Obituaries

Sherry M. Massie

May 20, 2022

Sherry Mae Massie

Waverly resident

Sherry Mae Massie, 54 years old, Waverly resident, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on May 20th, 2022.

Sherry enjoyed spending time with her two daughters and her family. She spent many hours supporting her daughters with 4H, and participating in the fairs, showing pigs.

There were many times...

Charles Milton Wiltshire

May 20, 2022

WILTSHIRE

 

Charles "Chuck" M. Wiltshire, 71 years old, West Portsmouth resident, went home to be with the Lord on May 20,2022. Chuck was born in Portsmouth, OH, to Chleo and Pauline (Nee Hammond) Wiltshire on November 28, 1950. He graduated in 1968 from West Portsmouth High School. Chuck was Veteran of Army National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, photography,...

Dennis Howland

May 18, 2022

Dennis "Denny" W. Howland, resident of West Portsmouth, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on May 18th. 2022, at the age of 73. Born to Ernest and Lorraine Howland on March 26th, 1949, Denny loved to work on cars and was known for his green thumb. He could grow the prettiest flowers and the best tasting vegetables. Denny graduated...

William "Bill" D Thompson

May 16, 2022

William "Bill" Thompson

William "Bill" Thompson, 51 years old, Portsmouth resident, passed away surrounded by his family on May 16, 2022. Bill was known as a Concrete Finisher for many, in and around Scioto County. Bill was a hard worker until he was unable to due to his health. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

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Jeffrey Kevin Collins

May 16, 2022

MSgt. Jeffrey K. Collins

Jeffrey K. Collins, MSgt, US Air Force (retired) of Portsmouth passed away Monday, May 16th while a resident at Symphony of Centerville Ohio nursing home. Jeff was born on the 27th of September 1955 to John B. and Agnes Collins, both now deceased. He graduated from Bloom Local High School, South Webster in 1974; Grand...

Tina Pugh

May 4, 2022

Tina L. Pugh (Nee: Proud)

May 29, 1967 - May 4, 2022

Manchester, Ohio Resident

(Formerly Baltimore, MD)

Tina L. Pugh (Nee: Proud), 54 years old, of Manchester Ohio, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on May 4, 2022, after a long battle with her health. Born Tina Louise Proud on May 29, 1967, to Marilyn Lee Proud...

Pamela "Pam" Lynn Bell

Apr 28, 2022

Pamela "Pam" Lynn Bell

South Shore, Kentucky Resident

Pamela "Pam" Lynn (Nee Yopp) Bell, 53 years old, unexpectedly passed and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Pam graduated from Greenup County High School Class of 1986, and married the love of her life, Mike Bell in 1991. Together...

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...