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Jerry J. Adkins
Mar 10, 2024
Jerry J. Adkins, 90, of Wheelersburg passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Concord Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. He was born September 24, 1933 to the late Earl and Dorothy (Springer) Adkins in Wheelersburg. Jerry loved tinkering with things, fixing things and working on cars. He loved to work on and fix anything some called him a...
Otis C. Moore
Mar 9, 2024
Otis C. Moore, age 100, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday March 9, 2024 at the Courtyard at Wheelersburg. He was born October 5, 1923, the first born child of the late Jay Carl and Bessie (Green) Moore. He worked for Empire Detroit Steel for 33 years. He was a graduate of Wheelersburg High School, loved to travel, reading, NASCAR,...
Mildred King
Mar 3, 2024
Mildred King, 93, of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away Sunday March 3, 2024 at Minford Retirement Center. She was born July 10, 1930 in Muncie, Indiana, a daughter of the late Grady Underwood and Hassie Pearl Kirby Underwood. She was a former member of Portsmouth Baptist Church and the Rivers of Joy Baptist Church in Minford, Ohio which her late...
Legend Jonah Taylor
Mar 3, 2024
Legend Jonah Taylor, infant son of Adam Greene and Amber Mick, was born February 12, 2024 in Portsmouth, Ohio and went to his heavenly home on March 3, 2024. Legend was welcomed in heaven by his grandparents, Charles and Laura Trapp (Crockett) and grandfather John Taylor. Legend is survived by his parents, Adam Greene and Amber Mick of Sciotoville;...
Timothy Jay Cooper
Mar 3, 2024
Timothy J. Cooper, 65, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born April 21, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Rudolph and Betty (Yarnell) Cooper. Timothy enjoyed Fishing, camping, family bon fires and anything that had to do with family and the outdoors. He also loved playing his guitar.
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Jonnie Sue Smith
Mar 3, 2024
Jonnie Sue Smith, 75, of Wheelersburg went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 3, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born December 8, 1948 to the late John Wesley and Dovie (Gilliam) Sparks in Portsmouth. Jonnie was strong in her Christian faith and loved the Lord. Next to the Lord the most important thing in her...
Robert “Bob” Lloyd Miller
Feb 28, 2024
Robert (Bob) Lloyd Miller, age 80 passed away on Wednesday February 28, 2024. Bob was born on September 7, 1943. He was raised in Sciotodale (Wheelersburg) Ohio. He was a 1961 graduate of Wheelersburg High School where he played football and baseball.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Doris Miller. He was the...
Zebulon D. Logan
Feb 24, 2024
Zebulon D. Logan, at the age of 45, passed away in Jackson, Ohio during one last act of kindness. He went by Zeb and he was also known as Babe, Dad (Daddy), Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend.
Zeb is remembered and honored through his wife and soulmate Alison with whom he created a perfect life and...
Tammie Sue Queen
Feb 23, 2024
Tammie Sue Queen, 61, of Wheelersburg went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Tammie was born June 18, 1962 to the late Mary Louise (Tackett) Carter and Charles Wesley "Jack" Carter in Mansfield, Ohio. Tammie worked many years as an STNA at Concord, where she spent her last years as...
Mary Frances Gilmore
Feb 19, 2024
Mary Frances Reed Gilmore, 98, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday February 19, 2024. She was born April 8, 1925 in Winchester, KY, a daughter of the late Archie and Anna Elkins Brinegar. She formerly attended Wheelersburg Baptist Church, worked for 14 years at Koch Hardware and worked at Pop's Place and the Melody Drive-In. She was an avid collector...
William "Bud" Royal
Feb 19, 2024
William "Bud" Royal, 95, of Portsmouth, passed away Monday February 19, 2024 at home. He was born January 5,1929 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William and Dorthea Smith Royal. He was a member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union and was a retired Sargent with the U.S. Marines. He loved to read, listen to...
Rita Sue Blackburn
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...
Lonnie Ray Miller
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...
David E. Weaver
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...
Randy Keith Parlin
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...
John W. Cook
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...
Alice Joanne Parker
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...
Mary Jane Mollett
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...
Wanda E. Fraley
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,...
Scott Corby Roberts
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...

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