Obituaries
Daniel Dale Eary
Daniel Dale Eary, 62, of Wheelersburg , passed away March 12 , 2025 at his residence. He was born May 18, 1962 in Huntington, WV, a son of the late Kenneth and Constance (Adkins) Eary. He was an Electronic Tech who loved anything electronic. He loved music and was a master musician who played many…
Read MoreFaye Nellie Lewis
Faye Nellie Lewis, 84, of South Webster, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Faye was born May 21, 1940 in Adams County, Ohio to the late Jackson Cooper and Dorothy Evans Cooper. Faye was employed as a Sales Agent for Century 21, Real Estate and she is a member of…
Read MoreJack Kent Branon
Jack Kent Branon was born on December 27, 1944, in Huntington, West Virginia to John C. Branon of Gleason, Tennessee and Kathleen Rose Lester of Fort Gay, West Virginia. Jack was married on April 9, 1968, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Sharon Marie Smith, daughter of William Douglas Smith of Portsmouth and Dorothy Joan Brennen of…
Read MoreFannie Lou Orrell
Fannie Lou Orrell, 78, of Portsmouth, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Fannie was born March 22, 1946, in Pikeville, KY, a daughter of the late William Cecil and Pearlie Sweeney Varner. A 1964 graduate of Belfry (KY) High School, Fannie loved nothing more than spending time with…
Read MoreSolomon Franklin “Buck” Potter
Solomon Franklin “Buck” Potter, 77, of South Shore, KY., passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, OH. He was born in Greenup, KY., January 14, 1948, a son of the late Earl and Phoebe McGuire Potter. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Helen Alan; four…
Read MoreJanice Kay Spires
Janice Kay Spires, 83 Janice Kay Spires, 83, of Stout, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. Born on November 9, 1941, in Stout, she was the daughter of the late Orvil and Bertha Rollins Gifford. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her son, Tim Spires,…
Read MoreCarl Ray Jenkins Sr.
Carl Ray Jenkins Sr., 83 of Blue Creek, Ohio went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 5, 2025 after a long, brave battle with dementia. Carl was born on March 6, 1941 in Greenup, KY to Maude and Henry Jenkins. Carl, known as “Jack or Papa” to most, lived an incredible life. …
Read MoreJerry A. Mann
Jerry A. Mann, 79 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerry “Grizz” Mann. Jerry passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 79, on March 3, 2025. Jerry A. Mann was born on March 23, 1945 and lived a life full of passion, dedication, and love. He proudly served in the…
Read MoreDiana Lynn Moore
Diana Lynn Moore, 62, of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, March 6, 2025 at her home. She was born February 2, 1963 in Portsmouth, to the late Charles Woods and Barbara (Ernst) Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three siblings, Timothy Woods, Charles Woods, and Joyce Woods. Diana is survived…
Read MoreDorothy Elaine Muzik
Dorothy Elaine Muzik, 75, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, March 8, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born in Portsmouth, to the late Harry Kinker, Sr. and Dorothy (Crisp) Kinker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Bonnie Kinker, and niece, Michelle Kinker. Elaine is survived by her husband, Robert…
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