Obituaries

Felix Collignon

Felix Collignon

Jan 4, 2022

Felix J Collignon, age 76 of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away January 4, 2022 at SOMC Hospice.

He was born on August 31, 1945 to Bernard and Thelma (Herdman) Collignon.

Felix was a graduate of Portsmouth West High School. He was a proud US Air Force Vietnam Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and...

Rickey Lee Jones

Rickey Lee Jones

Jan 4, 2022

JONES Rickey Lee Jones Portsmouth Ohio resident Rickey Jones, age 68, longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away on January 4, 2022. Rickey worked as a brakeman conductor for N&W Railroad for 42 years. Rickey was an avid gun enthusiast, having been a lifetime member of the N.R.A. as well as a member of the Ohio Buckeye Firearm Association, and the Portsmouth...

Betty Darlene Wellman

Betty Darlene Wellman

Jan 3, 2022

West Portsmouth resident

WELLMAN

A private burial was held for Mrs. Betty Darlene (Stamper) Wellman, 93 years old, of West Portsmouth, at Scioto Burial Park. Mrs. Wellman departed from her family and friends to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 3rd, 2022.

She was born October 10th, 1928, in Fullerton, Greenup County,...

Constance L Hanna

Constance L Hanna

Dec 30, 2021

Constance L. Hanna, 80 years of age, Portsmouth resident, promoted to glory on December 30, 2021.

Constance was preceded in death by her husband Jack Hanna, January 9, 2003, parents, John and Mabel Moore and a sister, Mary Ruth Charles, both of Portsmouth.

Constance is survived by sisters: Kay Dillow of Wheelersburg, and Garnet Snyder of Chillicothe, and several nieces and nephews.

She...

Theodore "Ted" A Sutton

Theodore "Ted" A Sutton

Dec 27, 2021

SUTTON

Portsmouth Resident

Theodore "Ted" Sutton, 63 years old, lifetime Portsmouth resident, died on Monday, December 27th, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 29, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Grace Avanell Erwin and Theodore Sutton.

Ted graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1977. He was a Veteran of eleven years in the United States...

James Hisen Ratcliff

James Hisen Ratcliff

Dec 22, 2021

James Hisen Ratcliff, age 63, passed away December 22, 2021, at home peacefully.

He is survived by his wife Cathy (Nee Mullens) Ratcliff, two daughters, Jennifer (James) Bowen, and Tiffany Ratcliff, his grand children: Skiyler, Hunter, Tanner, Tayler, Hecter, Ryan, Ginger , Iker and Eddie. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elsie (Nee Gardner) Ratcliff.

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Doris Estelle Gohmann

Doris Estelle Gohmann

Dec 22, 2021

Doris Estelle (Nee Herbold) Gohmann, died quietly on December 22, 2021. She was 96 years old. She was born on November 29, 1925 in Louisville, Kentucky to Edward and Amber Herbold. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 67 years, Dr. Joseph Gohmann, whom she met while attending the University of Louisville. Doris was a dedicated wife,...

James R Schneider

James R Schneider

Dec 21, 2021

James Roger Schneider, 87 years old, Scioto County resident, passed away peacefully and went home to be with our Lord, on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He retired after 39 years of service from the Piketon A-Plant as a Electronic Maintenance Planner. Jim was a part of the fellowship of Christ Community Church since the...

Sally Louise Spencer

Sally Louise Spencer

Dec 21, 2021

Sally Louise Spencer, 75, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at SOMC Hospice following an extended illness. Born January 7, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marjorie Mutter. On February 6, 1965 she was united in marriage to Richard H. Spencer who preceded her in death on June 22, 2019. Richard and Sally both...

Shawn Edward Howell

Shawn Edward Howell

Dec 18, 2021

HOWELL PORTSMOUTH RESIDENT Shawn Edward Howell, 40, of Portsmouth was called home December 18, 2021. Leaving us with memories of his infectious sense of humor and the ability to make others laugh. Born August 29, 1981 to the late Harmon Craft and the late Peggy Howell of Portsmouth, Ohio. He had attended Portsmouth High School. Shawn is survived by Lanasha...

