Apr 27, 2022

Melba Loretta Craft-Comer 86 of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away at SOMC Hospice on April 27th, 2022 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Born on February 18, 1936, Melba was the daughter of the late George D. Williams and Esther Howard Williams. Melba worked as a nurse for SOMC for many years. Melba was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Melba was...

Apr 27, 2022

Juanita S. "Susie" Jameson, 73, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday April 27, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born December 14, 1948 in Lawrence Co., OH a daughter of the late Frank and Sudie (Drye) Kelly. Susie was the owner of the former Office Peddler and a 1966 graduate of Oak High School. She loved to bake,...

Apr 27, 2022

David Albert Speas, 53 of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away at home on April 27, 2022. David was born November 27, 1968, in Louisville, Kentucky.

David was a wonderful baseball player, enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, Nascar and dirt track racing. David also loved elderly people and babies.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne...

Apr 26, 2022

Gerald R. Jenkins, 86, of Portsmouth passed away July 26, 2022. Arrangements are pending at D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME (Wolfe-Nelson Chapel) in Sciotoville,.

Apr 23, 2022

William "Boyd" Williams Dear family, friends and fans, We are very sad to announce the passing of William "Boyd" Williams on Saturday April 23, 2022 at the age of 73, following a long battle with kidney disease. He joined his Heavenly Home peacefully in the company of his children, Shae Craft, and Nick and Emily Williams at the Community Hospice...

Apr 22, 2022

Jan Tackett, 73, 0f Portsmouth passed away Friday April 22, 2022 at her residence. She was born October 4, 1948 in South Shore, KY a daughter of the late Leslie Ray Bivens and Marie (Bentley) Farris. Jan had a great personality, loved to read, was one of the best cooks around, was an excellent billiards player and enjoyed bowling....

Apr 15, 2022

Sheila G. Simpson, 68, of Portsmouth passed away Friday April 15, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born September 21, 1953 in Great Falls, Montana, a daughter of the late Walter and Phyllis (Dockery) Johnson. She was member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church, attended East High School, loved to cook, spend time with her family especially...

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;...