Obituaries

Aug 5, 2021

Aug 1, 2021

Wilma Jean Walls Hancock Taylor passed on, trusting in Christ her Savior, on August 1, 2021, at SOMC Hospice. Her family expresses deep gratitude to the Hospice caregivers and staff. A lifelong resident of Scioto County, Jean was born to Edward and Hazel Walls on May 12, 1929. She was married to Robert Hancock (1929-2011) in 1949 and raised four...

Aug 1, 2021

PORTSMOUTH-Audrey Marie Moriarty, 94 formerly of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Monday August 2, 2021. She passed peacefully in her sleep while at Compass Healthcare and Rehab in Salisbury, North Carolina. Born December 12, 1926, in Scioto County, to the late Orville Arthurs and Grace (Montgomery) Cheek. She was a member of the First Church of God...

Jul 23, 2021

Howard Henry Harcha, Jr., 94, lifetime Portsmouth resident, passed away on July 23, 2021 at SOMC Hospice, surrounded by his loving children. Howard was born on January 22, 1927, in Portsmouth. He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1944. He was active in music during high school and played in the Ohio State Fair Band. He enrolled in The Ohio...

Jul 3, 2021

Gertrude "Gertie" Mae Ridout, 78, of Portsmouth, Ohio, died July 3, 2021, after a short respiratory illness. Gertie was born May 5, 1943 to Juanita O. Cooper and Charles O. Ridout in Portsmouth, Ohio, who preceded her in death, along with her only sister, Charlotte F. Russell. She was survived by her only daughter, Orvella C. (Ridout) Morgan and three...

Jul 2, 2021

PERDUE Marvin "PJ" Perdue, Jr. 1982-2021 Marvin "PJ" Perdue, Jr., 38 years old, longtime West Portsmouth resident, took a trip to see Harry Caray on the North Side of Home, on July 2nd, 2021. PJ enjoyed Chicago Sports, avid, Bulls, Cubs & Bears fan and Ohio State fan. He was a great story teller and folk singer making everyone laugh...

Jul 1, 2021

POLLITT Peggy Ann Neu Pollitt, 70, of Sciotoville, dearly beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Thursday, July 1, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus following surgery. She was born January 18, 1951, in Portsmouth, to Edward F. Neu and Marie Sturgill Neu. In addition to her parents, Peggy was proceeded in death by her husband, John Pollitt, and a brother,...

Jun 29, 2021

Stanley L. Lane, Sr., 89 years of age, Portsmouth and Gallipolis resident, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2021. Stan was a Portsmouth High School graduate and a United States Marine Veteran of Korean Conflict. Stan was a member of the Aurora Masonic Lodge, Portsmouth, past VFW Commander, and Kentucky Colonel. He was a Load Coordinator for Ohio Valley Electric...

Jun 21, 2021

STAKER Anton Staker, Jr. Rosemount resident Anton Staker, Jr., 90 years of age, lifetime Rosemount resident, passed away on June 21st, 2021. Anton was a graduate of Portsmouth High School, US Airforce Veteran, where he was an Aircraft Engine Mechanic. Anton was a partial owner of the family business, which began in 1956, Staker Sales and Service, located in Portsmouth,...

Jun 18, 2021

William Reed of Stout, Ohio passed away on Jun 18, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 16, 2021

Mary Margaret Bayless, 96, of Hillview in Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. Mary was born May 28, 1925, in Portsmouth, a daughter of Louman (Runt) Rohn and Loverta (Babe) Walker Rohn. She was a graduate of one of the first LPN classes in 1965 of Mercy Hospital. Mary married Orville Bayless, Jr on July...

Jun 16, 2021

Harold H. Danes, Jr., 79 years old, known by his friends as "Sponge", passed away on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021, at SOMC Hospice. He was born on August 13th, 1941 to Harold H. Danes, Sr. and Grace L. (Nee Clark) Danes. Harold was a member of the New Boston Eagles for over 60 years, worked at the local Steel Mill...

Jun 9, 2021

Beatrice H. Fortson "Bea" Lifetime Portsmouth resident Bea was born and raised in Portsmouth Ohio. After a brief illness, Bea, age 91, went to Glory to join her loved ones on June 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Fortson, son Larry Tracy, and six brothers and sisters. She is survived by three children, Barbara Marshall,...

Jun 4, 2021

Janet Johnson, 77 years of age, longtime Portsmouth resident passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4th, 2021. Janet was born to the late Edward and Wanda (Nee James) Otworth in Baltimore, Maryland in 1944. Janet was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Debbie Otworth, Connie Stamper. She was a loving mother of three children: Annette Johnson of...

May 29, 2021

WALLACE Portsmouth resident Eric M. Wallace, age 68, lifetime Portsmouth resident, passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by his beloved family on May 29, 2021. Eric was born on November 1, 1952 to Milton and Judy (Millirons) Wallace, who preceded him in death. After graduating from PHS in 1971, Eric went to work at Empire Detroit Steel in...

May 26, 2021

PIXLEY Judith A. Pixley, 71 years old, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2021, with her family surrounding her. She was a loving and devoted Wife, Mother, Granny and sister and friend to all. Judy retired after 37 years of service from the phone company (Verizon). She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Doris Gray, and her...

May 26, 2021

Portmsouth - Nathaniel (Nate) A. Polcyn, 40, Portsmouth (formerly of Oak Hill and Gallipolis) passed away Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 at his home in Portsmouth after a long illness. He was the son of the late Daniel and Debra (Neal) Polcyn. Born July 15th, 1980 in Gallipolis, Nate was a graduate of River Valley High School, Cheshire. He attended Muskingum...

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May 8, 2021

AUBLE 1991-2021 Otway resident Seth Edward Auble, 29 years old, Otway resident, passed away on May 8th, 2021. Seth was preceded in death by his grandparents and a cousin Amber Batton. Seth is survived by his father, Chuck Auble of Otway and his mother and step father, Terry & Kevin Cornelius of Whiteford, MD, as well as many aunts, uncles,...