Derrik Dwayne Richard Tabor, 42, of Portsmouth passed away on March 7, 2026, in Portsmouth, Ohio.  He was born on August 16, 1983, to the late Kristi Jo Jennings and Dwayne Eugene Tabor.Derrik was a 2002 graduate of Portsmouth East High School.  He was an avid football and basketball fan, with the Cincinnati Bengals being his favorite football team.  Although he faced his own demons, he never lost his deep love for his family.  Derrik was a Certified Nurse Assistant ...

      Kierstyn Kay Canter, 56, of Columbus, went to be with her Lord and Savior in heaven on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth with her devoted mother by her side.    Born on July 22, 1969, in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of Janis Elaine Lyon Waller of Portsmouth and Paul Michael (Teresa) Canter of Gallipolis. Kierstyn was the valedictorian of the Clay High School Class of 1987. While in high school, Kierstyn worked her ...

Marilyn “Sue” Keaton, 89, of Pickerington, OH passed away on Saturday March 7, 2026, in Canal Winchester, OH. Sue was born in South Shore, KY on July 15, 1936, to parents Elijah Boutain and Hazel Ruby Clary Lowe. A 1954 graduate of Portsmouth High School, Sue enjoyed being a homemaker and full-time wife, mother, and grandmother. On June 12, 1959, she married Milton “Wayne” Keaton in Portsmouth, and the couple enjoyed many wonderful years and trips to the beach ...

      Danny Clay Dingus, 77, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at his home on March 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.     Born September 19, 1948, in Wheelersburg to Paul Seth and Doris Ilene Lawson Dingus, Danny was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He retired from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 577.    A 1966 graduate of Minford High School, Danny loved the outdoors, and he enjoyed  bird watching ...

   We grieve the loss of an angel who walked this earth. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Reverend Peggy J. Adams, 91, was called home to be with the Lord. She passed peacefully in Cedar Park, Texas, on February 27, 2026. Peggy is now reunited in heaven with her parents, Luke L. and  Wilhelmina C. 'Billie' Asche Adams; three siblings, Ellis and Harry Adams, and Wanda Vallandingham; two daughters, Elizabeth and Madelyn Schmucker; and her son-in-law, ...

         Barbara Maria Scott, 78, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family. Born on November 21, 1947, in Hamburg, Germany, she later made her home in Minford, where she built a life centered around those she loved most.    A woman of strong Christian faith, Barbara found comfort and strength in her relationship with God throughout her life. She had a deep appreciation for the simple ...

Gary David Kirsch, 76, of Portsmouth, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the SOMC Hospice Center with his beloved wife by his side.  He was born on July 28, 1949, in Portsmouth, OH, to the late George Emerson and Juanita Lyons Kirsch.   Gary was a 1967 graduate of Portsmouth High School.  A Vietnam-era veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Meritorious Unit Commendation for his service. Gary was a longtime member of the ...

   Michelle Joanne Cobb, 50, of Columbus, passed away at her home on February 5, 2026. She was born at St.Mary’s in Columbus on March 14, 1975, a daughter of the late Karen Sue Quinn Scott and Joseph Alan Hoskins, who survives.    Michelle was a 1993 graduate of Westerville South High School and she received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University. She had worked as a computer information specialist at Nationwide Insurance and ...

     Jeffery Wayne Towell, 67, of Wheelersburg, passed away at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY, on Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born on June 5, 1958, in Portsmouth, the son of Elwood Horace Towell and Betty June Riffe Culp.    A 1978 graduate of Glenwood High School, Jeff was a retired private-duty nurse’s aid. He enjoyed old western movies, especially those with John Wayne, and he had attended St. Mary’s Catholic ...

   Barbara Ann Russell, 82, of West Portsmouth, passed away at her home on February 13, 2026. She was born in Columbus on March 13, 1943, the daughter of the late James Edward and Lillian Edna Bellar Shanks.   She graduated from Paramount Beauty Academy and worked as a beautician before marrying Jerry Lee Russell, Sr. on May 29, 1983, in West Portsmouth. Together for over 42 years, they established Southern Ohio Vault Company and Russell Livery Service through dedication ...