Donna Sue Lawwill
Nov 3, 2021
Donna Lawwill, 57 years old, Portsmouth resident, passed away suddenly at SOMC on Nov 3, 2021. Donna is survived by her loving mother, Anna Lawwill, devoted daughter, Chasity Phillips of Portsmouth, and son, Thomas Lawwill of Chillicothe, six grandchildren and one great granddaughter, Jordyn Rose. She will be sadly missed by many.
Private services will be held by family at a...
Veora Ruth "Pepper" Havens
Nov 3, 2021
Veora "Pepper" Havens (Nee Wheeler), 86 years old, longtime West Portsmouth resident passed away on November 3rd, 2021. Pepper loved embroidering, crafting, crocheting, and spending time with her friends and her true love, Ken Cramer. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Pearl Elizabeth Wheeler, and thirteen siblings. She is survived by her true love, Ken Cramer...
Ms Linda Lou Lawson
Oct 30, 2021
Linda Lou Lawson, 83 of Portsmouth passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born April 20, 1938 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Arthur and Ruth Jones. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her three older sisters, Virginia Schwamberger, Loretta Bennett, and Donna Lykins; brother-in-laws Paul Schwamberger and Gene Bennett; nephew, Artie Conley, and...
Stephen Michael Flinders
Oct 28, 2021
Stephen Michael Flinders, 71, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, departed this life on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Portsmouth, Ohio. Mike, the youngest child of the late Leland Gordon and Thelma (Beyers) Flinders, was born on January 4, 1950, in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was raised on the family farm in Vernon Township and attended Bloom Vernon Schools. Following an extensive career...
Rowena June Thompson
Oct 19, 2021
THOMPSON Rowena "June" Thompson, 86, lifetime Otway resident, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021. June enjoyed gardening, outdoor activities, "he had the best Chocolate fudge around". She loved to bake and was a hardworker. She was a very organized and accomplished "Lady". June was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Mary (Faul) Brown, her loving husband, Denver...
Randy Lee Lawhun
Oct 17, 2021
LAWHUN Portsmouth resident Randy Lee Lawhun, Portsmouth resident, passed away, October 17th, 2021. He attended Bucyrus High School and enjoyed fishing. Randy was born to the Late Charles B. and Grace Lawhun, February 24, 1969. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Lawhun. Randy is survived by his Mother, Grace Lawhun of Garrison, Kentucky, his estranged wife, Cibby...
Thomas William Robinette
Oct 16, 2021
ROBINETTE Lifetime Portsmouth resident Thomas William Robinette, 74 years old, lifetime Portsmouth resident, passed away on October 16, 2021. Thomas was a US Army Vietnam Veteran, and retired Brakeman for Northfork and Southern Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Robinette and Marie (Nee Loper) Nichols, and one grandson, Justice Bradley Puckett, two brothers, Roger and Mike...
Matthew Marcum
Oct 15, 2021
Matthew Marcum, 37, lifetime Portsmouth, beloved Brother, Step-son, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on October 15, 2021. He loved to help people, enjoyed fishing, working on cars and playing with his grandkids and great nieces and nephews. He attended Portsmouth High School and was a very kind and loved person. Matt was preceded in death by...
Jackie Lee Clay, Sr.
Oct 12, 2021
Jackie Clay, Sr., 73 years old, Lucasville resident, passed away after a brief illness, on October 12, 2021, at SOMC Hospice. Jackie was a US AirForce Veteran, 1967-1971. He retired from AEP in 2010 after 39 years as a Substation Mechanic, working out of Portsmouth. He joined the IBEW #71, Columbus, in 2013-2018. He and Marilyn attended the Rubyville Community...
John Joseph Gemperline
Oct 3, 2021
GEMPERLINE John Joseph Gemperline, 93 years old, lifetime Portsmouth resident, peacefully passed away October 3rd, 2021, surrounded by his lifetime sweetheart of 72 years, and his loving family. John was an avid golfer, followed the Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially at birthdays and during the holiday seasons. John was preceded in...
Randall Belcher
Sep 27, 2021
BELCHER Randall Belcher - Wheelersburg Resident Randall Belcher, 49 years old, Wheelersburg resident, passed away on September 27, 2021. Randall was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Jessie and Charlene (Nee Martin) Belcher. Randall enjoyed his music, fast cars (especially Mustangs), playing GTA5 on his Playstation 5, and his beloved dogs: Princess, Brandy and the late Sam. Randall was...
Freda "Eileen" Rapp
Sep 26, 2021
RAPP LONGTIME WEST PORTSMOUTH RESIDENT Freda "Eileen" Rapp, 95 years old, longtime resident of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 26th, 2021 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born April 6th, 1926 in Portsmouth, Ohio. A daughter of the late Samuel and Freda Noel. Eileen was preceded in death by her loving husband of 73 years, Kenneth Rapp....
Dale Robert Knowles
Sep 23, 2021
KNOWLES, Dale Robert, 63 years old, lifetime Portsmouth resident, passed away on September 23, 2021, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Dale was preceded in death by his parents Robert Daniel Knowles and Judith (Nee Johnson) Stewart. He is survived by one son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, Josh, Crystal and Colton Shumway, one daughter, and her children, Samantha Turley, two sisters and...
Lawana Dawn Kigar
Sep 22, 2021
KIGAR Lawana "Dawn" Kigar (Nee Mullins) Longtime Portsmouth Lawana "Dawn" Kigar (Nee Mullins), 36 years old, longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021. Dawn's favorite time was spent being a Mommy and playing with her children. She enjoyed crocheting, fishing, hunting and country music. Dawn was know from her friends as always being there to help in...
Sharon Kay McQuinley Adams Hall
Sep 17, 2021
Sharon Kay (Nee Pinson) McQUINLEY ADAMS HALL Lifetime Scioto County Resident Sharon Kay Pinson McQuinley Adams Hall, 63, lifetime Scioto County resident,beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 17th, 2021. She entered this world on September 12th, 1958, in Portsmouth, OH, born to James and Wanda Pinson. She is proceeded in death by her son Michael...
Suprenia Jo McKittrick
Sep 16, 2021
McKittrick, Suprenia J. 'Prenie" Longtime resident of Wheelersburg McKittrick, Suprenia J., known by friends as Prenie, was 62 years old and passed away on Thursday, September 17th, 2021 at OSU Hospital. Prenie was born on April 25th, 1959 in the state of Washington. Her dad, Frank Potter, who was in the military at the time, was married to her mother...
Steven Charles Brewer
Sep 5, 2021
BREWER Steven Charles Brewer, 67 years of age, resident of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully at his home on September 5th, 2021. A Man of True Grit. Steve was born to Forrest & Gilberte "Jenny" (Nee: Mahieu) Brewer on August 16th, 1954 in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was a 1973 Graduate of Valley High School and began his career in Law Enforcement,...
Paul "Mike" Michael Kessinger
Sep 4, 2021
Paul Michael Kessinger November 7th, 1941 -September 4th, 2021 Paul Michael "Mike" Kessinger, of Friendship passed away peacefully at SOMC Hospice Center on September 4th, after a brief illness. Mike was born on November 7th, 1941 in Portsmouth to Pete and Dora Kessinger. A graduate of Portsmouth West High School Class of 1959, Mike attended Wilmington College before embarking on...
Ramona Charlotte Horton
Aug 20, 2021
Ramona Charlotte Newman Horton (Monie) 94, passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2021. Monie was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on July 1, 1927 and was the last surviving child of Mary and Denver Newman. She was sister to Eileen Newman, Betty & Herb Neiswander, Paul & Maxine Newman, Jeanne & Irving Drew and D.E. & Pinkie Newman. Monie...
Hazel M Brannan
Aug 11, 2021
Hazel M Brannan waverly resident Born January 7th 1953 to the late Warren and Hazel A Brannan Passed away August 11th 2021 of cancer at Piketon Nursing Center She is survived by her sister, Francis Ward of Chillicothe, nephews: Bill Pitman, Rob Pittman, Jr. (Anita) Wooldridge, Rick Wooldridge and Roger Ward, nieces Janette (Kathy) FitzMaurice, Missy (Jimmy) Parker, Leesa Isaac...
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