Richard “Rick” Howard
Richard “Rick” Howard June 5, 1969 – January 26, 2025 Portsmouth resident FC Daehler Morutuary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rick Howard, a beloved husband, devoted friend, and cherished member of the McDermott community. Rick was born on June 5, 1969, in Portsmouth, Ohio, and he left us peacefully…
Read MoreAngela “Anji” Marie Blankenship
Angela “Anji” Marie Blankenship, a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of many, unexpectedly passed away at home on January 23, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on July 7, 1971, in Dayton, Ohio, Anji became a cherished member of the New Boston and Scioto County community, where she dedicated over twenty years of…
Read MoreEloise Ione Doddridge
Eloise Ione Doddridge, 93, of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the home of her son, with whom she had resided since September 2022. She was born January 15, 1932 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late James P. Branham Sr. and Edith Nichols Branham Neary. Eloise grew up in Wamsley, was a…
Read MoreMarrietta York
Marrietta York, 68, of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 11, 1956 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late Claude and Nannie Osborne Adams. Marrietta was a homemaker, of the Baptist Faith, recently Baptized, and a member of the Cacklin Hens online group. She is survived…
Read MoreWalter Lee Burchett Sr
Walter Lee Burchett Sr, 80, of Minford passed away at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. He was born December 16, 1944, to the late Walter Dayton and Donna (Blackburn) Burchett in Minford. Walter was a retired machine operator for Norfolk & Western Railway, skilled handyman and avid gamer who ran the…
Read MoreDouglas Holt
Douglas Holt, 73, of Lucasville, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 14, 1951, in Pike County, Kentucky, a son of the late Elmer and Alpha “Charlie” Cable Holt. Doug was a 1969 Northwest High School graduate and a US Army veteran. He was a retired supervisor from…
Read MoreJames Eugene Pickens, Jr.
James Eugene Pickens, Jr., 40, of Hamtramck, MI, a former West Portsmouth resident, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Jim was born on February 26, 1984, in Ravenna, to Brenda Kay Diamond Pickens, who survives. Jim worked as a patient care transport specialist for Cornwell Health, and he loved to cook.…
Read MoreMickey Jay Horsely
Mickey Jay Horsely October 20, 1965 – December 11, 2024 Portsmouth Resident FC Daehler Mortuary It is with a heavy heart and a spirit of celebration that we announce the passing of Mickey Horsley, who left this world on December 11, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on October 20, 1965, in Garrison, Kentucky,…
Read MoreDoris Jean Workman
Doris Jean Workman, 85, of Portsmouth, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was born in Portsmouth on December 13, 1939, a daughter of the late Emogene Adkins Williams and Edgar Gore, Jr. On September 23, 1954, she married Stanley Edward Workman, Sr. in Portsmouth. The couple had been married 56…
Read MoreLenard Moore Jr,
Lenard Moore Jr, 76, of South Shore, KY., passed away on January 17, 2025. Lenard was born in Warfield, KY., on February 10, 1948, the son of the late Lenard and Martha Jane Muncy Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Clark Moore, and son, Joe. Surviving…
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