Feb 19, 2024

Rita Sue (Moore) Blackburn, 55, of New Boston went to be with the Lord and her husband on February 19, 2024.

Rita is survived by her sons, Josh (Kim) Blackburn and John Blackburn; daughters, Nicole Nickels, Angel (Brittany) Blackburn, and Teresa (Steve) Harmon; many grandchildren; brother, Richard Moore; and sister, Sheila Allen.  Rita was preceded in death...

Feb 18, 2024

Lonnie Ray Miller, 61, of New Boston passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth. He was born March 29, 1962 in Portsmouth to the late James Ray and Janet Joanne (Morris) Ray.  He was a graduate of Wheelersburg High School. Lonnie loved to run the weed eater and mow grass as well as helping...

Feb 17, 2024

David E. Weaver, 78, of Wheelersburg passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  He was born April 28, 1945 in Lyra, Ohio to the late Arthur L. and Vina E. (Horner) Weaver.  He was a 1963 graduate of East High School.  David served his country with pride in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...

Feb 15, 2024

Randy Keith Parlin, 48, of Franklin Furnace passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the SOMC Emergency Room.  He was born May 17, 1975 in Portsmouth to Robert and Nancy Parlin.  Randy loved his dogs, going hunting and fishing.  He also liked to watch television and play games.

Randy is survived by his fiance Jessica Borders of...

Feb 13, 2024

John W. Cook, 55, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.  He was born September 16, 1968 to the late James Cook Sr. and Nancy (Shoemaker) Lockert. John was a family man and loved getting together with family.  He enjoyed fishing, as well as bowling and playing cards.  He was a...

Feb 11, 2024

Alice Joanne Waddell Parker, 85, of Portsmouth passed away Sunday February 11, 2024 at home. She was born February 24,1938 in Greenup County, KY, a daughter of the late Noah and Mary Fox Waddell. She was a longtime nurse who loved her flowers, gardening, bird watching and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Alice is survived by her...

Feb 10, 2024

Mary Jane Mollett, 62, of  South Webster passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at her home.  She was born February 18, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late John and Dixie (Keeton) Johnson. Mary loved to sew and do crafts.  She was a loving mother and also loved her dog, Maggie.  She enjoyed working on the farm.

Mary...

Feb 5, 2024

Wanda E. Fraley, age 59, of Portsmouth, passed away February 05, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. She was born March 16, 1964 in Portsmouth, daughter of the late Joseph and Rosettie Sparks.

Wanda is survived by her husband, Dennis Fraley; a son, Franklin Wallbrown; 3 daughters, Monica (PJ/Paul) Sigman, Leah (Lewis) Rawlins, and Jessica (James) Potters; 3 sisters,...

Feb 1, 2024

Scott C. Roberts, 54, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday February 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born January 13, 1970 in Portsmouth a son of the late Henry and Ruth Yarnell Roberts. He loved gardening, cutting grass, fishing and hunting, but most of all spending time with his family. Scott is survived by his wife, Tina Hammonds; a...

Jan 30, 2024

Anita J. Sweeney, 58, of Beaver, passed away Tuesday January 30, 2024 at her residence. She was born August 12, 1965 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Raymond and Imogene Grubb Caldwell. She was a former Cosmetologist and a 1982 graduate of Scioto County Votec. She was a very kind and good person who enjoyed remodeling and woodcrafts....

Jan 30, 2024

Albert Louis Brown, age 85, went into the arms of the Lord January 30, 2024, surrounded by his family, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born July 03, 1938 in Sciotoville. Albert was an active member of First Christian Holiness Church in New Boston, where his dedication to God and serving in positions as Trustee, Elder, along with...

Jan 22, 2024

Peggy Ann Houston, 70, of Portsmouth passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Bridgeport in Portsmouth.  She was born July 25, 1953 to the late Alma Hale in Portsmouth, Ohio.  Peggy loved playing video games especially World of Warcraft.  She also loved doing arts and crafts and spending time with her grandchildren.

Peggy is survived by a...

Jan 21, 2024

Douglas W. Wyant, 67, of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born July 20, 1956 to the late Woodrow and Margaret (Sloas) Wyant in Portsmouth.  Douglas enjoyed operating CB radios and driving trucks.

Douglas is survived by his wife of 44 years Ruth (Frazier) Wyant; two sons, Steven Wyant of...

Jan 11, 2024

George Ann Swigert, 78, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her home.  She was born November 23, 1945 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late James Woodrow and Henrietta Ruth (Clifford) Pinson.  George Ann was a 1963 graduate of Portsmouth High School and was a retired professional truck driver.

George Ann is survived by a...

Jan 11, 2024

Earl Howard Jr., 63, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at his home.  Earl was born June 25, 1960 to the late Earl and Mary Louise (Tewalt) Howard in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was a retired tree Man and loved watching westerns, espeically if John Wayne was in them, attending family gatherings and collecting knives and antique car...

Jan 9, 2024

Darlene Virginia Cook Brown joined her loving husband in heaven on January 9, 2024. She was born to Daisy Rawlins Cook and Edward Cook on October 22, 1928 in Lyra, Ohio. Her maternal grandparents and her father immigrated from Germany around the turn of the century. Her best friend was Irene "Rene" Brown Thompson who she was neighbors with...

Jan 9, 2024

Andrew Joseph Bihl, 81, died January 9, 2024 in Palm Harbor, FL.  He was the son of Edward and Mildred Turner Bihl of Wheelersburg, OH. Joe leaves behind his wife, Melanie (Kinney) Bihl, a son, Adam Joel (Lisa) Bihl of Mansfield, OH, daughters Beth Anne Bihl of Southfield, MI, Kristi Marie Sanfrey of Fort Wayne, IN, and step-daughters, Sara...

Jan 8, 2024

Wayne Ray Vaughters, 62, of Wheelersburg, passed away January 8, 2024 at his residence. He was born September 1, 1961 in Portsmouth, a son of the late James and Sharon Barnett Vaughters. He was a 1979 graduate of Wheelersburg High School having excelled as one of their top baseball players. He enjoyed all sports as well as hunting and...

Jan 6, 2024

Danny Ray Lawson Sr., 67, of Lucasville, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  Danny was born June 24, 1956 to the late Ernest and Alma (Eldridge) Lawson in Portsmouth.  Danny served his country in the United States Army.  Danny was an avid outdoorsman and loved anything to do with the outdoors including, fishing, hunting, and...

Dec 29, 2023

Tommy Miller, 56, of Wheelersburg, passed away at his residence December 29, 2023. He was born October 20, 1967 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Ora Thomas Miller and Mary (Yazell) Miller. Tommy liked his ferrets, working on cars and being around all the kids. Tommy also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Tommy is survived by four brothers, Michael Miller...