May 1, 2024

Waylon Michael Cordle, 18, of Wheelersburg, graduated to a better world, May 1, 2024, the day he passed away. He was born November 8, 2005 in Portsmouth, a son of Tara an Michael Cordle of Wheelersburg. He enjoyed playing baseball, loved music, was a big movie guy that enjoyed movies from the 80's and the 90's. He also liked...

Apr 26, 2024

Catherine Marie Campbell Keaton, beloved wife of Jeff Keaton, mother to Carla and Sarah Fannin, bonus mother to Jennifer Keaton, and loving grandmother to Isiah Richardson and Keaton Kelly, has gone to be with her Lord on April 26, 2024. Proceeding in her death are her parents, Robert and Betty Campbell and her beloved brother, William (Billy) Campbell. Sister-in-law,...

Apr 26, 2024

Christopher Dale Wolfe, 45, of McDermott, passed away Friday April 26, 2024 at his home.  He was born September 13, 1978 in Portsmouth to the late William F. Wolfe Jr. and Tamela Cooper-Wolfe.  Christopher was a 1997 graduate of Northwest High School and Scioto County J.V.S. He was a member of the Operators Union and Laborers.  He worked for...

Apr 25, 2024

Rickey A. Jenkins, 69, of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday April 25, 2024 at home. He was born April 21, 1955 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Ossie and Ruby (Adkins) Jenkins. He formerly worked for the City of Portsmouth Service Department. He loved to fish, hunt and was a well- known Beekeeper. Most of all he enjoyed spending...

Apr 24, 2024

Reatha Cole, 95, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born December 31, 1928 to the late Chester E. and Letitia (Blakeman) Delph.  Reatha was a faithful member of Twin Valley Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir.  She formerly worked at Williams Manufacturing Company, Mitchellace Factory and was a waitress...

Apr 23, 2024

Eddie Dean Conley went home to be with his Lord and Savior April 23, 2024 at the SOMC Hospice Center. He was born March 11, 1950 to the late Thelma and Ralph Conley of South Shore, Kentucky. He lived a very adventurous life. He retired from the railroad in 1988. He enjoyed taking his grandkids on four wheeler rides...

Apr 22, 2024

Athena Gracelyn Crespo, died Monday April 22, 2024 in Columbus from a liver and heart condition she had since birth.

She was the infant daughter of Nakisha Buck and Anthony Crespo of Portsmouth. Athena was born September 25, 2023. Besides her parents, she is survived by 5 brothers, Jerome Slusher, John Slusher, Jiraiya Slusher, Lorenzo Crespo and...

Apr 12, 2024

Janet May Giles, 78, of Portsmouth is finally pain free Friday April 12, 2024. She was born February 21, 1946, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Lt. Col. Frank J. and Vivian (Rhodes) Krones, USAF Retired.

She graduated high school in 1964 at Davenport, Washington, then she graduated with an Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering from Shawnee State...

Apr 12, 2024

Teresa Lynn Cheek, 63, of Logan, Ohio began her journey home in God's loving arms on Friday, April 12, 2024 from the Embassy of Logan nursing home.  She was born July 2, 1960 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Raymond and Bethel Rowe of Sciotoville, Ohio.  She is survived by her brother, Virgil and Rachel Rowe of Lucasville, Ohio...

Apr 10, 2024

William P. Henderson, 78, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday April 10, 2024. He was born June 9, 1945 in Springfield, OH, a son of the late William M. Henderson and Annabel L. (Williams) Henderson. Bill was retired from International Harvester after 43 years service. He was an avid archer, enjoyed fishing and was a big time hunter. He loved...

Apr 10, 2024

Sharon Bauer, 74, of South Webster, passed away Wednesday April 10, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born February 24, 1949 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Helen (Edwards) Mault. She was a graduate of South Webster High School, and a member of the South Webster Bloom Township Ladies Auxillary for over 55 years....

Apr 9, 2024

Kenneth, "Ken," or "Kenny," Eugene Dunn, age 70, of Portsmouth, OH left this world in hand with celestial guides to the great cosmos as he crossed over to the other side to meet with his Lord and Savior, late Tuesday evening, April 9, 2024, in his home.  He is the son of Charles and Gwendolyn Dunn of Wheelersburg.  He...

Apr 7, 2024

Glen Elliott Murphy, 53, of New Boston passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  He was born July 20, 1970 to Janet Sue (Adkins) Holbrook and the late James Thomas Murphy.  Glen worked as a tree trimmer and loved climbing trees, being in the outdoors, exploring and fishing.  He also liked...

Apr 5, 2024

Linda Lou (Jenkins) Hawkins, age 83, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 in Wheelersburg, OH. The second of four Jenkinssisters, Linda was born on August 10, 1940 to Dale and Lucille (Whitley) Jenkins in in Sciotoville, OH, where she grew up.

After graduating from Minford High School as a 17-year-old in 1958, Linda matriculated at Mercy...

Mar 23, 2024

Paul David Harrell, 69, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday March 23, 2024 . He was born July 23, 1954 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Elbert and Garnet (Lancaster) Harrell. Paul is survived by two sons, Michael Paul Harrell and Jason Lee Harrell both of Portsmouth; a daughter Stephanie Adams of Portsmouth; two sisters, Beatrice Pack of Vera...

Mar 22, 2024

Garnet M. Newell, 76, of Portsmouth, passed away Friday March 22, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born October 12, 1946 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Cecil and Lorene Lore Parker. She was a member of the Sciotoville Nazarene Church and enjoyed doing alterations. She could make and fix any kind of clothing. She was also...

Mar 18, 2024

William Edison Bower, 85, of Portsmouth, passed away March 18, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born February 20, 1939 in Portsmouth, a son of the late George and Carrie (Burris) Bower. He was a former Pastor and attended Victory Baptist Church. He loved trains, music and could play any song on his guitar. He was a former...

Mar 18, 2024

Charlotte Ann Howes McNelly 85 , of Wheelersburg, Ohio, went to be with our Lord Monday, March 18, 2024 at The Courtyard in Wheelersburg, Ohio. She was born November 21, 1938, in Sarah Ann W.Va. and the daughter of the late Jennings Harvey Howes and Grace Miller Howes. She was married to James Arthur McNelly, who preceded her in...

Mar 14, 2024

Peggy Sue Campbell, 65, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  She was born in Huntington, WV to the late Anzel Campbell and Lois (Dickison) Rhea on August 16, 1958.  Peggy loved traveling and spending time with her family. She enjoyed the small things in life and her greatest indulgence was iced...

Mar 13, 2024

Ronald Abshire Newman, 83, of Portsmouth passed away, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his home.  Ronald passed peacefully in the home he shared with his late wife, Phyllis Jean (Eshem) Newman.  He was born October 12, 1940 in West Portsmouth to the late Kenneth and Mildred (Abshire) Newman.  Known as Ron he was an Eagle Scout (Troop 19) in...