All Obituaries

Rosemary C. Ginn, 59, of Portsmouth, died August 13, 2020, at her residence.  She was born January 9, 1961 in Santa Rosa, FL., the daughter of Barbara Utley Costello of Portsmouth, and the late Joseph Kieran Costello.  In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, William Lee Carpenter (Dalina), of South Carolina, a daughter, Crystal Carpenter, of Chillicothe, two step-sons; Zachary Ginn (Mariah) of Portsmouth, Andrew Ginn, of Columbus, a sister, Christina Costello, of Saudi...

Joyce Ann Nagel, 72, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Cincinnati.  Joyce was born July 23, 1948, in Portsmouth, to the late Raymond Albert Nagle and Pauline (Lacy) Nagle.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Robert Nagel, and a brother-in-law, Albert Snyder. Joyce is survived by her sisters; Jeannie Hurn (Jim), and Janice Snyder, both of Portsmouth. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Melcher Hammer...

John E. McHugh, 99, of Portsmouth, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home.  John was born in Portsmouth on August 5, 1920, to the late Thomas and Louise (Hilt) McHugh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary McHugh, brothers; Thomas and William McHugh, and a sister, Katherine Kugleman. John graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1938, he served in the Navy during World War II, worked at Vulcan Last Shoe and Mack’s Men Shop.  He was a...

Ronnie Howell, Jr., age 45, of Portsmouth, passed away August 1, 2020, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Preceding him in death was his father, Ron, Sr. He is survived by mother, Linda Ashenbaugh Howell; children Jordyn, McKenzie and Nick; sister, Erica Kegley; brother, Eric McCallister, and former wife, Toni Tindall. Ronnie worked for many years at N&W Railroad and Kroger’s. He coached various ball teams including football for Portsmouth Junior and Senior High Schools....

Jackie Glen Campbell, Jr., 53, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at SOMC Hospice.  Jackie was born April 16, 1967 in Portsmouth to Jackie Campbell, Sr. and Margaret Truman Campbell.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by sons; Derick Campbell, Jackie Campbell, III, daughters; Deven Campbell, Julee Campbell, sister, Le Ann Lewis, grandchildren; Kinlee Parker, Jaxxon Ramey, Jaeyce Ramey, three stepchildren, seven step grandchildren, and a special...

Johnda Lynn Kerns, 54, of Lucasville, died Friday, July 31, 2020 at SOMC. She was born October 15, 1965 in Portsmouth to the late Ezra “E.R.” Miller and Billie (Young) Davis.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by an infant son, Randall Keith.  Johnda is survived by her step-dad, Ken Davis of Wheelersburg, two sons, Michael Dustin Kerns of Portsmouth and Matthew Miller of Crown City, three daughters; Megan Kerns of Portsmouth, Brooklyn Price of...

Ronald Joseph Montavon, 73, of Portsmouth, died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his home. He was born July 11, 1947 in Portsmouth to the late Carl and Rita (Prose) Montavon. Ron was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was retired from the State of Ohio Auditor’s office. He served in the United States Army and also eight years in the National Guard. He was a member of the Portsmouth Bowling Association, where he served as President, and was Secretary/Treasurer of the Commercial...

Frank James Bruch, 92, of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. He was born November 24, 1927 in Portsmouth, to the late Henry and Georgia (Sisson) Bruch. He is a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in World War II and then retired as Maintenance Foreman at Goodyear Atomic Plant. Frank was a proud member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, which his grandfather helped build. He was an excellent wood crafter, a Boy Scout Master, he coached the Portsmouth Piranha Swim Team, a...

Misty Dawn (Robinson) Lind, 37, of Columbus, died at home, Wednesday, July 22, 2020.  Misty was born in Columbus on July 19, 1983 to Wendell Robinson and Laura Young.  In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her husband, Anthony Lind, children; Nathaniel Tackett, of Leesburg, Miriaha and Marianne Lind, both at home, sisters; Wendy Robinson and Alicia Robinson, of Columbus, step-sisters; Angel Tackett and Brandy Tackett, of Portsmouth, as well as many aunts, uncles,...

Darin Andrew Newsome, 47, of Portsmouth, died July 28, 2020 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born August 17, 1972 in Portsmouth, to Patty (Gyor) Newsome and the late, Dave Newsome.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents; Dewey and Ada Newsome, Paul Gyor, and Christine Gyor Howard. Darin is survived by his mother, Patty Newsome, brother, David (Patti) Newsome, sister, Lisa (Dan) Hess, and five nephews and two nieces that he loved dearly.  Darin had a...