Obituary Listings

May 10, 2024

Carl E. Felty, 89, of Wheelersburg, passed away Friday May 10, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  Carl was born in Portsmouth on May 3, 1935 to the late Nick and Chloe (Rollins) Felty. Carl worked at Detroit Steel in New Boston for 26 years.  After taking early retirement from the mill Carl went back to school and became...

Apr 26, 2024

Christopher Dale Wolfe, 45, of McDermott, passed away Friday April 26, 2024 at his home.  He was born September 13, 1978 in Portsmouth to the late William F. Wolfe Jr. and Tamela Cooper-Wolfe.  Christopher was a 1997 graduate of Northwest High School and Scioto County J.V.S. He was a member of the Operators Union and Laborers.  He worked for...

Apr 26, 2024

Catherine Marie Campbell Keaton, beloved wife of Jeff Keaton, mother to Carla and Sarah Fannin, bonus mother to Jennifer Keaton, and loving grandmother to Isiah Richardson and Keaton Kelly, has gone to be with her Lord on April 26, 2024. Proceeding in her death are her parents, Robert and Betty Campbell and her beloved brother, William (Billy) Campbell. Sister-in-law,...

Apr 25, 2024

Rickey A. Jenkins, 69, of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday April 25, 2024 at home. He was born April 21, 1955 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Ossie and Ruby (Adkins) Jenkins. He formerly worked for the City of Portsmouth Service Department. He loved to fish, hunt and was a well- known Beekeeper. Most of all he enjoyed spending time...

Apr 24, 2024

Reatha Cole, 95, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born December 31, 1928 to the late Chester E. and Letitia (Blakeman) Delph.  Reatha was a faithful member of Twin Valley Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir.  She formerly worked at Williams Manufacturing Company, Mitchellace Factory and was a waitress...

Apr 22, 2024

Athena Gracelyn Crespo, died Monday April 22, 2024 in Columbus from a liver and heart condition she had since birth. She was the infant daughter of Nakisha Buck and Anthony Crespo of Portsmouth. Athena was born September 25, 2023. Besides her parents, she is survived by 5 brothers, Jerome Slusher, John Slusher, Jiraiya Slusher, Lorenzo Crespo and Isaac Crespo; grandparents,...

Apr 12, 2024

Janet May Giles, 78, of Portsmouth is finally pain free Friday April 12, 2024. She was born February 21, 1946, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Lt. Col. Frank J. and Vivian (Rhodes) Krones, USAF Retired.

She graduated high school in 1964 at Davenport, Washington, then she graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Shawnee State...

Apr 9, 2024

Kenneth, “Ken,” or "Kenny,” Eugene Dunn, age 70, of Portsmouth, OH left this world in hand with celestial guides to the great cosmos as he crossed over to the other side to meet with his Lord and Savior, late Tuesday evening, April 9, 2024, in his home.  He is the son of Charles and Gwendolyn Dunn of Wheelersburg.  He...

Apr 7, 2024

Glen Elliott Murphy, 53, of New Boston passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  He was born July 20, 1970 to Janet Sue (Adkins) Holbrook and the late James Thomas Murphy.  Glen worked as a tree trimmer and loved climbing trees, being in the outdoors, exploring and fishing.  He also liked...

Mar 23, 2024

Paul David Harrell, 69, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday March 23, 2024 . He was born July 23, 1954 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Elbert and Garnet (Lancaster) Harrell. Paul is survived by two sons, Michael Paul Harrell and Jason Lee Harrell both of Portsmouth; a daughter Stephanie Adams of Portsmouth; two sisters, Beatrice Pack of Vera Beach,...

Mar 14, 2024

Peggy Sue Campbell, 65, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  She was born in Huntington, WV to the late Anzel Campbell and Lois (Dickison) Rhea on August 16, 1958.  Peggy loved traveling and spending time with her family. She enjoyed the small things in life and her greatest indulgence was iced...

Mar 13, 2024

Ronald Abshire Newman, 83, of Portsmouth passed away, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his home. Ronald passed peacefully in the home he shared with his late wife, Phyllis Jean (Eshem) Newman. He was born October 12, 1940 in West Portsmouth to the late Kenneth and Mildred (Abshire) Newman. Known as Ron he was an Eagle Scout (Troop 19) in his...

Mar 10, 2024

Jerry J. Adkins, 90, of Wheelersburg passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Concord Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. He was born September 24, 1933 to the late Earl and Dorothy (Springer) Adkins in Wheelersburg. Jerry loved tinkering with things, fixing things and working on cars. He loved to work on and fix anything some called him a jack...

Mar 3, 2024

Mildred King, 93, of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away Sunday March 3, 2024 at Minford Retirement Center. She was born July 10, 1930 in Muncie, Indiana, a daughter of the late Grady Underwood and Hassie Pearl Kirby Underwood. She was a former member of Portsmouth Baptist Church and the Rivers of Joy Baptist Church in Minford, Ohio which her late...

Mar 3, 2024

Timothy J. Cooper, 65, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born April 21, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Rudolph and Betty (Yarnell) Cooper. Timothy enjoyed Fishing, camping, family bon fires and anything that had to do with family and the outdoors. He also loved playing his guitar. Timothy is survived...

Feb 24, 2024

Zebulon D. Logan, at the age of 45, passed away in Jackson, Ohio during one last act of kindness. He went by Zeb and he was also known as Babe, Dad (Daddy), Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend.

Zeb is remembered and honored through his wife and soulmate Alison with whom he created a perfect life and...

Feb 23, 2024

Tammie Sue Queen, 61, of Wheelersburg went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  Tammie was born June 18, 1962 to the late Mary Louise (Tackett) Carter and Charles Wesley “Jack” Carter in Mansfield, Ohio. Tammie worked many years as an STNA at Concord, where she spent her last years as...

Feb 19, 2024

William "Bud" Royal, 95, of Portsmouth, passed away Monday February 19, 2024 at home. He was born January 5,1929 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William and Dorthea Smith Royal. He was a member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union and was a retired Sargent with the U.S. Marines. He loved to read, listen to gospel...

Feb 13, 2024

John W. Cook, 55, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.  He was born September 16, 1968 to the late James Cook Sr. and Nancy (Shoemaker) Lockert. John was a family man and loved getting together with family.  He enjoyed fishing, as well as bowling and playing cards.  He was a...

Feb 11, 2024

Alice Joanne Waddell Parker, 85, of Portsmouth passed away Sunday February 11, 2024 at home. She was born February 24,1938 in Greenup County, KY, a daughter of the late Noah and Mary Fox Waddell. She was a longtime nurse who loved her flowers, gardening, bird watching and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Alice is survived by her son,...