Obituaries

Frederick L. Buckley, 92 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, October 17, 2024, at SOMC Hospice. He was born January 11, 1932, in Portsmouth, to the late Daniel and Mae Elliott Buckley. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Margaret “Peggy” Lemons Buckley, who he married on August…

Bonnie Sue (Staten)Skaggs, 77 of West Portsmouth, left us on October 17, 2024 . Her faith was strong and she has gone to be with her Savior. Bonnie was born on August 11, 1947 to the late Ralph Nelson Staten and Pearl Roene Staten Burton who survives. She was employed by Williams Shoe Manufacturing until…

Martin A Griffith, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on October 17, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on May 3, 1963, in Portsmouth.   Martin was a beloved husband to Sherry Griffith, a devoted father to his three sons, Michael, Jason, and Joshua, and a proud grandfather to William, Asher, and Emily. He was…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dennis E Percell, who peacefully entered into eternal rest on October 12, 2024, in Portsmouth, OH. Born on November 14, 1951, Dennis was a kind soul who touched the lives of many with his generosity and unwavering faith.   Preceding him in passing were his beloved parents,…

Franklin “Frank” James Reed, 59, of Portsmouth, died Friday, October 18, 2024 at his home. He was born June 5, 1965 in Portsmouth, to the late Charles and Violet (Craft) Reed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jimbo Reed, Kenny Reed, Randy “Bo” Reed, Patricia Marcum, Shirley Brannan,…

Sarah L. Goode, 87, of Wheelersburg, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at her residence. She was born February 11, 1937 in Pike County, a daughter of the late Gilbert J. Goode and Emma (Havens) Goode. Sarah was greatly loved by her friends and family and will be missed by all. She is survived by…

Stephen Wayne Slone, 77, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio.  He was born on December 29, 1946 in Givens, Oho, son of the late Hasel and Goldie Murray Slone.  On August 17, 1969 he was united in marriage to Cecelia Sharp Slone who survives.  Also…

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Michael Holt, lovingly called Michael by his family, on October 12th at the age of 36. Born to Kimberly Ann Holt and Edward Martin Holt, Michael was the youngest sibling, sharing a close bond with his sisters, Stacey Amanda Holt, Sarah Elizabeth Holt,…

Sarah Ann Lewis, 79, of New Boston passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born December11, 1944 in Masury, Ohio to the late Marvin and Mary (Strem) Stevenson. Sarah was a loving mother and grandmother.  She loved the Lord and reading her Bible.  Sarah was a blessed loving mother…