Obituaries

Patsy Alcorn

Jul 8, 2023

Patsy J. Alcorn

January 20, 1936 - July 8, 2023

Lifetime Portsmouth Resident

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Patsy J. Alcorn, 87 years old, lifetime Portsmouth resident, unexpectedly passed away on July 8, 2023.

Patsy was born January 20, 1936, here in Portsmouth to Roscoe Davisson and Dorothy (Nee Slye) Miller. She was married to Harry Alcorn for over...

Dr. Stephen "Doc" Harvey

Jun 28, 2023

Dr. Stephen "Doc" Harvey

Dr. Stephen Harvey is survived by his loving wife of nearly 25 years, Dr. Loretta Woolum Harvey, sonsJeremy Wendt, Eric Harvey (Susanna Curry), and Mathew Woolum (Nicki Smith), and grandchildrenConnor Mathew Woolum, Alden Fitz-Roy Harvey, and Rose Clare-Marie Harvey. Doc will be deeplymissed by his dear friends Phil, Jim & Debbie, Vincent & Veronica, Bob...

Jason Hinkle

Jun 25, 2023

Jason Paul Hinkle Stiles

December 27, 1979 - June 25, 2023

Minford resident

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Jason Paul Hinkle Stiles, 43 years old, Minford resident, passed away June 25, 2023 at University of Cincinnati, after battling a disease. He was born on December 27, 1979 to Scott and the Late Sandy Stiles.

 

Jason wa a strong believer in...

Donna Derringer

Jun 24, 2023

Donna Jo Derringer

9/2/1956 - 6/24/23

Resident of Lynx, Ohio

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Donna Jo Derringer, 66, of Lynx, Ohio, passed away on June 24, 2023. She was born on September 2, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late John "Jack" and Gertrude Hunter (Sexton). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Shannon...

Melody Steele

Jun 23, 2023

Melody Ann Steele

Lifetime Portsmouth Resident

August 2, 1965 - June 23, 2023

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Melody Ann Steele, 57 years old, lifetime Portsmouth resident, lost her short, four month battle with Pancreatic and Liver Cancer, on June 23, 2023.

Melody was an accomplished musician, who could play anything she picked up. She loved music and...

Beulah Bazler

Jun 12, 2023

Beulah A. Bazler

January 28, 1930 - June 12, 2023

Portsmouth Resident

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Beulah Bazler, 93, of Portsmouth passed peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on June 12, 2023 at Rosemount Pavilion Retirement Center.

 

Born January 28, 1930 in Greenup, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Della Stephenson. She was married...

Juwan Simpson

Jun 12, 2023

Juwan Simpson

January 24, 1931 - June 12, 2023

Portsmouth Resident

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Juwan Simpson, 92 years old, longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 12, 2023.

Juwan and her late husband George Simpson were the former owners of Simpson Brothers Machine Works here in Portsmouth. She enjoyed gardening, feeding the...

William "Scott" Shelby

Jun 11, 2023

William "Scott" Shelby

August 31, 1963 - June 11, 2023

Rosemount Resident

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William "Scott" Shelby, 59 years old, Rosemount resident, passed away peacefully at SOMC.

 

Scott was preceded in death by his parents, William F. and Billie Jo (Nee Miller) Shelby.

 

He was survived by his wife, Lu Ann (Nee McManus) Shelby of Rosemount...

Rowena Neal

Jun 3, 2023

Rowena Neal (Nee Crabtree)

July 14, 1957 - June 3, 2023

Longtime Lucasville resident

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Rowena (Nee Crabtree) Neal, 65 years old, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her devoted family on June 3, 2023, in Lucasville, OH.

Rowena was born to John Lee Crabtree and Mary (Nee: Shreck) in Columbus, but raised by Mother...

Betty Light

May 19, 2023

Betty Jean Light

November 17, 1937 - May 19, 2023

Portsmouth resident

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Betty Jean Light, 85, of Portsmouth, died Friday, May 19, 2023, at the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by her family. She was born November 17, 1937, to the late Leslee Redman and Nellie (Johnson) Redman.

