Aug 7, 2023

Mart Wicker, 64, of Wheelersburg passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at SOMC HOSPICE  CENTER in Portsmouth.  He was born March 24, 1959 to the late James and Sarah (Horton) Wicker in Portsmouth.  Mart served as  a Vernon Township Trustee for 12 years.  He loves camping and any activity that involves the outdoors.  Mart also loved working on cars...

Aug 7, 2023

John K. Bush of New Boston, died in the early afternoon of August 7th, 2023, at SOMC Hospice, with family at his side. He was born June 25, 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late John C. Bush of New Boston, and Patricia Taylor Bush of Maryland.

John is survived by his wife, Kristy Bush, 2 sons,...

Aug 1, 2023

Cathy Jo Galloway, 62, of McDermott, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born October 10, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Donavon Galloway and Evelyn (Jordan) Galloway.  Cathy loved sitting around the campfire every evening. She also loved taking care of her flowers, listening to music and dancing.  Cathy's life was centered...

Aug 1, 2023

Norma Jean Fenton, 88, of Wheelersburg passed away August 1, 2023. She was born March 16, 1935 in Minford, a daughter of the late William Waldon and Bertha Henson Hicks. Jean didn't have a lot of hobbies but she loved to cut grass and cook for the family. She is survived by a son, Brian Fenton; two daughters, Beverly...

Jul 30, 2023

Ryan James Howard, age 50, of Sarasota, Florida born November 16, 1972, in Portsmouth to Richard and Paula (Anderson) Howard.  Ryan a.k.a. "Rooster" passed away under Hospice Care at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida on July 30, 2023.  Ryan was a carpenter and loved to travel.

Ryan was preceded in death by his mother Paula Jean Howard;...

Jul 29, 2023

Delaware - On July 29, 2023, Ruth Alice Musick passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Ruth was born July 21, 1936, in Chillicothe, OH, to parents Ruth L. & Herschel M. Garrett. In her early years, she resided in Sciotoville, Ohio, where she attended school, worked, and helped care for her younger siblings. This was...

Jul 29, 2023

Laura (Fannin) Lykins, 94, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday July 29, 2023. She was born July 24, 1929 in Lewis County, KY, a daughter of the late Guy Fannin and Ruth (Denlinger) Knight. She was a graduate of Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts and Teaching Degrees. She taught at Portsmouth Elementry and was very active in...

Jul 26, 2023

Anna Margaret Davis, 95, of Bolivar, OH and formerly of Wheelersurg, OH, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, OH on July 26, 2023. She was surrounded by family in her peaceful transition. Anna was born on July 17, 1928 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Hord Earl and...

Jul 25, 2023

In loving memory of Dennis W. Stewart of Lucasville, Ohio, who peacefully departed from this world on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the age of 73, after bravely battling Cholangiocarcinoma. Born on December 3, 1949, he was the son of the late Howard L. and E. Arlene Stewart (née Massalsky). Dennis graduated from Knoch Junior-Senior High School in Saxonburg,...

Jul 22, 2023

David Shoemaker Age 66, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023.  He was born May 21, 1957, to the late Lloyd and Geneva (Bayes) Shoemaker in Portsmouth.  David was a 1975 Clay High School Graduate.  He retired after 36 years as a journeyman electrician in the IBEW Local 1925.

David is survived by his wife, Beverley...

Jul 19, 2023

Richard E. Watts

Age 63, of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at River Run Health Care in Franklin Furnace. He was born March 10, 1960, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Chester and Delores (Neff) Watts. Richard enjoyed working on cars, reading westerns and Syfy.  He especially loved spending time with family and friends....

Jul 18, 2023

Cheryl Lemon, 67, of Wheelersburg went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center after an extended illness. She was born February 4, 1956 to the late Leonard and Billie Roe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Roe. Cheryl was a faithful member of Lily...

Jul 17, 2023

Earl W. Seibert, 89, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday July 17, 2023. He was born July 12, 1934 in South Webster, a son of the late Earnest and Ella (Bauer) Seibert.

He was a former bus mechanic for the Wheelersburg School District. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. Earl is survived by three sons, Stan Seibert and...

Jul 15, 2023

Larry Harold Drake, 74, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday July 15, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born July 12, 1949 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Claude and Francis (Ockerman) Drake. Larry was a U.S. Army Veteran and formerly worked at the Ohio Department of Transportation. He was a longtime member of James Dickey Post 23,...

Jul 14, 2023

Willard "Mac" L. McBrayer, Sr. 80, of Boyce, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital after a short illness.

Mac was born on July 7, 1942, and raised in South Webster, Ohio.  He held several jobs from working in the steel mill in Portsmouth, Ohio, to offshore work and owning his own...

Jul 14, 2023

Monte D. Shewman, 82, of Lucasville, went to be with the Lord on Friday July 14, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born September 12, 1940 to the late Martin and Viola Shewman. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his nephew, Chris Shewman. Monte was a United States Navy Veteran. He was also a Sargent...

Jul 14, 2023

Hazel A. Smittle, 82, of New Boston passed away Friday July 14, 2023 in Columbus.

Hazel Alfreida Riggs was born in Portsmouth Ohio June 23rd, 1941, to Clyde and Mary Riggs.

She attended Portsmouth High School and was a proud member of the 1959 graduating class.

Hazel attended multiple universities including Ohio University,...

Jul 12, 2023

Terry Lynn Blackburn, 72, of New Boston passed away July 12, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 13, 1951 in Albion, Michigan a son of the late Magdalene and John Wheeler Blackburn. He was a mechanic at the former Earl's Garage on 140, enjoyed watching westerns on TV, working in his yard and working on old cars....

Jul 10, 2023

Donald "Larry" Penix passed away Monday July 10, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Larry was born November 8,1947 to Harold and Pearl Penix in Portsmouth, Ohio. Larry spent his younger life growing up in South Shore, Kentucky and was a graduate of McKell High School. Larry had a career as a correction officer with the Ohio...

Jul 10, 2023

William Patterson formerly of Minford, passed away January 18, 2023 in Florida. He was a former U.S. Marine, a member of the Ironworkers for 67 years, enjoyed fishing, amo reloading and old car restaration. He is survived by two sons, Michael Patterson of Arcadia, FL and Danny Patterson of Ft. Myers, Fl.;a daughter, Patti Smith of Sciotoville; two brothers...