Obituaries

Richard Edward Colley, 62 of Lucasville passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 26, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Willard and Vivian Lucille Schouster Colley, he was a member of the Carpenters Local 437, worked for Randy Evans Construction. Richard traveled and worked on Cooling Towers at different power…

Gladys Geneva Conkel, 73 of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at BridgePort in Portsmouth. She was born September 28, 1949 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Raymond and Edna Mae Schomburg Conkel, was a former employee of Staples Warehouse, and was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 105 in London, Ohio. She…

John M. Cordle, 85 of Rosemount passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born June 14, 1937, to the late Selca and Susie Cordle. He retired from United States Enrichment Corporation, was member and deacon of Candy Run United Baptist Church, and a member of Lucasville Masonic Lodge and Lucasville Chapter of…

Charles Edward Riley, 92 of Otway, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born on November 10, 1930 in Rarden, Ohio to the late Emitt Ellsworth Riley and Melva Devernia Saddler Riley.  On October 10, 1999 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Eichenlaub Riley who survives.  In addition…

Samuel Jay Hughes “Broomstick”, 83, of Otway, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born November 13, 1939 in Otway to the late Charles Ezra and Irene Smith Hughes. Surviving are his wife, Mary Hoffer Hughes; sons, Anthony Hughes of Lucasville, Ohio, Brian Hughes of Otway and…

Joe E. Morgan, 81, of Chillicothe, passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 23, 1941 in Wheelersburg, a son of the late Charles and Zelma Morgan. He was a former teacher at Rock Hill High School, ran his own electrical and plumbing business and was a Hotel Manager for…

Ricky Lee Hamock, 40, of Portsmouth, passed away Monday May 1, 2023. He was born October 3, 1982 in Knoxville, TN a son of Ricky Hamock Sr. and Nancy (Champion) Miller. He was a welder who enjoyed working on cars. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone he could. Ricky is also…

Earl Richard Evans Jr, 70, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday April 30, 2023 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1952 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Charles Evans Sr. and Virgie Cleo (Mullins) Evans. He was a former concrete finisher who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Earl is survived by two sons, Earl…

Jamie Lynne Barber, 74, died Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the SOMC Hospice Center, with her husband by her side.  Born on March 12, 1949 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late James and Helyn Fetter Secrest. Jamie was formerly a nurse, a realtor in Chalfont, PA and once owned a craft store…

Bernadine Gifford, 75, of Sciotoville, went to walk with Jesus on Friday morning, April 28, 2023, from her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on October 26, 1947 on Fifth Street in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Aroma Osborne Traylor. Bernie was also preceded in death by a brother,…