Aug 18, 2022

Linda Lou Murphy, 67, of Wheelersburg, went home to be in the arms of Jesus on Thursday August 18, 2022, as the result of an automobile accident. She was born February 25, 1955, in Logan, WV a daughter of the late Grant and Lois (Merritt) Farley. She was a member of Portsmouth Apostolic Church where she was a Sunday...

Aug 16, 2022

Wilma Jean Atkins, 77, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born February 9, 1945 in Portsmouth to the late Adolf and Ruth (Ratliff) Sowards. Wilma spent her life taking care of her home and her family whom she dearly loved.  She loved to crochet, go shopping, can garden vegetables, and do word...

Aug 14, 2022

Cena Jane Rowles, 82, passed away August 14, 2022 at SOMC.  She was born March 10, 1940 in Scioto Furnace, Ohio to the late Adam Edward Maynard and Helen Louise (Pyles) Maynard.  A long time resident of South Webster, she worked for Bloom Local Schools as a bus driver until retirement at age 71.

Janie is survived...

Aug 12, 2022

Clara Kathleen Lacy, 24, of Portsmouth passed away Friday August 12, 2022. She was born August 30, 1997 in Portsmouth. She was a 2015 graduate of Northwest High School, enjoyed music, sports and spending time with her children. Clara is survived by her mother, Tami (Stevens) Blaine and Paul Blaine  who raised her of Lucasville; a son, Emmett Fletcher,...

Aug 9, 2022

Jimmy Van Bibber, 80, of Sciotoville, passed away August 9, 2022 in Lima, OH. He was born September 18, 1941, a son of the late Cebert and Myrtle Van Bibber. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and enjoyed photography and collecting most anything. Bert is survived by a daughter, Susanne Bailey of Land O'Lakes, FL; a brother, John...

Aug 8, 2022

Ted L. Scalf, 61, of Portsmouth passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Ted was born April 4, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Winford Scalf and Louise (Phipps) Marcum.  He was the owner and operator of Ted's Towing and will be missed by all of his employees.  Ted loved the Lord and faithfully attended...

Aug 5, 2022

Andy Adkins, 58, of South Webster passed away Friday August 5, 2022. He was born August 9, 1963, a son of the late Andy and Rose Marie (Collins) Adkins. He worked in the lawn care business, enjoyed riding motorcycles, 4 wheelers, working in his garden and collecting cast iron skillets. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Aug 5, 2022

Glenna Lucille Slark (Morris), 92, of New Boston, Ohio, passed away August 5, 2022 at Resthaven Nursing Home. She was born March 13, 1931, in South Shore, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Hubert Morris and Bertha Conley (Osborne). Mom was known for her beauty and big beautiful smile that could light up any room and the hearts...

Aug 3, 2022

Virgil E. Howard, 92, of Sciotoville passed away Wednesday August 3, 2022. He was born June 20, 1930 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Wilbur and Alma Colley Howard. He was of the Baptist Faith, a graduate of East High School, a member of Aurora Masonic Lodge #48, and a Kentucky Colonel. He was a US Army Veteran...

Aug 1, 2022

Clydia "Jill" Litreal, 54, of Portsmouth passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born in Portsmouth, February 10, 1968 to the late Clyde and Jana Kathryn (Whitt) Litreal.  The staff and house mates at Integrity Homes became her family.  She loved Harley Davidson Motorcylces, flowers and listening to music.  She will be dearly...

Jul 30, 2022

Doretha Faye Branham Pruitt (Dee), 96, of Westlake, Ohio went to her heavenly home on July 30, 2022.

She was born February 17, 1926, was a graduate of East High School and Portsmouth Business College. Dee worked full time as a bookkeeper and secretary until her marriage in 1948.

Dee was an accomplished pianist and...

Jul 30, 2022

Pamela Sue Gambill, 67, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday July 30, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Rebecca Arlene Keller and Lorren Jackson, who preceded her in death. Survived by her loving husband Carl Michael "Mike" Gambill whom she married December 18th, 1974, daughter Jennifer (Johnathan) Fisher of Lucasville and three grandchildren Emily Fisher,...

Jul 26, 2022

Gerald Jenkins, 86, of Tupelo/Portsmouth,  spent most of his life in Ohio before moving to Tupelo 4 months ago to be near his daughter, Emily and son in law, Ron as his health failed.  He departed this life for the greater realm from his Tupelo residence on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 just a month before his 87 th birthday....

Jul 25, 2022

Andrew "Andy" Glenn Powell, 52, ran to Jesus on Monday, July 25th surrounded by his family. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Kenneth Powell and Alice Craycraft.

Andy, or Pookie as she likes to call him, is survived by his wife, Beverly Powell, whom he loved since day one. They shared a...

Jul 25, 2022

Lois Jeanette Rhea, 85, of Portsmouth passed away Monday July 25, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born August 22, 1936 in Grayson, KY a daughter of the late John and Laura Jackson Dickerson. She enjoyed traveling and loved going to flee markets and thrift stores. Lois is survived by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Rhea; three sons,...

Jul 24, 2022

Jeffery R. Apel, Jr, 38, of Wheelersburg passed away Sunday July 24, 2022. He was born November 27, 1983 in Lubbock, TX, a son of Traci Apel of Wheelersburg and the late Jeffery R. Apel, Sr.

He enjoyed hanging out with his friends and family. He was a 2003 graduate of Wheelersburg High School,  loved all kind...

Jul 21, 2022

Charles Andrew "Andy" Webb, 61, of Twin Valley passed away July 21, 2022 at his home after a three year battle with cancer. He was born February 26, 1961 in Port Clinton, OH a son of the late Eugene and Rosemary (Pollard) Webb. Charles was an Auto Body Technician and was an avid Michigan Wolverines Football Fan. He enjoyed...

Jul 21, 2022

Wilma Jean Skaggs, 83, of New Boston peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2022 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born September 8, 1938, a daughter of the late Albert and Nellie Munn. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Wilma Delane Skaggs, a son Rick Skaggs, two sisters, Wanda...

Jul 20, 2022

Willis F. Craft, 79, of New Boston passed away July 20, 2022. He was born June 16, 1943, a son of the late Willie and Ivory Fraley Craft. He formerly worked at Minford Feed and Supply for 7 years and Ramey Feed Store for 20 years. Willis is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Craft; a son,...

Jul 19, 2022

David Lee Slark, 70, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at his home.  He was born December 23, 1951 to the late Harold and Lucille (Hughes) Slark in Portsmouth.  David proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force and was retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad.  He loved to fish and play the lottery.  David...