Obituaries

Anthony Hodge

Mar 31, 2022

Anthony Wayne Hodge, 54 of Portsmouth, OH passed away March 31, 2022 at his residence. He was born July 28, 1967 to Ronald and Barbara Hodge.He is survived by his children Kaylee Bravo of Portsmouth, OH, Kari Hodge of Florence, SC, Jeremy Jones of Portsmouth, OH, and Megan Jones of South Webster, OH, Step-children Adam Jones and Lindsey Jones of...

Melissa Ann Dickens

Mar 31, 2022

MELISSA DICKENS

Lucasville, OH resident

September 26, 1989 - March 31, 2022

 

 

Melissa Dickens, 32, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend was called to her eternal resting place on March 31, 2022.

She entered this world on September 26, 1989 in Fort Lewis, WA, born to Timothy and Kimberly Dickens.

She is survived by her parents, Timothy and...

Ruth Esther Borgwardt

Mar 28, 2022

Ruth E Borgwardt, age 89, of Sciotoville, Ohio, passed away March 27th, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 28th 1932 in Maine to the late Rev. Forrest and Hazel Nickerson.

She was also preceded in death by her brother Walter Nickerson, a daughter, Carol Bentley, a son, Robert UHlig, a granddaughter, Rhonda Bentley,...

Rickey

Mar 19, 2022

RICKEY HILES

PORTSMOUTH OH RESIDENT

Rickey "Rick" J. Hiles, 68 years old, of Portsmouth, OH, passed away Saturday, March 19th, 2022, at SOMC ED.

He was born August 30th,1953, in Portsmouth to the late Raymond and Rita (Nee Carr) Hiles.

Rick was a 1972 graduate of Portsmouth High School. He retired from Barbours Auto Parts after 40 years of service.

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Doris B. Calverley

Mar 16, 2022

Doris Barsch Calverley

Hill view / Portsmouth resident

 

Doris Barsch Calverley, 94, died on March 16, 2022 at Hill View Retirement Center. She was born to Albert H. and Gladys Yingling Barsch in Bayonne, New Jersey. Her parents as well as her brother Albert H. Barsch, Jr. preceeded her in death.

 

Doris married Harold J. Calverley in Bayonne...

Steven Nesbit

Mar 16, 2022

Steven Nesbit, 55 years old, passed away Wednesday, March, 16th, at his residence in New Boston, OH. He was born November 3rd, 1966, in Burbank, CA to John "Ray" and Laura (Nee Jarrels) Nesbit.

He is survived by his six brothers: John Nesbit, of Culleoka, TN, Daniel "Danny" Nesbit of Portsmouth, Larry and Marie Nesbit of Franklin, TN, Darrell Nesbit...

Tennisha O'Neill

Mar 11, 2022

TENNISHA O'NEILL

PORTSMOUTH OHIO RESIDENT

 

On March 11th, 2022, Tennisha O'Neill, 26, of Robinson Avenue Portsmouth passed away.

 

In life, Tennisha enjoyed listening to Rap music. She frequently listened to Young Dolph, one of her favorite artists. Everyone who knew Tennisha knew that she was "high" on life. One of her greatest joys, was the time she spent...

Billie J Horsley

Mar 6, 2022

BILLIE JEAN HORSLEY

10/30/1932 - 3/6/2022

WEST PORTSMOUTH, RESIDENT

FC DAEHLER MORTUARY

On March 6th, 2022, Billie Jean Horsley, 89 years old, of Careys Run Road, West Portsmouth, passed away at SOMC Hospice.

Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Hazel Pearson, one sister, Becky(Bob) Sheldon, and one nephew, Roy Scott Sheldon.



Billie was...

Harry J Keys

Mar 6, 2022

Harry J. Keys

November 5, 1945 - March 6, 2022

Lorain, Ohio

 

Harry J. Keys, 76 years old, Lorain, OH, resident, US Army Vietnam Veteran, most importantly my father, passed away on March 6th, 2022.

His life, nothing special to most, but to us, we were lucky enough to know him and love him. We saw strength and devotion...

George Elvin Erwin

Mar 5, 2022

George E. Erwin

Portsmouth resident

US Army Veteran Korea

9/18/1929 - 3/10/2022

 

 

George E Erwin CW4 USA (Retired), passed away on March 5th, 2022, at the age of 92. Born to Ralph and Hazel Erwin in Canton, Ohio, on September 18th, 1929.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Max and Gene, his stepson...

