Obituary Listings

Aug 3, 2024

Robert Lee Keibler, 93, of Portsmouth passed away at his home on Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was born in Portsmouth to the late Ellis Clark Keibler and Addie Mae Dixon on February 27, 1931. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. He was a member of the F&AM Portsmouth Aurora Lodge #48, he...

Jul 28, 2024

Muriel Kaut, 89, of Rosemount passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at her home.  She was born November 2, 1934 to the late Ardith and Hazel (Blythe) Edwards in Lawrence County, Ky.  Muriel loved to cook for her family, she loved to work in her garden and make paintings.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family....

Jul 28, 2024

Paul R. “Hawgie” Gaines, 66, of Portsmouth passed away peacefully at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  He was born June 1, 1958 to the late David and Linda (Newsome) Gaines in Portsmouth.  Paul loved racing, enjoyed racing go-carts and riding motorcycles.  Paul was a jokester and loved joking around with his children and nieces and nephews.  He loved his...

Jul 21, 2024

Alice Elaine (Skaggs) Burchett, 77, of Minford passed away at her home on Sunday, July 21, 2024.  She was born January 1, 1947 to the late Ellis Skaggs and Janet (Tingler) Nance in Portsmouth.  Alice loved to crochet, she was also an excellent cook and loved baking.  Aside from taking care of her home she was a huge sports...

Jul 20, 2024

Jackie B. Ober, 66, of Lucasville passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home.  He was born June 7, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late John Ober Sr. and Wanda (Lore) Bruseau.  Jackie was a retired lumberjack. He also worked as a sandblaster for the painter’s union.  He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and exploring the woods.  Jackie loved...

Jul 17, 2024

Brenda Kay Edwards, 65, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  She was born December 19, 1958 to the late Jim and JoAnn (Stroud) Waldeck.

Brenda is survived by two sons, Wayne Edwards and Keith Edwards both of Portsmouth.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 11, 2024

Linda Lou Dowdy, 81, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 11, 2024, as she loved and praised him to the end. She knew at the end that she would see her loving Savior in heaven and family that she missed so dearly.  She was raised in Wheelersburg, Ohio. She enjoyed playing Bluegrass music and entertaining at...

Jul 10, 2024

Charles Eugene Dunn, 88, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  Charles was born on August 23, 1935 to the late Floyd and Ethel (Whetstone) Dunn in New Boston.  Charles retired after over 40 years of service at Empire Detroit Steel and after retirement took a job with the EPA in the...

Jul 4, 2024

Beatrice Delores (Dee) Penix, 86, of Portsmouth passed away peacefully surrounded by family July 4, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. Born June 14, 1938 in Jacksonburg, WV to the late Charles and Flossie Miller, she was the first of two children. Dee attended Glenwood High School. In her earlier years she worked as a waitress and was a mother to four...

Jun 30, 2024

Sandra Lee Barney, 65, of Rosemount passed away June 30, 2024 at home. She was born May 3, 1959 in Cincinnati a daughter of the late Richard and Shirley (Cox) Glasco She loved to knit, crochet, drawing , going on vacations and swimming. Sandra is survived by a son, Joshua Buck of Rosemount, a brother, Ronald (Joyce) Glasco of Athens...

Jun 25, 2024

Priscilla Webb, 57, of West Hamlin, WV passed away June 25, 2024 at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a long illness. She was born on September 28, 1966 in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband Rick Webb; her parents, Karl and Alice Dingess and two brothers, Karl Dingess Jr and Donnie Jenkins. Those left to cherish her...

Jun 23, 2024

Dylan James Frate, 23, of New Boston went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2024.  He was born March 4, 2001 in Baltimore, MD to Heather (Brown) Russell and Donato Frate III.  Dylan loved to write and sing rap music; he also loved fast cars and fast women.

In addition to his parents Dylan...

Jun 22, 2024

Agnes Christene Howard died on June 22, 2024.  She was 78, outliving the expectations of physicians by several decades after defeating cancer in her earlier years.  She was resilient. She was born (of water) on September 15, 1945, but born of the Spirit by and through the cleansing power of the blood of the Lamb, Jesus Christ, at age...

Jun 16, 2024

Michelle Fuentes, aka (Michi) age 15 of West Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at SOMC Hospice.She was born August 7, 2008. Michelle was an extraordinary soul. The cancer journey that she went through was unimaginable! She attended Notre Dame Elementary School K-3rd; then STEM Academy 7th-10th. Michelle was involved in theater and art club and was a...

Jun 7, 2024

Aaron Edward Evans, 31, of Blue Creek passed away at his home on Friday, June 7, 2024. He was an employee of IHS Services and was an avid fisherman.

Aaron is survived by his son, Xander Evans; his mother, Terri Cooper; his two sisters, Josephine Evans and Sarina Evans; one brother, Nicholos Skaggs; and many other half...

Jun 6, 2024

Betty Jo White, 54, of Sciotodale, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  She was born May 13, 1970, in Manchester, Ohio to the late Shirley May.  Betty loved spending time and playing with her grandchildren and her dog “Gracie”.  When no one was around she liked to keep up with the news or taking rides...

May 27, 2024

Joyce Ann McGlone, Age, 64, of Minford passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at her home.  She was born on February 11, 1960, to the late William Hoffman and Vadia (Gilliam) Ekleberry in Portsmouth.  Joyce loved crocheting and fishing, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren who were the love of her life.

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May 22, 2024

David Earl Hunter, born March 11, 1938, son of the late Mary Miller Hunter and William Earl Hunter and brother of Mary Darlene Hunter passed away peacefully at his home in Rosemount on May 22, 2024.  David is survived by his wife of 62 years Adelaide Castle Hunter; four children, David Earl Hunter II, Jatrice “Gigi” Castle (Randy), Cynthia...

May 19, 2024

Joyce Ann Monk, 67, of New Boston, passed away Sunday May 19, 2024 in Columbus. She was born April 16, 1957 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Billy (McCleese) Howell. She enjoyed antiqueing, going shopping and traveling with her friends. Joyce is survived by a son, Jeremy Monk and wife Miranda of Chillicothe; a sister, Linda Gilliam and husband...

May 13, 2024

William “Bill” Hamm III WHEELERSBURG – William “Bill” Hamm III, 64, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday May 13, 2024. He was born March 23, 1960 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William Hamm Jr. and Lula Mae (Thompson) Hamm. He was a former insurance agent and a member of Wait’s Baptist Church. Bill was a graduate of Franklin University...