Obituaries

Kathleen Marie (Lake) Stiltner of Sciotoville, went to be with her Lord on August 15, 2023, in her home surrounded by a host of family, after a long battle with cancer.  Born on October 8, 1960, in Toledo, she was a daughter of Harold and Rosalie Lake. Kathy grew up in the small town of…

George Justice Mayo, Sr., 86, of Marysville, a former Portsmouth resident, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Heritage Senior Living of Marysville. George was born July 24, 1937, in Orange Park, FL, a son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Evelyn Margaret Porter Mayo. George retired from the US Military, having served in the…

Rhonda (Nee: Musser) Sparks, 62, of New Boston, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at her home. She was born on June 9, 1961, at Portsmouth, to the late Richard L. & Virginia Jarvis Musser.   Rhonda worked at Walmart for 14 years. She enjoyed nature, kayaking, concerts, sunsets,…

Gary Richard “Rick” Shaw, Jr., 62 years old, resident of Portsmouth, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.   Rick was born on May 7, 1961, in Portsmouth Ohio to his parents, Maxine (Nee Howard) and Gary Richard Shaw, Sr.   He was an avid guitar player and…

Linnie Marie (Lemaster) Riggs, 82, of Rubyville, OH went home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. A daughter of the late Hasten and Genoa (Farley) Lemaster. Linnie was born on August 24, 1940. She married the love of her life, Thomas Riggs, on January 13, 1959. She…

Larry Edward Rupp was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.  He was 91 when he left this world on Thursday, August 10, 2023.  Larry lived a long and full life.  His passion for public service and education benefited all. Larry was born on March 10, 1932, in Cincinnati.  He was the only child…

Suzanne Marie Logan, 77, of Portsmouth, sadly passed away on Tuesday August 8, 2023.  Suzanne was born February 16, 1946, to the late William and Evelyn (Gilbertson) Sliker in Racine, Wisconsin.  She was a homemaker with a contagious smile.  She enjoyed quilt making, going to flee markets, bingo, watching the game show network, word searching…

John K. Bush of New Boston, died in the early afternoon of August 7th, 2023, at SOMC Hospice, with family at his side. He was born June 25, 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late John C. Bush of New Boston, and Patricia Taylor Bush of Maryland.   John is survived by his wife, Kristy…

Mart Wicker, 64, of Wheelersburg passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at SOMC HOSPICE  CENTER in Portsmouth.  He was born March 24, 1959 to the late James and Sarah (Horton) Wicker in Portsmouth.  Mart served as  a Vernon Township Trustee for 12 years.  He loves camping and any activity that involves the outdoors.  Mart also…