Apr 8, 2022

Larry Arnold Shepherd, 69, of Wheelersburg passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at his home.  He was born August 8, 1952 to the late Fred Shepherd and Mary Lou Gannon in Portsmouth.  Larry proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.  After the military he worked on the Portsmouth Police Department, later worked at Mansfield Reformatory for four years...

Apr 7, 2022

Rocky Colarada Howard was born February 9, 1971 to Richard Howard and Paula Jean Howard.  Rocky passed away on April 7, 2022 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Rocky was preceded in death by his mother, Paula Jean (Anderson) Howard; sister, Rajeana Lynn Howard; nephews, Joshua Dale Howard and Rory Michael Howard.

Rocky is survived...

Apr 7, 2022

Francile Raynard, 84, of South Webster passed away Thursday April 7, 2022 at home. She was born March 24, 1938, a daughter of the late Emmett and Viola (Henson) Allen. She was a member of South Webster Community Church. She was a former Firefighter and EMT with the South Webster Fire Department. She loved camping, cooking and canning. Francile...

Apr 2, 2022

Linda Lou Hammonds, 77, formerly of South Webster, passed away Saturday April 2, 2022. She was born October 17, 1944 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Hezzie and Chole (Wolfe) Hall. She was  Co-Owner of the former Hammond Hardware, enjoyed baking, cooking and working with her flowers. Linda is survived by a son, Scott Barnett and wife Debbie...

Apr 2, 2022

Paul Allen "Butch" Tomlin, 82, of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022 with his wife and children by his side.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Goldie Tomlin of New Boston, Ohio, and siblings Helen Jarvis and Jimmy Tomlin.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Brenda,...

Apr 1, 2022

Michael Alan Brown of Chesapeake, Ohio (Getaway)

4/18/1956 to 4/1/2022

Proceeded by his parents Wallace Elliott Brown Jr of Connecticut and Anita Anne (Dean) Gibson of Chesapeake, Ohio. Also proceeded by his bonus-Dad, Bobby E Gibson; and his brother, Wallace Elliott "Chip" Brown III (2020, Omaha, NE). He is survived by his sisters, Vanessa Brown...

Mar 29, 2022

Christopher Robert Stewart, 41, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday March 29, 2022. He was born October 13, 1980 in Portsmouth a son of Clarence R. Stewart and Mary (Fannin) Stewart. He attended Glenwood High School, enjoyed drawing and tattooing.

Besides his parents he is also survived by three sons, Bryce Davis, Felix Stewart and Hunter Caldwell; three...

Mar 25, 2022

Clara Kay Sexton, 72, of New Boston, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center Emergency Room.  Kay was born March 14, 1950 in Portsmouth to the late Joe Sexton and Mildred Sexton.  She enjoyed collecting Longaberger Baskets, spending time on Facebook and bidding on online auctions.

Kay is survived by one son, John...

Mar 22, 2022

Richard Farley, 53, of Ridgeway, Ohio, formerly of Austin Texas and South Webster, Ohio, went home to the arms of Jesus Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Richard was born August 25,1968 in Portsmouth to the late Grant Farley and Sara Lois (Merritt) Farley. Preceding Richard in death was his wife Melody (Mel) Farley, grandparents Lacy and Reabel Merritt, John Sherman...

Mar 21, 2022

Phyllis June Howard, age 73, of Wheelersburg passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born July 29, 1948 in Portsmouth to the late William Bernard and Arizona (Penix) Jackson.  Phyllis was still working as a housekeeper at Randall Residence of Wheelersburg.  She loved to sew and cook for her family, work in her...

Mar 19, 2022

Janis Jameson, 51 passed away March 19, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born May 12, 1970 to the late Richard and Marilyn (Scherer) Born. Janis loved her work as a Beautician and Lash Artist where she met many life-long friends. She enjoyed boating, Ohio State Football and feeding and watching the birds. Everyone who...

Mar 19, 2022

Bernice Lewis Setty (NeNe), 90, formerly of West Portsmouth passed away Saturday March 19, 2022. She was born January 22, 1932 in Carter, KY to the late Bessie and Jim Lewis. Bernice is survived by two sons, Brian Saul and wife Sheryl of South Point, OH, Gerald Baker and wife Jeannie of West Portsmouth, OH; stepdaughters, Jonna Anderson and...

Mar 18, 2022

Paul "Ed" Edward Raike, age 59, of New Boston passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, at his home.  Ed was born March 8, 1963 to the late Clarence Raike and Betty Hall Raike.  He loved watching Nascar races, he also enjoyed riding dirt bikes and motorcycles.

Ed is survived by his mother, Betty Raike of New Boston;...

Mar 14, 2022

Gretchen Renee White, 43, died suddenly, Monday, March 14, 2022.  She was born on July 19, 1978, in Portsmouth, Ohio.  She graduated from Wheelersburg High School in 1996.

She is survived by her parents, Vicki and Don Walden of Ocala, FL, and Lewis and Sharon White of Portsmouth, Ohio; 3 sisters, Samantha Watts (Alex) of Wheelersburg, OH,...

Mar 13, 2022

Billy Jo Gilliam 87 of Portsmouth went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 13th at Best Care Nursing home in Wheelersburg. Billy Jo was preceded in death by his wife Sandy Brisker-Gilliam that he was married to for 69 years. Along with his parents Russell and Irma Gilliam, 3 sons Rick, Mark and Barry Gilliam and grandson...

Mar 13, 2022

Austin Tyler Lewis, 21, of Wheelersburg passed away March 13, 2022. He was born June 26, 2000 in Portsmouth, a son of Crystal Lewis and Jeremy Crockett. He worked in the construction business and loved swimming with his friends, joking around and making everyone laugh. Austin is survived by his father, Jeremy (Heather) Crockett of Wheelersburg; mother, Crystal Lewis...

Mar 11, 2022

Sharon Ann Clifford, 80, of New Boston passed away March 11, 2021. She was born June 20, 1941 in Norwood, NY a daughter of the late Francis and Florence (LaComb) Shepard. She loved to read, work crossword puzzles and watching her crime and mystery shows on TV. Sharon is survived by a son, William Clifford Jr. and Thomas Lewis...

Mar 8, 2022

Steven "Ebie" Davis, 65, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.  Steven was born July 8, 1956, in Portsmouth to the late Glen and Fannie (Sammons) Davis.  He was a 1975 Graduate of Wheelersburg High School and attended Votec.  Steven loved to spend time outside and at the beach.  He liked...

Mar 6, 2022

James Edgar "Les" Skaggs, 71, of Lucasville passed away Sunday March 6, 2022 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born May 27, 1950 in Portsmouth, a son of the late James M. Skaggs and Maggie (Wells) Vicars. He was a former Sanitation Worker, loved attending church and woodworking.

Les is survived by 5 sisters, Thelma Crabtree of...

Mar 5, 2022

Carol Sue Turner, 79, of Portsmouth, formerly of Wheelersburg passed away Saturday March 5, 2022 at the home of her daughter. She was born December 25, 1942 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Cyrus Edward Wright and Oleta Moore Wright. Carol was a former Registered Nurse, a 1960 graduate of Wheelersburg High School, a graduate of Shawnee Collège...