Obituaries

Loretta Lea Russell, 65, of Otway, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away on February 6, 2025, at Riverside Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 15, 1959, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late William Sheridan and Ruby Lindsey, Loretta brought joy to everyone she met with her warm spirit and generous heart. A…

Michael “Mike” Keith Spradlin, 82, of Lucasville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, with his wife and daughter by his side at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born December 3, 1942 in Clarktown, a son of the late Hebren and Odessa Slye Spradlin. Michael was a 1960 graduate of Clay High School and…

Ray Shonkwiler, 64 of Portsmouth, died Wednesday February 5, 2025 at his home. He was born June 11, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Vernon Shonkwiler and Betty Smith Crabtree who survives. Ray was an avid animal lover and loved spending time with his great nephews. He is survived by his sister Veronica Sue Baker,…

Roy Edward Horsley, 78 of Stout, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Hospice of Hope in Maysville, Kentucky. He was born June 27, 1946 in Adams County to the late Cecil and Lora Blevins Horsley. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Spires Horsley and 3 brothers; Raymond,…

Charlotte Mae Toppins, 72, of Wheelersburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by family at the SOMC Hospice Center. Born April 11, 1952, in Portsmouth, Charlotte was the daughter of the late Robert Paris and Anna Loretta Andrews Fairchild. On July 19, 1977, she married Thomas Carl Toppins in Portsmouth. The couple had…

Marsha Lynn Hart Tomlison, 64 of Waverly, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Westmoreland in Chillicothe, Ohio.  She was born July 10, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri and later adopted by her parents, John and Jeanetta Conkle Hart who preceded her in death.  On March 3, 1979 Marsha was united in…

Mike Courtright, 80, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born April 14, 1944 in Ashville, Ohio to the late Jim and Virginia Casteel Courtright. Surviving are his children, Nick (Katie) Courtright of Circleville and Elizabeth Courtright of Waverly; grandchildren, Lily and Micah Courtright…

Louree “Susie” Hall, 90 of Rarden, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Edgewood Manor in Lucasville.  She was born on May 23, 1934 in Portsmouth to the late Herbert Burden and the late Beatrice Ann “Annie” Brewer Burden.  On January 31, 1953, she was united in marriage to Glenn Edward Hall who preceded…

Delores Ann Isaac, 76, of South Portsmouth, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her home surrounded by family and received her healing in heaven. She was a Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and amazing woman.  Delores was reunited with her true love, Roger Isaac Sr., who preceded her in death ten…