Obituary Listing

Mar 28, 2023

Samuel "Hank" Rowland, 90 of Argillite, Kentucky passed away March 28, 2023 in St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born on Leatherwood, Kentucky, Jan. 17, 1933, a son of the late Charles Kent Rowland and Mary Elizabeth Kouns.

Preceded in death besides his parents are one brother, Harold Eugene Rowland, sisters, Allie Marie Covert,...

Mar 28, 2023

Dean C. Smith, 98 of South Shore, Kentucky passed away March 28, 2023 in Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice. He was born in Arlington, Ohio, March 21, 1925, a son of the late Addie F. Smith and Millie Weidman Smith. Dean was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in WWII, he enjoyed Golden Bears in Portsmouth, Ohio and was an...

Mar 25, 2023

Richard Jay Russell, 28 of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away March 25, 2023. He was born in Portsmouth to Racheal Blanton and the late Richard Russell. Jay enjoyed riding horses and fishing, spending time with his children.

Preceded in death besides his father are a son, Xavier Russell and a Infant son.

Surviving are his...

Mar 23, 2023

Pattie Ann Wolfenbarger, 81, of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away March 23, 2023 in River Run Healthcare, Portsmouth. She was born in Portsmouth, Oct. 19, 1941, a daughter of the late Orville and Marjorie Nichols.

Preceded in death besides her parents are her husband, Ralph Wolfenbarger, 2019, three brothers, Dave, Ed and Bill Nichols.

Surviving are...

Mar 5, 2023

Tiffiny Carver, 42 of West Portsmouth, Ohio passed away, March 5, 2023 in Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1981, a daughter of Sue and Terry Lumpkins of Garrison, Kentucky.

Surviving besides her parents are two sons, Ryan Lumpkins of West Portsmouth, Ohio, Derek Carver of Garrison, Kentucky, three grandchildren, Daylynna...

Mar 5, 2023

Madonna Sue Brown, 73, of South Shore, Kentucky went to be with her Lord on March 5, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, March 28, 1949, a daughter of the late Benjamin F. Riddlebarger and Annabell Stiles.

Preceded in death besides her parents are one granddaughter, Shawnacy (Matt) Toler, great grandson, Benny.

Feb 17, 2023

Carl F. Forbes, 91, of South Shore, Kentucky passed away Feb. 17, 2023 in the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born in Ashland, Kentucky, July 1, 1931, a son of the late Charles H. Forbes and Bertha Campbell Forbes. Carl was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a long time employee of Bihl Office Supply...

Feb 16, 2023

Delores Ada Madden, 88, of South Portsmouth, Kentucky went to her heavenly home on Feb. 16, 2023. She was born in Garrison, Kentucky, Jan. 21, 1935, a daughter of the late Gaylord Fraley and Carrie Green Fraley.

Preceded in death besides her parents are one son, Donald Marvin Madden, 1983, three brothers, Clarence, Wade and Alfred Fraley,...

Feb 9, 2023

Mickey Ray Dotson Jr., 54 of South Shore, Kentucky passed away in Southern Ohio Medical Center on Feb. 9, 2023. He was born in Portsmouth, Oct. 11, 1968, a son of the late Mickey and Winona Plummer Dotson.

Surviving are his significant other, Paula Leach, children, Mickey (Brittany) Dotson III of Grayson, Kentucky, Nathan (Morgan) Dotson of...

Feb 4, 2023

Angela Rae Ramey 50, of west Portsmouth passed away unexpectedly February 2, 2023. Born on May 15th 1972 to Danny (Vicky) Adkins and the late Sandra Nelson Kilcoyne.

She will forever be remembered for her kind heart she was such a sweet soul. She could make a friend anywhere and made you feel so welcomed. She will...

Feb 2, 2023

Judy Grooms, 53 of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away Feb. 2, 2023 in the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born in Portsmouth, May 6, 1969, a daughter of the late Melvin Ray Blair and Ruth McWilliams Blair.

Preceded in death by one brother, Marvin Blair, one sister, Karen Blair.

Surviving are her...

Jan 29, 2023

Dawn Smith, 41 of Lucasville, Ohio passed away Jan. 29, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Aug. 12, 1981, a daughter of James Munn Jr and Teena Flanery Munn.

Preceded in death by two children, Thomas Maguire and Mona Lisa Smith, grandparents, James and Erma Munn, Cleavie James Flanery Jr. and Delores Leona...

Jan 28, 2023

Mel Royster, 70 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at his residence. Jan. 28, 2023. He was born in Keho, Kentucky, Sept. 16, 1952, son of the late Floyd Royster and Emma Royster. Mel was a member of the Church of Christ, avid OSU Buckeye fan and a member of the Nauvoo Masonic Lodge #769, West Portsmouth, Ohio.

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Jan 19, 2023

Neketta Ann Pollard, 65 of Lucasville, Ohio passed away, Jan. 19, 2023 in the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Nov. 20, 1957, a daughter of the late Winston C. Hall and Joyce Mercer Hall.

Surviving are two children, Priscilla (Robert) Burnworth of Lucasville, Ohio, Gary (Amanda) Pollard of West...

Jan 17, 2023

Michael Wayne Bivens, 61, of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away Jan. 17, 2023 in Portsmouth Health and Rehab. He was born in Portsmouth, Dec. 21, 1961, a son of the late Leslie Ray Bivens and Grace Cottingham Bivens.

Preceded in death besides his parents are two sisters, Ranita Bivens and Patricia Armstrong.

Surviving are three children,...

Jan 14, 2023

Gary Lee Bonzo, 74 of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away Jan. 14, 2023 in the Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born in New Boston, Ohio, Nov. 24, 1948, a son of the late Jesse Lee Morris and Edna Mae Hughes. Gary was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Gary is survived by many friends that...

Jan 9, 2023

Amos John Bevens, 72, of Garrison, Kentucky went to be with his Lord on Jan. 9, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Lewis County, Kentucky, June 1, 1950, a son of the late Amos Raymond Bevens and Gladys Cooper. Amos was retired from the Dravo Lime and loved spending with his dog Jack and his family.

Jan 3, 2023

Sylus James Boots, four month old infant son of Michael Shane Boots and Megan Rachelle Moore went to his Heavenly Father on Jan. 3, 2023 in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born in Portsmouth, Sept. 12, 2022.

Surviving besides his parent are his siblings, Layne Michael Boots, Carson Shane Boots and Raegan Rachelle Hurley, Grandparents, Wendy (Luke Fankell)...

Dec 26, 2022

Larry Lowell Lumpkins, 86 of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away Dec. 26, 2022 at his residence. Larry was born in Dorton, Kentucky, Nov. 24, 1936, a son of the late Roy Lumpkins and Rhoda Mullins Lumpkins. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Preceded in death besides his parents are one son, Donald Lumpkins, daughter,...

Dec 23, 2022

Rebecca Jean Slusher, 52 Of Portsmouth Ohio Passed Away At Her Residence December 23rd, 2022. Born Jan. 23rd 1970, Daughter Of The Late Debra Munion, Becky Loved Taking Walks, Playing Tennis, And Any Activity Involving Her Kids And Grandkids. She Also Had A Passion For Capturing Every Moment She Could With Photos. She Wanted Everyone To Have Those Memories...