Jan 26, 2023

Claude Joe Jarvis, Jr., 65, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday January 26, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born July 30, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Claude and Edith (Mangus) Jarvis. He served in the U.S. Marines, enjoyed playing on the computer, watching westerns on TV, especially Bonanza. Claude is survived by his wife, Sandra...

Jan 18, 2023

Rhonda Kay Louanglath, 57, of Lucasville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on  Wednesday January 18, 2023 at SOMC Emergency Room. She was born January 30, 1965 to the late Truman Collier and Helen (Stone) Collier in Columbus. She worked many years as a pharmacy tech and caregiver. Rhonda, or Mammy as her family...

Jan 17, 2023

Jacqueline (Jordan) Hamilton, 84, of Eden Park passed away Tuesday January 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Portsmouth on April 24, 1938 to the late Jasper and Gertrude (Bear) Jordan.  Jackie worked for many years at the Harts/Big Bear in Rosemount.  She was a member of the Eastern Star.  Jackie loved to crochet...

Jan 17, 2023

Sharon "Sherry" Canter, 79, of Ashley Corner, passed away Tuesday January 17, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born July 6,1943 at Ashley Corner, a daughter of the late Leonard and Vivian (Skaggs) Jenkins.

She was retired from South Webster Schools after 33 years of service including her years at Minford and Vernon Elementary School.

Jan 16, 2023

Gary Dale Brewer, 52, of Lucasville passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Scioto County, Ohio on November 2, 1970 to the late, Gary Lee and Brenda Sue (Gunter) Brewer.  Gary was an avid outdoorsman he had a passion for hunting fishing and camping.  He loved working on cars and had a big...

Jan 12, 2023

Paul Hammond, 84, of South Webster, passed away Thursday January 12, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born January 15, 1938 in Chillicothe, a son of the late James Hammond and Elva (Shepherd) Hammond McGlone. He was a member of the Scioto Furnace Pentecostal Church of Christ, was a machinist by trade, enjoyed fishing, woodworking, reading his Bible...

Jan 9, 2023

William Thomas Erwin, 80, of New Boston passed away Monday January 9, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Private interment will take place at Memorial Burial Park.

Jan 8, 2023

Sharon Kay (Chamberlin) Hughes, 78, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home. She was born in Wheelersburg, OH, on November 29, 1944, to the late Roy and Marjorie Weaver Chamberlin. Sharon was a 1963 graduate of South Webster High School in South Webster, Ohio. She was a former employee of the Williams Shoe...

Jan 4, 2023

Timothy R. Hartley, 60, of Portsmouth passed away, Wednesday January 4, 2022 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  He was born August 27, 1962 in Lewis County, Kentucky to the late Elza Hartley and Doris (Kamer) Downing.  Timothy was a 1980 graduate of Lewis County High School.  He loved collecting model cars as well as antiques.  Timothy loved the outdoors...

Jan 3, 2023

Paul R. Riffe, 71, of Franklin Furnace, passed away Tuesday January 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 16, 1951 in Ashland, KY, a son of the late Paul E. and Imogene (Arthur) Riffe. He was a former mechanic and had worked for O'Reilly Auto Parts and Harold's Garage. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and most of all,...

Jan 2, 2023

Richard Ray Jordan, 72, of Wheelersburg passed away January 2, 2023. Richard was a former Equipment Operator. Cremation arrangements are being provided by D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in Wheelersburg.

Jan 1, 2023

Kathie Sue Spears, 68, of Batavia, passed away Sunday January 1, 2023. She was born May 10, 1954 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late James and Rosemary (Hook) Darby.

She was a 1973 graduate of Wheelersburg High School, enjoyed painting, ceramics and working puzzles. She loved taking care of everyone, especially her children and grandchildren. Kathie...

Dec 31, 2022

Roselle "Rosie" Russ, 54, of South Webster, passed away Saturday December 31, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers Emergency Room. She was born April 28, 1968 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Jewell (Rawlins) Reed of South Webster and the late Stanley Reed. She enjoyed hunting for wild mushrooms, going fishing and playing bingo. She loved spending time with her...

Dec 30, 2022

Mark Anthony Buffington, 60, of Rubyville passed away Friday December 30, 2022 in Neenah, WI. He was born October 30, 1962 in Portsmouth, a son of Janet (Fry) Buffington and the late Jack Buffington. Mark was a 1980 graduate of Clay High School, enjoyed rebuilding old cars with his brother-in-law and spending time with his family who he loved...

Dec 29, 2022

Cynthia Perry, born in Portsmouth, Ohio and loving mother to Carl Ratcliff and Jessica Rae Perry, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022 with family by her side at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She leaves behind a mother, Janet Cronin; siblings Kenny Cronin (Vickie), Rebecca Cronin Jones (Blair), Christopher Cronin, Jenny Cronin King (Mark), Ben Cronin (Julie), and Allyson...

Dec 25, 2022

Minnie K. Adams Age 82 of Wheelersburg passed away Sunday December 25th, 2022, at SOMC.  She was born October 14, 1940, in South Webster, a daughter of the late William and Edna (Kelly) Simmering. Minnie was a homemaker. She loved to work in her garden and feed the birds.

Minnie is survived by a son, Jeff Adams...

Dec 16, 2022

Cynthia Webb, 69, of Scioto Furnace, passed away Friday December 16, 2022. She was born July 7, 1953 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late John and Cynthia (Butler) Lockhart. She was a retired janitor from the Minford School District, a member of the Church of the Harvest in Burlington since 2000, enjoyed fishing, crafts, needle point and sewing....

Dec 16, 2022

John T. Griffiths, 72, of Franklin Furnace, passed away Friday December 16, 2022 at Kings Daughter's Medical Center in Ashland, KY. Arrangements are pending at D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in Wheelersburg.

Dec 16, 2022

Mary Adkins, 85, of Wheelersburg, passed away Friday December 16, 2022 at Best Care in Wheelersburg.

She was born March 10, 1937 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Jay Carl and Bessie (Greene) Moore. She was a retired Deli Clerk having worked at both Krogers in Wheelersburg and Portsmouth. She was a 1955 graduate of Wheelersburg...

Dec 13, 2022

Jerry Bruce Osborn, 84, of South Webster passed away Tuesday December 13, 2022. He was born December 21, 1937, a son of the late Howard and Blodwin (Conkey) Osborn. Jerry was a 1955 graduate of South Webster High School. He loved to work with his horses and building horse drawn sleds and buggies. Most of all he loved spending...