Obituaries

Harry J Keys

Mar 6, 2022

Harry J. Keys

November 5, 1945 - March 6, 2022

Lorain, Ohio

 

Harry J. Keys, 76 years old, Lorain, OH, resident, US Army Vietnam Veteran, most importantly my father, passed away on March 6th, 2022.

His life, nothing special to most, but to us, we were lucky enough to know him and love him. We saw strength and devotion...

George Elvin Erwin

Mar 5, 2022

George E. Erwin

Portsmouth resident

US Army Veteran Korea

9/18/1929 - 3/10/2022

 

 

George E Erwin CW4 USA (Retired), passed away on March 5th, 2022, at the age of 92. Born to Ralph and Hazel Erwin in Canton, Ohio, on September 18th, 1929.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Max and Gene, his stepson...

Rodney Allen Queen

Mar 1, 2022

RODNEY A. QUEEN

WEST PORTSMOUTH OHIO RESIDENT

June 30, 1964 - March 01, 2022

 

 

It is with profound sadness that the family of Rodney A. Queen of West Portsmouth, Ohio, announce his passing on March 01, 2022 at the age of 57.

Rodney attended Shawnee State University earning numerous degrees, and was on The Dean's List several times.

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Hall David Dautel

Feb 28, 2022

HALL DAVID DAUTEL

September 26, 1937 - February 28, 2022

 

 

 

Hall David Dautel, 84, died Monday morning Feb. 28, 2022 in Grant Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born Sept. 26, 1937 in York, PA, the son of Rev. Hall & Marian (Nee Heberly) Dautel.

 

He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1955 then attended Cedarville...

Jerry Lee Tackett

Feb 25, 2022

JERRY LEE TACKETT

October 10, 1953 - February 25, 2022

Lucasville resident

Jerry Lee Tackett, World's Greatest Dad and Papaw passed from this earth on Friday, February 25, 2022. His gifts to this world were his children and grandchildren, whom he loved more than life itself. They were his highest source of inspiration and energy, and his passion in...

Kenneth Michael Rayburn

Feb 24, 2022

Kenneth Michael Rayburn son of Henry Farris Rayburn and Helen Elizabeth Bobst born in Scioto County ,Ohio on September 17,1950 is survived by his daughter Sara Elizabeth Rayburn Roberts( A.Jason) and granddaughters :Elise and Kasey Roberts

and his brothers : Ronald Lee Rayburn (Donna) of Centerburg, Ohio, Robert Edward Rayburn (Mary) of Worthington,Ohio, Darrell Keith Rayburn (Gayle) of Sanford, N.C....

Jimmy Farion Wallace

Feb 23, 2022

Jimmy "Shorty" "Buddy" Wallace

March 22, 1953 - February 23, 2022

Portsmouth Resident

FC Daehler Mortuary

 

 

Jimmy Farion Wallace, 68, passed away February 23, 2022 in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born March 22, 1953 in Morehead, Kentucky to the late Auttie Vencil Wallace and Roxie Pearl Hicks Wallace.

 

"Buddy" to some and "Shorty" to others, was retired...

Juanita Franklin Ramey

Feb 22, 2022

JUANITA F. (BALL) RAMEY

January 9, 1932 - February 22, 2022

Resident of Seymour, TN, former Portsmouth resident.

 

 

JUANITA F. (BALL) RAMEY

Juanita F. (Ball) Ramey passed peacefully at her home in Seymour, Tennessee, Feb. 22, 2022 at the age of 90 years, 1 month and 13 days.

 

A native of Portsmouth, Ohio, Juanita along with her...

Ethel "Tootsie" Elaine Timmerman

Feb 18, 2022

Ethel "Tootsie" Timmerman

March 17, 1948 - February 18, 2002

Wheelersburg, Ohio resident

FC Daehler Mortuary

Ethel "Tootsie" Timmerman, 73, was gloriously received into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus on February 18, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Libby Ratliff, brothers Herbie Ratliff of Portsmouth and Danny Ratliff...

Mike "Spot" Taylor

Feb 14, 2022

Mike "Spot" TAYLOR

Mike "Spot" Taylor Passed away February 14 2022, in Rarden at the age of 64.

