Obituaries

Kenneth Sanderlin

Aug 8, 2024

Kenneth Drew Sanderlin

January 31, 1946 - August 8, 2024

Portsmouth resident

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Kenneth Drew Sanderlin, 78 years old, longtime Portsmouth resident passed away on August 8th, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.

Kenneth was born January 31st, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to Otha and Maud Sanderlin. He graduated from Portsmouth...

Dorothy Clark

Aug 3, 2024

Dorothy M Clark

March 8, 1929 - August 3 2024

Resident of West Portsmouth

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy M Clark, on August 3, 2024, in West Portsmouth, at the age of 95. Dorothy was born in Louisville, KY, on March 8, 1929, to the late Woodford and Anna (Nee Davis) Clark.

She dedicated her...

Sherri Norris

Aug 2, 2024

Sherri D Norris

March 24, 1960 - August 2, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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Our beloved Sherri D Norris, a Clay High School graduate and loyal member of the Portsmouth Rabbit Club, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, at her home in Portsmouth, OH surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on March 24, 1960, in...

Sally Staker

Aug 2, 2024

Sally Ann Staker

April 10, 1934 - August 2, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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Sally Ann (Nee Cohen) Staker of Portsmouth, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at SOMC Hospice at the age of 90. She was born on April 10, 1934 in Portsmouth to Charles and Florence (Nee Keaton) Cohen.

Sally was an avid horse lover and spent her childhood riding her horse all...

Sarah Fout - Craig

Jul 28, 2024

Sarah (Nee Shanks) Fout-Craig

December 7, 1949 - July 28, 2024

Sciotoville Resident

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Sarah (Nee Shanks) Fout-Craig, aged 74, of Sciotoville, OH, passed away on July 28, 2024,at the age of 74. Sarah was an avid outdoors woman, she loved fishing, camping, animals and just about everything in nature. She enjoyed arts & crafts and...

Tony Rawlins

Jul 27, 2024

Tony Lee Rawlins, Jr.

August 16, 1979 - July 27, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tony Lee Rawlins Jr., a beloved son, father, and grandfather. Born on August 16, 1979, in Portsmouth, OH, Tony unexpectedly passed on July 27, 2024, leaving a void in the lives...

Joyce Drake

Jul 26, 2024

Joyce L. Drake

November 15, 1941 - July 26, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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In loving memory of Joyce L. Drake, a cherished soul who graced this world with her warmth and light. Born on November 15, 1941, in Portsmouth, OH, Joyce peacefully departed this life on July 26, 2024, surrounded by the compassionate care of SOMC...

Kenneth Tackett

Jul 22, 2024

Kenny E. Tackett

May 4, 1951 - July 22, 2024

Lucasville Resident

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Kenny E. Tackett was born at home May 4th, 1951. He was a 1969 Northwest High School graduate. Kenny was employed by M & J Welding for many years as a supervisor.

Kenny was an avid outdoorsman and especially loved hunting with his boys, family and friends. He coach for...

Jack Walter

Jul 19, 2024

Jack Wilbur Walter

June 3, 1929 - July 19, 2024

Longtime Wheelersburg resident

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Jack Wilbur Walter, age 95, longtime resident of Wheelersburg, Ohio, was called to his eternal home on July 19, 2024, from HillView Retirement Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born June 3, 1929 at Klahr, PA, son of the late Fred and Stella (Nee Claar) Walter.

Jack received his...

Joshua Sanders

Jul 13, 2024

Joshua Sanders

March 13, 1985 - July 13, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joshua Sanders, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. Born on March 13, 1985, in Portsmouth, OH, Joshua sadly left this world on July 13, 2024, leaving a void in the lives of...

Jeremy Thomas

Jul 9, 2024

Jeremy Ryan Thomas

March 23, 1984 - July 9, 2024

Portsmouth Resident

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Jeremy Ryan Thomas, a beloved lifetime resident of Scioto County, Ohio, passed away on July 9, 2024, at the age of 40. Born on March 23, 1984, in Portsmouth, OH, Jeremy was a laborer in the construction industry. 

