Obituaries

Gail T. Miller

Gail T. Miller

Oct 5, 2020

Gail Johnson Twombly Miller (84) of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2020. She was born on February 12, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, the only child of Hazel Elizabeth Johnson and George Adam Twombly, who preceded her in death in 1955 and 1950. Gail graduated from Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, NY and Brooklyn Methodist Hospital...

Thomas Victor Hauck

Thomas Victor Hauck

Sep 29, 2020

Thomas Victor Hauck of Franklin Furnace passed away with his family by his side September 29, 2020 at the age of 88.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 24 years, Belinda Groves Kelly, children Vincent, Alan, Arthur Kelly (Emily) and Andrea Kelly Leasor (Justin), grandchildren Barbara, Olivia, Ryett and Erin, as well as numerous family and friends. Thomas...

Roger W. Whaley

Roger W. Whaley

Sep 24, 2020

Roger W. Whaley, 77, of West Union, passed from this life Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 at Parkside Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fairfield, OH. He was born June 28, 1943, in West Portsmouth, OH, a son of the late Charles W. and Ora Mabel Evans Whaley. An Army veteran, he served in Korea as part of the Military Police from...

Matthew Tyler Washington

Matthew Tyler Washington

Sep 19, 2020

Matthew Tyler Washington, age 32, of Portsmouth, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday September 19th, 2020. Matthew was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on December 23, 1987. Matthew was preceded in death by his grandparents Joann Berry, and Charles and Arietta Washington of Ripley, Ohio. Matthew was the fourth and youngest child of Jahalia Washington and...

Hughie Leroy Blair

Hughie Leroy Blair

Sep 18, 2020

Hughie Blair, 70, went to be with our Lord on September 18, 2020. He was born August 25, 1950 to Leroy and Lula Blair. He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1969. Thereafter, Hughie dedicated his life to public service. In 1971, he became a Deputy Sheriff at the Scioto County Sherriff’s Office. He retired as Chief Deputy in 2004....

Ron Andrews

Ron Andrews

Sep 10, 2020

Ronel E. "Ron" Andrews, 73, of Portsmouth, passed away on September 10, 2020. He was a proud member of the Glenwood High School class of 1965 and served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his mother, Nancy (Baldridge) Andrews, four siblings, David, Gary, Donna (Dave) Hartlage and Debra (Don) Bussell, nieces and nephews Damien, Chris,...

David Marion Prosch

David Marion Prosch

Sep 5, 2020

David Marion Prosch, 90, of Portsmouth, died peacefully in his sleep at Hillview Retirement Center on September 5, 2020. He was born on July 18, 1930 in Portsmouth to Marion William and Ida Alice (Faivre) Prosch. He graduated Portsmouth High School in the class of 1948. He married Unadel Faye Skeens on June 18, 1951 and they made their home...

Donald J Prosch

Donald J Prosch

Aug 27, 2020

A life enormously well lived! Donald J. Prosch of Portsmouth passed away peacefully on August 27, 2020 at HillView Retirement Center. He was born in Portsmouth on August 6, 1923, to the late Marion W. and Ida A. Prosch. While still a young boy, his first job was gathering empty pop bottles at Selby Shoe Factory, and after graduation from...

Elois Vice

Elois Vice

Aug 5, 2020

ELois H. Vice, 91, of Portsmouth, died peacefully with her loving niece by her side on Tuesday, August 5, 2020 at The Riverbend House in Wheelersburg. She was born May 27, 1929 in Frankfort, Kentucky. She is survived by her nephew and nieces; Candace (Steve) Boden, of Portsmouth; Arthur (Perrin) Vice, of Virginia Beach, VA; Cheryl (Ben) Aldridge, of Humble,...

Chuck Brown

Chuck Brown

Aug 2, 2020

Charles R. "Chuck" Brown, 52, of South Shore, died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born September 2, 1967, in Portsmouth, a son of Helen Hiles (Frank) Bowen, of McDermott and the late Roger Brown. He was a 1985 graduate of Wheelersburg High School. After grduation he entered the U.S. Navy. He was married December...

