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...

Jul 8, 2023

Darrell Lee Detty, 72, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday July 8, 2023 in Columbus. He was born August 2, 1950 in Wellston, a son of the late Carl Miller and Doris Detty King. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. Darrell is survived by his wife, Glinda Creech Detty; three...

Jul 7, 2023

Charles Glenn Tackett, 92, formerly of South Webster, passed away July 7, 2023 in Tennessee. He was born May 15, 1931 in South Webster. He was the sixth child and second son of Willis "Wid" Tackett and Clara Edna (Fields) Tackett. He was a Christian and a member of South Webster Baptist Church. Charlie has always been a man...

Jul 4, 2023

Aaron Lee Baer, 62, of Wheelersburg passed away July 4th, 2023 at his residence.  He was born May 12, 1961 at Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of the late Robert Joseph Baer and Virginia Ilene Oiler Baer.

He attended Lindsay Grade School, then moved to Ashley Corner and attended South Webster in the 7th grade and graduated from...

Jul 2, 2023

Wanda (Williams) Patterson, 82, of South Webster, passed away Sunday July 2, 2023 at home after a long illness. She was born February 17, 1941 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Frank and Opal (Percell) Williams. She was a 1959 graduate of Wheelersburg High School, she enjoyed attending church and always looked foreward to her grandchildrens ball games....

Jul 1, 2023

Bonnie Lou Holbrook, 77, of New Boston, passed away Saturday July 1, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 22, 1946 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Ralph and Ora Collins. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, sewing, watching television and more than anything, taking care of her cats. Bonnie is survived her longtime care...

Jun 24, 2023

Joseph Roy Doughty, 79, of New Boston passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center Emergency Room.  He was born November 3, 1943 in Portsmouth to the late Joseph and Eileen (Mershon) Doughty.  Joe retired from the Village of New Boston.  He was an avid Ohio State fan and loved going racing with his grandson. In...

Jun 24, 2023

Roger Taylor, 80, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday June 24, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

He was born January 30, 1943 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Alva and Edna Owsley Taylor. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a graduate of Portsmouth High School and enjoyed playing around and working on guitars and guns. He...

Jun 23, 2023

Donald R. Justice, 68, of Sciotoville, passed away Friday June 23, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born June 18, 1955 in Sciotoville, a son of the late Darrell and Mary Justice Semones. He was a retired U.S. Army Veteran having retired as a Staff Sargent. He loved his dog Maxie, and anything having to do with...

Jun 22, 2023

Markeeta Joan Rawlins, 67, of South Webster passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born July 18, 1955 to the late Willard and America Muriel Tiny (Briggs) Bennett in Portsmouth.  Markeeta loved doing flower arrangements doing crafts, quilting and making afghans.  She loved her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Jun 22, 2023

Betty Joyce Jarrells, 78, of New Boston passed away Thursday June 22, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center.  Betty dedicated her life to the Lord at an early age and was a true soldier for Him.  She was a missionary for 17 years in Mexico and brought back 14 children to help raise.  She was a member of First Christian...

Jun 22, 2023

Robert "Bob" Lewis, 91, formerly of Sciotoville, passed away Thursday June 22, 2023. He was born May 18, 1932 in New Boston a son of the late Gus and Demie Adkins Lewis. He was a retired coremaker with the former Portsmouth Castings Co., a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Korea and a member of Christ Community Church. He...

Jun 20, 2023

Our mother, Nancy Ethel (Baldridge) Andrews, 97, of New Boston, went to her heavenly home on June 20, 2023.  She was born in Bonanza, KY in 1926 to the late Elza and Cona (May) Baldridge.  She made her home in Scioto County for most of her life where she and her husband raised their seven children.  Her love of...

Jun 12, 2023

Norma Jean "Nan" May, 93, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday June 12, 2023 at Concord Health Center. She was born February 11, 1930 in Sciotoville, a daughter of the late Noble Black and Eliza Winterstein Black. She was a member of Ohio Valley United Baptist Church. She loved children, enjoyed babysitting and could calm any child that was upset....