Obituaries

Mary Lisabeth “Beth” O’Dell, 74 of Lucasville, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. She was born November29, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Ray Lee and Mary Louise Doherty Pennington. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Denise Louise Nims. Beth was a Social Worker…

Sandra Kay Smith Wells, 65, of South Shore, KY., passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, OH. She was born in Portsmouth, OH., May 9, 1958. Sandra is preceded in death by her father, Windel Smith; mothers, Wanda Harness Smith, Mary Ann Smith and maternal grandmother, Ruth Dunn. Left behind to…

In loving memory of Vernon Tiedge, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, we gather here today to honor his remarkable life and bid him a fond farewell. Surrounded by his family, Vernon peacefully passed away on January 13, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and deep-rooted connections.   Born on June 5, 1950,…

Jennifer Lee Lemaster, beloved partner, mother, and friend, passed away on January 17, 2024, at the age of 49. She was a remarkable woman whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. She was born on January 21, 1974 in Columbus, Ohio to Russell and Sandra Lemaster. She was a graduate of Teay’s Valley High…

Emma Jean Myers, resident of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born April 14, 1928 in Portsmouth to the late Fred and Thelma Jones. She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years whom she married October 6, 1946, David “Gene” Myers.  …

Thomas R. Selbee, 87, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in Riverside Hospital in Columbus.  Born on February 13,1936 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Fred and Nancy Conley Selbee. Tom was a well-known businessman in Sciotoville, Chillicothe and Marion and was owner of the Scioto Shoe…

Leanne Kinker Johnson, 51, of South Webster, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born on January 10, 1973, in Portsmouth, the daughter of Daniel F. Kinker of South Webster and the late Wanda Lee Reed Kinker. Leanne worked for many years at the Portsmouth WesBanco where she…

Ottis David Riggs, 79, of South Shore, KY., passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH. He was born June 30, 1944 in Letitia, KY., a son of the late William and Ruth Vest Riggs Howland. David was a United States Army Veteran. Along with his parents he is…

Elizabeth Ann Fugate Campbell, 93 of Portsmouth, died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at her daughter’s residence. She was born on May 27, 1930 in Clayhole, KY to the late William H. and Sarah (Stacy) Fugate. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cephas Campbell, sisters Vina Richards, Sue Young, Dorothy…