Timberly “Denise” Martin
Timberly “Denise” Martin, 69, of New Boston, passed away at her home on April 22, 2025. Born in Portsmouth on September 10, 1955, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas Piatt and Virginia Duncan. Denise was a dedicated Data Processor and was known for her love of reading and listening to music. She…
Read MoreOfficer Involved Shooting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The suspect in the officer involved shooting has been identified as Anthony Kolp of Kernersville, NC. The incident which occurred on the night of Thursday 10 April at around 7pm, is still under investigation. Portsmouth Police Officers had been attempting to locate the suspect in connection with a burglary of…
Read MoreActive Killer Training
The Portsmouth City School District and the Portsmouth Police and Fire Departments will be conducting Active killer Interdiction training, Wednesday, 16 April between 7am-3pm. The training will be for officers, firefighters and PCSD staff. It will focus on each agency’s preparedness, response and post incident protocols in the event of an Active Threat. The…
Read MoreMichael Leroy “Crabby” Crabtree
Michael Leroy “Crabby” Crabtree, 63, of Otway, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born September 28th 1961 in Portsmouth, a son of the the late Mary A Mitchell, and Gary Crabtree. He was a 1979 Northwest High School graduate and a union carpenter from Local 437 for over…
Read MoreForrest Franklin Arbaugh
Forrest Franklin Arbaugh, 90, of Lucasville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Born on October 7, 1934, in Quincy, Kentucky, a son of the late Lemuel C. and Grace A. Hesson Arbaugh. Forrest, affectionately known as “Frosty” to friends and family, attended First Christian Church in Portsmouth. At the age of 10,…
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Brenda E. Risner, 55, of Wheelersburg, went to be with Jesus, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice while surrounded by family. Born on February 25, 1970, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Effie Smith Risner and was a graduate of Happy Hearts School. Brenda, affectionately known as…
Read MoreJoyce Belle Stevens Fulk
Joyce Belle Stevens Fulk, 82, of South Charleston, Ohio, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Springfield. Born on April 10, 1942, in Star Yards, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Rena Turvey Stevens and was a homemaker. Joy graduated from Wheelersburg High School in 1960. Also preceding her in death were several…
Read MoreRoger D. Armstrong
Roger D. Armstrong, 87, went peacefully to be with his Savior on Friday, March 28, 2025. Born on December 12, 1937, in Quincy, KY, he was a son of the late Charles Gordan and Frances Combs Armstrong. Roger proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, was a member of Wheelersburg…
Read MoreJefferson William Davis
With heavy hearts we share the news of Jefferson William Davis, 56, who passed away at home on March 26, 2025. He was born in Portsmouth on August 31, 1968, was a long time resident of Portsmouth, a 1986 graduate of Clay High School, and was the son of the late William and Lucy Davis.…
Read MorePatricia Ann “Patty” Flannery Thompson
Patricia Ann “Patty” Flannery Thompson, 72 of West Portsmouth, went with the Angels Friday, March 28, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1952 at Smith Everett Hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio to her beloved parents, the late James Melvin and Norma E. Williams Flannery. Along with her parents she was preceded…
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