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...

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...

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. ...

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...

Sep 30, 2022

Cynthia Weaver, 57, of South Webster, passed away September 30, 2022. Arrangements pending at D.W. Swick Funeral Home- South Webster.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

Sep 13, 2022

Cynthia Gail Gee, 48, of Wheelersburg, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at her home.  She was born September 18, 1973 to the late Neddie Lou Cooper and Carla (Johnson) Thomas.  Cindy was a 1991 graduate of Bloom Vernon High School.  She loved to collect Boyd's Bears and Longaberger Baskets.  Cindy also loved going to yard sales and especially...

Sep 13, 2022

Naomi Ruth Hammond, 81, of South Webster passed away Tuesday September 13, 2022. She was born March 12, 1941 in South Webster , a daughter of the late Samuel Stidham and Ruth (Lancaster) Stidham Moody. She was a graduate of Paramount Beauty College, worked for many years as a hairdresser, enjoyed making and selling wood crafts, quilting, sewing, collecting...

Sep 11, 2022

Deloris C. Risner, 96, of Sciotoville, passed away Sunday September 11, 2022 at her residence. She was born April 1, 1926 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Clint and Edna (Hafer) Ricks. She was retired from the former Mercy Hospital as a dietitian. Deloris is survived by a son, David Hazelbaker of Rosemount; two daughters, Kay Bates of...

Sep 11, 2022

Rickey Jenkins, 64, of Wheelersburg passed away, Sunday, September 11, 2022.  He was  born July 12, 1958 to the late James and Betty Jenkins of Wheelersburg.

Preceded in death by one brother Mike Jenkins of Michigan.  Surviving are two daughters April Jenkins and Brittany Ruggles; a special friend, Travis Smith; three grandchildren, Mylo Zavier Hylton, Sydney Ruggles,...