Obituaries

Cathy Jo Galloway, 62, of McDermott, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born October 10, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Donavon Galloway and Evelyn (Jordan) Galloway.  Cathy loved sitting around the campfire every evening. She also loved taking care of her flowers, listening to music and dancing.…

Laura (Fannin) Lykins, 94, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday July 29, 2023. She was born July 24, 1929 in Lewis County, KY, a daughter of the late Guy Fannin and Ruth (Denlinger) Knight. She was a graduate of Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts and Teaching Degrees. She taught at Portsmouth Elementry and…

Jacob Thomas Prater, 31 of New Albany, a former Minford area resident, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus. He was born June 30, 1992 in Huntington, WV, a son of Dennis (Kristen) Prater and Laura (Benjamin) Wiget, and was a journeyman carpenter for Local #200 Columbus. In addition…

Norma Jean Fenton, 88, of Wheelersburg passed away August 1, 2023. She was born March 16, 1935 in Minford, a daughter of the late William Waldon and Bertha Henson Hicks. Jean didn’t have a lot of hobbies but she loved to cut grass and cook for the family. She is survived by a son, Brian…

Ryan James Howard, age 50, of Sarasota, Florida born November 16, 1972, in Portsmouth to Richard and Paula (Anderson) Howard.  Ryan a.k.a. “Rooster” passed away under Hospice Care at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida on July 30, 2023.  Ryan was a carpenter and loved to travel. Ryan was preceded in death by his mother Paula…

Jack Roger Hughes, 95, of Portsmouth, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his home. He was born May 15, 1928, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Walter D. & Doris A. DuPuy Hughes. Jack lived a very accomplished life as a graduate of PHS, Class of 1946, later earning…

Nathaniel “Nate” Chase McQuinley, 20 years old, was tragically taken from those who loved him soo much, on July 29, 2023.   Nate attended Wheelersburg High School, loved living his life, having fun and spending time with his multitude of friends. He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and shooting. He was a natural when it…

MOTHER   God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.   You are loved by so many, it is legion, and as such, unquantifiable.   Barbara Ellen (Nee Leslie) White, 53 years old, Portsmouth resident, passed…