Fannie Lou Orrell, 78, of Portsmouth, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Fannie was born March 22, 1946, in Pikeville, KY, a daughter of the late William Cecil and Pearlie Sweeney Varner. A 1964 graduate of Belfry (KY) High School, Fannie loved nothing more than spending time with…

Solomon Franklin “Buck” Potter, 77, of South Shore, KY., passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, OH. He was born in Greenup, KY., January 14, 1948, a son of the late Earl and Phoebe McGuire Potter. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Helen Alan; four…

Janice Kay Spires, 83 Janice Kay Spires, 83, of Stout, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. Born on November 9, 1941, in Stout, she was the daughter of the late Orvil and Bertha Rollins Gifford. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her son, Tim Spires,…

Carl Ray Jenkins Sr., 83 of Blue Creek, Ohio went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 5, 2025 after a long, brave battle with dementia.  Carl was born on March 6, 1941 in Greenup, KY to Maude and Henry Jenkins.  Carl, known as “Jack or Papa” to most, lived an incredible life. …

Jerry A. Mann, 79 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerry “Grizz” Mann. Jerry passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 79, on March 3, 2025. Jerry A. Mann was born on March 23, 1945 and lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love. He proudly served in the…

Diana Lynn Moore, 62, of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, March 6, 2025 at her home. She was born February 2, 1963 in Portsmouth, to the late Charles Woods and Barbara (Ernst) Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three siblings, Timothy Woods, Charles Woods, and Joyce Woods. Diana is survived…

Dorothy Elaine Muzik, 75, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, March 8, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born in Portsmouth, to the late Harry Kinker, Sr. and Dorothy (Crisp) Kinker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Bonnie Kinker, and niece, Michelle Kinker. Elaine is survived by her husband, Robert…

William “BJ” Grooms, 39, of Portsmouth died Sunday March 2, 2025. He was born September 7, 1985 in Portsmouth to April Grooms Buffington. BJ worked in lawn care and was a huge Buckeye fan. He would love to wear nice clothes and look good. BJ is survived by his son Braden Grooms of Portsmouth, his…

Lydia Queen Hurst, 81, of West Portsmouth, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born May 1, 1943 in Lawrence County Ohio to the late Foster and Edna (Brown) Queen. She has lived in Scioto Furnace, Wheelersburg, and West Portsmouth. She has attended Pentecostal churches and Portsmouth Apostolic Church. She…