Obituaries

Virginia Rickey, 87, of Lucasville, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at her home. She was born in Wheelersburg on June 6, 1937, to the late Leo and Marie Conn Crabtree. An exceptional homemaker, wife and mother, she loved children and enjoyed watching over them when they were in her home. Virginia was of…

Freddie Kay Johnson, 66, of Jefferson City, TN, a former Portsmouth resident, passed away at her home on December 23, 2024. She was born in Harlan, KY on October 27, 1958, the daughter of the late Donzie Russell & Hugh Bowen Greene, Sr. Kay was a 1976 Portsmouth High School graduate, and she worked as…

Charles Franklin Kammer, 77 Charles Kammer went home to The Lord on Wednesday December 25th, 2024 at home surrounded by family that he adored. He was born in Portsmouth Ohio on April 10th, 1947 to the late William and Francis Kammer. Charles worked and retired from National Geographic’s. He was a light to his friends…

Jeffrey Neil Hubbard, 61 of Portsmouth, died Friday, December 27, 2024 at his home. He was born October 20, 1963 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Larry Hubbard and Barbara Davis Hubbard. Jeff was a United Sates Air Force veteran and was retired from Southern Ohio Correctional facility after 15 years of service. He was…

Bonnie Eilene Johnson Mundhenk Judy, 77 of Portsmouth went to be with her heavenly father, December 24, 2024 at her home. Born March 5, 1947 in Portsmouth to the late Frank Johnson and Frances Audrey Worstell Johnson Boyd. Along with her parents, she is proceeded in death by her first husband, Joe Michael Mundhenk Sr.,…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Ann Roth, who left us peacefully on December 25, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on January 22, 1944, in Portsmouth, OH, to the late Carl and Dorothy (Nee Heath) Roth. Sharon lived her life with a warmth and grace that touched…

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Powell Sr., beloved husband, father, and community leader, who left this world on December 23, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on June 10, 1943, in Minford, Ohio, Richard’s life was marked by dedicated service to both his family and the community…

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Jambard, a beloved husband, cherished son, loving father and devoted friend. Robert entered into eternal rest on December 21, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on May 14, 1954, in Hartford, Connecticut, he radiated warmth and kindness throughout his life, leaving…

Mindy Lynn (Crawford) James, 45, of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Columbus, OH. She was born May 31, 1979 in Portsmouth, to the late James Crawford and late Tamara (James) Wollard. Mindy was a 1997 graduate of Portsmouth East High School and worked as a Residential Aid for a Forward Health treatment…

Kyleigh Janay Shelton, “Kyleigh Nay”, 19, of Portsmouth went home with Jesus Friday, December 27, 2024 while being greeted by her Mamaw. She was born February 24, 2005 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Kevin and Amanda (Lute) Jones, and was a student at Vern Riffe School in Portsmouth. Beating the odds of surviving until she…