Obituaries

Floyd "Bill" W Book

Apr 28, 2022

Floyd "Bill" W. Book

Portsmouth resident

Floyd "Bill" W. Book, affectionately known as "Pap", 90 years of age, Portsmouth resident, passed away on April 28, 2022. Bill was a US Airforce Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. Bill was a loving and dedicated husband for 63 years, a wonderful father and grandfather. He loved spending time with...

Jerome "Jerry" Lee Williams

Apr 24, 2022

JERRY WILLIAMS

New Boston resident

March 4, 1950 - April 24, 2022

Jerome "Jerry" Lee Williams, 72, longtime New Boston resident, died Sunday, April 24, 2022, at SOMC Hospice. Jerry was born, March 4th, 1950, he was the eldest son of Samuel G. and Mary D. Jones Williams.

Jerry was a Class of 1968 graduate of Glenwood High...

Euna "Jo Boyd" Tackett

Apr 24, 2022

Euna "Jo Boyd" Tackett

Portsmouth resident

April 18, 1948 - April 24, 2022

 

Euna "Jo Boyd" Tackett, went home to be with the Lord on April 24th, 2022. She was at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born April 18th, 1948, in Tyler Town, MS. She is preceded in death by her Father, Ralph Boyd, Sr., Mother,...

William Boyd Williams

Apr 23, 2022

Dear family, friends, and fans,

We are very sad to announce the passing of William Boyd "Bill" Williams on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the age of 73, following a long battle with kidney disease. He joined his Heavenly Home peacefully in the company of his children, Shae Craft, and Nick and Emily Williams, at the Community Hospice Center...

Rebecca Guthrie

Apr 20, 2022

Rebecca "Becky" GuthriePortsmouth resident, formerly of West PortsmouthMay 7, 1949 - April 20, 2022

Rebecca "Becky" Guthrie, Portsmouth resident, formerly of West Portsmouth, 72 years of age, passed away peacefully, on April 20, 2022, surrounded by her family. Becky loved shopping, watching shows, and Sunday Dinners with her family, spending time with her grandchildren,great granchildren, and trips to her sister and...

Madisen Lauren Diaz

Apr 17, 2022

Madisen Lauren Diaz, 22 years old, Columbus, Ohio resident, passed away peacefully, from an unexpected, acute, progressive diagnosis of Leukemia.

Madisen recently enlisted in the United States Navy and was scheduled to depart on April 27, 2022. She was a loving and caring person, that had the most healing hugs. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Madisen...

Edward Dean Chamberlin

Apr 10, 2022

EDWARD DEAN CHAMBERLIN

PORTSMOUTH, OHIO RESIDENT

 

Edward Dean Chamberlin, 85, of Portsmouth passed away peacefully at home on

April 10, 2022.

 

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Charles and Ruby Chamberlin, a sister Betty (Don) Stone, and a sister Karen Rice.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Chamberlin, a sister Sharon (Elvis) Wright,...

Indiraben Shah

Apr 2, 2022

Indiraben Shah

Portsmouth Resident

December 13, 1936 - April 2, 2022

 

Indiraben Shah, 85 years of age, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on

April 2, 2022. Indiraben was born in Gujarat, India to Chimanlal and Mahalaxmi (Ben) Shah on December 13, 1936.

 

She enjoyed sewing, cooking and watching the Indian channels. She never gave up, always...

Anthony Hodge

Mar 31, 2022

Anthony Wayne Hodge, 54 of Portsmouth, OH passed away March 31, 2022 at his residence. He was born July 28, 1967 to Ronald and Barbara Hodge.He is survived by his children Kaylee Bravo of Portsmouth, OH, Kari Hodge of Florence, SC, Jeremy Jones of Portsmouth, OH, and Megan Jones of South Webster, OH, Step-children Adam Jones and Lindsey Jones of...

Melissa Ann Dickens

Mar 31, 2022

MELISSA DICKENS

Lucasville, OH resident

September 26, 1989 - March 31, 2022

 

 

Melissa Dickens, 32, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend was called to her eternal resting place on March 31, 2022.

She entered this world on September 26, 1989 in Fort Lewis, WA, born to Timothy and Kimberly Dickens.

She is survived by her parents, Timothy and...

Ruth Esther Borgwardt

Mar 28, 2022

Ruth E Borgwardt, age 89, of Sciotoville, Ohio, passed away March 27th, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 28th 1932 in Maine to the late Rev. Forrest and Hazel Nickerson.

She was also preceded in death by her brother Walter Nickerson, a daughter, Carol Bentley, a son, Robert UHlig, a granddaughter, Rhonda Bentley,...

Rickey

Mar 19, 2022

RICKEY HILES

PORTSMOUTH OH RESIDENT

Rickey "Rick" J. Hiles, 68 years old, of Portsmouth, OH, passed away Saturday, March 19th, 2022, at SOMC ED.

He was born August 30th,1953, in Portsmouth to the late Raymond and Rita (Nee Carr) Hiles.

Rick was a 1972 graduate of Portsmouth High School. He retired from Barbours Auto Parts after 40 years of service.

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Doris B. Calverley

Mar 16, 2022

Doris Barsch Calverley

Hill view / Portsmouth resident

 

Doris Barsch Calverley, 94, died on March 16, 2022 at Hill View Retirement Center. She was born to Albert H. and Gladys Yingling Barsch in Bayonne, New Jersey. Her parents as well as her brother Albert H. Barsch, Jr. preceeded her in death.

 

Doris married Harold J. Calverley in Bayonne...

Steven Nesbit

Mar 16, 2022

Steven Nesbit, 55 years old, passed away Wednesday, March, 16th, at his residence in New Boston, OH. He was born November 3rd, 1966, in Burbank, CA to John "Ray" and Laura (Nee Jarrels) Nesbit.

He is survived by his six brothers: John Nesbit, of Culleoka, TN, Daniel "Danny" Nesbit of Portsmouth, Larry and Marie Nesbit of Franklin, TN, Darrell Nesbit...

Tennisha O'Neill

Mar 11, 2022

TENNISHA O'NEILL

PORTSMOUTH OHIO RESIDENT

 

On March 11th, 2022, Tennisha O'Neill, 26, of Robinson Avenue Portsmouth passed away.

 

In life, Tennisha enjoyed listening to Rap music. She frequently listened to Young Dolph, one of her favorite artists. Everyone who knew Tennisha knew that she was "high" on life. One of her greatest joys, was the time she spent...

Billie J Horsley

Mar 6, 2022

BILLIE JEAN HORSLEY

10/30/1932 - 3/6/2022

WEST PORTSMOUTH, RESIDENT

FC DAEHLER MORTUARY

On March 6th, 2022, Billie Jean Horsley, 89 years old, of Careys Run Road, West Portsmouth, passed away at SOMC Hospice.

Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Hazel Pearson, one sister, Becky(Bob) Sheldon, and one nephew, Roy Scott Sheldon.



Billie was...

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...