Obituaries

Jerry Lee Tackett

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert Cook

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...

Mike "Spot" Taylor

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...

Colleen Sturgill

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

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

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

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

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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Randy A Goodman

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...

Connie Sue Lawson

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...

George Lonnie Sanborn

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

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...

Conna l Mounts

Conna l Mounts

Jan 19, 2022

CONNA I MOUNTS Portsmouth, OH Resident Conna I Mounts, 64, of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away January 19th, 2022. Conna was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She loved going shopping with her sister, and spending time with her family. Conna was a free spirit, and liked to live life her way. Conna is preceded in death by her father...

Thomas G. Hoffman

Thomas G. Hoffman

Jan 14, 2022

The Reverend Dr. Thomas G. Hoffman, 93, resident of Hillview Retirement Community, was called home on Friday, January 14, 2022. He came to Portsmouth in 1979 to serve as pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church and later Wesley United Methodist Church. He retired in 1992. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Maxine, whom he married in 1961....

Gary D. Blackburn

Gary D. Blackburn

Jan 13, 2022

BLACKBURN

New Boston resident

Gary Dean Blackburn, 81 years old, of New Boston, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born to the late Frinnie and Cynthia Blackburn on July 9, 1940, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Gary began working at a young age for his father at Blackburn's Market on Gallia Street in New Boston....

James "Jamie" Michael Barnett

James "Jamie" Michael Barnett

Jan 7, 2022

BARNETT

West Portsmouth resident

James "Jamie" Michael Barnett, Jr., West Portsmouth resident, passed away at his home on January 7, 2022.

Jamie was well known as a mechanic and his friends and his children were his life!

He enjoyed cars, motorcycles and cooking & grilling out.

He will be greatly missed by many.

Jamie was preceded in...