Obituaries

Jennifer Rader

Apr 20, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Rader, age 64, born to the late Herbert Chastin and Mary Wood, peacefully passed away April 20, 2023, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She called Scioto County home and was a lifelong residence. Beloved mother of Steven, Brandon, and David Gray. Cherished grandmother of Taylor, Noah, Sebastian, Kellen, and Paige. Dear great-grandmother to Hudson and Levei. She will...

John McGinnis

Apr 14, 2023

John R. McGinnis of 11828 Hwy 52, Stout, Ohio, passed away Friday evening, April 14, 2023.

John died the same way he lived: on his own terms. He went quickly and comfortably, at home, surrounded by loved ones and listening to his favorite Jimmy Buffet tunes.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Kerry...

Steven Miller

Apr 11, 2023

Steven Tylor Miller

12/08/1994 to 04/11/2023

Steven Tylor Miller, age 28, passed away on April 11, 2023, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Steven was born December 8, 1994, to Linda Anderson and Shannon Miller. Along with his parents, Steven is survived by a daughter, Katarra Judith Miller, two brothers, Shawn Anderson and Scott Anderson, and many other friends and family members. Steven...

Gordon Leachman

Apr 10, 2023

Gordon Leachman

November 2, 1957 - April 10, 2023

Portsmouth resident

Gordon Leachman, 65, died Monday, April 10, 2023. He was born November 2, 1957 in Toledo, Ohio. He was a citizen of Portsmouth, Ohio, for many years. Gordon loved Ohio State football.

Gordon is survived by his children, Jessica Chapman and Jeremy Chapman; siblings, Daniel...

Donald Bailey

Apr 10, 2023

Donald Lynn Bailey, age 76, of South Lebanon, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023.

Born on November 10, 1946 to the late Lee Roy and Maggie L (Stratton) Bailey in Portsmouth, OH.

Donald joined the Navy in 1964 at the age of 17. His professional career ran the gamut, Naval Reserves, Ohio Power Lineman, United States Postal Worker, Sales...

Robert Hale

Apr 8, 2023

Robert "Bobby" D. Hale, age 60, born to the late James Hale and Gladys Hale, peacefully passed away April 8, 2023, at Southern Ohio Medical Center's Emergency Room. He was preceded in death by his son, Brandon Hale, and his stepfather, Ronald Skiles. He is survived by his mother, Gladys Skiles, son, Brady (Amber) Hale, and daughters Tasha Doroshuk and...

Anna Venturino

Apr 6, 2023

Anna Eileen Venturino, 98

05/19/1924-04/06/2023

Anna Eileen Venturino, long time resident of Portsmouth, Ohio, died peacefully on April 6, 2023 at Warren Barr Lieberman Health and Rehabilitation Center in Skokie, Illinois. She was born in Scioto county to the late Perry and Myrtle Smalley.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by spouses, Ralph Heller...

William Campbell

Mar 24, 2023

William "Bill" D. Campbell, age 63, Portsmouth resident, born to the late Robert (Betty) Campbell, peacefully passed away March 24, 2023. Beloved husband to Teresa (Augustin) Campbell of 43 years, father of Joshua (Brandy) Campbell and Jerrod (Misty) Campbell, grandfather of Hailee, Kaitlyn, and Brianna, brother to Catherine (Jeffrey) Keaton, brother- in-law to Anne (Mike) Cantrell and David (Marilyn) Augustin,...

Beverly Marshall

Mar 14, 2023

Beverly T Marshall

May 28, 1927 - March 14, 2023

Portsmouth (Hillview) Resident

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In Memory Of Beverly Tierney Marshall

 

Contentedly and peacefully, on March 14, 2023, at age 95, Beverly Tierney Marshall, beloved wife of John B. Marshall (Jack), daughter of the late John J. Tierney and Lena Gray Tierney, was called home. She...

Jacqueline Turner

Mar 12, 2023

Jacqueline L. Turner

September 15, 1961 - March 12, 2023

Portsmouth, Ohio Resident

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It is with great sadness, Jacqueline (Jackie) Lynn Turner, 61, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, March 12,2023 at SOMC Hospice with her family by her side. Jackie was born September 15,1961 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Donald L...

