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...

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...