All Obituaries

Sherry Ann Sparks, 57, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at SOMC.  She was born May 4, 1964 in Ironton, OH to Linda (Buchanan) Murnahan, of Worthington, KY and the late Gary Murnahan. Sherry is survived by her husband, Larry Sparks, of Portsmouth, four sons; James Robinson, of Portsmouth, Gary Sparks (Becky), of West Portsmouth, Thomas Sparks (Angie), of Portsmouth, Curtis Sparks, of Portsmouth, three daughters; Stacey Sullivan, of Portsmouth, Jessica Reed (James), of...

Randy “Bo” Reed, 58, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at SOMC.  Bo was born January 18, 1963 in Portsmouth to the late Charles and Violet (Craft) Reed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Swords, two brothers: James and Kenneth, five sisters; Penny, Shirley, Patty, Darka, and Brenda. Bo was a forklift operator and worked at Taylor Lumber for many years.  He was a die-hard Atlanta Falcons fan, an avid sports collector, as...

Pamela Kessinger, 69, of Friendship, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 8, 1952 in Miamisburg, OH, daughter of the late Bill Adams and Audrey Cook.   She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, owner of Pam’s Tax Service, and a babysitter for numerous children over the years.  She was the most amazing wife and mother.  She always put God first, then her loving...

  Josephine Redoutey, 88, of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. She was born April 1, 1933 in Portsmouth to the late Mr. and Mrs. Myrtle (Besco) Callaway. She worked as a Nursing Assistant in her early work years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Redoutey, who died in 2013, a son Norman Redoutey, and three brothers; Douglas Besco, Sherman Calloway, and Norman Calloway. Josephine is survived by her children;...

Sharon Louise Fraley, 61, of Portsmouth, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her home.  She was born November 2, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Ralph and Juanita (Gross) Sexton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by four brothers; Joe Grooms, Dave Lavey, Brian Sexton, and Mike Sexton, as well as three sisters; Mary Sexton, Judy Grooms and Renee Stone. Sharon is survived by a son, Craig Fraley (Michele), of Mass., a daughter, Melissa Simpson (Kyle), of Portsmouth, a...

Darrell Franklin Pennington, 58, of West Portsmouth, died peacefully, Friday, December 24, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born March 7, 1963 in Portsmouth, to the late Millard and Ethel (Evans) Pennington Sr. Darrell worked for the City of Portsmouth, Ohio E.P.A. Division, was a former member of the Elks Country Club, and was a proud member of the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Pennington, a daughter, Stacy Davey (Max) of Euclid, OH,...

Harold Michael Curnutte, 79, of Portsmouth, died Friday, December 24, 2021 at Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. He was born March 14, 1942 in Portsmouth to the late Harold and Regina (Schwamberger) Curnutte.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Gary Martin. Mike was a scholarly person, very academic, he loved to read.  He was a college graduate, earning a Masters Degree and worked as a college professor teaching...

Randy Lee Gyor, 60, of Sciotoville, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at SOMC.  He was born January 19, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Paul Gyor and Christine (Pennington) Gyor Howard.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Kinnison. Randy loved to draw and enjoyed playing the guitar. He is survived by five brothers; Paul Gyor (Linda), of Marion, Dennis Gyor (Pierrette), of Columbus, Jip Howard (Sandy), of Minford, Danny Howard, of Rarden, and...

Helen L. Eckart, 96, of Portsmouth, died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Portsmouth Health & Rehabilitation.  She was born May 1, 1925 in Portsmouth to the late John and Nellie (Rickett) Riley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Eckart, three brothers; James Riley, Esham Riley, and Ora Riley, as well as two sisters; Ethel Hicks, and Florence Ward. Helen was a graduate of Portsmouth High School, she worked several years as a secretary for Dr....

Patrick Lacy, 74,of Portsmouth, died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born September 26, 1947 in Portsmouth to the late Paul and Jean (Downes) Lacy. He is a retired conductor for Norfolk-Southern Railroad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Connie Lacy and his second wife, Patricia Lacy, and his brothers; Terry, Steve, Reed, and Kim Lacy, and a sister, Paula Crawford. He is survived by three sons; Tim Lacy of...