Barbara Jean Davis
Oct 23, 2022
Barbara Jean Davis, 77, of New Boston, passed away Sunday October 23, 2022 at her home. She was born August 11, 1945 in New Boston a daughter of the late Hager and Bertha (Salyers) Messer.
She was a 1963 graduate of Glenwood High School, formerly worked at Marting's Department Store, Andy's Toyota and retired as a Secretary at...
Leonard R. Smith
Oct 18, 2022
Leonard R. Smith, 89, of Wheelersburg, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday October 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 24, 1933, in Wheelersburg, a son of the late Kenneth and Ethel (Hankins) Smith. He was retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation after over 40 years of service, and was a member...
Matthew A. Moore
Oct 17, 2022
Matthew A. Moore, 41, of Portsmouth, passed away October 17, 2022. He was born September 11, 1981 in Portsmouth, a son of Wilma (Fulk) Taylor and the late Roger Dale Taylor. He loved football, the Bengals, UK and playing video games. He was very family oriented and loved his children very much. Besides his mother, Matt is survived by...
Shirley Ann Beesler
Oct 6, 2022
Shirley Ann Beesler, 85, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday October 6, 2022. She was born August 31, 1937 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Mary Benner. She was a Stock Clerk at the former K-Mart Store, a 1955 graduate of Valley High School and formerly attended Fredrick Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading her Bible...
Doris Kelley
Oct 5, 2022
Doris (McFarland) Kelley, 88 of Portsmouth went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on October 5, 2022. She was born June 9, 1934 in Williamson, WV a daughter of the late Glen and Bessie (Robinson) McFarland. She was an excellent wife and great mother, was a teacher and had taught at Portsmouth City Schools, Happy Hearts and...
Earl L Newton
Oct 4, 2022
Earl L. Newton, 54, of Portsmouth, OH, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 13, 1968, in Portsmouth, OH. to the late Howard L. Newton and Rosemary (Langdon) Newton. Earl was a 1986 graduate of Portsmouth East High School.
He has spent...
James William Kerns, Jr.
Oct 2, 2022
James W. Kerns Jr, 66, of Franklin Furnace passed away peacefully on October 2, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born January 27, 1956 in Lawrence County, a son of the late James W. Kerns and Irene (Thomas) Kerns. He attended Green and East schools, loved woodworking, building furniture, home decor, going fishing and hunting. ...
Patricia Jane Horton - Bauereiss
Oct 1, 2022
Patricia Jane Horton – Bauereiss , 82, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at her home. She was born in Portsmouth on September 26, 1940, to the late Ralph and Ruth (Litteral) Leslie. Patricia was a 1958 graduate of Portsmouth East High School. She was a long-time member of the Church of God. She loved gardening and...
Cynthia Weaver
Sep 30, 2022
Cynthia Weaver, 57, of South Webster, passed away September 30, 2022. Arrangements pending at D.W. Swick Funeral Home- South Webster.
Debra Dawn Gifford
Sep 29, 2022
Debra Dawn Gifford, 63, of Ashland, formerly of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday September 29, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Indianapolis, IN. She was born May 18, 1959 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Virgil and Wilma (Williams) Clifford. She attended Wheelersburg High School, loved to cook, do...
Joshua Lee Cooley
Sep 27, 2022
Joshua Lee Cooley, 37, of Portsmouth passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
He is survived by two children; Breanna and Henry Cooley; a wife, Cassandra Cooley; mother, Brenda and Rodney Hatfield; father and stepmother, Wayne and Tonya Cooley; three brothers; Nathan (Ashley) Cooley, Anthony (Robin) Cooley and Marshall Cooley; one sister, Lisa (Nick) Nuckols and three...
Phyllis Jane Howard
Sep 26, 2022
Phyllis Jane Howard, 82, of Sciotoville, passed away Monday September 26, 2022. She was born November 6, 1939 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Taylor) Newman. She was a graduate of Minford High School who enjoyed ceramics, crafts, cooking and most of all, raising her children. Phyllis is survived by three sons, Virgil Howard Jr,...
Freddie "Fred" Simmering
Sep 25, 2022
Freddie "Fred" Simmering, 84, of Rubyville, passed away Sunday September 25, 2022 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born February 14, 1938 in South Webster, a son of the late William and Edna (Kelly) Simmering. He was formerly employed as Route Manager at Coca Cola. He enjoyed working on cars, working on things around the house and cooking. Fred...
Darlene Horner
Sep 23, 2022
Darlene Horner, 97, of Portsmouth passed away Friday September 23, 2022 peacefully at home. She was born November 24, 1924 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha (Niece) Eggers. She was a member of Harrisonville Ave Church of God, she loved to play the piano, hang wall paper and spending time with her grandchildren. She...
Lena M Sanders
Sep 22, 2022
Lena M. Sanders, 87, of Grove City formerly of Eden Park, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 22, 2022. She was born August 27, 1935 to the late Walter and Trilby (Burchett) Brigner in Portsmouth. Lena was a long time member of Cedar Street Church before moving to Grove City and becoming very active in Grove...
Patricia Stapleton
Sep 22, 2022
Patricia Stapleton, 90, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born January 10, 1932 in Portsmouth to the late Robert Lee and Margret (Cassidy) Strickland. Patricia was a longtime member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union in New Boston. She loved to read and write. She had a special passion...
Joshua P. Thurman
Sep 21, 2022
Joshua P. Thurman 44, of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday September 21, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born January 14, 1978 in Portsmouth a son of Martha (Wallace) Spence of Portsmouth and the late Otis Thurman Sr. He was a 1997 graduate of Portsmouth High School, he was dedicated to his work, enjoyed hiking and being out...
Michael Lee Burton
Sep 20, 2022
Michael Lee Burton, 68, of Wheelersburg passed away Tuesday September 20, 2022. He was born January 15, 1954 in Columbus, a son of the late Paul and Imogene Burton Caldwell. He worked at the former Mercy Hospital as a janitor and retired from Southern Ohio Medical Center. He loved anything Western (furniture, clothing, decorations) and going to auctions. Mike...
Ralph Wendell Noxsel
Sep 18, 2022
Ralph Wendell Noxsel, 85, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2022 at his home in Fairfield, Ohio. Surrounded by a house full of family. Ralph departed amidst singing, prayers and love.
Born January 14, 1937 at his family home in Slocum Station, Ohio, Ralph arrived during the "37 Flood". Third son of Arthur and Lima Noxsel, behind...
Hannah Irene O'Dell
Sep 13, 2022
Hannah Irene O'Dell, 82, of Wheelersburg, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in McDermott. Irene was born April 15, 1940 in Maysville, KY to the late John and Cecelia (Slatery) Conlon. Irene was raised in Norwood, OH and graduated in the class of 1958. She was an Ohio State Buckeye and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. ...
