All Obituaries

Charles “Charlie” Ray Reed, 69, of McDermott, died Friday, June 3, 2022.  He was born September 9, 1952 in Mingo County, WV to the late Robert and Mildred (Chafins) Reed. Charlie is survived by husband, Charles Holbrook, and a son, Charles Michael Reed (Elizabeth), of Ironton. A Celebration of Life will be held in September. Arrangements are under the direction of Melcher Hammer Funeral Home in Portsmouth.

Jeremy M. Burnside was born on June 28, 1978, in Cleveland, Ohio.  He went home to be with the Lord on June 14 at home, surrounded by his loved ones.   Jeremy graduated from Brooklyn High in 1996 after participating on the wrestling, cross country, and track teams. He received his undergrad degree from the University of Charleston (WV).  He was elected to many leadership positions, including student government president, captain of the crew team as well as the 1998 US Army...

Imogene S. Massie, 76, of Portsmouth, died Monday, June 13, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born December 14, 1945 in Portsmouth, to the late Denny and Vinnie Risner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Massie, son, Rick James, daughter, Crystal Massie, and sister, Linda Lemaster. Imogene is survived by four sons; Allen James, Ralph James, Steven Massie, and Curtis James, three daughters; Pamela McNeal, Rebecca James, and Brenda Massie,...

Charles Franklin Bair, 79, of Piketon, died Friday, June 3, 2022 at his home. He was born September 24, 1942 in Carter County, KY to the late Sherman and Iva (Salyers) Bair. He was a graduate of Valley High School, served in the United States Army and retired from USEC, having worked in the maintenance department. Charles is survived by his wife, Shirley Bair, three daughters; Cammy Lowe (Dale) of Goldsboro, N.C., Mona Dixon (Scott) of Mt. Sterling, and Amy Daniel of Chillicothe, and a...

David Lawrence Vernier, 82, of Powell, died Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the New Albany Nursing Care Center. He was born July 14, 1939 in Portsmouth, to the late Lawrence and Faye (Henry) Vernier. David was a retired Pharmacist. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ramona (Johnson) Vernier and two sisters, Jean Barker and Joan Erwin. David is survived by his two sons, Michael D. Vernier of Centerburg and Richard B. Vernier of Dublin. Funeral services will be 2:00...

Nicholas J. Feazell, 27, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY.  Nicholas was born in Portsmouth on March 22, 1995 to Bobbi (Stoup) Feazell, and the late Norman F. Feazell. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Marian Henderson. Nicholas loved music, playing guitar, and singing. He is survived by his mother, Bobbi Jo Feazell and John “Bo” Carroll, of Portsmouth, two sons; Nathanial...

Barbara Lou Messer, 68, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 28, 1954 in Mount Sterling, OH to the late Faro and Dorothy (Madden) Messer. She was a Nurse Aid having worked many years at Mercy Hospital. Barbara attended the Lily Chapel church of Christ, and loved reading and working crossword puzzles, liked to go play Bingo, and above all, loved her children and adored her grandchildren. Barbara is survived by her life...

David Matthew Schaefer, 58, of Portsmouth, died Thursday, May 12, 2022 at his home.  He was born June 27, 1963 in Portsmouth to the late Jerome and Eloise (Williams) Schaefer.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jay Schaefer. David had a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Shawnee State University and worked for The Wal-Mart Corporation.  He loved flowers and spending time in his garden, he never met a stranger, was an avid sports...

Todd Andrew Skiver, 52, of Portsmouth, died Monday, May 16, 2022 at SOMC. He was born July 31, 1969 in Portsmouth, to Jerry and Diane (Mauk) Skiver. Todd was an Auto Detailer, having worked many years at Monroe’s Frame and Collision. He was a car enthusiast, but his biggest love, was his love for music, where he excelled as a guitarist. Todd also attended Cornerstone United Methodist Church.    Todd was preceded in death by his grandparents; Roy and Lola Mauk, John Skiver,...

Donna Joan Nichols, 80, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born October 14, 1941 in Meadville, PA to the late David Bell and Frances Oakley (Rass). Donna had worked in several fields, but was most proud of her work as an E.M.T. for Portsmouth and Life Ambulances. Throughout her life, she volunteered in numerous efforts in support of her children, including assistant swim team coach, brownie leader, girl scout leader, and in the...