All Obituaries

Jean Darling Hobbs, 77, of West Union, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Eagle Creek Nursing Center.  Jean was born February 6, 1944 in Pikeville, KY to the late Tommy and Ola (Thacker) Hobbs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Robert Wolfe, and brothers; Roy, Thomas, Billy, and Lloyd Douglas Hobbs. Jean is survived by a son, Henry Hicks Sr. (Deborah) of Butler, IN, her brothers; Phillip Hobbs (Lisa), of KY, Tommy Hobbs (Sheila), of West Union, and...

Barbara Jean (Ernst) Collins, 79, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, April 11, 2021 at River Run Nursing Home in Portsmouth. She was born September 20, 1941 in Georgetown, OH to the late Eugene Ernst. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two children, Charles Woods and Joyce Woods. Barbara is survived by her two sons, Timothy Woods and Dennis Woods, her two daughters, Diana Moore (Michael) and Tammy Tackett (Dave), nine grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and two...

Mary Ann (Ruth) Adams, 91, of Portsmouth, died Friday, April 9, 2021 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born June 6, 1929 in Portsmouth, to the late Otto C. and Catherine (Sweeney) Ruth. Mary Ann was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, was very proud of her Irish decent. She was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes fan and loved her Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Franklin Adams, whom died...

Shannon Lee Blaine, 45, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born May 24, 1975 in Portsmouth, to the late Michael Lee and Vera Faye (Kinker) Blaine.  Shannon was a laborer having worked construction and was very active and loved his Monarch “Recovery Family”.  He is survived by his wife, Brandy (Jayne) Blaine of Portsmouth, a brother, Brandon Gerald of Coal Grove, a sister, Kelly Cannon (Joshua) of Portsmouth,...

Rodney Lee Whisman, 59, of Wheelersburg, died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at SOMC.  He was born May 27, 1961 in Portsmouth to Junie (Caldwell) Whisman of Wheelersburg, and the late Ronald Whisman. Rodney worked as a Union Laborer, loved fishing, carpentry, going to flea markets, and helping others. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two special aunts; Granny Ruth and Doris. Rodney is survived by son, Justin Whisman (Sarah) of New Boston, daughters; Courtney Burton...

Donna Mae (Kemberling) Gemperline died April 3, 2021 at The Kobacker House in Columbus Ohio.  She was born on July 16, 1931 in Lewistown Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Thorould (Pete) and Grace (Deamer) Kemberling. As a young girl in Pennsylvania, Donna pursued modeling and was a contestant in the preliminary Miss Pennsylvania Pageant.  She migrated to Portsmouth, Ohio, with her parents and met her husband, Lynn, while working with Peter Kiewit during construction...

Charles Edward Damron, 90, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, March 27, 2021 at  Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  He was born January 2, 1931 in Portsmouth, to the late Mose and Mary Louise (Morrison) Damron.  Ed served in the Army during the Korean War, was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and sang in the choir, he was retired from the Oberling Motor Company. He is survived by his sister, Helen Damron, and a special friend, Nancy Call, as well as several...

Archie Ray Brown, 86, of McDermott, died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at home.  He was born August 10, 1934 in Henley, OH to the late Virgil and Sarah Jane (Euton) Brown.  Archie was a forklift operator, worked for Waller Brothers Stone Company, was a member of the United Steelworkers Union, and a retired Trustee of Rush Township.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John Brown, son-in-law, Dale Altman, brothers; Chester, John, and George Brown, and...

Judy Ann Curry, 73, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospice in Columbus.  She was born May 15, 1947 in Columbus to the late James and Violet (Wears) Stewart.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant sister, Donna Jean, mother-in-law, Virginia Curry, and brother-in-law, William Shafer, and her beloved dog, Moe. Judy was retired from the former Goodyear Atomic Corporation as a maintenance supervisor after 36...

Elmo Maynard, 78, of Portsmouth, died Sunday March 21, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. She was born January 28, 1943 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Easter (Smith) Williams. She was a homemaker who loved her family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hi Maynard, whom she was married to for 60 years, and her siblings; Nellie Johnson, Leona Scaff, Bill Williams, James Williams, John Williams, and Graham Williams. Elmo is survived by her son, Leslie...