All Obituaries

Albert Ray Snyder, 78, of Portsmouth, died Friday, April 3, 2020 at SOMC Hospice with family by his side. He was born June 1, 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Norman and Maude (Luther) Snyder. Ray was retired from Mills Pride, an avid sports fan, a father and grandfather and great grandfather that loved his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Rodney Lee Snyder, a daughter, Kari Ann Snyder, a son-in-law, George Fannin, and five siblings. Ray...

Helen Marie Rowlands, 93, of Westerville, formerly of Portsmouth, died Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Paramount Senior Living.  Helen was born June 28, 1926 in Portsmouth. She was preceded in death by her first husband Howard A. Cassidy, her second husband, Daniel Rowlands, and a son, Howard Cassidy. Helen is survived by her daughter-in-law, Rane Cassidy of Westerville, step-sons; Dave Rowlands (Peggy) of Maryland, Steve Rowlands (Brad Myers) of Columbus, three grandchildren; Crystal...

Brenda Kay Sullivan, 62, of Wheelersburg, died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. She was born December 15, 1957 in Columbus, to the late Willis and Mollie (Fields) Brewer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a nephew, Phillip Galen “PG” Malone Jr. Brenda was a beloved mother and sister, a crazy aunt that was quick to crack a joke, loved to make people smile. She was a brilliant Registered Nurse, so proud of...

Joshua Anthony Kegley (Kegger), 40, of Lucasville, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at SOMC. He was born June 27, 1979 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to Tony and Lee Ann (Logan) Kegley of Portsmouth, who survive him. Josh proudly served in United States Marine Corp, serving in the Iraq War as a Sniper. He worked for the Scioto County Sheriff’s office and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. In addition to his parents, he is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Erica (Howell)...

Anthony Dewayne Yazell, 37, of McDermott, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born December 26, 1982 in Portsmouth to Darrell Potts and Betty (Yazell) Frye. He was in the Laborers Union and worked as a Flagger. Anthony was a hardworking, loyal, and genuine friend, who was a great father and loved his family very much. He enjoyed music and playing the guitar, and loved the outdoors, riding four-wheelers. Anthony is survived by his mother, Betty...

James Merideth Ferrier, 84, of West Union, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at home.  He was born October 23, 1935 to the late Carrie and Patsy (Smith) Ferrier in Bellefontaine, OH.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Priscilla and Caroline.  Jim is survived by his wife, Diane (Hobbs) Ferrier, sons; James Ferrier, Jr. and Brandon Ferrier, both of West Union, and Christopher (Stephanie) Ferrier of TN., daughters; Kathy Ferrier, of West Union, Kelly...

Larry Gene Whitt, 66, of Portsmouth, died Friday, January 3, 2020 at SOMC Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 12, 1953 in Martin, Kentucky to the late Otis and Carrie Thornsberry Whitt. Larry worked for the Piatt Egg Company, Mercy Hospital, Portsmouth Receiving Company, and Ohio River Valley Juvenile Correctional Facility, where he proudly retired as a Registered Nurse. Larry loved to hunt, fish, and to go camping. He had a lifelong admiration for Gatlinburg,...