Obituaries

Kenneth Drew Sanderlin, 78 years old, longtime Portsmouth resident passed away on August 8th, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.   Kenneth was born January 31st, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to Otha and Maud Sanderlin. He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1964 and after served in the U.S. Navy.…

Our beloved Sherri D Norris, a Clay High School graduate and loyal member of the Portsmouth Rabbit Club, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, at her home in Portsmouth, OH surrounded by her loved ones.   Born on March 24, 1960, in Portsmouth, OH, Sherri was a dedicated property manager at Boston Commons and…

Valerie Lynn Montgomery, 42, of Lucasville passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at Adena Medical Center in Piketon.  She was born February 18, 1982 in Columbus to Timothy Montgomery and Brenda (Jackson) Montgomery.  Valerie liked to have a good time.  She liked to drive around and listen to music, she also liked going on camping…

Reva Gail Broman, 96 of Otway, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  She was born on July 5, 1928 in Otway to the late William Thompson and Mishie Freeman Thompson.  She was united in marriage to Ford Broman who preceded her in death.  Surviving are her children; Kent (Patti)…

Berneta (Minnie) Louise Fout, 85, of Beaver, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Minnie was born January 3, 1939, in Jackson, Ohio, to the late Russell and Zona (Burtenshaw) Smith.  On October 16, 1963, she was united in marriage to Raymond (Shorty) Fout Jr.,…

Carma Lea Leeth, 88, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at Traditions at Bristol Village in Waverly.  She was born October 6, 1935 in Morgantown, Ohio to the late Roy and Hazel Ida Thompson Leeth.  Surviving are a brother, David (Sue) Leeth of Chillicothe, Ohio; nephews, Jan (Terry) Leeth of Waverly, Jeff…

Delsie Lenore King, 94, of Clarktown, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. Born August 6, 1930 in South Webster, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Wesley and Sarah Elsie (Johnson) Slack, she attended Minford Community Church.  She was a special lady, she loved everyone and loved flowers, and…

Kenneth “Ray” Bayes, 79, of Minford, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 16, 1945 in Minford, a son of the late Carl and Magdalene (Ross) Bayes, was the former Transportation Supervisor of Minford Local Schools, attended Minford Community Church, and was a US Army Vietnam veteran. Ray enjoyed…

Carolyn Gayle Dillon, 80, of Portsmouth, died Tuesday August 6, 2024 at her home. She was born October 23, 1943 in Elk View, West Virginia to the late, Clarance and Mae (Campbell) Higginbotham. She loved to play card games and go to Bingo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…

Robert Baxter Sturgill, 70 of Columbus, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his home. He was born June 21, 1954 in Flat Gap, Virginia to the late Fred and Rita Creech Sturgill. Robert was a professional truck driver and was the owner and operator of Sturgill’s Trucking. He also was a contractor for Uni Pac…