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...

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...