Shelby Jean Craft, 82, of Portsmouth, passed away at her home on July 10, 2026. She was born in New Boston on September 15, 1943, the daughter of the late Ruby Darlene Shover Coburn and Johnney Edward Jenkins.    Shelby was a 1962 graduate of Portsmouth West High School, and she worked as a domestic housekeeper. She enjoyed gardening and antiquing, and she was a gifted writer of short stories and poetry. However, playing bingo and ...

   Ray Carrington, 75, of Portsmouth, passed away at home on Friday, June 26, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born January 9, 1951, in Vanceburg, KY, he was the son of the late Edgar Junior and Mary Coleen Harris Carrington.    Ray served in the Army from 1974 to 1976 and was awarded the Marksmanship Qualification Badge for Rifle. He retired from Wheelersburg Schools after 15 years as a custodian and had previously worked for CSX Railroad for 18 years. He enjoyed ...

   Leonard Mack “Lenny” Shaw, Jr. 70, of Lucasville, passed away at home with his family by his side on Friday, June 19, 2026. Leonard was born on February 12, 1956, in Portsmouth, to the late Leonard Mack “Nick” and Flora Ellen “Flo” Rowland Shaw.    A 1974 Portsmouth High School graduate, Lenny attended the Ohio State University and Ohio University before working as a commercial roofing inspector and manager. He was the former owner ...

   Dr. Eugene John Valentine passed away on February 15, 2026, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice Center in Portsmouth, OH. He was born on May 12, 1940, in Detroit, MI, the son of Ruth Emma Townsend and Eugene John Valentine, Sr.    He is survived by his wife of forty years, Anne Ellen Nickerson; his brother and sister-in-law, Fred Townsend Valentine and Carol Valentine; two sons, Daniel Valentine and Michael Valentine; a niece and nephew, Catherine Valentine ...

   Michael Lee Chandler, 78, of Portsmouth, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at SOMC. He was born on March 22, 1948, in Portsmouth, the son of the late Dewey William and Gladys Evelyn Horton Chandler.    Michael graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1967 and earned an Associate degree in Business Management from Shawnee State University. He previously worked as a menswear manager at Marting’s Department Store and later retired from Glatfelter after 22 years ...

     Janet Marian Phillips, 93, of Portsmouth, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at her home.  She was born on February 24, 1933, in Portsmouth, the daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude Wilma Cook Blair.    Janet graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1951 and worked for many years as secretary of First Church of God. She also worked as an operator for the former General Telephone Company and as a cashier at Sears.    On July 12, 1953, ...

   Milton Wayne Keaton, 87, of Pickerington, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Canal Winchester Care Center. Wayne was born on August 14, 1938, in Rubyville, a son of the late Winfred and Pauline Newberry Alexander Keaton.    Wayne attended Clay High School and worked as a realtor in both Portsmouth and Columbus. He was a member of the Aurora Masonic Lodge F&AM #48, and was of the Methodist faith.    On June 12, 1959, he married Marilyn Sue Lowe in ...

Raymond Horsley, 80, formerly of Lucasville, Ohio, and recently of Portsmouth, passed away May 27, 2026, after multiple chronic illnesses, while surrounded by his family. Born May 4, 1946, he loved making “May the fourth be with you” jokes about his birthday. He was born to the late Stanley Horsley and the late Lucille Callihan Ratliff Horsley and was the youngest of 7 children. Ray was a storyteller, a jokester, and he always tried to get a laugh. He loved people and music - and ...

   Marvin Keith Rawlins, 72, of New Boston, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at SOMC. He was born on November 2, 1953, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Alva Edward and Hazel Louise Miller Rawlins.    Marvin graduated from South Webster High School in 1971 and later served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. For his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Sharpshooter Badge (M-16 Rifle). He worked as a drywaller and foreman for Asplundh for ...

     David Leroy Stevenson, 82, of Portsmouth, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Portsmouth Health and Rehab. Born August 12, 1943, in Portsmouth, he was the son of Rachel Leona Stevenson.    A 1961 graduate of South Portsmouth High School, David served two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, including one year in Vietnam. In recognition of his service, he received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam ...