Nov 15, 2023

On November 15, 2023, Wyoma Mae Fulk, was called home to Gloryland.  She was 82 years young. Born on April 20, 1941, in Oak Hill to the late Clayton and Edna (Radabaugh) French.

She grew up in a large family with 10 siblings.  Six sisters: Yvonne, Edna Ruth, Lucilla, Juanita, Cheryl and Marcella; and four brothers, Gilbert,...

Nov 11, 2023

Larry Dale Pennington, 76, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday November 11, 2023 at his residence. He was born December 1, 1946 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Walter Pennington and Rosella (Keller) Mustard.

Larry was a former custodian with the Portsmouth City Schools. He enjoyed painting cars, woodworking, gardening and all kinds of outdoor activities. Larry...

Nov 11, 2023

Mary Ellen (Thomas) Arnett, 85, of Eden Park, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born April 10, 1938 in Grayson, Kentucky to the late Charley and Julia (Felty) Thomas.  Mary was a member of First Christian Holiness Church in New Boston.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved...

Nov 3, 2023

Junior Dale Hamilton, 84, of Portsmouth, passed away Friday November 3, 2023. He was born September 24, 1939 ,a son of the late Charles and Virgie (Trapp) Hamilton.

Dale was retired from Martin Marietta, was a 1957 graduate of South Webster High School where he was inducted into the South Webster Hall of Fame in 2018. He...

Nov 2, 2023

David W. Crockett, 60, of New Boston, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home.  David was born to the late Woodrow and Cora (Hanners) Crockett on January 14, 1963 in Deleware.  David was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He loved riding his motorcycle and could fix anything.  He had a big heart and helped everyone in the...

Nov 1, 2023

Gary Lee DuPray, 77, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his home.   He was born in Portsmouth January 9, 1946, to the late Avanelle Maxine (Finney) Gillen. Gary was a member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union, he loved attending church.  Gary was a golfer and collected sports cards and figurines. Gary loved...

Oct 28, 2023

Michael Wayne Knauff, 68, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. He was born March 14, 1955, a son of the late William and Ruth (Trimble) Knauff.

Mike was a devoted employee of the Scioto County Maintenance Department for many years and former logger. He loved life,...

Oct 26, 2023

Tony Grant, 51, of Eubank Ky passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky.  Tony was born November 15, 1971 in Portsmouth to Rebecca (Snyder) Justice and the late Paul Grant.  Tony was a 1990 graduate of Glenwood High School.  He loved to do anything in the outdoors and reading his bible. Tony...

Oct 19, 2023

Steven R. Cook, 58, of South Webster, passed away October 19, 2023. He was born January 8, 1965 in Portsmouth, a son of Gary L. Cook Sr. and Beverly (Hill) Stiles.  He was a former truck driver and enjoyed riding motorcycles, 4 wheelers and working on cars. Besides his parents, Steve is survived by three sons, Paul Cook and...

Oct 18, 2023

Jerry F. Patterson, 84, of South Webster, passed away Wednesday October 18, 2023 at his residence. He was born August 7, 1939 in Lawrenceburg, IN a son of the late Edna Yauger Morrison and Herbert Patterson. Jerry is also preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Patterson who died on July 2, 2023. Jerry enjoyed going to car shows...

Oct 16, 2023

Gayle Elaine (Hazelton) Hemminger, age 89, of Portsmouth, Ohio left this earth to be with the Lord on Monday, October 16th, 2023, at SOMC Hospice Center. She was surrounded by her family and friends.

Gayle was born in Elyria, OH on January 8, 1934 to the late Charles G Hazelton and Mildred L. (Bursley) Hazelton. She graduated...

Oct 16, 2023

Seth Frank Reese, 38, of South Webster, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at his home.  Seth was born in Portsmouth to the late Ricky Reese and Tammy (Adkins) Woodruff.  Seth was a graduate of South Webster High School.  He loved the outdoors especially deer hunting.  He loved anything with an engine, he participated in demolition derbies and loved...

Oct 15, 2023

Theresa D. Poole, 56, of Wheelersburg passed away at her home, Sunday, October 15, 2023.  She was born August 28, 1967 in Portsmouth to the late James Rideout and Karen Osborne (Eichenlaub).  Theresa was a graduate of Green High School in Franklin Furnace.  She enjoyed swimming, shopping and collecting frogs.

Theresa is survived by her husband, Tommy...

Oct 6, 2023

Roy Pat Scott, 92, of Wheelersburg, OH, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born March 17, 1931 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late John and Blanch (Blair) Scott.

Pat was a 1949 graduate of Portsmouth High School. He served loyally in the U.S. Navy for nearly four years as a Gunner's Mate...

Oct 1, 2023

Guy Clifton Ervin, age 83, of Monroe, MI, formerly of New Boston,  passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Guy was born August 16, 1940 in New Boston, Ohio, he was the son of Guy Curtis and Vurla Mae (Smith) Ervin. He married Fern Alleen Henson September 29, 1962, they had just celebrated their 61st...

Sep 29, 2023

Steven D. Keller, 62, of Wheelersburg passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born December 22, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Franklin Sturgill and Rebecca (Mayhew) Keller.  Steven was a 1979 graduate of Portsmouth East High School and attended the Scioto County Vocational School.  He served in the United States Navy and...

Sep 28, 2023

Joan Elizabeth Joseph Ross Garrett, 90, of Springfield, OH (formerly of South Webster) passed away on September 28, 2023 at her home. She was born on November 28, 1932, the daughter of Oscar and Celia Jacobs Joseph. She graduated from South Webster High School in 1950. She worked a number of years in the Scioto County Treasurer's Office before...

Sep 28, 2023

Johnny Allen Craft II, 43, of Franklin Furnace passed away Friday, September 28, 2023 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.  He was born October 4, 1979 to the late Johnny Allen Craft I and Mary (Watts) Dillon in Portsmouth.  He worked doing odd jobs like roofing and mowing grass.  Johnny liked to work on cars and was an...

Sep 23, 2023

Reverand Donald C. Meadows, 80, of Scioto Furnace passed away Saturday September 23, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born June 21, 1943 in Beckley, WV a son of the late James and Marjorie (Moody) Meadows.

Don was a well-known minister who served many churches in the West Ohio Conference.  He was a member of the...

Sep 21, 2023

SUE ELAINE SLONE

Sue Elaine Slone (88), a resident of Hillview Retirement Center, Portsmouth, formerly of Xenia, was born November 29, 1934 to the late Warren (Bud) and Melba (Cricket) Schneider. Sue passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was married to the love of her life, the late Lt. Col. Adrian...