Obituaries
Thelma Lou Crabtree,
Thelma Lou Crabtree, 77, of Rosemount, a beloved member of her community and cherished family matriarch, passed away on December 3, 2024, at the SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born on December 2, 1947, in New Boston, Ohio, to the late James M. Skaggs and Maggie (Wells) Vicars. A proud graduate of…
Read MoreWilliam E. “Bill” Hamilton
William E. “Bill” Hamilton, 77, of Lucasville, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born October 16, 1947 in Jennings County, Indiana, a son of the late Charles and Vivian Stevens Hamilton. Bill obtained his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Accounting from Sperencin Business College. He taught…
Read MoreJohn Patrick “Pat” Apel Sr.
John Patrick “Pat” Apel Sr., of Portsmouth, Ohio, joined his beloved wife Katherine in eternity on November 29, 2024 in Flowood, Mississippi, at age 76. While we grieve on earth, his family and friends take inexpressible joy in knowing the two are reunited. Pat was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who touched the lives…
Read MoreAlnora Louise Altman
Alnora Louise Altman, 92, of McDermott, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her daughter’s residence. She was born August 11, 1932 in New Boston, a daughter of the late Milford and Florence Effie Cooper Evans. Alnora was a former employee of Williams Shoe Factory and of Gulker’s Gift Shop. She was a member of…
Read MoreJill Lynn (Harris) Davis
Jill Lynn (Harris) Davis, 78, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, and formerly of Lucasville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at SOMC Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Jill was born September 15, 1946, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Louise Tilton Harris and Wayne Harris. Jill loved playing tennis, attending…
Read MoreDelores Wolfe Barker
Delores Wolfe Barker, 80, of Ironton, OH., formerly of Greenup, KY., passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at River Run Healthcare in Ironton, OH. She was born in Greenup, KY., on July 31, 1944, a daughter of the late Bert E. and Jessie Felty Wolfe. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by…
Read MoreRichard D Cook
Richard D Cook, 83 of Portsmouth passed away Thursday December 5, 2024 at Portsmouth Health and Rehab. He was born July 24, 1941 to the late Forrest R. and Gladys Opal Swim Cook. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his two infants Greg and Beth, and his most loyal companion Alex.…
Read MoreJames (Jim) E. Furnier
Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. James (Jim) E. Furnier, of Stout, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning after a brief stay at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. Born July 29th, 1928, in Buena Vista, Ohio, Jim was the son of Walter and Belma (Nee Gilpin) Furnier. Jim retired from the Norfolk and Southern Railroad…
Read MoreLarry William Aldridge
Larry William Aldridge, 71, of Portsmouth, died Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Community Hospice in the Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. He was born May 5, 1953 in Portsmouth, to the late Willard and Phyllis (Clifford) Aldridge. Larry was a Vietnam Army Veteran and after serving his country, he…
Read MoreDiana June Teeters
Diana June Teeters, 79, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly. She was born January 17, 1945 in Rarden, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Mary Burkitt Jordan. On June 9, 1965 she was united in marriage to Paul Teeters who survives. Also surviving are her…
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