Jeremy cherished his time outdoors, finding solace in fishing, hunting, and camping....

James Robinson

Jul 8, 2024

James A. Robinson, Jr.

March 24, 1947 - July 8, 2024

New Boston Resident

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James A. Robinson, Jr.,

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James A. Robinson Jr., a dedicated US Naval Vietnam Veteran who served aboard the USS Affray (MSO 511), passed away on July 8th, 2024, at his residence in New Boston, OH. Born on March 24th,...

Barbara Morelock

Jul 2, 2024

Barbara Jane Marie Morelock

March 13, 1949 - July 2, 2024

New Holland (formerly of McArthur), Ohio

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Barbara Jane Marie (Nee Zimmers) Morelock, made her final transition on July 2nd, 2024 after winning her battle with pancreatic cancer. Her battle was short, but she was a fighter until the very end.

Barbara was born...

Carolyn Pennington

Jun 29, 2024

Carolyn Kay Pennington

April 26, 1940 - June 29, 2024

Longtime Portmouth Resident

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Carolyn Kay Pennington, 84 years old, longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away on June 29, 2024 in Portsmouth, Ohio. With a kind heart and a warm smile, Carolyn brightened the lives of many.

Born in Portsmouth on April 26, 1940, she was...

Aria Kay "Ari" Robinson

Jun 28, 2024

Aria Kay "Ari" Robinson

June 28, 2024 - June 28, 2024

Portsmouth

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Aria Kay "Ari" Robinson, born at Southern Ohio Medical Center on June 28, 2024 to the parents, Samuel Isaiah and Kayla Jane (Nee Eckler) Robinson.

She leaves behind her parents, brother Isaiah and sister Elizabeth Robinson, grandparents, Jane Taylor and Harvey Taylor, and...

Betty Lafferty

Jun 27, 2024

Betty Lou Lafferty

October 1, 1944 - June 27, 2024

West Portsmouth Resident

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Betty Lou Lafferty, 80 years old, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 in SOMC Hospice and Palliative Care.

She was born on October 1, 1945 in Urbana, Ohio to the late Cecil Mangus and Gladys (Nee Litreal) Schmidt.

Betty graduated...

Earl Irelan

Jun 24, 2024

Earl Louis Irelan, Jr.

October 9, 1959 - June 24, 2024

Rubyville (Clay Twp) Resident

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Earl Louis Irelan Jr., lovingly known as Grizz, passed away on June 24, 2024, at the age of 64. He was born on October 9, 1959, in Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, AZ, and most recently resided in Rubyville, Clay Township,...

Wanda Fisher

Jun 13, 2024

In Loving Memory of Wanda R Fisher

July 17, 1942 - June 13, 2024

South Shore Resident

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A graceful soul who graced this world with her gentle presence, Wanda R Fisher, born in Portsmouth, OH on July 17, 1942, peacefully departed this life on June 13, 2024, in South Shore, KY. Wanda, a loving mother, sister,...

Wilma Whitt

Jun 12, 2024

Wilma Whitt

November 21, 1956 - June 12, 2024

New Boston resident

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With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Wilma Whitt, a cherished member of the New Boston community. Wilma, born on November 21, 1956, in Beauty, Kentucky, peacefully transitioned on June 12, 2024, at her residence in New Boston, Ohio.

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Emma Tracy

Jun 11, 2024

Emma Lou Tracy

February 3, 1950 - June 11, 2024

Lifelong Scioto County Resident

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Emma Lou (Wheeler) Tracy 74, passed away on June 11, 2024 at Hillview Retirement Center.

A lifelong resident of Scioto County, Emma Lou was a graduate of Portsmouth High School (1968) and the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing (1972). Known by her friends and colleagues as "Tracy," she...