Along with her parents, she is...

Lori Frazier

May 13, 2023

Lori Frazier

November 29, 1960 - May 13, 2023

Portsmouth, formerly longtime Columbus resident

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Lori Frazier, 62, beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, and Daughter, lost a short but valiant battle with cancer on May 13, 2023. She passed away peacefully, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

 

She entered this world on November 29, 1960...

Gary Edmisten

May 10, 2023

Gary D. Edmisten

February 12, 1962 - May 10, 2023

Resident of Peebles

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Gary D. Edmisten, 61 years old, passed away after a long battle with Cancer, in SOMC on May 10, 2023. Gary was born in West Union on February 12, 1962 to Robert and Bertha (Nee Jarvis) Edmisten.

 

Gary was preceded in...

Brent Bell

May 9, 2023

Brent Lee Bell

September 18, 1974 - May 9, 2023

Ironton resident

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Brent Lee Bell, 48 years of age, Ironton resident, unexpectedly passed away and went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2023.

Brent graduated in 1992 from Green High School, Franklin Furnace. He later went on to Ohio University Southern...

Brian Snyder

May 8, 2023

Brian Christopher Snyder

February 15, 1974 - May 8, 2023

Lucasville resident

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Brian Christopher Snyder, 49 years old, of Lucasville, passed away on Monday May 8th, 2023 of lung cancer. However, being the stubborn red head he was, he handled it, the way he lived, his way, on his terms and with his boots on, Dammit!...

David Moore

May 4, 2023

David "Dave" Lee Moore

July 4, 1950 - May 4, 2023

Lucasville resident

 

 

David "Dave" Lee Moore, 72 years old, Lucasville resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Dave was known to his family as the "Firecracker Baby".

 

Dave was a Portsmouth graduate and was a United States Naval Veteran serving during the Vietnam era,...

Jennifer Rader

Apr 20, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Rader, age 64, born to the late Herbert Chastin and Mary Wood, peacefully passed away April 20, 2023, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She called Scioto County home and was a lifelong residence. Beloved mother of Steven, Brandon, and David Gray. Cherished grandmother of Taylor, Noah, Sebastian, Kellen, and Paige. Dear great-grandmother to Hudson and Levei. She will...

John McGinnis

Apr 14, 2023

John R. McGinnis of 11828 Hwy 52, Stout, Ohio, passed away Friday evening, April 14, 2023.

John died the same way he lived: on his own terms. He went quickly and comfortably, at home, surrounded by loved ones and listening to his favorite Jimmy Buffet tunes.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Kerry...

Steven Miller

Apr 11, 2023

Steven Tylor Miller

12/08/1994 to 04/11/2023

Steven Tylor Miller, age 28, passed away on April 11, 2023, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Steven was born December 8, 1994, to Linda Anderson and Shannon Miller. Along with his parents, Steven is survived by a daughter, Katarra Judith Miller, two brothers, Shawn Anderson and Scott Anderson, and many other friends and family members. Steven...

Gordon Leachman

Apr 10, 2023

Gordon Leachman

November 2, 1957 - April 10, 2023

Portsmouth resident

Gordon Leachman, 65, died Monday, April 10, 2023. He was born November 2, 1957 in Toledo, Ohio. He was a citizen of Portsmouth, Ohio, for many years. Gordon loved Ohio State football.

Gordon is survived by his children, Jessica Chapman and Jeremy Chapman; siblings, Daniel...

Donald Bailey

Apr 10, 2023

Donald Lynn Bailey, age 76, of South Lebanon, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023.

Born on November 10, 1946 to the late Lee Roy and Maggie L (Stratton) Bailey in Portsmouth, OH.

Donald joined the Navy in 1964 at the age of 17. His professional career ran the gamut, Naval Reserves, Ohio Power Lineman, United States Postal Worker, Sales...