Nov 29, 2023

Charles Brandon Michael Young, 41, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Adena Medical Center in Waverly.  He was born August 5, 1982 to William Michael and Karen Sue (McGuire) Young. Chuck had a big heart and loved to make people happy.  He had a large following on his TikTok account.  He loved writing poetry and baking. ...

Nov 26, 2023

James Ray Reed, 60, of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his home.  He was born June 29, 1963 to the late James and Clara (Barry) Reed.  James was a mechanic and loved building engines for cars.  He especially loved spending time with his family.

James is survived by a daughter, Jamie Reed of Minford;...

Nov 25, 2023

David Lee Conley, 67, of Sciotoville passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  He was born March 23, 1956 in Portsmouth to the late William and Betty (Bryan) Conley.  He was a 1975 graduate of Portsmouth East High School and was an avid Nascar fan.

David is survived by two sons, Billy...

Nov 25, 2023

Hobson Overton Jr., 67, of Portsmouth passsed away Saturday November 25, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.  He was born September 6, 1956  to the late Hobson Green Overton and Opal (Roe) Overton.  He loved fishing and hunting. He also loved working, laying carpet, painting, and roofing among other things.  He loved his family and was most...

Nov 22, 2023

Margaret Sarah Leach, 88, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday November 22, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born February 6, 1935, a daughter of the late Leslie and Florence Sapp. She was also preceded in death by her husband , William "Bill" Leach whom she married on June 5, 1952. She was a member of...

Nov 20, 2023

ESTHER LENORE HINCHMAN, 108, of Berkeley Springs, WV, formerly of Davin, WV, died at home Nov. 20. Born Esther Johnson on Dec. 31, 1914 in Pike County, KY to Garfield Johnson and Cumi Tackett Johnson, she was the tenth of thirteen children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow Hinchman, her brothers...

Nov 19, 2023

Mary Janet Craft, 82, of New Boston, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at River Run Health Care Center in Franklin Furnace.  She was born in Brown County, Ohio on April 12, 1941 to the late James H. and Catherine E. (Lawson) Callender.  Janet was a member of the North Moreland Christian Baptist Church for 33 years.  She worked...

Nov 19, 2023

Roger Lee Fraley, 84, 0f Portsmouth, passed away Sunday November 19, 2023 at his residence. He was born August 6, 1939 in Scioto County, a son of the late Eve and Hattie Fraley. He enjoyed bowling, walking around town and loved his dogs. Roger is survived by four nieces and nephews, Theodore Fraley, Peg Fraley, Daryl Fraley and Barbara...

Nov 17, 2023

Katherine Beach, 54, of South Shore, KY passed away Saturday November 11, 2023. Private services were provided by the D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.

Nov 16, 2023

Barbara Carver, age 87, of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday November 16, 2023 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born November 12, 1936 to the late Russell Sparks and Lexie (Edwards) Sparks.

Barbara enjoyed coloring on her ipad, watching and cheering the Braves and Indians, and she loved hummingbirds.

Barbara is survived by a son,...

Nov 15, 2023

John Raymond Fenton, of South Webster, was the ninth of twelve children born on November 24, 1936 to the late Cora (Aeh) and Ed Fenton. He was a life long Jeep that could be seen in Amen Corner at all home basketball games as well as other sports. There is nothing that made him happier than cheering on his...

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...