Obituaries

Pauline Rayburn

Jan 13, 2024

In Loving Memory of Pauline Rayburn

October 5, 1954 - January 13, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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Pauline Rayburn, a compassionate and radiant soul, gracefully bid farewell to this earthly realm on January 13, 2024, at the age of 69. Surrounded by love, she embraced her eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love.

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Larry Thomas

Jan 12, 2024

Larry D. Thomas

September 26, 1985 - January 12, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a cherished soul, Larry Dean Thomas, affectionately known as "Bear". Born on September 26, 1985, in the quaint town of Portsmouth, OH, Bear touched the lives of many with his warm smile and kind spirit. Tragically, he...

Richard Gill

Jan 11, 2024

In Loving Memory Of

Richard Kenneth Gill

December 13, 1954 - January 11, 2024

Toledo Resident

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Richard Kenneth Gill, age 69, died Thursday January 11, 2024 at home peacefully in his sleep. Richard was born December 13, 1954 to Betty Reiner and George Gill in Toledo, Ohio.

 

Richard loved music and spending time enjoying his...

Patricia Pitts-Tracy

Jan 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of

Patricia "Pat" Pitts-Tracy

August 17, 1935 - January 11, 2024

Lifetime Portsmouth resident

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Pitts-Tracy, a compassionate soul who touched the lives of many, on January 11, 2024, in her hometown of Portsmouth, OH. She was born on August 17, 1935, to Raymond and...

Helen Evans

Jan 10, 2024

In Loving Memory of Helen E. Evans

August 13, 1939 - January 10, 2024

Lifetime Portsmouth Resident

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Helen E Evans, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on August 13th 1939, in Portsmouth, a town she cherished and called home throughout...

Richard Brunner

Jan 1, 2024

Richard V. Brunner, DDS, "Doc"

May 30, 1922 - January 1, 2024

Portsmouth resident

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The world mourns the loss of Richard V. Brunner, DDS, "Doc", a compassionate dentist, devoted family man, and distinguished member of his community. After a life well-lived, Richard peacefully passed away on January 1, 2024, in his hometown of Portsmouth, OH, at...

Marlene Hicks

Dec 31, 2023

Marlene Hicks

August 22, 1936 - December 31, 2023

Portsmouth Resident

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Marlene Hicks, 87, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at her home surrounded by her children, in Portsmouth, OH. Marlene was born on August 22, 1936, in Portsmouth, OH to the late Richard Pflug and Blanche Mullins. She was married...

Betty Page

Dec 30, 2023

Betty Sue Page

October 7, 1941 - December 30, 2023

Portsmouth Resident

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Betty Sue Page, age 82, passed away on December 30, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

Betty was born on October 7, 1941 to the late Russell and Gladys Owens. She is preceded in death by her husband Joe Page, 1 brother and 2...

Bobby Ledford

Dec 26, 2023

Bobby Ledford

November 10, 1973 - December 26, 2023

Lucasville Resident

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It is with heavy hearts, that we bid farewell to our beloved Bobby Ledford of Lucasville, on December 26, 2023, at the age of 50, after a short battle with cancer. Bobby was a loving husband to Angela (Nee Brown) Ledford and a pillar of...

Samuel Craft

Dec 24, 2023

In Loving Memory Of

Samuel Richard Craft

April 27, 1962-December 24, 2023

Portsmouth Resident

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Samuel Richard Craft, age 61, of Portsmouth died peacefully at his home on December 24, 2023. Sam was born on April 27, 1962 to the late Jasper Denver Craft and Margarett (Johnson) Craft in Portsmouth.

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Christine Wise

Dec 24, 2023

Christine Wise

August 23, 1951 - December 24, 2023

Lucasville Resident

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Christine Wise, 72 years of age, resident of Lucasville, passed away on December 24, 2023, at Adena Hospital in Chillicothe, OH.

 

Chris wise was a loving lady, who loved her work as an LPN, working with MRDD. She truly enjoyed spending time with...

Christopher Wright

Dec 22, 2023

Christopher V. Wright

April 23, 1982 - December 22, 2023

Portsmouth Resident

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Christopher Vernon Wright "Chris", was born on April 23, 1982, and lost his long battle with addiction on December 22, 2023, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH.

 

He is survived by his loving mother, Joni (Nee Jenkins) Harr, sister Curry Wright...

Lois Euton

Dec 21, 2023

Lois Joan Howerton Euton

November 14, 1931 - December 21, 2023

Portsmouth Resident

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Lois Joan Howerton Euton passed away on Dec. 21, 2023, at the Community Hospice House in Portsmouth, Oh., due to organ failure, following a prolonged battle with dementia. Lois was born on Nov. 14, 1931, in Fullerton, Ky., to Augustus and...

Jeffrey Craig II

Dec 20, 2023

In Loving Memory

Jeffrey "Aaron" Craig, II

Lucasville Resident

June 25, 1979 - December 20, 2023

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With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of Jeffrey "Aaron" Craig II, a beloved husband, devoted son, cherished father. Aaron's passing has left a void in our lives, but his spirit will forever resonate within the hearts of those...

Kathy Turner

Dec 17, 2023

Kathy Turner

March 30, 1952 - December 17, 2023

Minford Resident

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Kathy Turner, 71, Minford resident, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH.

 

Kathy was born March 30, 1952 to the late Paul C. and Ruth J. (Nee Boggs) Turner of Sciotoville.

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Bethel Sowards

Dec 15, 2023

Bethel Lee Spencer Sowards

May 25, 1937 - December 15, 2023

West Portsmouth Resident

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Bethel Lee Spencer Sowards, 86 years, West Portsmouth resident, went home to be with the Lord, Friday December 15th, 2023. Bethel was born May 25th, 1937, in Paintsville, KY to the late Watt and Ida Spencer.

 

She was preceded in death...

Thelma Carroll

Dec 15, 2023

Thelma Faye Carroll

August 30, 1957 - December 15, 2023

Lucasville Resident

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Thelma Faye Carroll, age 66, of Lucasville, died peacefully in her sleep on December 15, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on August 30, 1957 to Wilbur and Christie (Hartsell) Bowles.

She was proceeded in death by...

Randall James Williams "Randy"

Dec 14, 2023

In Loving Memory of

Randall James Williams "Randy"

08/21/1965 - 12/14/23

Resident of Columbus, formerly Portsmouth

Navy Veteran

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Randall James Williams "Randy", 58 years old, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on December 14, 2023. He was born on August 21, 1965, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Johnnie Williams and Willa Mae Ivory.

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John Turner

Dec 14, 2023

JOHN K.TURNER

JULY 8, 1954 - DECEMBER14, 2023

Rosemount Resident

 

 

John Turner departed from his earthly life to his heavenly home with Jesus on December 14th at Buckeye Forest at Rosemount Pavilion surrounded by his family.

 

John was born on July 8, 1954 in Portsmouth Ohio to the late Paul C.Turner and Ruth Boggs Turner. He was...

Violet "Ruth" McCleese

Dec 10, 2023

Violet "Ruth" McCleese

July 19, 1945 - December 10, 2023

Violet "Ruth" McCleese, 78, of Lucasville, went to be with the Lord on December 10th at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Ruth was born July 19,1945 at home in Lucasville to the late John "Mac" and Violet Johnson Campbell. Ruth was married to the love of her life, the...