Edward Lewis Bashford Obituary
We announce the death of Edward Lewis Bashford of Portsmouth, Ohio, who passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 81. Edward will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edward Lewis Bashford to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Emory Bashford and Dorothy Elizabeth Gifford Bashford; and his brother Gary Lee Bashford. He is survived by: his grandchildren, Brady Turek (Carli), Brian Turek of Hemingford, NE and Brooke Turek of Mitchell, NE; his siblings, John R. Bashford of Madisonville, TN, Terry R. Bashford (Susan) of Land O' Lakes, FL and JoAnn O'Connor (Dan) of Portsmouth, OH; his niece Patricia Mathis (Donnie) of Madisonville, TN; his nephew Kevin Bashford (Gina) of Woodbridge, VA.; his wife Paula White Arbogast Bashford; and his siblings-in-law, Jason T. White, Virginia Johnson of Kerens and Lisa Patterson (Chris) of Fenten, DE.
The family suggest that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Randolph Co. or Box Butte Co. Humane Society or the Whitmer or Harman Fire Dept. Keep Edward's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
