All Obituaries

Alma M. Queen, 85, of Wheelersburg, died Thursday, September 10, 2020.  She was born October 12, 1934 in Logan, Ohio to the late Newt Hemrick and June (Dye) Hemrick.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Queen, daughter, Vivian Steele, as well several brothers and sisters. Alma had worked for several years as a Nurse’s Aide at Golden Years Nursing Home.  She is survived by son, Dennis Eugene Queen, of Wheelersburg, two...

Renee J. Stone, 58, of Portsmouth, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020.  She was born May 25, 1962 in Portsmouth, to the late Ralph Sexton and Juanita Groce Sexton. Renee is survived by her husband, Fred Stone, her companion puppy, Leo Sexton, a brother, Bill Lavey, of Springfield, three sisters; Brenda Monroe, of New Boston, Sharon Fraley, of Portsmouth, Sandra Middleton, of Portsmouth, a special friend, Rod Ferrell, of Portsmouth, along with several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are...

John W. Papillon, 89, of Portsmouth, died Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his residence.  John was born February 2, 1931, in Portsmouth, to the late Felix and Rose Schmidt Papillon.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Felix Papillon, George Papillon, and his sister, Rosemary Papillon. John was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.  He is survived by his special friend, Belinda Evans. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, September...

Ruth Irene Stewart, 92, of Portsmouth, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. She was born March 13, 1928 in McDermott to the late Leo and Ada “Meisel” Waller. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, was on the Hope Guild at SOMC, and she also volunteered at the gift shop and in Pediatrics. She use to teach ceramics as well. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Stewart, who died on February 10,...

Tracy N. Tackett, 54, of Lucasville, died Friday, September 4, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. Arrangements were handled by Melcher Hammer Funeral Home in Portsmouth.  

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...