Obituaries

Johnna Thacker

Sep 14, 2024

Johnna Lisa Thacker

July 10, 1964 - September 14, 2024

West Union Resident

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Johnna Lisa Thacker, 60, of West Union, Ohio passed away Saturday September 14, 2024, in Hospice Care of Portsmouth, Ohio. Lisa was born July 10, 1964, in Adams County, Ohio to the late John H. and Lovena J. (Bradford) Thacker.

Lisa was...

Marie Varney

Sep 12, 2024

Marie J. Varney-Wilson

October 30, 1958 - September 12, 2024

Wheelersburg Resident

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Marie J. Varney, 65, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born on October 30, 1958, in Williamson, West Virginia, to the late Ina Marie Blair.

Marie devoted her life to being a loving homemaker and found joy...

David West

Sep 8, 2024

David Austin West

October 6, 1960 - September 8, 2024

Ironton resident (formerly of Dayton)

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David Austin West, Ironton resident, born on October 6, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio, and a proud alumnus of Stiver High School, has sadly departed on 

September 8, 2024, at the age of 63, at SOMC Hospice house in Portsmouth, Ohio.  David, who relocated to Ironton in the...

Norma Carson

Sep 1, 2024

Norma Jean (Nee: Gahm) Carson

September 22, 1928 - September 1, 2024

Portsmouth (Hillview) Resident

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Norma Jean (Nee: Gahm) Carson passed peacefully September 1, 2024, at the Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

The daughter of Denver and Nelle Gahm, Norma was born September 22, 1928 and raised in Sciotoville, Ohio. A 1946 graduate of then Sciotoville High School, she received her...

Dorothy Wiley

Aug 29, 2024

In Loving Memory   Dorothy J. Wiley

December 27, 1938 - August 29, 2024

Dorothy J. Wiley, 85, of Lucasville, OH, passed away on August 29, 2024. She was born on December 27, 1938, in Portsmouth, OH, and was a 

beloved caretaker for her family for many years. Dorothy leaves behind her three sons: William Wiley of Buckeye Lake, Mike (Dawn) Wiley of 

Lucasville, &...

Helen Howell

Aug 25, 2024

Helen "LaVonne" Howell

January 16, 1938 - August 25, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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Helen "LaVonne" Howell, resident of Portsmouth, Ohio, died August 25, 2024. LaVonne was 86 years old. In her lifetime she bought flower seeds (and added them to a collection she inherited then passed on to her children's children-seeds passed down six generations now). She bought high school lettermen jackets...

Valli Weghorst

Aug 18, 2024

Valli Sue Weghorst

November 12, 1951 - August 18, 2024

Stout Resident

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Valli Sue (Nee: Yeagle) Weghorst, 72 years old, resident of Stout, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday August 18th,2024 at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 12th,1951. The daughter of the late Raymond and...

Carrie Allen

Aug 9, 2024

Carrie A. Allen

February 25, 1979 - August 9, 2024

Portsmouth Resdent

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In loving memory of a soul, Carrie A. Allen passed away on August 9, 2024. Born in Portsmouth, OH on a winter's day in '79, her life touched by warmth and kindness.

She found joy in simple things, from shopping and baking goodies, to QVC's and Home shopping Network's marvelous...

Kenneth Sanderlin

Aug 8, 2024

Kenneth Drew Sanderlin

January 31, 1946 - August 8, 2024

Portsmouth resident

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Kenneth Drew Sanderlin, 78 years old, longtime Portsmouth resident passed away on August 8th, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.

Kenneth was born January 31st, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to Otha and Maud Sanderlin. He graduated from Portsmouth...

Dorothy Clark

Aug 3, 2024

Dorothy M Clark

March 8, 1929 - August 3 2024

Resident of West Portsmouth

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy M Clark, on August 3, 2024, in West Portsmouth, at the age of 95. Dorothy was born in Louisville, KY, on March 8, 1929, to the late Woodford and Anna (Nee Davis) Clark.

She dedicated her...

Sherri Norris

Aug 2, 2024

Sherri D Norris

March 24, 1960 - August 2, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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Our beloved Sherri D Norris, a Clay High School graduate and loyal member of the Portsmouth Rabbit Club, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, at her home in Portsmouth, OH surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on March 24, 1960, in...

Sally Staker

Aug 2, 2024

Sally Ann Staker

April 10, 1934 - August 2, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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Sally Ann (Nee Cohen) Staker of Portsmouth, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at SOMC Hospice at the age of 90. She was born on April 10, 1934 in Portsmouth to Charles and Florence (Nee Keaton) Cohen.

Sally was an avid horse lover and spent her childhood riding her horse all...

Sarah Fout - Craig

Jul 28, 2024

Sarah (Nee Shanks) Fout-Craig

December 7, 1949 - July 28, 2024

Sciotoville Resident

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Sarah (Nee Shanks) Fout-Craig, aged 74, of Sciotoville, OH, passed away on July 28, 2024,at the age of 74. Sarah was an avid outdoors woman, she loved fishing, camping, animals and just about everything in nature. She enjoyed arts & crafts and...

Tony Rawlins

Jul 27, 2024

Tony Lee Rawlins, Jr.

August 16, 1979 - July 27, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tony Lee Rawlins Jr., a beloved son, father, and grandfather. Born on August 16, 1979, in Portsmouth, OH, Tony unexpectedly passed on July 27, 2024, leaving a void in the lives...

Joyce Drake

Jul 26, 2024

Joyce L. Drake

November 15, 1941 - July 26, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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In loving memory of Joyce L. Drake, a cherished soul who graced this world with her warmth and light. Born on November 15, 1941, in Portsmouth, OH, Joyce peacefully departed this life on July 26, 2024, surrounded by the compassionate care of SOMC...

Kenneth Tackett

Jul 22, 2024

Kenny E. Tackett

May 4, 1951 - July 22, 2024

Lucasville Resident

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Kenny E. Tackett was born at home May 4th, 1951. He was a 1969 Northwest High School graduate. Kenny was employed by M & J Welding for many years as a supervisor.

Kenny was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved hunting with his boys, family and friends. He coach for...

Jack Walter

Jul 19, 2024

Jack Wilbur Walter

June 3, 1929 - July 19, 2024

Longtime Wheelersburg resident

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Jack Wilbur Walter, age 95, longtime resident of Wheelersburg, Ohio, was called to his eternal home on July 19, 2024, from HillView Retirement Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born June 3, 1929 at Klahr, PA, son of the late Fred and Stella (Nee Claar) Walter.

Jack received his...

Joshua Sanders

Jul 13, 2024

Joshua Sanders

March 13, 1985 - July 13, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joshua Sanders, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. Born on March 13, 1985, in Portsmouth, OH, Joshua sadly left this world on July 13, 2024, leaving a void in the lives of...

Jeremy Thomas

Jul 9, 2024

Jeremy Ryan Thomas

March 23, 1984 - July 9, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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Jeremy Ryan Thomas, a beloved lifetime resident of Scioto County, Ohio, passed away on July 9, 2024, at the age of 40. Born on March 23, 1984, in Portsmouth, OH, Jeremy was a laborer in the construction industry. 

Jeremy cherished his time outdoors, finding solace in fishing, hunting, and camping....

James Robinson

Jul 8, 2024

James A. Robinson, Jr.

March 24, 1947 - July 8, 2024

New Boston Resident

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James A. Robinson, Jr.,

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James A. Robinson Jr., a dedicated US Naval Vietnam Veteran who served aboard the USS Affray (MSO 511), passed away on July 8th, 2024, at his residence in New Boston, OH. Born on March 24th,...