All Obituaries

Robin Gay Jones, 53, of Franklin Furnace passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. She was born November 16, 1968 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Marilyn Niner Newsome and the late Cebert Edwin Newsome, she was assistant branch manager for Desco Federal Credit Union and was of the Baptist faith.   In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Paul Jones; one daughter, Taylor Jones, and her brother, Ed Newsome. In addition to her father, she was preceded in...

Velma A. McManus, 85, went home to be with the lord and her High School sweetheart, Tuesday September 13, 2022 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. Velma was born December 11, 1936 in Scioto County, Ohio to the late John & Anna (Shafer) Warner. Velma graduated from Portsmouth Clay High School in 1954 where she was Homecoming Queen. Velma was a homemaker and a loving sister, Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt.   In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas...

Ronald Lee Barnett, 79 of Stout passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born April 12, 1943 in Cleveland, a son of the late Horace and Wilma Burchett Barnett, he owned & operated Barnett’s Auto Trim in Portsmouth and attended Turkey Creek Free Will Baptist Church.    He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Iva Nunley Barnett; two sons, Scott (Debbie) Barnett, JJ (Natalie) Jamison; one daughter, Kelly (Jeromy) Riggs; nine grandchildren, Zach...

Norma Jean Dever, 98, passed away September 13, 2022 at Concord Health & Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. Norma Jean was born June 4, 1924 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Walter & Madaline Hamm. Norma Jean was born June 4, 1924 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Walter and Madaline Hamm. Norma Jean was a member of the Wheelersburg Church of Christ. Norma Jean cherished spending time with her family, reading, traveling with friends, and sewing. She was fondly known as Grego to her...

 Raymond Paul “Shorty” Nunley, 71 of Portsmouth passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at SOMC. He was born June 18, 1951 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Raymond Lafe and Mildred Irene Griffith Nunley, he was a 1970 graduate of Portsmouth High School, retired from Northern & Southern Railroad, and was a U.S. Army veteran. Shorty was an avid Browns fan and was the life of the party.   He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Grace McCallister Nunley; his...

Geneva Lykins, 92, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 10, 2022. She attended Candy Run Baptist Church. Geneva is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Aaron Lykins, son-in-law, Jim and a granddaughter, Kim.   Geneva is survived by her daughter, Terri; sisters, Garnet, Reva; her great granddaughter, Maryah (Tyler) McClure; great grandson, Tre; a great great granddaughter, Ella Jane, and a friend that helped her and the family “Kay”.   Funeral services...

Sammy Franklin Johnson, 89, of Stockdale went to be with the Lord on Friday September 9th at Best Care Nursing Home in Wheelersburg following an extended illness. Sammy was born July 29, 1933 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Sam and Agnes Conley Johnson.  He married Mildred Lucille Minnix in March 1955 who died July 21, 2006.  He is survived by his sons, Rick (Mary) Johnson, Tim Johnson and Scott (Charlotte) Johnson of Stockdale; grandchildren Amanda (Dave) Roberts, Jared...

Thomas Riggs, 85 of Lucasville passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. He was born April 15, 1937 in Scioto County, son of the late Orville and Bessie Mauk Riggs, he was retired from the U.S. Navy, former employee of Armco Steel and SOCF.  He attended Christ Brethren Church in Rubyville.   He is survived by his wife, Linnie Lemaster Riggs; two sons, Terry (Julie) Riggs, Troy (Barb) Riggs; seven grandchildren, Amber Lynn Owens, Valerie Michelle Hale, Brittany...

David Lee Adkins, 80 of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born January 25, 1942 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Santford Ray and Fern Howard Adkins, he was a 1961 Valley High School graduate, and was of the Baptist faith. He retired from N&S Railroad where he was known as “Brother Dave”.   He is survived by his wife, Sandi Fleeman Adkins; two sons, Dave (Jeanie) Adkins, John (Linda) Adkins; ten grandchildren, Miles...

Joseph David Howard, 70 of Minford, went to be with the Lord on Aug 20th at the OSU Medical Center.    A 1970 graduate of Valley High School, Joe then attended Ohio University before embarking on a 37 year career with the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion plant where he would retire from in 2009.   His free time would often find him fishing, golfing or traveling, especially if it involved anywhere near an ocean or anyplace near his grandchildren.   He leaves behind his...