Jan 21, 2022

Curtis Dale "CD" Harris, 72, of Wheelersburg passed away Friday January 21, 2022. He was born August 7, 1949 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Curtis and Hattie (Penix) Harris. He was a member of Rubyville Community Church, a 1967 graduate of Northwest High School, a former Conductor for the Norfork and Southern Railroad and enjoyed going to...

Jan 21, 2022

Ronnie Lee Richardson, 80, of Franklin Furnace passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at SOMC HOSPICE.  He was born July 6, 1941 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Harry and Constance (Clemente) Richardson.  Ronnie loved working on old cars and worked many years at Gunning's Refractory (BMI) in South Webster, he later worked in security and as a truck...

Jan 20, 2022

Jackson (Jack) Lee Patton, 94, of Sciotoville, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at SOMC HOSPICE CENTER in Portsmouth.  Jack was born, September 21, 1927 in New Boston to the late Farris and Grace (McGowan) Patton.  He was 1946 Graduate of Glenwood High School.  After graduating high school Jack joined the US NAVY as a diesel mechanic and served...

Jan 19, 2022

Donald Eugene Nelson, 88, of Oak Hill formerly of Regrish Addition passed away Wednesday January 19, 2022. He was born March 12, 1933 in Greenup Co, KY a son of the late Edward and Mary (Penix) Nelson. He was a 1950 graduate of Valley High School. He retired in 1993 from Standard-LaFarge Corporation after 41 years of service. He...

Jan 18, 2022

Rhonda Sue (Apel) Comer, 58, of Sciotodale got her Angel Wings on Tuesday January 18, 2022 after a long, hard fight with cancer. She was born October 14, 1963 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Chester and Barbara (Graff) Apel of Sciotodale. Rhonda was a nurse at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility and a 1981 graduate of Wheelersburg High School. She...

Jan 17, 2022

Betty Frances Rader, 86, of Wheelersburg passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at SOMC HOSPICE in Portsmouth.  She was born on November 3, 1935, in Graceland, KY to the late Wilbert Mitchelle and Ama (Colley) Howard.  She was a member of Rubyvillle Community Church and taught Sunday School for over 22 years.  Betty was a loving wife, mother and...

Jan 12, 2022

Dorothy Mae Cremeans, 78, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wheelersburg under the care of Heartland Hospice.  She was born to the late Anthony Firm and Annie (Brown) Harr on February 6, 1943, in Brushy Creek, Ky. She worked at Delicious Fruit Farm in St. Paul, KY., where she met...

Jan 10, 2022

Paul Eugene "Sonny" Cremeans, 84, of Wheelersburg passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born to the late Homer Clyde and Helen (Oliver) Cremeans on June 18, 1937, in Fullerton, Ky.  Paul worked at Delicious Fruit Farm in St. Paul, KY and at Harbison Walker Refractories and later retired from the Portsmouth City...

Jan 10, 2022

In November of 1925, Melvin and Louise Trent, of Salem, VA, had their first child, James Edward. He became big brother to Eugene and then to June.

As Jim grew up, his first job was a bicycle newspaper delivery boy. He earned money so he could take the train to visit his maternal grandparents in the summer....

Jan 8, 2022

Micheal J. Zeestraten 67, was born on December 16, 1954 unto the union of Benjamin & Sandra Zeestraten in Grand Rapids, MI. Micheal was the first of seven sons and daughters. He was raised by his grandfather Pete Zeestraten.

In his youth Micheal gained an education and...

Jan 6, 2022

Carol Louise Mays, 82, of Sciotovile, passed away Thursday January 6, 2022 at SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by her family. She was born  October 30, 1939 in Catlettsburg, KY a daughter of the late Marshall and Carrie (Wilson) Bocook. She was a longtime member of Sand Hill Christian Baptist Church, worked for the former Williams Shoe Factory and retired...

Jan 5, 2022

Allie Reese Ball, infant daughter of Eric and Melissa (Robinson) Ball of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday January 5, 2022 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born January 1, 2022. She is survived by two brothers, Jeremiah and Wyatt both at home; grandparents, Danny and Reeca Ball of Wheelersburg , Phillip and Tina Robinson of West Portsmouth; several aunts, uncles...

Jan 5, 2022

Janet Joan Miller, 79, of Wheelersburg passed away on Wednesday January 5, 2022 at her home.  She was born June 7, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to the late William and Thelma Morris.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Miller; son, Dennis Miller; sister, Phyllis Morris Bates and a brother, Harold Morris....

Jan 3, 2022

Frank Edward Wente, 89, of Mansfield, formerly of Portsmouth passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Altercare of Canal Winchester.  He was born, February 9, 1932 in Portsmouth to the late Frank and Dortha (Hamilton) Wente.  Frank was a 1950 graduate of Portsmouth East High School.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ashland.  He was...

Jan 1, 2022

Jason Ben Edward Craft, 54, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at SOMC.  He was born May 20, 1967 in Portsmouth to Monty Craft and Rita (Holbrook) Dyer.  Jason was of the Apostolic faith, he enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles.  He also enjoyed playing pull tab tickets and bingo.  Jason really loved cats, he rescued strays and...

Dec 29, 2021

Cheryl Annette Gaines, 59, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  She was born October 21, 1962 in Portsmouth to the late David Courtney and Linda Pearl (Newsome) Gaines.  Cheryl was a 1980 graduate of Minford High School, she loved to sew, read and cross stitch.

Cheryl is survived by a...

Dec 27, 2021

Betty Lou Crabtree Neff, 78, of South Webster passed away Monday December 27, 2021 at home. She was born December 20, 1943 in South Webster a daughter of the late Lewis and Mildred Triggs Crabtree. She married Gary Lee Neff Sr. on September 29, 1963 in South Webster. Betty was a former employee of Best Care Nursing and Rehab....

Dec 27, 2021

Carolyn Sue Evans, 68, of South Webster passed away Monday December 27, 2021. She was born June 28, 1953 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Dixie (Keeton) Brown and the late John Henry Johnson. She loved to craft, crochet, work puzzles and play video games. She also enjoyed playing the acoustic guitar and singing. Besides her mother, Carolyn is survived...

Dec 26, 2021

Charles "Poopaw" Witt, 83, of Minford passed away Sunday December 26, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 10, 1938 in Latrobe, PA a son of the late James and Mary (McKever) Witt. He was of the Protestant Faith, a former U.S. Navy Veteran and a graduate of Shawnee State University. He was a Jack of All Trades,...

Dec 25, 2021

Rhoda Sperry of South Webster passed away Saturday December 25, 2021. Arrangements are pending at D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in South Webster.