All Obituaries

   Lesa Ann Ferguson, 66, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at River Run Nursing Home. She was born January 8, 1955 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Dorothy Marie Booker Ferguson Gwynn and Luther Austin Ferguson.    Lesa was a homemaker and an avid fan of classic rock music. She enjoyed gardening and was reared in the Catholic faith.    Surviving are her two daughters, Dorothy Nicole “Nikki” Ferguson and her fiancé, Will...

   Wayne Edward Brumfield III, 47, of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at SOMC.  He was born September 25, 1973 in Ironton, a son of Wayne E. Brumfield of Franklin Furnace and the late Teresa Ann Smith Koster.    Wayne was a package handler for UPS in Rosemount with five years of service and a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local #92. He loved to listen to the music of the 70’s-90’s and was also an avid fan of...

   Gary Lee Dilley, 79, of McDermott, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born June 18, 1941 in Chillicothe, a son of the late Nevada Mamie McGlone Streby and Clarence William Dilley.    Gary most recently worked at Glockner Honda/Toyota as a new car salesman and he was a member of The Rock Church. He received a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1964 and he was a 1959 Chillicothe...

      Anna Katherina “Trina” Brushart Clark, 62, of Lancaster, died Monday, June 14, 2021. She was born October 14, 1958 in Ironton, a daughter of Irmintrud “Trudy” Barbara Bauer Brushart of Portsmouth and the late John Jay Brushart.    Trina was a 1976 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Portsmouth and of the Catholic faith. She had worked as an office manager for several businesses in the Columbus area but she mainly enjoyed...

   David Jason Lykins, 42, of New Orleans, LA, passed away June 12, 2012, at his home. He was born March 5, 1979 in Portsmouth, a son of Stephen Farrell Lykins of Jackson and the late Beverly Jean Charles Lykins.    David was a 1997 Portsmouth High School graduate and he had attended Coastal Carolina University. He was a huge fan of the New Orleans Saints.    In addition to his father, David is survived by his sister, Jennifer Lynn (Chris) Souders of Oak Hill;...

         Robert Leroy Eggar, 69, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the SOMC Hospice Center. He was born June 25, 1951 on Long Island, NY, a son of the late Melba June White John and Richard Leroy Eggar.    Bob was a retired financial consultant for several institutions and an ordained pastor at The Rock Church. A Vietnam Navy veteran and James Dickey Post American Legion member, Bob was awarded the National Defense Service Medal,...

    Edith Floy Crosley, 99, of Portsmouth, a former Sarasota and Venice, FL resident, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the SOMC Hospice Center. She was born November 26, 1921 in Louisville, KY, a daughter of the late Henry Love and Alice Mathias Love McKim.    An avid golfer, Edith was of the Methodist faith. She graduated from Evansville Center (IN) High School.    Edith was preceded in death March 29, 2012, by her husband of 73 years, Charles...

       Martha Ann Collins, 83, of West Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021, at the home of her son in Portsmouth.  She was born Dec. 10, 1937 in Clay Center, a daughter of the late George and Marcella Bemis Butterfield.    Martha received a degree from the former Portsmouth Interstate Business College and she had been employed for the Portsmouth Daily Times, where she worked in the circulation department for many years. She served on the River...

    William Kerr Shaw, Jr., 71, died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at SOMC Hospice with his family present.  Bill was born in Steubenville, Ohio, and spent most of his childhood in Richmond, Ohio.  He graduated from Jefferson Union High School, received a degree in political science from Ohio University, and his law degree was conferred by the John Marshall School of Law at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio.    Bill moved to...

   Beverly Kay Stevens, 60, of Portsmouth, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the SOMC Hospice Center. She was born December 6, 1960 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late John Chester “Chet” and Ruth Eileen Smith Stevens.    Surviving is her brother, Ronald C. (Wanda) Stevens of West Portsmouth; a sister, Connie S. Stevens of Wheelersburg; two nephews; three nieces; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and a very dear friend, Ellie...