Sep 13, 2024

Gloria J. Bocook, 76, of Portsmouth passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side.  She was born February 13, 1948 in Portsmouth to the late Alva and Edna (Owsley) Taylor.  Gloria was a 1966 graduate of Glenwood High School in New Boston.  She was a dedicated mother and grandmother and her greatest joy in life...

Sep 12, 2024

Michael Cleveland Gilliam, 74, of New Boston, OH, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 12th, 2024.

Michael was born in Lynn, KY, in 1949 to Paul and Marjorie Gilliam. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jack and Steve Gilliam. He is survived by two sisters, Joyce Ramey...

Sep 9, 2024

Carla Ann Hall, 77, of New Boston, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2024. She was a daughter of the late Carl and Cora (Porter) McFarland of Ashland, KY. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mendy Stevens of Chesapeake who died on November 15, 2015.

Carla was a housewife and attended...

Sep 9, 2024

Our Beloved mother Mary Spaulding grew her Angel Wings on Sept 9th, 2024 peacefully at her home in Louisa KY. Born April 18th 1939 in Inez KY. She was 85 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Spaulding and three sons: Herschel Maynard, Johnny Morgan Maynard, and Roger Lee Maynard. She loved going to church...

Sep 8, 2024

Jonathan Ray Jewett, born on July 3, 1986, in Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Sciotoville, Portsmouth, Ohio. A devoted father and loving brother, Jonathan is remembered for his deep love for his children, an a special bond with son, Zaiden Michael Jewett, and his baby sister, Angel Lorain Jewett-Zimmerman.

Jonathan was known for...

Sep 1, 2024

Donald D. Lewis Donald was born on January 2, 1943 and died September 1, 2024 at his home in South Webster, Ohio He was the elder son of the late Clarence and Pauline DeBord Lewis. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Mault Lewis and a son Gregory (Genie) Lewis of Haverhill; five grandchildren, Dillan and...

Aug 29, 2024

James Hall, 90, of Portsmouth passed away August 29, 2024. arrangements are pending at the D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in Sciotoville.

Aug 29, 2024

Bobbie Lee Bays II, 45, formerly of Franklin Furnace passed away Thursday August 29, 2024. He was a son of the late Debbie Shepard Ison. He is survived by a sister, Misty Lutz along with several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Clifton, and brother, James Dennis. He was a...

Aug 28, 2024

Harold E. Carter, a former warden at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, went to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on August 28, 2024, he was 80 years old.  He was a son of the late Kenneth and Nola Carter of Sciotoville.

Surviving is his loving wife, Margaret Keller Carter, of almost 62...

Aug 26, 2024

Marie Gail Smith, 76, of Wheelersburg , passed away August 26, 2024 at the home of her son in Kettering. She was born February 26, 1948 in Matewan, WV, a daughter of the late Kernie and Minnie Marie (Burton) Slone.

She was formerly a sales clerk and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, taking pictures, shopping and enjoyed going to...

Aug 26, 2024

Brenda Kay Allen, 73, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Kings Daughter's Medical Center in Ashland, Ky.  She was born January 27, 1951, in Louisa, Ky to the late Glen Davis and Fannie K. (Sammons) Davis.  Brenda is of the Baptist faith and a graduate of Wheelersburg High School. She loved gardening and anything outdoors including...

Aug 24, 2024

Robert V. Slone, Sr, 81, of South Webster passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, in Cincinnati. He was born February 9, 1943, in Matewan, WV.

He is survived by his wife, Grace (McNelly) Slone. He was the loving father of Robert of Portsmouth, Anthony of South Webster, Michelle (Brian) of Wheelersburg and Melissa of Portsmouth; four...

Aug 18, 2024

Clyde Hayes McClintic, Jr, 69 of South Webster, OH passed away peacefully on August 18th at SOMC Hospice surrounded by family. Clyde was born in 1954 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Clyde McClintic, Sr. and Virginia (Teegarden) McClintic. Clyde was a graduate of South Webster High School and enjoyed working for Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority where he retired...

Aug 14, 2024

Rhonda Yuvonne (Ames) Horsley, aged 57, received her angel wings on August 14, 2024, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Born on July 22, 1967, Rhonda was a lifelong advocate for animals, a devoted evangelist, and a cherished voice within her community at Pilgrim Wesleyan Church.

Rhonda dedicated much of her life to animal rescue and advocacy, reflecting her deep...

Aug 13, 2024

Charles E. (Joe) Bender, 85 of Rigrish Addition passed away Tuesday August 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Joe was born December 22, 1938 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Pete and Hilda Bender.

He was the owner of the Union 76 Gas Station in New Boston and later retired as a mechanic...

Aug 10, 2024

Guy Stephen "Steve" Litz, 60, of Big Stone Gap, VA passed away Saturday August 10, 2024 at his residence. He was born September 10, 1963 in Ironton, a son of Mable Joan (Pieratt) Litz and the late Billy Otis Litz. He was a U S Army Veteran and worked in the maintenance department at Ridge Crest Nursing Home. He...

Aug 10, 2024

Richard Michael Nash, Sr., 73 of Franklin Furnace, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp and the United States Air Force, passed away August 10, 2024.

The son of the late Thomas and Estelle (Terrell) Nash.  Rick grew up in an Air Force family.  He was born August 19, 1950 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

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Aug 8, 2024

William Patrick "Pat" Cummings, 63, of Circleville passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at OSU James Cancer Center in Columbus. Pat was born, May 7, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Willard and Joyce (Holbrook) Cummings.  He was a graduate of Glenwood High School in New Boston and retired from Jess Howard Electric after 18 years of service.  Pat...

Aug 7, 2024

Pamela McManus, 61, of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth. Pamela was born August 24, 1962 in Portsmouth to the late Gary and Irene  (Weddington) Thompson. Pamela attended Cornerstone Nazarene Church, was a graduate of Wheelersburg High School and Scioto County Joint Vocational School. She enjoyed spending her...

Aug 6, 2024

Randy Charles Age 73, of South Webster, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Rosemount Pavilion in Portsmouth. He was born August 22, 1952, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Epp Jr. and Barbara (Morrow) Charles. Randy loved farming and raising cattle, riding ATV's, attending family cookouts and taking camping trips.

Randy is survived by three...