Obituaries

Oct 24, 2022

Carolyn Sue Sanders, 75, died Monday, October 24, 2022, in Washington Court House.  Born on September1, 1947 in Ashtabula, she was a daughter of the late James and Gloria Gifford King and was a housewife.

Also preceding her in death was a brother, John King.

Surviving are her husband, Charles Sanders, a son, Randy (Susan) Sanders of New York; four...

Oct 16, 2022

Kathleen Eloise Herles, 84, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 16, 2022.  Born on December 9, 1937 in Franklin Furnace, she was a daughter of the late Jasper Mitchell, Sr. and Gladys Horsley Mitchell and was a retired RN in the surgery department at Southern Ohio Medical Center, with over 30 years of service.

Kathleen graduated in...

Oct 15, 2022

David Dellano Dunnagan, 73 died peacefully in his home on Saturday, October 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on August 7, 1949 in Madison, WV, he was a son of the late Willard and Arbutus Bocook Dunnagan and a retired natural resource specialist for Jackson Lake.

David graduated from Minford High School, was a retired truck driver and...

Oct 11, 2022

 

Fannie Jane Castle, 91, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by her family.  Born on August 19, 1931 in Salyersville, KY, she was a daughter of the late Boyd and Pearl Pace Bailey and formerly employed in linen at the Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Toots enjoyed shopping and spending time with her special...

Sep 28, 2022

 

Margaret (Arthurs) Adams Tallerico, 89, went home with the Lord on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.  Born in Portsmouth on January 1, 1933, she was a daughter of the late William and Erma Arthurs.

Also preceding her in death were her husband, John B. Adams, Jr., two brothers, William Arthurs and Donald Arthurs; a sister, Joan Hoberg, and a son-in-law,...

Sep 25, 2022

 

Virginia Duckworth, 84, died Sunday, September 25, 2022, in the SOMC Hospice Center with her family by her bedside.  Born on July 31, 1938 in New Boston, she was a daughter of the late Charles Harrison Whisman and Mary Hildreth Flanery Whisman.

Ginny was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Claude W. Duckworth, who died...

Sep 22, 2022

 

Karen Denise Brown, 72, of New Boston, died Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on October 9, 1949 in Washington Courthouse, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Henry Pollard, was a former secretary for the Chamber of Commerce and was of the Pentecostal faith.

Karen was preceded in death...

Sep 20, 2022

 

Norma Jean Smith, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from the SOMC emergency room. Born on May 20, 1933 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Ernest George Burton and Grace Ramey Burton and was employed at the former Williams Manufacturing Co.

Norma’s greatest enjoyment was being a...

Sep 11, 2022

 

Marvin “Shag” Newman, 90, of Minford, died Sunday, September 11, 2022, in the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on June 16, 1932 in Kentucky, he was employed at the former Empire-Detroit Steel Corporation. 

Shag was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Curry Newman.

Surviving is a son, Jeff (Edna) Donini of Lucasville.

Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens...

Sep 8, 2022

Sharon Joyce Neal, 74, died Thursday, September 8, 2022, in her home.  Born on July 7, 1948 in Mansfield, she was a daughter of the late Grahm and Edith Jackson Hess and was a homemaker.

Sharon was a1967 graduate of East High School and attended Charity Free Will Baptist Church.

Also preceding her in death was a brother, Richard Hess.

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Sep 7, 2022

 

 

Helen Faye Collins, 82, formerly of Wheelersburg, died on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at the Four Winds Nursing Home.  Born on May 8, 1940 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Polly Fyffe Ramey and was a former cook at Pop’s Place in Wheelersburg.

Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Ruth Collins;...

Sep 6, 2022

 

Clarence “Bryan” Kilgore, 56, entered into eternal rest on September 6, 2022 at the SOMC Hospice Center after a long battle with lung disease and while awaiting a lung transplant.  Bryan was born on October 26, 1965 to Chester Kilgore and Imogene “Tommie” Sexton Kilgore. Along with his parents, Bryan was preceded in death by one brother, Challis Kilgore,...

Sep 5, 2022

 

Pat Chamberlin, 76, of Wheelersburg, went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 5, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family.  Born on August 17, 1946, he was a son of Oliver and Lima Coriell Chamberlin and a member of Wheelersburg Church of Christ where he served as a deacon.

Pat was a graduate of East High...

Aug 30, 2022

Wendell Hull, 67, of Wheelersburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at OSU East in Columbus due to complications from MSA-Parkinson’s disease.  He was born in Portsmouth to the late Wilbur and Myrtle (Jackson) Hull and was the ninth of their ten children. Also preceding him in death were four brothers, Thomas Hull, Gale Hull, James Hull and John...

Aug 24, 2022

 

Caroline Lee Mann, 66, of Wheelersburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on January 27, 1956 in Chattanooga, TN, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Freda Lowrie Britton and was a member and secretary of Berean Baptist Church.

Also preceding her in death...

Aug 18, 2022

Walter “Bill” Green, 86, of Portsmouth, died Thursday, August 18, 2022, in the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on January 21, 1936 in Ironton, he was a son of the late Agnes Caldwell Bates.

Bill was a retired auto body instructor at the Joint Vocational School with 37 years of service and a proud U.S. Army veteran of...

Aug 17, 2022

Rev. Gary L. Shonkwiler, 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, August 17, 2022, in his home with a host of family with him.  Born on September 27, 1945 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Clyde E. and Edna Moore Shonkwiler. Also preceding him death were a brother and sister-in-law, Curt...

Aug 15, 2022

Jessie Louise Ruggles, 93, of Sciotodale, went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 15, 2022, in the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on October 29, 1928 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late William and Delzie Fields Newsome and was a devout member of Rocky Fork Primitive Baptist Church.

Jessie was formerly employed in...

Aug 11, 2022

Joshua Scot Shumway, 30, died Wednesday, August 11, 2022, in Sciotoville.  Born on December 2, 1991 in Portsmouth, he was a son of Daren Shumway of Rosemount and Claudia Means of West Portsmouth.

Also surviving are a son, Wyatt Shumway and a daughter, Laurieana Mae Shumway, both of Galion; a brother, Gary (Tara) White of Lucasville; two...

Aug 6, 2022

Bonnie N. Hollis, 79, of Camp Bennett, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 6, 2022, in the SOMC Hospice House.  Born on July 28, 1943 in New Boston, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Helen Haffner Hagerman and was a member of Wheelersburg Church of Christ.

Bonnie graduated from Minford High...