Shawn Edward Howell
Dec 18, 2021
HOWELL PORTSMOUTH RESIDENT Shawn Edward Howell, 40, of Portsmouth was called home December 18, 2021. Leaving us with memories of his infectious sense of humor and the ability to make others laugh. Born August 29, 1981 to the late Harmon Craft and the late Peggy Howell of Portsmouth, Ohio. He had attended Portsmouth High School. Shawn is survived by Lanasha...
Steven Eichenlaub
Dec 16, 2021
Steven Eichenlaub, age 48, passed away on December 16, 2021 at his home in West Portsmouth. Steve was 1991 Portsmouth High School graduate. Steve was an avid gun enthusiast, loved the outdoors, enjoyed his motorcycles, four wheelers, boats. He loved spending time with his family.
Steven was born in Portsmouth, OH, to James Slusher and Lois "Marie" Sargent.
He was preceded...
Jacquelyn Johnson
Dec 15, 2021
JOHNSON
Longtime Portsmouth Resident
Jacquelyn Johnson, 83 years old, went home to be with the Lord, on December 15, 2021, surrounded by her family. "Jackie" enjoyed bowling, golfing, singing at church, spending time with her family and helping others. She was an active member at Firebrick Christian Baptist of Firebrick, KY.
Jackie was preceded in death by her...
JoAnn Whitt
Dec 13, 2021
Sheltered in the arms of God, Joann transitioned to her eternal heavenly home with her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, December 13, 2021.
Born April 15, 1956, the youngest of ten children. She is proceeded in death by her loving and courageous mother, Mrs. Carie Whitt. Five loving brothers, Larry, Jerry, Otis, James, and Claude Whitt. A...
Harriett Jean Cassity
Dec 9, 2021
CASSITY
Harriett Jean Zuefle Cassity, 95, of McDermott, went to be with her loving Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 9, 2021. She was born January 21, 1926 in New Boston, OH.
Harriett was the daughter of the late Lawrence L. and Harriett A. Zuefle. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert C. Cassity....
Leona May Gordon
Dec 8, 2021
GORDON
Stout Resident formerly of Gallipolis
Leona May (Wears) Gordon, 85 years old, longtime Stout resident, formerly of Gallipolis, went home to be with the Lord on December 8th, 2021.
Leona, graduated from Point Pleasant High School in WVA, and retired from Central Trust Company in Gallipolis after many years as a Bookkeeper. Leona enjoyed gardening, quilting and genealogy....
Frank F. Dinsmore
Dec 5, 2021
FRANK FORBUS DINSMORE
The family wishes to announce the peaceful passing of Frank Dinsmore on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Frank was born May 1, 1927, to Earl Henry Dinsmore and Flora Thurman Dinsmore in Portsmouth, Ohio.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Constance Bloomer Dinsmore and his sisters Kathleen Cooper of Tucson, Arizona, and Norma Bender and...
Timothy James Enterline
Dec 4, 2021
ENTERLINE
Timothy James Enterline, 72 years of age, of Portsmouth, passed away December 4th, 2021 at SOMC Hospice.
Timothy graduated from Ohio State University with Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, and later retired after 30 years of service from the Army Corp of Engineers of Huntington, WVA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and...
Rebecca Lynn Wooten
Dec 2, 2021
Rebecca McCormick Wooten
Rebecca, Becky, Wooten born Sept. 29 1956 passed away at home on Big Run Rd in Lucasville, OH on Thursday, Dec 2 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother Charlotte Michelle McCormick a father Jackson McCormick two brothers, Mike "Dirty Mike" McCormick and Jack(Theresa)McCormick and a younger sister Vickie (James) Risner.
She leaves behind a husband...
Calvin C Sizemore
Nov 27, 2021
SIZEMORE
Calvin C. Sizemore, 81 years, lifetime New Boston resident, peacefully passed away and went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving wife and son, on November 27, 2021.
Calvin enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Malissa (Nee Mosley) Sizemore, and two...

Randy Ray Stevens
Nov 26, 2021
STEVENS
Portsmouth resident
Randy Ray Stevens, 66 years of age, Portsmouth resident, passed away on November 26, 2021. He was a US Army Veteran.
Randy is preceded in death by his parents Sterle Stevens and Edna Mae (Nee Johnson) Fletcher.
He is survived by three sons, and one sister. Private services will be held by the family....
Kenneth E Cramer
Nov 24, 2021
CRAMER
Kenneth E. Cramer, Sr., 78 years old, longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on November 24th, 2021.
Ken grew up on the family farm in Indiana, PA, and truly enjoyed the farm life. Ken enjoyed traveling and experiencing the beauty of his life. He was a wonderful story teller, and his family...
Kandie L Hess
Nov 21, 2021
Kandie Lee Hess (Elrod) was born in Painesville, Ohio on May 6, 1957. At the age of 64, she went home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her son, James Cleavenger, her father, Kenneth Joseph Elrod, her mother Pearl Melba Reel (Laux), and her sister Cindy Lewis.
Kandie leaves behind many...
Karolyn Ketter
Nov 18, 2021
Iowa resident formerly of Portsmouth
Karolyn Shepherd Ketter
July 22, 1928 ---November 18,2021
Karolyn Shepherd Ketter, 93 years of age, former Portsmouth resident, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021 in Waterloo, Iowa.
Karolyn, daughter of the late Dorothy Williams and Jared Rice Shepherd, graduated from Portsmouth High in 1946 and attended Ohio University. She worked at...
Ron Woodruff
Nov 10, 2021
Ronald "Ron" Woodruff, 67 years of age, longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2021. Ron was a carpenter who worked with his brothers all his life. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom and ginseng hunting. He loved vacationing in the mountains and spending time with his family. Ron had an infectious laugh and could always make you smile. He...
Carolyn "Carol" Fulkerson
Nov 9, 2021
Carolyn "Carol" Fulkerson, 65 years, Minford resident, formerly of Michigan City, passed away on November 9, 2021. Carol enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her grandchildren's sporting events and attending The Cross Church, Lucasville. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Joan Cox, and her loving husband of 46 years when he passed in October, 2020,Ray...
Joann Betty Wright
Nov 8, 2021
Joann Wright of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Nov 8, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
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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...