Jan 21, 2014

Naomi Ruth Malone, 83, of Twin Valley went to be with the Lord on Tuesday Jan. 21, 2014 at home after a long illness. She was born August 23, 1930 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Walter and Trilby Brigner. Naomi was a homemaker and member of Cedar St. Church of Christ in Christian Union. She is survived...

Jan 14, 2014

Age 59 of Sciotoville, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at SOMC in Portsmouth. He was born on July 17, 1954 in Portsmouth to L.D. and Dorothy (Slye) Allard. He was a 1972 graduate of East High School in Sciotoville and currently worked for the Scioto County Recorder's Office. Paul was a big sports fan, rooting for the...

Jan 14, 2014

Connie Sue Carter, 52, of Jackson, formerly of South Webster, died Tuesday Jan. 14, 2014 at Holzer Medical Center. She was born June 23, 1961 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Clyde and Virginia Rawlins Bradley. She is survived by her husband, Brian Carter; a son, Brian Carter Jr. and Tammy of Jackson; a daughter, Virginia Taylor and...

Jan 11, 2014

Age 94, of Piketon, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Adena Hospital in Chillicothe. He was born on February 10, 1919 in Wheelwright, KY to Wilbur and Matilda (Fouts) Hall. Paul graduated from Virgie High School in Kentucky, spent several years in college, and served in the Army Airforce as part of the 101st Airborne and the...

Jan 8, 2014

Hazel A. McCreary, 83 of New Boston passed away Tuesday Jan. 8, 2014. She was born July 11, 1930 in Gallipolis a daughter of the late James and Cora Paulins George. Hazel is survived by 2 sons, William McCreary of Portsmouth and Tim McCreary of Wheelersburg; 1 daughter, Christine McCreary of New Boston; a sister, Sandra Lykins of Columbus;...

Jan 7, 2014

Billy Zane Hodges, 81, of New Boston died Tuesday Jan. 7, 2014 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born Dec. 16, 1932 in Wide Mouth, W.VA. a son of the late Hampton and Rosa Clisso Hodges. He was a member of New Boston Church of The Nazarene, was a U.S. Army veteran and former Assistant Manager of Odd Lots....

Jan 7, 2014

Joseph Aaron "Tigger" Stanley, 39, of Wheelersburg passed away Tuesday Jan. 7, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers emergency room. He was born November 13, 1974 in Portsmouth a son of Beverly Tingler Craig (Jeffery) of Sciotoville and Joe Stanley of Las Vegas, NV. He was a 1993 graduate of East High School and was a former truck driver....

Jan 4, 2014

Age 60 of Fleming, formerly of Minford, passed away in Marietta on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 13, 1953 in Paintsville, KY to Paris and Maxine (Jackson) Caudill. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 18 and spent 16 years serving his country including time in Vietnam. Subsequent...

Jan 3, 2014

Marie Charlene (Martin) Tomlin, 84, of Minford passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born August 16, 1929 in Piketon, OH., a daughter of the late Charles H. Martin and Anna (Schuster) Martin. Marie had worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Jackson, OH. where she retired from. She was a member of Cedar...

Jan 2, 2014

Age 37 of Portsmouth, passed away on January 2, 2014 in New Boston. He was born in Portsmouth on October 24, 1976 to Richard and Carol (Montgomery) Laack. He was a graduate of East High School and attended Shawnee University. Professionally, James worked in a lumberyard. He enjoyed hiking and loved to spend time in the woods.

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Dec 29, 2013

Age 54 of Portsmouth, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at her home. She was born on August 18, 1959 in Portsmouth to Marvin and Betty Ruth (Martin) Selby. She attended East High School and subsequently earned her LPN nursing degree. She spent 30 years as a nurse, first at the Receiving Hospital and then for 10 years...

Dec 25, 2013

Michael S. McGinnis, 54, of Wheelersburg died Wednesday Dec. 25, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Roxane Miller McGinnis. There will be no services. Cremation being handled by D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME IN NEW BOSTON.

Dec 23, 2013

Thelma Jean Floyd, 64, of Wheelersburg passed away Monday Dec. 23, 2013 at her residence. She was born Nov.14, 1949 in Ironton, a daughter of the late Jacob and Rosealee DePriest Roof. She is survived by her husband, Harold L. Floyd Sr.; 1 son, Harold L. Floyd Jr. both of Wheelersburg; a grandson, Nathaniel Rae Floyd and Hillary Floyd;...

Dec 23, 2013

Age 83, of West Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at SOMC Hospice. She was born in New Boston on October 25, 1930 to Emory and Dorothy (Branham) Backus. She liked to bake and more than anything loved to spend time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Amel "Buck" Traylor; one son,...

Dec 22, 2013

Roy Willis of South Webster died Sunday Dec. 22, 2013 at home after a long illness. He is survived by a daughter, Rhonda Willis. Arrangements are pending at D.W. Swick Funeral Home in South Webster.

Dec 22, 2013

Roy C. Willis, 86, of South Webster went to be with his Lord on Sunday Dec. 22, 2013 at home. He was born August 5, 1927 in South Webster a son of the late Herbert and Clara Wells Willis. He was a lifelong farmer on his family farm in South Webster and was a minister for 57 years. He...

Dec 17, 2013

Faris E. Lowder, 61, of Wheelersburg died Tuesday Dec. 17, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers emergency room. He was born Jan. 19, 1952 in Loraine, OH. a son of the late Virgil and Cora Potter Lowder. He was a 1970 graduate of Glenwood High School, a former Ford Motor Co. employee in Loraine, OH. having retired after 33...

Dec 16, 2013

Age 88, of Franklin Furnace, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013 at her home. She was born on May 2, 1925 in Clinton Furnace to King David and Mary Mollie (Horsley) Madden. She was of the Pentecostal faith and a member of the Howard Furnace Pentecostal Church. Flossie loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, picking berries, and exploring...

Dec 15, 2013

Thelma Louise Hamilton Veach, affectionately known as "Ted", passed away peacefully Sunday Dec. 15, 2013 in Sunbury, Ohio. She was born November 21, 1921 in Lost Creek, Kentucky the youngest of eight children to Benjamin and Martha (Ollie) Hamilton. At the age of 7 her family moved to the Portsmouth, Ohio area and later settled in South Webster. On...

Dec 13, 2013

Hazel Irene Pizer, 96, born to William and Annie Brumfield in Boyd County, KY on April 23, 1917, has passed into the arms of our Almighty God on Dec. 13, 2013, at Concord Nursing Home in Wheelersburg. She worked at Williams Shoe Factory, several clothing factories, owned several retail businesses and did alterations for the United States Navy. She...