Obituaries

Jack "Randy" Matiz

Jan 25, 2025

Jack "Randy" Matiz

February 12, 1949 - January 25, 2025

Portsmouth Resident

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Jack "Randy" Matiz, who left us on Saturday January 25, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on February 12, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Randy was a cherished member of the community and a beloved father, grandfather,...

Angela "Anji" Blankenship

Jan 23, 2025

Angela "Anji" Marie Blankenship

July 7, 1971 - January 23, 2025

New Boston Resident

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Angela "Anji" Marie Blankenship, a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of many, unexpectedly passed away at home on January 23, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on July 7, 1971, in Dayton, Ohio, Anji became a cherished member of...

Patricia Finch

Jan 20, 2025

Patricia Finch

July 2, 1949- January 20, 2025

Portsmouth, OH

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Patricia Finch, age 75, of New Boston, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025. Born on July 2, 1949, to the late William and Cleo (Nee Cooper) Barb. Patricia was a vibrant soul who touched the lives of many...

Scott Battles

Jan 18, 2025

Scott Battles

February 26, 1964 - January 18, 2025

Portsmouth "Sciotodale", OH

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United States Marine Veteran

Scott Michael Battles, a resident of Sciotodale, OH, passed away after a long battle with cancer and a recent illness on January 18, 2025.

Scott was born in Baltimore, MD February 26, 1964. As an Army brat, Scott lived in several places throughout his childhood before graduating...

Russell Dishmon

Jan 17, 2025

Russell Dale Dishmon

August 20, 1960 - January 17, 2025

McDermott Resident

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**Obituary for Russell Dale Dishmon**

Russell Dale Dishmon, born on August 20, 1960, in Strongsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at the age of 64. A longtime resident of Mc Dermott, Ohio, Russell was known as a private and...

Kenneth Roberts

Jan 13, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Roberts

May 15, 1944 - January 13, 2025

Ironton Resident

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Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Roberts, 80, of Ironton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, in his room at Edgewood Manor. Born on May 15, 1944, in Baltimore, MD, Kenny lived a life full of family, humor, and a relentless passion for capturing life's moments.

Kenny is survived by...

Lawrence Williams

Jan 12, 2025

Lawrence Gilbert "Gil" Williams

June 2, 1958 - January 12, 2025

Portsmouth Resident

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Lawrence Gilbert Williams, age 66, of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at SOMC Hospice with his loving wife, Jonda, by his side.  He was born June 2, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio to Lawrence Daniel and Shirley Erma (Nee Skaggs) Williams.

Gil is survived by his wife...

Sarah Gemperline

Jan 11, 2025

Sarah Gemperline

September 25, 1929 - January 11, 2025

Longtime Portsmouth Resident

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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Sarah A. Gemperline, who left this world on January 11, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on September 25, 1929, in Columbus, Ohio, Sara embodied grace and elegance throughout her remarkable life.

A long-time resident of Portsmouth, Ohio, Sarah...

Larry Eldridge

Jan 10, 2025

Larry Gordon Eldridge

August 4, 1947 - January 10, 2025

Chillicothe Resident (Formerly of Portsmouth)

US Naval & Vietnam Veteran

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Larry Gordon Eldridge, 77 years old, resident of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday January 10th, 2025, at the Ohio State James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. He was born in Portsmouth on August 4th, 1947, to the...

Ruth Walter

Jan 9, 2025

Ruth Virginia (Nee Long) Walter

March 28, 1927 - January 9, 2025

Longtime Wheelersburg resident (current HillView Resident)

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Ruth Virginia (Long) Walter, 97, longtime resident of Wheelersburg, OH, was called to her eternal home on January 9, 2025 from Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She had been a resident at HillView Health Care in Portsmouth, OH...

Charlene Musser

Jan 8, 2025

Charlene Musser

November 7, 1942 - January 8, 2025

West Portsmouth, Ohio (Formerly Columbus, Ohio)

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charlene Musser, a cherished sister, a devoted friend, and an inspirational claims examiner, who left this world peacefully on January 8, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on November...

Michael Mills

Jan 7, 2025

Michael Lynn Mills

November 8, 1956 - January 7, 2025

Lucasville Resident

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Michael Lynn Mills, 68, of Lucasville, entered into his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at SOMC Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born to the late Woodrow Alfred and Martha (Nee Adams) Mills on November 8, 1956 in Portsmouth,...

Bruce Shaffer

Jan 6, 2025

Bruce Stephen "Steve" Shaffer

August 19, 1955 - January 6, 2025

Wheelersburg Resident, formerly WVA & VA

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With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Bruce Stephen "Steve" Shaffer, who famously cast his lines into the waters of life, reeling in memories and stories that will last a lifetime. He passed away on January 6, 2025 in...

Cecil Collins

Jan 2, 2025

Cecil Collins

April 27, 1955 - January 2, 2025

Portsmouth Resident

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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Cecil Collins, who departed this life on January 2, 2025, at the age of 69. A cherished son, brother, father, and friend, Cecil was a guiding light to all who knew him. He was born...

David Lander

Jan 1, 2025

David Newell Lander, Sr.

July 12, 1951 - January 1, 2025

Portsmouth Resident

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David Newell Lander Sr., 73, of Portsmouth, OH, passed away in the early hours of New Year's Day.

Dave was born in Lexington, KY to his loving parents, W.E. and Charlotte (Nee Newell) Lander, Jr. He was a graduate of Sayre School and the University of Kentucky. He was...

Billy Fair

Dec 29, 2024

Billy Fair

May 16, 1947 - December 29, 2024

Lucasville Resident (Formerly of Kentucky)

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Billy Fair, Lucasville resident formerly of Kentucky, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at the age of 77.

Born on May 16, 1947, in Hindman, Kentucky, to John and Ruthie (Nee Smith) Fair.  Billy dedicated his life to teaching and inspiring others, leaving a lasting impact on...

Sharon Roth

Dec 25, 2024

Sharon Ann Roth

January 22, 1944- December 25, 2024

Longtime Portsmouth, Ohio Resident

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Ann Roth, who left us peacefully on December 25, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on January 22, 1944, in Portsmouth, OH, to the late Carl and...

Scottie Crabtree

Dec 24, 2024

Scottie Sue Crabtree

January 4, 1937 - December 24, 2024

Portsmouth (Hillview) Resident

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Scottie Sue Crabtree, age 87, of Hillview Retirement Community, Portsmouth, Ohio, passed from earthly life into her heavenly home on December 24, 2024.

She was born January 4, 1937 in North Carolina, and was preceded in death in 2019 by her husband, Lowell Dean Crabtree.

She is survived by her...

Richard Powell, Sr.

Dec 23, 2024

Richard Powell, Sr.

June 10, 1943 - December 23, 2024

Longtime Minford, current Wheelersburg Resident

US Army Veteran

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Powell Sr., beloved husband, father, and community leader, who left this world on December 23, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on June 10, 1943, in Minford, Ohio, Richard's life was...

James Layton

Dec 22, 2024

James "Jim" Layton

February 16, 1937 - December 22, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

US Army Veteran 1960-1962

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James Philip Layton, 87 years old, resident of Portsmouth, OH passed away Sunday December 22, 2024. He was born February 16th, 1937, to the late Ralph Austin and Hermina (Nee Hoertel) Layton, Sr.

Jim served overseas in the U.S....