Obituaries
Kimberly Joan Evans
Mar 10, 2025
Kimberly J. Evans, 66, of Franklin Furnace, died on March 10, 2025, at Concord Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born on March 7, 1959, in Ironton, she was a daughter of the late Gary and Donna Joy Stapleton McClellan.
Kim was a member of the Franklin Furnace First Church of God, a graduate of Green High School, the Class of 1977, graduated...
Debora Elaine Baker
Feb 24, 2025
Debora E. Baker, 74, of Sciotoville, died Monday, February 24, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center, with her family and friends by her bedside. Born on October 11, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Mary Jane Gilliam Yates.
Also preceding her in death was a brother, Michael Lewis and a sister, WaDonna Gilliam.
Debora worked for Star Workshop,...
David Harlan Heath
Feb 11, 2025
David Harlan Heath, 88, of Portsmouth, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center, with his family by his bedside. Born on November 17, 1936, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late John and Arrietta Applegate Heath.
David was a graduate of Portsmouth High School, a retired security guard from Empire Detroit Steel, a golden member...
Brittney Kay Starmer
Feb 8, 2025
Brittney Kay Starmer, 35, of Sciotoville, died Saturday, February 8, 2025, in the Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room. She was born on July 27, 1989, in Lexington, KY and was a graduate of Madison Central High School in Richmond, KY.
Surviving are her mother, Michelle (James) White Burroughs; two sisters, Chasity Warner and Whitney (Anthony) Scenters; stepbrother, Braye Burroughs; grandmother,...
Donald Paul Blevins, Jr.
Feb 5, 2025
Donald Paul Blevins, Jr., 64, of Portsmouth, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at home. He was born on September 8, 1960, in Portsmouth.
Donnie was a retired electrician from Ohio Power and was a member of the New Life Family Worship Center.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Blevins, Sr.; his mother, Linda Nichols Thomas and a sister,...
Michael Lee Meeker
Feb 5, 2025
Michael Lee Meeker, 74, of West Portsmouth, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in the emergency room of the Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born on August 15, 1950, in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Oscar and Ruby Moore Meeker.
Mike was a graduate of Portsmouth High School in the class of 1968, was a member of the Sixth...
Lisa Beth Sparks
Feb 3, 2025
Lisa Beth Sparks, 59, of Sciotoville, went to heaven on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Born on November 13, 1965, in Portsmouth.
She was a graduate of Wheelersburg High School in the class of 1984.
Lisa established Headlines Hair Salon in 1997 and enjoyed her career as a hairstylist and the relationships she formed with her clients. She was well known for her passion...
Mary Kathryn Lemaster
Jan 29, 2025
Mary went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 29, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born March 10, 1939, to James and Sarah (Shonkwiler) Smith at home in Sciotoville, Ohio. Mary married the love of her life, Harold R. Ockerman, on September 17, 1956. Together they were blessed with three children, Margaret, Steven, and Richard....
Angela Rochelle Whisman
Jan 24, 2025
Angela Rochelle Whisman, 59, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at her home. Born on January 10, 1966, in Jackson, MS, she was a daughter of the late William B. Grant III and Linda Lagore Grant.
Angela was of the Catholic faith and a retired security guard.
She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Chris Grant,...
Joyce Eileen Yates
Jan 22, 2025
Joyce Eileen Yates, 84, of Grove City, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at her home, with her family by her bedside.
Born on April 16, 1940, in Cincinnati, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Eileen Hamilton Harris.
She had worked in the office for disabilities at the Ohio State University, was an avid animal lover and tremendous...
Austin Polk Leedom
Jan 20, 2025
Austin P. (Ace) Leedom, passed away peacefully at home on the 20th of January, 2025. Austin was born in Idaho, Pike Co, Ohio on December 27th, 1932. He was the 5th of 7 children born to Gordon (Lloyd) Leedom and Jessie A. Shoemaker. All have preceded him in death.
Austin was a Korean War Veteran in the United States Air Force...
Sandra K. Packard
Jan 12, 2025
Sandra Kay Packard, 61, of Sciotoville, died on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center, with her family by her bedside. Born on January 31, 1963, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Richard “Dick” Martin and Helen Hinkle Martin and was a substitute teacher.
Sandy was a graduate of Clay High School and received an associate...
Mary Elizabeth Flanagan
Jan 10, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Flanagan, 98, of Sciotoville, was born on December 3, 1926, in Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at Concord in Wheelersburg, leaving behind a legacy characterized by love, dedication, and community service. She was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Flanagan and Laura Juliana Dirker Flanagan, and is now reunited in spirit with her cherished...
Bonnie Jean (Adkins) Perdue
Jan 7, 2025
Bonnie Jean (Adkins) Perdue ,97, died on January 7, 2025 at Tranquility Hospice in Marietta, GA Born in Sciotoville, Ohio October 13, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Alexander) Adkins. Bonnie is preceded in death by husband Roy Perdue and son Roy David Perdue as well as siblings Bertie Riley, Zelma Bennett, Stanley Adkins, and...
Harold Warren Cooley
Dec 9, 2024
Harold Warren Cooley, 84, of Sciotoville, died Monday, December 9, 2024, at home. Born on June 24, 1940, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Harold Sheldon and Anna Florence Adams Cooley.
Also preceding him in death was his wife, Flora Mowery Cooley, a son, Anthony Warren Cooley and a daughter, Sharon Lore.
Surviving are a daughter, Tammy Lake of...
Marilyn Jean Moore
Nov 29, 2024
Marilyn Jean Moore, 78, of Portsmouth, formerly of Sciotoville, died on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the SOMC Hospice Center, with her family by her bedside. Born on March 28, 1946, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Charles Richard and Martha Jean Grashel Martin and was a registered nurse.
Surviving are two daughters, Cindy (Troy) Delabar of Portsmouth...
Chester Wayne Setty
Nov 21, 2024
Chester “Wayne” Setty, 71, of Sciotoville, died Thursday, November 21, 2024, at home with his family by his bedside. Born on March 10, 1953, in Rarden, he was a son of the late Chester and Leona Ward Setty.
Also preceding him in death were his siblings, Dale and wife Marie Setty, Pam Setty Anderson, Susan Setty Wooten and Earnel Lee Setty.
Wayne...
Joan Faye Denning
Nov 10, 2024
Joan F. Denning, 98, Miamisburg, formerly of West Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Kettering Health Senior Living. Born on September 29, 1926, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Mary Elizabeth Mullen Marsh.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Denning, siblings Dale Marsh, Marilyn Andre, Becky Bowman, Wanda Marsh,...
Judith Hartlage
Nov 7, 2024
Judith Hartlage, 82, of Portsmouth, died, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at River Run Healthcare of Portsmouth. Born on October 25, 1942, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late William J. Hartlage, MD and Katherine Doerr Hartlage.
Judy was a graduate of Portsmouth East High School and the Portsmouth Interstate Business College. She worked for several years at the Southern...
Ray Lee Vestal, Jr.
Nov 2, 2024
Ray Lee Vestal, Jr., 57, of Sciotoville, died Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born on November 20, 1966, he was the son of the late Ray Lee Vestal, Sr. and Shirley Vestal Springs Vestal.
Ray was a graduate of West Portsmouth High School.
Also preceding him in death was a brother, Tommy Vestal.
Surviving are two sons, Thomas...