Steven Eichenlaub

Steven Eichenlaub

Dec 16, 2021

Steven Eichenlaub, age 48, passed away on December 16, 2021 at his home in West Portsmouth. Steve was 1991 Portsmouth High School graduate. Steve was an avid gun enthusiast, loved the outdoors, enjoyed his motorcycles, four wheelers, boats. He loved spending time with his family.

Steven was born in Portsmouth, OH, to James Slusher and Lois "Marie" Sargent.

He was preceded...

Jacquelyn Johnson

Jacquelyn Johnson

Dec 15, 2021

JOHNSON

Longtime Portsmouth Resident

Jacquelyn Johnson, 83 years old, went home to be with the Lord, on December 15, 2021, surrounded by her family. "Jackie" enjoyed bowling, golfing, singing at church, spending time with her family and helping others. She was an active member at Firebrick Christian Baptist of Firebrick, KY.

Jackie was preceded in death by her...

JoAnn Whitt

JoAnn Whitt

Dec 13, 2021

Sheltered in the arms of God, Joann transitioned to her eternal heavenly home with her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, December 13, 2021.

Born April 15, 1956, the youngest of ten children. She is proceeded in death by her loving and courageous mother, Mrs. Carie Whitt. Five loving brothers, Larry, Jerry, Otis, James, and Claude Whitt. A...

Harriett Jean Cassity

Harriett Jean Cassity

Dec 9, 2021

CASSITY

Harriett Jean Zuefle Cassity, 95, of McDermott, went to be with her loving Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 9, 2021. She was born January 21, 1926 in New Boston, OH.

Harriett was the daughter of the late Lawrence L. and Harriett A. Zuefle. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert C. Cassity....

Leona May Gordon

Leona May Gordon

Dec 8, 2021

GORDON

Stout Resident formerly of Gallipolis

Leona May (Wears) Gordon, 85 years old, longtime Stout resident, formerly of Gallipolis, went home to be with the Lord on December 8th, 2021.

Leona, graduated from Point Pleasant High School in WVA, and retired from Central Trust Company in Gallipolis after many years as a Bookkeeper. Leona enjoyed gardening, quilting and genealogy....

Frank F. Dinsmore

Frank F. Dinsmore

Dec 5, 2021

FRANK FORBUS DINSMORE

The family wishes to announce the peaceful passing of Frank Dinsmore on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Frank was born May 1, 1927, to Earl Henry Dinsmore and Flora Thurman Dinsmore in Portsmouth, Ohio.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Constance Bloomer Dinsmore and his sisters Kathleen Cooper of Tucson, Arizona, and Norma Bender and...

Timothy James Enterline

Timothy James Enterline

Dec 4, 2021

ENTERLINE

Timothy James Enterline, 72 years of age, of Portsmouth, passed away December 4th, 2021 at SOMC Hospice.

Timothy graduated from Ohio State University with Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, and later retired after 30 years of service from the Army Corp of Engineers of Huntington, WVA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and...

Rebecca Lynn Wooten

Rebecca Lynn Wooten

Dec 2, 2021

Rebecca McCormick Wooten

Rebecca, Becky, Wooten born Sept. 29 1956 passed away at home on Big Run Rd in Lucasville, OH on Thursday, Dec 2 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother Charlotte Michelle McCormick a father Jackson McCormick two brothers, Mike "Dirty Mike" McCormick and Jack(Theresa)McCormick and a younger sister Vickie (James) Risner.

She leaves behind a husband...

Calvin C Sizemore

Calvin C Sizemore

Nov 27, 2021

SIZEMORE

Calvin C. Sizemore, 81 years, lifetime New Boston resident, peacefully passed away and went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving wife and son, on November 27, 2021.

Calvin enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Malissa (Nee Mosley) Sizemore, and two...