The Obituary Section

Gary Worstell

, Ohio

Gary Edward GW Worstell 92 of Lucasville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday August 13 2026 surrounded by the comfort of his home. Born on March 12 1934 in West Portsmouth he was the son of the late George Edward and Gladys Rose Howard Worstell. A devout man of deep Christian faith and a dedicated member of Portsmouth Baptist Church Gary lived a vibrant life defined by boundless energy fearless ambition and an unforgettable knack for storytelling. His legendary work ethic took root in early childhood on the farma passion for the land that stayed with him throughout his lifetime eventually leading him to supply train carloads of seed to the O M Seed Company for many years. Never one to shy away from an adventure or a new endeavor Gary wore many hats over the decades. In his younger years he rode bulls protected…

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Jean Rammel

, Ohio

August 2, 2026

Jean Allene Rammel 91 of Portsmouth passed away on August 3 2026 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Jean was born on June 18 1935 in Portsmouth the daughter of the late Robert James and Helen Adda Titus Boorman. A homemaker Jean was a 1953 graduate of Portsmouth High School and she had worked for the former Martings Department Store for 10 years. She loved going to the ocean and especially enjoyed sunrise and sunsets on the beach. In her free time Jean enjoyed reading Amish stories. Surviving are her daughters Catherine S. Carl Mullens of Dayton Patricia A. Gray of Marysville Cynthia J. Steve Justice of Lucasville and Donna J. Jerry Preston of Fayetteville GA nine grandchildren Robert J. Mullens Rebekah S. Kiser Adam T. Gray Erik L. Gray Cody C. Justice Christopher S. Justice Jamie N. Justice Andrew S. Flaugher and Megan L. Flaugher and 12 greatgrandchildren. Jean was…

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Gregory Fuller

, Ohio

Gregory Cleveland Fuller passed away surrounded by love on Monday August 17 2026. He was born on October 30 1947 in Parkersburg West Virginia to Willard Lynn Fuller Jr. and Lillian Viola Ridenour. He was the father of Gregory Cleveland Fuller Jr. Shannon Ann Fuller and Christina Cleveland Fuller. For twentyfive years Greg owned and operated Fuller Electric with his former wife Patty Fuller. Greg and Patty were married for 35 years and built both a family and a business together. In addition to being a business owner Greg was a lifelong electrician and proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IBEW for more than 55 years. Greg was a captain a sailor a lover of animals and an adventurer at heart. Greg was known for his generosity his willingness to help anyone who needed it and his ability to make friends wherever life took him. Above all…

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John Smith

, Ohio

John David Smith 89 of Minford a longtime Portsmouth resident passed away on Friday August 7 2026 at the SOMC Hospice Center with his children at his side. He was born on January 30 1937 in New Boston the son of the late William Marion and Mildred Darlene Bussey Smith. John was a 1955 graduate of Portsmouth High School and he had served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He retired after 20 years of service from USEC where he was a Chemical Operator. He had previously worked for nearly ten years at the Offnere Street Ashland Oil Station. On July 3 1961 John married Ida Mae Smith Smith and the couple had enjoyed 39 years of marriage at the time of her death on June 6 2001. John was a member of Old Town Methodist Church and a 46year member and past Master of the Aurora Masonic Lodge. He was…

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John Legge

, Ohio

John William Legge 69 of Portsmouth died Saturday August 15 2026 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born September 25 1956 in Portsmouth to the late William R. Legge and Gertrude McNeil Legge. John is survived by three daughters Robin LeVasseur Bobby of Nicholasville Kentucky Heather Sparks Marcel of Rarden Ohio and Stacy Blain Jeremy of Deltona Florida 13 grandkids Zackary Blain Makayla Samantha Blain Joe Nathanial Workman Alyssa Smith Michayla BlainLove Marcell Mary Reno Dylan Isaiah Williams Sierra Payero Jonathan Lewis JR Cameron Blain Jaquan Pierre Javonte Pierre and Jatarius Pierre 19 greatgrandchildren Dawson Blain Everett Blain Hazel Blain Aria Suttles Daxton Suttles Corbin Gebhart Walker Stolte Delilah Love Tailynn Love Schyler Love Kameron Love Elly Workman Kyren Workman Conor Workman Bentley Noel Collin Lawson Kensley Turner Draven Reno and Myla Reno. He is also survived by a halfbrother Robert Gambill Debbie of Portsmouth two stepsisters Lisa…

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Daniel Roth

, Ohio

Daniel Woody Roth 68 of West Portsmouth died Friday August 7 2026 at SOMC. He was born April 10 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Thomas and Betty Jo Delabar Roth. Dan was a forklift operator for almost 40 years. He was a member of the American Legion James Dickey Post 23. Dan is survived by his fianc Trina Leslie and her two children Cryslian and Kylie two brothers John Roth of West Portsmouth and Bill Roth of Portsmouth three aunts Becky Lauter Marylee Smalley and Kathy Delabar Owens several nephews and a niece a sisterinlaw Debbie Roth of Carollton KY. and lifelong friends Ron and Michelle Castle of West Portsmouth special friends Ray and Sue Blaine and Chuck and Cathy Graff.He also leaves behind his best buddy his dog Bingo. Funeral services will be 300 PM Thursday August 13 2026 at Melcher Hammer Funeral Home in Portsmouth with Pastor…

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