Obituaries

Shirley A. Blackwell, 83, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, January 12, 2025 at her home. She was born June 23, 1941 in Portsmouth, to the late Casey and Madge (Felty) Cornett. Shirley was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick E.…

Darlene Barker, 92, of Minford, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 24, 1932 in Elliott County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Paul and Faye (Linville) Skaggs. She was a retired cook/cashier from Minford Local School District. Darlene was a member of Project Linus and loved quilting. She…

Amanda Kathryn Dunn, 44, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at her home.  She was born December 4, 1980 in Columbus, Ohio to Anthony Dunn of South Bloomfield and Dinah Justice (Chester) Harrison of Wheelersburg.  Also surviving are her children, Taylor Boyle of Columbus, Jacob (Kit Howard) Cable of Columbus and Haley…

John Louis Howard, 82, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at home surrounded by his family and friends.  He was born May 31, 1942 in Salyersville, Kentucky son of the late Alfred and Liza Jane Adkins Howard.  On January 31, 1964 he was united in marriage to Cathy Russell Howard who…

Ervin Dale Fitzpatrick, 74 of Rarden passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at SOMC ER. He was born on December 10, 1950 in Scioto County to the late Elmer Fitzpatrick and Mildred Wilson Fitzpatrick. On October 31, 1992 he was united in marriage to Sandra Thompson Fitzpatrick of Rarden. Surviving are his children; Dale,…

Ceda Sue Minturn, 74, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born December 8, 1950, a daughter of Florence (Tussing) Lozier and the late Jack Lozier. She enjoyed camping, traveling and being around wildlife. Ceda is also survived by a son, Daniel Lee Ratliff of Chillicothe; a daughter, Ceda Danette Richardson and…

Bonnie Jean Whitely, 82, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday January 18, 2025 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born May 4, 1942, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Harold and Cora (Jarells) Snyder. Bonnie was a graduate of West High School. She was a Nurse for over 34 years after having graduated from Shawnee…

Geraldine Marie Raike, 70, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday January 16, 2025 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born May 27, 1954 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Charles and Anna Marie (Taylor) Ratcliff. She enjoyed canning, making Beef Jerkey and helping Leroy in the garden. She loved to shop, in person or online!…

Adam Joseph Forshey, Sr., age 73, a long-time resident of Wheelersburg, Ohio, and formerly of Jackson, Ohio, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Born September 8, 1951, to the late Billy Joe and Marilyn Forshey, Adam was preceded in death by his sister, Wilma Simpson, and by two angel babies who…

Kimberly Ann (Turner) Reynolds, beloved mother, grandmother, dog mom, and widow, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the age of 66. Born October 4, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to Kenneth Galen Turner (1926-2011) and Delores June Challender (1933-living), Kimberly was a lifelong introvert with a sharp wit and straightforward demeanor. She found…