Rodney Allen Queen

Mar 1, 2022

RODNEY A. QUEEN

WEST PORTSMOUTH OHIO RESIDENT

June 30, 1964 - March 01, 2022

 

 

It is with profound sadness that the family of Rodney A. Queen of West Portsmouth, Ohio, announce his passing on March 01, 2022 at the age of 57.

Rodney attended Shawnee State University earning numerous degrees, and was on The Dean's List several times.

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Hall David Dautel

Feb 28, 2022

HALL DAVID DAUTEL

September 26, 1937 - February 28, 2022

 

 

 

Hall David Dautel, 84, died Monday morning Feb. 28, 2022 in Grant Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born Sept. 26, 1937 in York, PA, the son of Rev. Hall & Marian (Nee Heberly) Dautel.

 

He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1955 then attended Cedarville...

Jerry Lee Tackett

Feb 25, 2022

JERRY LEE TACKETT

October 10, 1953 - February 25, 2022

Lucasville resident

Jerry Lee Tackett, World's Greatest Dad and Papaw passed from this earth on Friday, February 25, 2022. His gifts to this world were his children and grandchildren, whom he loved more than life itself. They were his highest source of inspiration and energy, and his passion in...

Kenneth Michael Rayburn

Feb 24, 2022

Kenneth Michael Rayburn son of Henry Farris Rayburn and Helen Elizabeth Bobst born in Scioto County ,Ohio on September 17,1950 is survived by his daughter Sara Elizabeth Rayburn Roberts( A.Jason) and granddaughters :Elise and Kasey Roberts

and his brothers : Ronald Lee Rayburn (Donna) of Centerburg, Ohio, Robert Edward Rayburn (Mary) of Worthington,Ohio, Darrell Keith Rayburn (Gayle) of Sanford, N.C....

Jimmy Farion Wallace

Feb 23, 2022

Jimmy "Shorty" "Buddy" Wallace

March 22, 1953 - February 23, 2022

Portsmouth Resident

FC Daehler Mortuary

 

 

Jimmy Farion Wallace, 68, passed away February 23, 2022 in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born March 22, 1953 in Morehead, Kentucky to the late Auttie Vencil Wallace and Roxie Pearl Hicks Wallace.

 

"Buddy" to some and "Shorty" to others, was retired...

Juanita Franklin Ramey

Feb 22, 2022

JUANITA F. (BALL) RAMEY

January 9, 1932 - February 22, 2022

Resident of Seymour, TN, former Portsmouth resident.

 

 

JUANITA F. (BALL) RAMEY

Juanita F. (Ball) Ramey passed peacefully at her home in Seymour, Tennessee, Feb. 22, 2022 at the age of 90 years, 1 month and 13 days.

 

A native of Portsmouth, Ohio, Juanita along with her...

Ethel "Tootsie" Elaine Timmerman

Feb 18, 2022

Ethel "Tootsie" Timmerman

March 17, 1948 - February 18, 2002

Wheelersburg, Ohio resident

FC Daehler Mortuary

Ethel "Tootsie" Timmerman, 73, was gloriously received into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus on February 18, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Libby Ratliff, brothers Herbie Ratliff of Portsmouth and Danny Ratliff...

Mike "Spot" Taylor

Feb 14, 2022

Mike "Spot" TAYLOR

Mike "Spot" Taylor Passed away February 14 2022, in Rarden at the age of 64.

He is survived by his mother, Violet Taylor, three sisters,Carolyn Groves(John), Belinda Lute, and Jeannie Ponder, four brothers, Tim Taylor, Duane (Woody) Taylor, Mark Taylor, and Brian Taylor, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was...

Robert Cook

Feb 14, 2022

Robert (Bob) Cook, 84, beloved father and husband, was called to his eternal resting place on February 14th, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. He entered this world on September 12th, 1937 in Wheeling, WV., born to the late Charles and Maribelle Cowman Cook. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother Tom Cook. He is...

Colleen Sturgill

Feb 8, 2022

COLLEEN STURGILL

Portsmouth Resident

May 23, 1939 - February 7, 2022

Colleen Sturgill, 82, of Portsmouth, died Monday, February 7, 2022 at Ohio Living Westminster Thurber in Columbus, after a short illness and decline.

 She was born Colleen Quinn in Cleveland, Ohio, to William (Bill) and Barbara Quinn. She lived in Steubenville, Ohio until she was 12, when her family...