Connie Kuykendall

Mar 8, 2023

Connie Sue (Nee Frye) Kuykendall, 75 years old, West Portsmouth resident, beloved Daughter, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 8, 2023. She entered this world on February 7, 1948 in Lexington, KY, born to Louis Frye and Eleanor North.

Connie enjoyed spending time with her family, animals, playing bingo and...

David Lewis

Mar 3, 2023

David D. Lewis

07/02/1940-03/03/2023

 

David D. Lewis, 82 years old passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Medical City Dallas Hospital, Dallas, Texas. David was born on July 2nd, 1940 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Ernest and Bethel Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and many friends and loved ones.

 

David was a 1958 graduate...

Alma Kahl

Mar 3, 2023

ALMA F. KAHL

July 6, 1911 - March 3, 2023

Portsmouth Resident

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Alma F. Kahl, whose life spanned two world wars, the great depression, and 9/11, and was witness to the advent of television, air conditioning, jet travel, and the microchip, died March 3, 2023, at Portsmouth, Ohio. She was 111 years old.

 

For most...

Billy "Bo" Frazee

Mar 2, 2023

  Billy "Bo" Wayne Frazee

August 3, 1962 - March 2, 2023

Portsmouth Resident

 

 

 

Billy "Bo" Wayne Frazee, 60 years old, Portsmouth resident, peacefully passed away on March 2, 2023. Bill was a United States Marine Veteran who served 1981 thru 1989 as an Air Traffic Controller. He retired from the military and became a Building Management...

Mary Sanford

Mar 2, 2023

Mary Alice (Mathis) Riley Sanford

June 24, 1940 - March 2, 2023

Wheelersburg Resident

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Mary Alice (Mathis) Riley Sanford, 82, passed away peacefully at SOMC, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Mary was born to the late Luther and Maude Mathis on July 24th, 1940.

She was a resident of Concord Nursing home in Wheelersburg, OH.

 

She...

Karen Louise Porter

Feb 20, 2023

 

Karen L. Porter May 17, 1964 - February 20, 2023Resident of Portsmouth, Ohio

Karen L. Porter, 58 years old, Portsmouth resident, unexpectedly passed away on February 20, 2023. Karen was born in Portsmouth on May 17, 1964, to James Taylor and Sadie Jean Bach. She was a 1982 graduate of Northwest High School. Karen was a loving Mother and Grandmother, and a...

Charles "Chuck" Shaffer

Feb 15, 2023

Charles "Chuck" William Shaffer

September 28, 1950 - February 15, 2023

Lucasville resident

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Charles "Chuck" William Shaffer, 72 years old, Lucasville resident, formerly of San Diego, CA, passed away peacefully, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on February 15, 2023, at SOMC Hospice House.

Chuck always put others first and enjoyed spending...

Betty McClave

Feb 13, 2023

Betty J. McClave

November 1, 1926 - February 13, 2023

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Betty J. McClave, 96 years old, Portsmouth/Hillview Retirement Center resident, passed away peacefully on February 13th, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald McClave, and brother, William Patrick, who resided in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

 

Betty Jean, was a graduate of Portsmouth East. She...

Arabella "Jean" Eldridge

Feb 10, 2023

Arabella "Jean" Eldridge

May 1, 1954 - February 10, 2023

Wheelersburg resident

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Arabella "Jean" Eldridge, 68, resident of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away on February 10, 2023.

 

She was born on May 1, 1954, to the late Evelyn Marie Reeder and Butch Wright. She was preceded in death by her late husband, John W. Eldridge,...

Steven Thacker

Feb 10, 2023

Steven Tyler Nicholas Thacker

12/14/90-2/10/23

Portsmouth Resident

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Steven Tyler Nicholas Thacker, Portsmouth resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023. Steven was 32 and full of life. He left us too soon, while he still had so much love to share with so many.

 

Steven was a graduate of Ironton High School and Collins...