Obituaries
Jack L. Fannin
Jack L. Fannin, 64, of New Boston passed away on February 2, 2023 in his home, while in the very capable hands of Hospice Care and his family. Jack leaves behind his beloved sisters Mary Fannin Stewart and Alice Fannin. Those loved ones who preceded him in death were his twin brother George Fannin and…
Read MoreEvelyn Lea Fraley
Evelyn Lea Fraley, 81, of Lucasville passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born June 21, 1941 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Manford and Eva Adkins Murray. Evelyn was a retired Home Health Aide from Scioto Memorial Hospital, also worked at Williams Shoe Factory, and was a 1959 Valley…
Read MoreEmma Jane Hancock
Emma Jane Hancock of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on January 30, 2023-just shy of 90 years old. An Ohio native, Emma was immensely proud of her son and family, loved her little apartment in Broadway Towers, and enjoyed a good card game or two-winning most of the time. She attended Kingdom Faith Church and…
Read MoreMichael Martin Staker
Michael Martin Staker 35, of Wheelersburg passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. Michael was born January 19, 1988 in Portsmouth to George Martin Lewis Staker and Patricia Kay Sparks Staker. Michael has an Associate Degree and was employed by Northwind as a Service Worker/Safety Supervisor. He was a member of Plymouth Heights Church of Nazarene.…
Read MoreDaniel Edward Perry
Daniel Edward Perry, 89, of Pickerington, formerly of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Daniel was born October 15, 1933 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Clyde Perry and Ethel Moore Perry. Daniel was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean conflict and was the…
Read MoreMel Royster
Mel Royster, 70 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at his residence. Jan. 28, 2023. He was born in Keho, Kentucky, Sept. 16, 1952, son of the late Floyd Royster and Emma Royster. Mel was a member of the Church of Christ, avid OSU Buckeye fan and a member of the Nauvoo Masonic Lodge #769, West…
Read MoreConnie Francis Cooper
Connie Francis Cooper, 52, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday January 29, 2023. She was born March 29, 1970 in Crestline, OH, a daughter of the late Ronald and Barbara (Corns) Hodge. She enjoyed shopping, playing bingo and loved her dogs. She never met a stranger and would help anyone in need. Connie is survived by…
Read MoreClaude Joe Jarvis, Jr.
Claude Joe Jarvis, Jr., 65, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday January 26, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born July 30, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Claude and Edith (Mangus) Jarvis. He served in the U.S. Marines, enjoyed playing on the computer, watching westerns on TV, especially Bonanza. Claude is survived…
Read MoreGeorge Daniel Moore
George Daniel Moore, 76, of Minford, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on January 26, 2023 after his battle with cancer. Born to the late Melvin and Geneva Moore on March 20, 1946. Danny lived the majority of his life as a resident in Madison, West Virginia. Being an “ace of all trades”, he…
Read MoreMartha Potts
Martha Potts passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023, with her loving family and friends by her side. Martha was the youngest child of Duncan and Ruth Reagin Baxter and grew up with her older brother Dale in Portsmouth Ohio. She received a BA Degree in Education from Ohio University in Athens, OH. Martha was a…
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