Jul 3, 2014

Irene Barnett, 78, of Wheelersburg died Thursday July 3, 2014 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born February 20, 1936 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late George and Bertha Fannin Lawson. She was a former Dietary Manager at Edgewood Manor and attended Stoney Run Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by 3 sons, Jerry Barnett of South Webster,...

Jun 27, 2014

Kara Dawn Bailey, 39 of Wheelersburg died Friday June 27, 2014 at Concord Health Center. She was born September 15, 1974 in Portsmouth. Kara is survived by her mother, Janet (Ron) Ashley of Wheelersburg; a half sister, Tessa (Justin) Cooper of Portsmouth; a half brother, Seth Ashley of Wheelersburg; 2 step-sisters, Amie Ashley and Farrah Ashley both of Wheelersburg;...

Jun 27, 2014

Age 38 of Portsmouth, passed away in Kentucky due to an accident on Friday, June 27, 2014. He was born on January 13, 1976 in Portsmouth to Timothy and Lisa (Snyder) Williams. Tim was a member of the Minford High School class of 1994 and attended the Minford Nazarene Church. He was a roofer by trade and a member...

Jun 23, 2014

Clyde R. Ash, 75 of New Boston died Monday June 23, 2014 at his residence. He was born February 26, 1939 in Portsmouth to the late Clyde and Thelma Brown Ash. Clyde was a 1959 graduate of Northwest High School, worked at the former steel mill in New Boston and retired from USEC Chemical Plant. He enjoyed wood working...

Jun 19, 2014

Sammy Joe Bocook, 68, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 19, 2014. He was born September 12, 1945, to the late Marshall Bocook and Carrie Wilson Bocook Lewis. Joe was a retired carman of Norfolk Southern Railroad, and was a US ARMY Veteran during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Swauger Valley...

Jun 18, 2014

James Pigg, 65, of Portsmouth passed away June 18, 2014 at his residence. He was the son of the late John and Dora Pigg. He is survived by his other half, Sandy Crace; 3 children, James Michael Pigg, James Ross and April Ross; 1 sister, Beatrice Eldridge; 1 brother, Danny Pigg and many nieces and nephews. He was loved...

Jun 18, 2014

Norma Jean Peery, 80, of Columbus formerly of Franklin Furnace died June 18, 2014. She was born April 18, 1934, a daughter of the late Leonard and Marietta Alexander Collins. Norma was a former clerk at the Scioto Co. Court House, attended Cedar St. Church of Christ in Christian Union and St. Marks Methodist Church in Columbus. She was...

Jun 15, 2014

Hazel Stevens, 86, of Beaver, died June 15, 2014 at Pike County Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Wise Adkins and Rebecca Royster Adkins Vest. She is survived by a son Paul (Anita) Sweeney of Beaver, a daughter Linda Harris of Clarktown, seven grandchildren Joseph Harris, Brandy Wright, Kelly McGrouty, Robert Sweeney, Rebecca Kinney, Ryan Appleton and...

Jun 15, 2014

Shirley Riley, 80, of Portsmouth died Sunday June 15, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She is survived by 3 sons, Jimmy Richmond, Leonard Lovens and Stevie Riley; 4 daughters, Deborah (Ramon) Rivera, Vickie Riley, Tammy (Nathan) Carter and Sandy (Charlie) MacIntire; 3 sisters, Christine Barron, Carol Ratikey and Alice Ratikey and 1 brother, Mike Ratikey and several grandchildren...

Jun 15, 2014

Shirley Riley, 80, of Portsmouth died Sunday June 15, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She is survived by 3 sons, Jimmy Richmond, Leonard Lovens and Stevie Riley; 4 daughters, Deborah (Ramon) Rivera, Vickie Riley, Tammy (Nathan) Carter and Sandy (Charlie) MacIntire; 3 sisters, Christine Barron, Carol Ratikey and Alice Ratikey and 1 brother, Mike Ratikey and several grandchildren...

Jun 14, 2014

Elinor M. Boyce, 84, of Wheelersburg died Saturday June 14, 2014 at her residence. She was born May 1, 1930 in Cincinnati, a daughter of the late George and Clare Kaiser Rape. She was a former security guard and was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. She is survived by a son, Richard Boyce and wife...

Jun 13, 2014

Jessie Cullum, 53, of Portsmouth died Friday June 13, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She is survived by a sister, Doris Timberlake of South Shore, KY. There will be no public services . Cremation arrangements being handled by D.W. Swick Funeral Home in New Boston.

Jun 12, 2014

Jessie Cullum, 51, of Portsmouth died Friday June 13, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born August 28, 1962 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late William and Doris Sowards Nuckols. Cremation services will be handled by D.W. Swick Funeral Home in New Boston. There will be no visitation.

Jun 11, 2014

Ralph David Estep, age 75 of Sciotodale, passed away on June 11, 2014 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born on January 6, 1939 to Charles and May (Strickland) Estep. He was a logger by profession, enjoyed dancing, and attended the First Pentecostal Victory Tabernacle in West Portsmouth.

Ralph is survived by special friend Lilly Mae...

Jun 10, 2014

Delores Faye Hull, 76 of Navarre, Fla. passed away June 10, 2014 at a Pensacola, Fla. hospital. She spent her childhood growing up in South Webster and had lived in Florida for the past 30 years. She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Mina Yelley McKnight. She is survived by 2 stepsons, Rick Hull and Marty Hull...

Jun 10, 2014

Delores Faye Hull, 76 of Navarre, Fla. passed away June 10, 2014 at a Pensacola, Fla. hospital. She spent her childhood growing up in South Webster and had lived in Florida for the past 30 years. She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Mina Yelley McKnight. She is survived by 2 stepsons, Rick Hull and Marty Hull...

Jun 9, 2014

Michael Lee Blaine, 58, of Portsmouth died June 9, 2014. He was a son of the late Kenneth and Carol Penix Blaine. He is survived by 2 sons, Shannon Blaine of Sciotoville and Brandon (Michele) Blaine of Coalgrove; 1 daughter, Kelly (Josh) Cannon of Wheelersburg; 3 sisters, Carolyn Diane Blaine and Mary Jenkins both of Portsmouth and Debra Blaine...

Jun 9, 2014

James "Jim" Albert Mason, 79, of Wheelersburg, went to heaven on Monday, June 9, 2014 after a brief stay at OSU Medical Center in Columbus due to complications from cancer. He was born in Minford on March 29, 1935 to the late Clarence and Sarah (Pace) Mason. Jim was a retired Pipefitter with Local Union 577 and had previously...

Jun 8, 2014

Thomas Donald Vititoe, 79 of Oak Hill Sunday June 8, 2014 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born Oct. 23, 1934 in Oak Hill, a son of the late Elmer and Gladys McDaniel Vititoe. He is survived by a son, Donald (Linda) Vititoe Jr. and two daughters, Barbara DeLong and Carolyn Sue (Rick)Smith all of Oak Hill; 6 grandchildren,...

Jun 7, 2014

Arvilla Sue Bare, 46, of McClure, OH. died Sat. June 7, 2014 after a brief illness. She is survived by her companion of 13 years, Crystal Kennedy; her husband, James Bare; a son, Wesley Bare; a daughter, Natosha Bare; Stepson, David Richards; 4 sisters, Essie Breech, Terri Holbrook, Annie Hall and Mary Weaver; 2 brothers, Richard Howard and Ralph...