Oct 18, 2024

Sarah Ann Lewis, 79, of New Boston passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born December11, 1944 in Masury, Ohio to the late Marvin and Mary (Strem) Stevenson. Sarah was a loving mother and grandmother.  She loved the Lord and reading her Bible.  Sarah was a blessed loving mother whose only wish was...

Oct 16, 2024

Anthony Lawrence Wilson was born on October, 27, 1977 to parents Judy and the late Melvin Wilson Sr. in Bryan Texas. He along with his brothers Melvin Jr. and Timothy attended many schools during his father's military career and lived in Texas, New York, Colorado and California. He eventually returned to Texas and graduated from Bryan High School.

Oct 13, 2024

Brandi Perdue, 48, of New Boston, passed away Sunday October 13, 2024 at her residence after a long illness. She was a homemaker who enjoyed going fishing but most importantly she loved spending time with her family, grandbabies and cooking for them. Brandy is survived by a daughter, Mikayla Poole and husband Michael; a son, John Thomas Rickett; two...

Oct 10, 2024

Raymond Stiles, 84, of South Webster passed away Thursday October 10, 2024. He was born April 3, 1940, a son of the late Clell and Elizabeth Fox Stiles. He was a member of Scioto Furnace Pentecostal Church where he served as a Deacon. He was a former drywall hanger, loved to ride horses and go to horse shows. He...

Oct 10, 2024

Michael Eugene Barnett, 64, of New Boston, passed away Thursday October 10, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 12, 1960 in Ashland, KY a son of Junior Barnett and Constance Collins Wolford. Survivors include his brother, Chester Barnett of Franklin Furnace. Cremation Services are being provided by D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in South Webster.

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Oct 7, 2024

Nancy Lea Maloney, 86, of South Webster, passed away at SOMC Hospice Center on October 07, 2024. She was born to the late Charles and Fannie King on September 26, 1938 at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Lee; grandson, Garrett Maloney; her son-in-law, Roger G. Sessor, Jr., 4 brothers and 5 sisters.

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Oct 5, 2024

Elfie J. Meade, 59, of West Portsmouth, passed away Saturday October 5, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born September 8, 1965 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth Barton Holbrook. She attended Shawnee State University, enjoys reading, sewing and crocheting. She loved being a grandmother and taking care of everyone. Elfie is survived by...

Oct 2, 2024

Julia C. Spencer, 62, of Rosemount passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at her home.  She was born October 30, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Paul P. and Muriel "Sherry" (Edwards) Kaut.  Julia loved to cook and she especially loved her family.  She was a really beautiful mother who loved her family and the children she took care...

Sep 28, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Brian Scot Evans at the age of 41 in San Antonio, TX. He was born May 22, 1983 in Portsmouth, OH and left us on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Brian married Lucia in 2004 and during their 20 year marriage they became dog parents to...

Sep 26, 2024

Debra Kay Slusher, 62, of Hartville, Ohio formerly of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at her home.  She was born in Portsmouth to the late Delbert Lee Slusher and Effy Eva (White) Slusher. Debra loved dogs especially wolves.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  Debra also loved to bake.

Debra is survived by a...

Sep 26, 2024

Daniel W. Rheinscheld, 60, of Sciotoville, passed away Thursday September 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1964 in Nelsonville, OH, a son of the late Merlin and Janet Withrow Rheinscheld. He was a former construction mason and enjoyed gardening, hunting , listening to music and was always building things. Daniel is survived by his wife,...

Sep 24, 2024

Kenneth R. Carver, 74, of West Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. He was born August 25, 1950 to the late Vernon and Margaret (Fishburn) Carver.  Kenneth was a retired sheet metal worker.  He loved going to church and was a dedicated Sunday School teacher.  Kenneth was a family man, a...

Sep 23, 2024

William Bernard "Butch" Leach II.  His faith is now sight!   On September 23rd, Butch entered the presence of the Savior he loved and sang about.  Butch was born on August 30th, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late William Bernard Leach and Margaret Sarah Sapp.  He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Roger Ashley, and his in-laws, Estill and...

Sep 21, 2024

Holden Bates, five month old infant son of Lexus and Daniel Bates of Wheelersburg exchanged residences Saturday September 21, 2024 and is now in the arms of Jesus.

In addition to his parents Holden is survived by two brothers, Hayden Bates and Hunter Bates; a sister Harper Bates all of Wheelersburg; two grandmothers, Jackie Bates and Betty...

Sep 20, 2024

Ronnie Elvin Scaff Jr., 58, of Friendship passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at his home.  He was born November 26, 1965 to Ronnie E. Scaff Sr. and the late Pauline L. (Henderson) Scaff in Portsmouth.  Ronnie was incredibly dedicated to his service to his country serving in both the Army and the Airforce.  He was a staple in...

Sep 14, 2024

William W. "Bill" Ruark, 83, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday September 14, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1941, a son of the late William and Ida Ruark. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired from General Electric as an engineer. His main passion was collecting Corvettes. Bill is survived by his wife, Loyann Ruark...

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...