He is survived by his mother, Violet Taylor, three sisters,Carolyn Groves(John), Belinda Lute, and Jeannie Ponder, four brothers, Tim Taylor, Duane (Woody) Taylor, Mark Taylor, and Brian Taylor, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was...

Robert Cook

Feb 14, 2022

Robert (Bob) Cook, 84, beloved father and husband, was called to his eternal resting place on February 14th, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. He entered this world on September 12th, 1937 in Wheeling, WV., born to the late Charles and Maribelle Cowman Cook. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother Tom Cook. He is...

Colleen Sturgill

Feb 8, 2022

COLLEEN STURGILL

Portsmouth Resident

May 23, 1939 - February 7, 2022

Colleen Sturgill, 82, of Portsmouth, died Monday, February 7, 2022 at Ohio Living Westminster Thurber in Columbus, after a short illness and decline.

 She was born Colleen Quinn in Cleveland, Ohio, to William (Bill) and Barbara Quinn. She lived in Steubenville, Ohio until she was 12, when her family...

John Ray Gaia

Feb 5, 2022

JOHNNY RAY GAIA

February 5, 1952 - February 5, 2022

Johnny Gaia, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away February 5, 2022 at the age of 70.

Johnny was an United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked as a mechanic. Johnny loved to fish on the Ohio River. Fishing for Johnny, brought him great...

Mickey Sue Eldridge

Feb 5, 2022

Mickey Sue Jones Eldridge

Sciotoville resident

November 19, 1966 - February 5, 2022

 

Mickey Sue Jones Eldridge, 56, of Sciotoville, passed away Saturday February 5, 2022 at her residence. Born on November 19, 1966 in Akron, Ohio.

 

She was the daughter of the late Phillip Miller and the late, Carmel "Candy" and Jerry Cummings. Also preceding her in...

Jerry Lee Madden

Jan 28, 2022

MADDEN Minford resident

Jerry Lee Madden, 57 years old, Minford resident, went home to be with the Lord, on January 28, 2022. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Madden. He leaves behind his wife of 28 years, Bonnie J. Madden, one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Jaylynn Madden of Minford, one daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Aaron...

Teresa Marie Eubanks

Jan 27, 2022

Teresa Marie (Nee: Justice) Louderback-Eubanks Spokane Washington Resident

 

Teresa Eubanks, 57 years old, of Spokane, WA, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away January 27, 2022.

She was an avid animal lover, and found great joy from cooking. She would call her mother often for recipes. She loved spending time with family and friends which was one of her treasured pastimes.

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Connie Sue Lawson

Jan 26, 2022

Connie Sue Lawson, 68 years old, born September 25, 1953 to the late John Chester and Ruth Eileen (Smith) Stevens, left this world to be with her parents in Heaven on January 26, 2022.

Connie leaves behind one son, Ryan (Shanna Sparks) Lawson, one daughter Diana Lawson, four grandsons: Sean (Jessica) Rhoden, Ethan Rhoden, Branson Zigler, and David...

Randy A Goodman

Jan 26, 2022

RANDY ALLEN GOODMAN

PORTSMOUTH, OH RESIDENT

DECEMBER 24, 1959 - JANUARY 26, 2022

FC DAEHLER MORTUARY

Randy Allen Goodman, 62 of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away on January 26th 2022 at SOMC.

Randy was proceeded in death by his parents, Ronald and Shirley Goodman, sister LaVone Goodman, brother, Larry Goodman and nephew, Ronnie Goodman.

He is survived by...

George Lonnie Sanborn

Jan 24, 2022

George "Lonnie" Sanborn, 70 years, West Portsmouth resident, went to live in his heavenly home, January 24, 2022, where he will be pickin' and singin' with the Angels.

He played lead guitar and sang in several bands in the Mansfield, Ohio area. Which was what he loved to do.

Many know Lonnie as the owner and operator of Tri-State Overhead...

Peggy Campbell

Jan 23, 2022

CAMPBELL

Peggy LeMonne Campbell, 93, of Lucasville, passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2022, at Best Care Nursing home in Wheelersburg.

 

Peggy was a Portsmouth City High School graduate. Life member of First Presbyterian Church, Women's Club and Garden Club, and retired from Harts Department Store. Peggy was an avid baker, sewer/quilter and basket weaver. She enjoyed cooking and...