Adrian M Spears

Adrian M Spears

Jul 29, 2020

Adrian Morgan Spears of Portsmouth, OH, passed away on July 29, 2020, age 59. Born in Portsmouth to George and Carolyn Spears on October 22, 1960, Adrian was active in sports and joined the United States Navy after completing his GED in 1982. Adrian served his country in the Navy for nearly 11 years until 1993. During his service, he...

Michael kelly

Michael kelly

Jul 14, 2020

Michael Ford Kelly, 67, of Stout, Oh passed away on July 14, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul E. Kelly and Helen F. Kelly. He graduated from Leon High School, Tallahassee FL in 1971 and from Florida State University. He proudly and honorably spent his career in law enforcement starting in Tallahassee...

Mistie Lynette Spicer

Mistie Lynette Spicer

Jul 5, 2020

Mistie Lynette Spicer, 61, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, July 5, 2020, at home. She was born May 26, 1959 in Kileen, Texas, a daughter of Alice Kuhner (Dan), of Bradenton, Florida and her father Gary Cook (Linda), of Lucasville. Mistie was a graduate of Minford High School and graduated from Bowling Green College and began her career in Broadcasting in...

Michael Anthony Patrick

Michael Anthony Patrick

Jul 2, 2020

Michael Anthony Patrick, age 72, caring father of Michele, Angela Jackson (John), and Ashley; grandfather of Jorge; youngest son of the late Frank and Blanche (née Fairchild) Patrick; brother of Linda Newman (David) and the late Bernice Diddle, Robert, and Shirley Gahm; uncle of many. A graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Mike’s calling was to be a...

Adah Shy

Adah Shy

Jun 29, 2020

Adah Shy, loving wife and mother, proud educator, avid golfer, and bridge enthusiast passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2020 following a debilitating stroke. She was born on August 7, 1920, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Anna and Floyd Saylor. Adah graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1938 and married Don Shy on November 10, 1940. She relocated her family...

Bill Knittel

Bill Knittel

Jun 27, 2020

William Lee "Bill" Knittel, 83, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Bridgeport 360 Healthcare. He was born June 16, 1937, in McDermott, a son of the late William Brooks Knittel and Eva Compton Taylor. He was married to Edith "Edie" Haptonstall Knittel for 38 years. He was baptized in Jesus name by LJ Roshon 1960. In addition...

Pellia Temponeras

Pellia Temponeras

Jun 26, 2020

Pellia Temponeras, of Portsmouth, died Friday, June 26, 2020, at home with her family. Born in Patras Greece, she is survived by her husband of 59 years, John Temponeras, M.D. and her children, Margy Temponeras M.D., son, John Temponeras (Cindy) and three grandchildren, Melanie, Athan and Morgan Temponeras. She was preceded in death by her son Aki and her brother...

Dorothy Pauline Sheward Broughton

Dorothy Pauline Sheward Broughton

Jun 6, 2020

Dorothy Pauline Sheward Broughton, 37, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, June 6, 2020, at King's Daughter Medical Center. She was born August 11, 1982, in Columbus, a daughter of Dennis Baker, of Dayton and the late Cynthia Hobbs. Survivors include her husband, Gerard Broughton, 3 children, Damian Stone, of Portsmouth; Alexis Stone, of Portsmouth; and Levi Elrod, of Portsmouth; three brothers,...

Anna Vice

Anna Vice

Jun 5, 2020

Anna Jean Ridgeway Vice, 86, of Portsmouth, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 5, 2020, at The Riverbend House in Wheelersburg. She was born April 3, 1934, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Arlin and Eva Ridgeway and loving stepmother Zelma Ridgeway. After graduating from Portsmouth West High School in 1952, Anna then attended Trinity...

Sarah Frowine Anderson

Sarah Frowine Anderson

Jun 2, 2020

Sarah Helen Frowine Anderson, 84, of Portsmouth, Ohio, died at 2:19 p.m., Tuesday June 2, 2020 in Blanton House, Grove City, Ohio. Born June 24, 1935, she was the only child of Marcella Billian Frowine and Ralph Elbert Frowine. Sarah loved her hometown of Portsmouth, and was a devoted wife, mother, homemaker, and friend. She went to Roosevelt Elementary School,...