Sep 21, 2023

Ricky Alan Grooms II, 36, of New Boston passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at his home.  He was born August 29, 1987 to Ricky Grooms and the late Dana Catrell in Portsmouth.  Ricky loved playing video games and spending time with his daughters.

Ricky is survived by his father, Ricky Grooms of Chillicothe; wife, Mary Grooms...

Sep 16, 2023

Georgene (Kalb) Bussey, 80, of Portsmouth went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at her home.  She was born December 24, 1942 to the late Earl D. Kalb and Rosemary Ethel (Robbit) Kalb in Portsmouth.  Georgene was a 1960 graduate of Clay High School and earned an associates degree from Portsmouth Business College.  Georgene...

Sep 10, 2023

Clarence Shuff Jr., 88, of South Webster, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.  He was born, March 9, 1935 to the late Clarence E. Shuff Sr. and Hazel Marie (Ferguson) Shuff in Scioto Furnace.  Clarence was retired from Dayton Power and Light and served in the U.S. Navy Reserves.  He loved hunting...

Sep 8, 2023

Thelma Delores Hale, 80, of Wheelersburg, passed away Friday September 8, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born September 9, 1942 in South Webster, a daughter of the late Harry and Ruth (Hollbach) Slack. She was a longtime member of Frederick Freewill Baptist Church, a homemaker who enjoyed  sewing, hand quilting, embroidery, working in her flowers, was an...

Sep 7, 2023

Bruce Edward Ashley, 58, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday September 7, 2023. He was born July 20, 1965 in Portsmouth, a son of Donald Ashley of Wheelersburg and the late Donna Ashley. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating. Besides his father, Bruce is survived by his wife, Diane (Huff) Ashley; two brothers, Larry Ashley of Sciotoville, Roger Ashley and...

Sep 5, 2023

Kinsley Rana Ruggles, infant daughter of Haley Slusher and Kevin Shane Ruggles of Sciotoville, died at birth on September 5, 2023. Besides her parents she is survived by grandparents, Robin Lawson, J.C. Slusher, Kevin Ruggles, Tammy Jenkins and several aunts, and uncles. Graveside Services will be 1:00 PM Saturday September 9, 2023 at Vernon Cemetery with Pastor Aaron Reed...

Sep 5, 2023

TRUMAN

On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, both Paul Richard Truman, and his wife Martha June Truman, passed from this earth.  Paul passed at approximately 4:45 a.m. at Southern Ohio Medical Center, from extended illnesses.  And June passed at approximately 5:55 p.m.the same day, at Concord Health and Rehab Center – also a result of extended illnesses.

Sep 5, 2023

Fredrick Neal Throckmorton, 90, of Portsmouth went home to be with the Lord at his home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  He was born on May 28, 1933 in McDermott to the late Cecil and Mabel (Hilt) Throckmorton. Fred was a retired carpenter who loved building and making a difference in people's houses.  He loved singing, reading and helping...

Aug 31, 2023

Roy Lee Shuff passed away at home on Thursday, August 31, 2023.  He was 82 years old. He was born April 10, 1941, to the late Clarence and Hazel (Ferguson) Shuff. Throughout his life he enjoyed gardening, tractors, running dozers, animals and spending time outdoors.  He loved getting visits from friends and family especially his grandchildren.  He also enjoyed...

Aug 30, 2023

Sharon Kay Galloway, 79, of Portsmouth, went home peacefully with Jesus at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth on August 30, 2023.  She was born March 17, 1944 to the late John O'Hara and Vada (Musser) Fodge in Florida.  Sharon loved caring for and keeping on top of her children.  She loved caring for animals especially her many cats.  She...

Aug 30, 2023

Rickey Eugene Colley, 68, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday August 30, 2023 at SOMC HOSPICE in Portsmouth.  He was born in Portsmouth on July 30, 1955 to the late Robert Eugene and Helen Elizabeth (Shaad) Colley.  Rickey loved music and enjoyed playing his guitar.

Rickey is survived by his wife, Sandy Colley of Wheelersburg; three sons; a...

Aug 25, 2023

Sheila K. McNutt, 72, of New Boston, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, after a hard fought battle with Amyloidosis. She went home to be with Jesus on Friday August 25, 2023. She was born June 20, 1951 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Charles W. Broughton and Doris (Riggles) Broughton. She was a member of  Apostolic...

Aug 23, 2023

Wanda Faye Ashley, 88, of Wheelersburg, passed away Wednesday August 23, 2023 at Legacy of Chillicothe. She was born December 26, 1934 in Wheelersburg, a daughter of the late Roy and Marjorie (Weaver) Chamberlin.

She was a member of Antioch Free Will Baptist Church, a former Nurses Aid and enjoyed dancing and mowing her grass on her...

Aug 22, 2023

Ramona Lucille Penix, age 82, of New Boston died August 22, 2023 at Hillview Nursing Home in Portsmouth.  She was born October 27, 1940 in Wheelersburg, Ohio.  The daughter of the late Gaylen Ashley and Ruth Pyles Ashley.

Ramona was preceded in death by her husband, whom she married July 7, 1963, Ralph Penix on September 28,...

Aug 17, 2023

Virginia Lee Phipps, 91, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday August 17, 2023. She was born August 17, 1932 in Rome Township, OH, a daughter of the late John and Marie (White) Workman. She was a homemaker. a seamstress, enjoyed playing tennis, loved the beach and loved her lawn and flowers. Virginia is survived by three sons, Darryl Phipps of...

Aug 10, 2023

Thomas Lewis Jones, Jr. 41, of Lucasville, Ohio passed away Thursday August 10, 2023. He was born August 21, 1981 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Tom enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandson, Sterling. Tom loved construction and building houses. He was loving and kind to all and had the most unique sense of humor. He will be greatly missed...

Aug 9, 2023

Donald Thomas "Tom" Russ, 61, of South Webster, passed away August 9, 2023. He was born October 26, 1961 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Donald and Ellen Holloway Russ. He was formerly in the timber business and loved shooting guns, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Tom is survived by two daughters, Rosanna Russ-Wescott (Bob...

Aug 9, 2023

Shelley Ann Caldwell McNelly, 46, of Wheelersburg, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on August 9, 2023. She was born March 1, 1977 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Gary and Judy Holloway Caldwell. She attended Faith Baptist Church and loved attending church. Shelley enjoyed diamond painting, texting with family and friends, spending time with family and her...

Aug 8, 2023

Pamela Lorrane Ogg, age 62, of New Boston passed away August 8, 2023, at her brother's home.  She was born August 23, 1959, to the late Larry Stone and Barbara (Gill) Piatt.  Pam loved to camp, fish, plant flowers and take care of her flower beds.  She also loved her family, especially her son.

Pam is survived...

Aug 8, 2023

Suzanne Marie Logan, 77, of Portsmouth, sadly passed away on Tuesday August 8, 2023.  Suzanne was born February 16, 1946, to the late William and Evelyn (Gilbertson) Sliker in Racine, Wisconsin.  She was a homemaker with a contagious smile.  She enjoyed quilt making, going to flee markets, bingo, watching the game show network, word searching and collecting dolls.  Suzanne...