Obituaries

Linda Sue Coleman, 81 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at her home. She was born February 20, 1943 in Portsmouth, to the late Earl and Amelia Bauer Spriggs. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Trevon Coleman. 4 brothers; David, Walter, Tony and Michael Spriggs and a…

Paul G. Cooper Jr., 48, of West Portsmouth passed away September 15, 2024 at his home. He was born September 21, 1975 to the late Paul G. Cooper Sr. and Stella (Potts) Cooper. Paul loved to work and had a passion for building things. He was currently employed at Tires R Us for last 16…

Douglas James “DJ” Bedsole, a vibrant soul known for his love of the outdoors and his gigantic heart, passed away with his loving family by his side. He was born to Kelly Nicodemus and Douglas Bedsole and grew up alongside his siblings Russell, Joy, Katelyn, and Ryan Nicodemus. DJ was a true outdoorsman. He found…

Jack Andrews  passed away Wednesday, September 26, having just turned 89 on September 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ada (nee Barnett) Andrews Willis and Raymond Andrews, brother Ray Andrews, and son-in-law Mark Lemont. He is survived by daughters Cinda Lemont and Sue Moore (Bill), son Skip Andrews (Julie), grandchildren Sarah…

John F. “Bene” Johnley IV, 65, of Wheelersburg, died Thursday, September 26, 2024. He was born January 2, 1959 in Portsmouth, to the late John F. and Cecilia (Virgin) Johnley III. John was known as a “jack of all trades”. There was no home or car maintenance he couldn’t do and if he didn’t know…

Mary Ellen Sowards Bentley “Granny”, 77, of Greenup County, KY, died, Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Portsmouth Health and Rehab. She was born March 6, 1947 in Lucasville, to the late Charles and Wilma (Carter) Sowards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three daughters, Charlotte, Terrie, and Lisa “Jake” Elliott,…

Noreen D. Hartard, 87, of Portsmouth, Ohio, died on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at home with family by her side. She was born in Bluffton, Indiana, along with her twin brother, Norman, on July 4, 1937 to Lester and G. Lucille (McLaughlin) Edris.  Following graduation from Liberty Center High School, she attended and graduated from…

LaVonda Mae Cummings, 87 of McDermott, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth with her family by her side.  She was born on July 31, 1937 in Portsmouth to the late James Theodore Crabtree and Hilda Evelyn Williams Crabtree.  On December 25, 1973 she was united in marriage to Samuel…

Walter Michael “Poppa” Tilley, 82, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born May 13, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Francis and Phoebe Cramblitt Tilley.  He was united in marriage to Uverna Marie Borders Tilley who preceded him in death on November…

Daniel W. Rheinscheld, 60, of Sciotoville, passed away Thursday September 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1964 in Nelsonville, OH, a son of the late Merlin and Janet Withrow Rheinscheld. He was a former construction mason and enjoyed gardening, hunting , listening to music and was always building things. Daniel is…