All Obituaries

Eugene Joseph “Joe” Rudity, 78, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. He was born September 22, 1942 in Portsmouth to the late John and Betty (Sisler) Rudity. Joe was a good, quiet person and thought more deeply than anyone might imagine. He suffered in silence. He will be remembered and loved by many, including his sister Cecilia (Cece) Early, nephew Jeff (Maria) Early, great nieces Natalya, Abagail and Bailey Early and great nephew Jordan Early. Other...

Charles Edward Lee Sadler, 39, of West Portsmouth, died Monday, July 19, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born March 4, 1982 in Portsmouth to William and Barbara (Bricker) Sadler. He worked in the tree trimming business, loved to go fishing, and loved to sing. In addition to his parents, Charlie is survived by two sons, Chucky Sadler of West Portsmouth and Isiah Sadler of Aberdeen, a daughter, Emma Sadler of Aberdeen,  two brothers, William Sadler...

Mary Grace Thompson Glynn, 93, born in Globe, KY on May 18, 1928, died on July 8, 2021 at Hillview Retirement Center, Portsmouth, OH. Her jobs included: secretary to the President of the National Bank of Portsmouth, type setter in a print shop, telephone operator, and various positions at the Ohio State Unemployment Office. She was a member of the Grant & Summit Church of Christ since 1937, and member of the Golden Bears at Shawnee State University. Mary was courageous, battling health...

Alison Grace Cook, 14, of Portsmouth, died Thursday, July 15, 2021.  She was born November 2, 2006, in Arlington, TX.     She was preceded in death by a great- grandfather, Jimmy Thompson. Allison attended Wheelersburg Middle School, she loved cats, was gifted with natural born artistic abilities, and had the sweetest personality. She is survived by her mother, Haley Duffy of Portsmouth, step-father, Tim Todd, of Wheelersburg, sister, Audrea Cook, of Portsmouth, uncle,...

  Helen Louise Damron, 92, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Hill View Retirement Center. She was born July 12, 1928 in Portsmouth, to the late Mose and Mary (Morrison) Damron. “Nana” as she was known to family started small at the Schaefer Super Market in Portsmouth as a teenager but later would become a world traveler, a small business owner, and dabbled in real estate before coming back to Portsmouth in her later years.  She would then volunteer at the...

Linda Faye Potts, 72, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, July 11, 2021 at home, with her family by her side. She was born September 16, 1948 in Peebles to the late James and Minnie (Boanes) Yazell. Linda was a homemaker, a member of the Portsmouth Eagles, loved bowling and playing cards with her friends and family, and loved her family dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Shelby Potts, three sons; Scott Lane, Jeffrey Lane, and Johnny Osman, two...

Jeffrey L. “Gus” Saltsman, 69, of Portsmouth, died Friday, July 9, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.  He was born April 19, 1952 in Portsmouth to the late Robert and Jean (Flanagan) Saltsman.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandson, Ryker Saltsman, and brother, Thomas Saltsman. Gus was employed at Glockner Cheverlot for 48 years and retired as Service Manager, he was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Knights of...

Betty Jo Coldiron, 69, of Sciotoville, died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Rosemount Pavillon in Portsmouth. She was born June 24, 1952 in Portsmouth, to the late Lloyd and Lillie (Flake) Cummings. She was of the Baptist faith and worked formerly at the Portsmouth News Agency. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kerri Coldiron, and her siblings; Olive Veach, Leona Snyder, Nora Riggs, Lorraine Stonerock, Willard Cummings, Jerry Cummings, and Terry Lee...

Sandra Kay Smith, 68, of Portsmouth, died Friday, July 2, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Grant Hospital in Williamstown, Ky. She was born September 30, 1952 in Portsmouth to the late Emogene (Rice) Burton and her step-father, Roscoe Burton. She was a retired food service worker for Sodexo at Shawnee State University and a member of 7th Street Christian Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Smith, a sister, Katie Kreh, and two brothers, Russell...

Mary Josephine Benner, 83, of Friendship, died peacefully at home with her family by her side, Sunday, June 27, 2021.  She was born June 30, 1937 in Portsmouth to the late, Adrian S. Kessinger, Sr. and Mary Margaret (Wear) Kessinger.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Orville David Benner, Jr., brother, Earl David Kessinger, and son-in-law, Tony Hatton. Mary is survived by three sons; Richard Benner of Sabina, Dwight Benner, of Friendship, Rebel Benner...