Bedsole

April 4, 1990 - September 16, 2024

Resident of South Lebanon, Ohio

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Douglas James "DJ" Bedsole, a vibrant soul known for his love of the outdoors and his gigantic heart, passed away with his loving family by his side. He was born to Kelly Nicodemus and Douglas Bedsole and grew up alongside his siblings Russell, Joy, Katelyn,...

Johnna Thacker

Sep 14, 2024

Johnna Lisa Thacker

July 10, 1964 - September 14, 2024

West Union Resident

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Johnna Lisa Thacker, 60, of West Union, Ohio passed away Saturday September 14, 2024, in Hospice Care of Portsmouth, Ohio. Lisa was born July 10, 1964, in Adams County, Ohio to the late John H. and Lovena J. (Bradford) Thacker.

Lisa was...

Marie Varney

Sep 12, 2024

Marie J. Varney-Wilson

October 30, 1958 - September 12, 2024

Wheelersburg Resident

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Marie J. Varney, 65, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born on October 30, 1958, in Williamson, West Virginia, to the late Ina Marie Blair.

Marie devoted her life to being a loving homemaker and found joy...

David West

Sep 8, 2024

David Austin West

October 6, 1960 - September 8, 2024

Ironton resident (formerly of Dayton)

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David Austin West, Ironton resident, born on October 6, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio, and a proud alumnus of Stiver High School, has sadly departed on 

September 8, 2024, at the age of 63, at SOMC Hospice house in Portsmouth, Ohio.  David, who relocated to Ironton in the...

Norma Carson

Sep 1, 2024

Norma Jean (Nee: Gahm) Carson

September 22, 1928 - September 1, 2024

Portsmouth (Hillview) Resident

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Norma Jean (Nee: Gahm) Carson passed peacefully September 1, 2024, at the Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

The daughter of Denver and Nelle Gahm, Norma was born September 22, 1928 and raised in Sciotoville, Ohio. A 1946 graduate of then Sciotoville High School, she received her...

Dorothy Wiley

Aug 29, 2024

In Loving Memory   Dorothy J. Wiley

December 27, 1938 - August 29, 2024

Dorothy J. Wiley, 85, of Lucasville, OH, passed away on August 29, 2024. She was born on December 27, 1938, in Portsmouth, OH, and was a 

beloved caretaker for her family for many years. Dorothy leaves behind her three sons: William Wiley of Buckeye Lake, Mike (Dawn) Wiley of 

Lucasville, &...

Helen Howell

Aug 25, 2024

Helen "LaVonne" Howell

January 16, 1938 - August 25, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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Helen "LaVonne" Howell, resident of Portsmouth, Ohio, died August 25, 2024. LaVonne was 86 years old. In her lifetime she bought flower seeds (and added them to a collection she inherited then passed on to her children's children-seeds passed down six generations now). She bought high school lettermen jackets...

Valli Weghorst

Aug 18, 2024

Valli Sue Weghorst

November 12, 1951 - August 18, 2024

Stout Resident

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Valli Sue (Nee: Yeagle) Weghorst, 72 years old, resident of Stout, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday August 18th,2024 at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 12th,1951. The daughter of the late Raymond and...

Carrie Allen

Aug 9, 2024

Carrie A. Allen

February 25, 1979 - August 9, 2024

Portsmouth Resdent

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In loving memory of a soul, Carrie A. Allen passed away on August 9, 2024. Born in Portsmouth, OH on a winter's day in '79, her life touched by warmth and kindness.

She found joy in simple things, from shopping and baking goodies, to QVC's and Home shopping Network's marvelous...

Kenneth Sanderlin

Aug 8, 2024

Kenneth Drew Sanderlin

January 31, 1946 - August 8, 2024

Portsmouth resident

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Kenneth Drew Sanderlin, 78 years old, longtime Portsmouth resident passed away on August 8th, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.

Kenneth was born January 31st, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to Otha and Maud Sanderlin. He graduated from Portsmouth...

Dorothy Clark

Aug 3, 2024

Dorothy M Clark

March 8, 1929 - August 3 2024

Resident of West Portsmouth

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy M Clark, on August 3, 2024, in West Portsmouth, at the age of 95. Dorothy was born in Louisville, KY, on March 8, 1929, to the late Woodford and Anna (Nee Davis) Clark.

She dedicated her...

Sherri Norris

Aug 2, 2024

Sherri D Norris

March 24, 1960 - August 2, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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Our beloved Sherri D Norris, a Clay High School graduate and loyal member of the Portsmouth Rabbit Club, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, at her home in Portsmouth, OH surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on March 24, 1960, in...

Sally Staker

Aug 2, 2024

Sally Ann Staker

April 10, 1934 - August 2, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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Sally Ann (Nee Cohen) Staker of Portsmouth, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at SOMC Hospice at the age of 90. She was born on April 10, 1934 in Portsmouth to Charles and Florence (Nee Keaton) Cohen.

Sally was an avid horse lover and spent her childhood riding her horse all...

Sarah Fout - Craig

Jul 28, 2024

Sarah (Nee Shanks) Fout-Craig

December 7, 1949 - July 28, 2024

Sciotoville Resident

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Sarah (Nee Shanks) Fout-Craig, aged 74, of Sciotoville, OH, passed away on July 28, 2024,at the age of 74. Sarah was an avid outdoors woman, she loved fishing, camping, animals and just about everything in nature. She enjoyed arts & crafts and...