Dec 3, 2024

Ginger Farley passed on to her Heavenly Home, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at River Run Nursing Facility in Franklin Furnace, OH. She was born one of 10 children to the late Grant & Sarah Lois (Merritt) Farley on April 4, 1957 in Man, West Virginia. Ginger was a very kind, loving soul. She will be sadly missed by her...

Nov 30, 2024

Richard Edwin Boggs, 77, of Oak Hill, passed away Saturday November 30, 2024 at his residence. He was born February 25, 1947 in South Webster, a son of the late Elton and Evelyn Toppins Boggs. Richard is survived by a son, Todd (Angel) Naugle of Newton Falls; two daughters, Bobbie Jo Bethel and Lisa (Ralph) Boggs-Crabtree all of Jackson;...

Nov 30, 2024

Carole A. Wilson, 82 of Newark, OH; passed away on November 30, 2024, at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY.

Carole was born to Sanford Baker and Lear Cable Baker on December 20, 1941, in Shelby Gap, KY. She was a talented seamstress and artist, specializing in watercolors and porcelain dolls. Carole will be remembered...

Nov 21, 2024

Gary Ray Rawlins, 65, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed from this world and into the arms of his Heavenly father on November 21, 2024 at SOMC Hospice, after a brief illness. Born November 1, 1959, to Robert and Norma Jean Rawlins; Gary was a beloved member of the community, known for his kind heart and infectious smile. He was always...

Nov 21, 2024

Anthony Crespo, 46, of Portsmouth, passed away November 21, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born May 17, 1978 to Enrique Crespo and Sonia Bolorin.

Anthony is also survived by two sons; Lorenzo Emmanuel Crespo and Isaac Lee Crespo, one brother; Ricardo Crespo.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Athena Gracelyn...

Nov 20, 2024

Roger L. Garlinger, 77 of Wheelersburg, passed away Wednesday November 20, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was bornJuly 15, 1947 in Portsmouth a son of the late Harold and Edna (McClintic) Garlinger. He was a former truck driver having worked for Walmart for 25 years, a U.S. Army veteran and enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming and spending time talking...

Nov 18, 2024

Lena Arlene Kittles, 91, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday November 18, 2024 at Grant Medical Center. She was born December 4, 1932 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Ruth (Holman) Hyland. She was a former Dietary Supervisor at Southern Ohio Medical Center for 43 years. Lena was a member of the former Scioto Furnace United...

Nov 14, 2024

Ronnie Lynn Willis, 70 of Minford, passed away Thursday November 14, 2024 in Chillicothe. He was born May 11, 1954 in Cherokee Co, NC a son of the late Thurman and Hazel (Standridge) Willis. He was a graduate of Portsmouth High School,  a former stock handler with several organizations, enjoyed watching television and spending time outdoors. Ronnie is survived...

Nov 13, 2024

Anthony Marcus Adkins, 46, of Portsmouth Ohio passed away November 13th, 2024, at Ross Heart Hospital, Columbus OH. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on December 13th, 1977 to Michael and Pamela (Liles) Adkins. He was preceded in death by a brother Michael Vincent Adkins and a sister Sarah Elizabeth Adkins. Anthony leaves behind his parents Michael and Pamela...

Nov 11, 2024

Thomas Jay Hickman, 78, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.  He was born on March 6, 1946 and was the son of Helen and Donald "Yogi" Hickman.  He was a graduate of Glenwood High School's class of 1964.  He honorably served his country in the United States Air...

Nov 7, 2024

Misty Sue Craft Skaggs, 44, of Franklin Furnace, passed away November 7, 2024. She was born August 21, 1980 in Portsmouth. She enjoyed painting, drawing and loved her dogs, Peanut and Precious. Misty is survived by her mother, Mary Dillon of Franklin Furnace ; a son Damion Reighn Skaggs of Portsmouth; a brother, Strother Craft and sister, Lisa Craft...

Nov 5, 2024

Joanne Smith, 93, of Wheelersburg, passed away on November 5, 2024, at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth. She was born on September 7, 1931, to the late Ralph and Faye (Jones) Gilpin in New Boston, Ohio. Joanne was a die-hard Burg fan and enjoyed cooking. She dedicated 24 years of her career to Deemer's Market.

Joanne is...

Nov 4, 2024

Teresa Gail Carver, 63, of West Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at OSU in Columbus. She was born on May 21, 1961, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Earl and Mary Howard. Teresa was known for her love of exercising, fitness, and sitting on her porch watching wildlife. She cherished the Lord, her family, and her...

Nov 2, 2024

Mary Alice Lawhun, 86, of Wheelersburg, formerly of South Webster passed away Saturday November 2, 2024. She was born September 25, 1938 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Ollie and Mae Queen Stiles. She had formerly worked at Williams Manufacturing Co, Best Care and Greenbriar Convalescent Centers in Wheelersburg and at Heritage Square. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and...

Nov 1, 2024

Harold Dean Hoover, 54, of Portsmouth passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  Harold was born August 3, 1970 to the late Richard and Hazel Jo (Biars) Hoover of Portsmouth.  He was a 1988 graduate of Clay High School and the Scioto County Joint Vocational School.  Harold was a carpenter by trade and was...

Oct 31, 2024

Deelena Ruth Stevens, 74, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday October 31, 2024 at Buckeye Forrest at Portsmouth. She was born February 21, 1950 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Ralph and Darlene (Anderson) Wright. She was a Nursing Graduate of Shawnee State University in 1977 and worked for many years at Heartland of Portsmouth. She enjoyed shopping, gardening,...

Oct 30, 2024

Gregory Lee Wilson, 74, of Warren, OH, entered into eternal rest on October 30th, 2024.

He was born on June 5th, 1950, in Warren, OH, to William Edward Wilson and Lola Faye Lyons. He spent his formative years traveling as an Army brat, calling Belton, Texas and Munich, Germany home. He returned to Warren and graduated from...

Oct 29, 2024

Philip Lee "Rocky" Bower, 73, of Portsmouth passed away October 29, 2024 at his residence. He was born October 17, 1951 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Carl and Gladys (Ritchie) Bower. He enjoyed playing the Stock Market, his guitar, fishing and collecting coins. He liked making people laugh and was always scheming about something. Survivors include his...

Oct 26, 2024

On Saturday October 26, 2024, Kay Winebrenner once again demonstrated her faith, strength, and fearlessness in the face of the unknown by parting from this world to join her beloved husband and parents in heaven. Over her 73 years, Kay taught us the meaning of perseverance, the importance of lifelong learning, and what it means to love and be...

Oct 20, 2024

Phyllis Jean "Sudy" Osborn, 86, of South Webster passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, October 20, 2024.  Phyllis was born, December 14, 1937, in Portsmouth to the late David and Annabelle (Marsh) Kaltenbach.  She was a 1955 graduate of South Webster High School.  Phyllis played the organ for many years at South Webster Methodist Church.  She loved collecting...