Obituaries

Randy Ray Stevens

Nov 26, 2021

STEVENS

Portsmouth resident

Randy Ray Stevens, 66 years of age, Portsmouth resident, passed away on November 26, 2021. He was a US Army Veteran.

Randy is preceded in death by his parents Sterle Stevens and Edna Mae (Nee Johnson) Fletcher.

He is survived by three sons, and one sister. Private services will be held by the family....

Kenneth E Cramer

Nov 24, 2021

CRAMER

Kenneth E. Cramer, Sr., 78 years old, longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on November 24th, 2021.

Ken grew up on the family farm in Indiana, PA, and truly enjoyed the farm life. Ken enjoyed traveling and experiencing the beauty of his life. He was a wonderful story teller, and his family...

Kandie L Hess

Nov 21, 2021

Kandie Lee Hess (Elrod) was born in Painesville, Ohio on May 6, 1957. At the age of 64, she went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her son, James Cleavenger, her father, Kenneth Joseph Elrod, her mother Pearl Melba Reel (Laux), and her sister Cindy Lewis.

Kandie leaves behind many...

Karolyn Ketter

Nov 18, 2021

Iowa resident formerly of Portsmouth

Karolyn Shepherd Ketter

July 22, 1928 ---November 18,2021

Karolyn Shepherd Ketter, 93 years of age, former Portsmouth resident, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021 in Waterloo, Iowa.

Karolyn, daughter of the late Dorothy Williams and Jared Rice Shepherd, graduated from Portsmouth High in 1946 and attended Ohio University. She worked at...

Thelma Ross

Nov 13, 2021

Ron Woodruff

Nov 10, 2021

Ronald "Ron" Woodruff, 67 years of age, longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2021. Ron was a carpenter who worked with his brothers all his life. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom and ginseng hunting. He loved vacationing in the mountains and spending time with his family. Ron had an infectious laugh and could always make you smile. He...

Carolyn "Carol" Fulkerson

Nov 9, 2021

Carolyn "Carol" Fulkerson, 65 years, Minford resident, formerly of Michigan City, passed away on November 9, 2021. Carol enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her grandchildren's sporting events and attending The Cross Church, Lucasville. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Joan Cox, and her loving husband of 46 years when he passed in October, 2020,Ray...

Joann Betty Wright

Nov 8, 2021

Joann Wright of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Nov 8, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

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Donna Sue Lawwill

Nov 3, 2021

Donna Lawwill, 57 years old, Portsmouth resident, passed away suddenly at SOMC on Nov 3, 2021. Donna is survived by her loving mother, Anna Lawwill, devoted daughter, Chasity Phillips of Portsmouth, and son, Thomas Lawwill of Chillicothe, six grandchildren and one great granddaughter, Jordyn Rose. She will be sadly missed by many.

Private services will be held by family at a...

Veora Ruth "Pepper" Havens

Nov 3, 2021

Veora "Pepper" Havens (Nee Wheeler), 86 years old, longtime West Portsmouth resident passed away on November 3rd, 2021. Pepper loved embroidering, crafting, crocheting, and spending time with her friends and her true love, Ken Cramer. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Pearl Elizabeth Wheeler, and thirteen siblings. She is survived by her true love, Ken Cramer...

Ms Linda Lou Lawson

Oct 30, 2021

Linda Lou Lawson, 83 of Portsmouth passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born April 20, 1938 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Arthur and Ruth Jones. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her three older sisters, Virginia Schwamberger, Loretta Bennett, and Donna Lykins; brother-in-laws Paul Schwamberger and Gene Bennett; nephew, Artie Conley, and...

Stephen Michael Flinders

Oct 28, 2021

Stephen Michael Flinders, 71, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, departed this life on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Portsmouth, Ohio. Mike, the youngest child of the late Leland Gordon and Thelma (Beyers) Flinders, was born on January 4, 1950, in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was raised on the family farm in Vernon Township and attended Bloom Vernon Schools. Following an extensive career...

Rowena June Thompson

Oct 19, 2021

THOMPSON Rowena "June" Thompson, 86, lifetime Otway resident, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021. June enjoyed gardening, outdoor activities, "he had the best Chocolate fudge around". She loved to bake and was a hardworker. She was a very organized and accomplished "Lady". June was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Mary (Faul) Brown, her loving husband, Denver...

Randy Lee Lawhun

Oct 17, 2021

LAWHUN Portsmouth resident Randy Lee Lawhun, Portsmouth resident, passed away, October 17th, 2021. He attended Bucyrus High School and enjoyed fishing. Randy was born to the Late Charles B. and Grace Lawhun, February 24, 1969. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Lawhun. Randy is survived by his Mother, Grace Lawhun of Garrison, Kentucky, his estranged wife, Cibby...

Thomas William Robinette

Oct 16, 2021

ROBINETTE Lifetime Portsmouth resident Thomas William Robinette, 74 years old, lifetime Portsmouth resident, passed away on October 16, 2021. Thomas was a US Army Vietnam Veteran, and retired Brakeman for Northfork and Southern Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Robinette and Marie (Nee Loper) Nichols, and one grandson, Justice Bradley Puckett, two brothers, Roger and Mike...

Matthew Marcum

Oct 15, 2021

Matthew Marcum, 37, lifetime Portsmouth, beloved Brother, Step-son, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on October 15, 2021. He loved to help people, enjoyed fishing, working on cars and playing with his grandkids and great nieces and nephews. He attended Portsmouth High School and was a very kind and loved person. Matt was preceded in death by...

Jackie Lee Clay, Sr.

Oct 12, 2021

Jackie Clay, Sr., 73 years old, Lucasville resident, passed away after a brief illness, on October 12, 2021, at SOMC Hospice. Jackie was a US AirForce Veteran, 1967-1971. He retired from AEP in 2010 after 39 years as a Substation Mechanic, working out of Portsmouth. He joined the IBEW #71, Columbus, in 2013-2018. He and Marilyn attended the Rubyville Community...

John Joseph Gemperline

Oct 3, 2021

GEMPERLINE John Joseph Gemperline, 93 years old, lifetime Portsmouth resident, peacefully passed away October 3rd, 2021, surrounded by his lifetime sweetheart of 72 years, and his loving family. John was an avid golfer, followed the Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially at birthdays and during the holiday seasons. John was preceded in...

Randall Belcher

Sep 27, 2021

BELCHER Randall Belcher - Wheelersburg Resident Randall Belcher, 49 years old, Wheelersburg resident, passed away on September 27, 2021. Randall was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Jessie and Charlene (Nee Martin) Belcher. Randall enjoyed his music, fast cars (especially Mustangs), playing GTA5 on his Playstation 5, and his beloved dogs: Princess, Brandy and the late Sam. Randall was...

Freda "Eileen" Rapp

Sep 26, 2021

RAPP LONGTIME WEST PORTSMOUTH RESIDENT Freda "Eileen" Rapp, 95 years old, longtime resident of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 26th, 2021 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born April 6th, 1926 in Portsmouth, Ohio. A daughter of the late Samuel and Freda Noel. Eileen was preceded in death by her loving husband of 73 years, Kenneth Rapp....