Nov 17, 2021

Kenneth Duane Porter, 65, of New Boston passed away Wednesday November 17, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born April 18, 1956 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Clarence and Kathryn (Nelson) Porter.

Kenneth was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran having continued the family tradition of joining the Navy as did his brother and his...

Nov 16, 2021

John Matthew Johnson, 66, of Portsmouth, passed away November 16, 2021 in Columbus. He was born January 25, 1955 in Portsmouth, a son of Dixie (Keaton) Brown and the late John Henry Johnson.

John was a former janitor with the Florida Public Schools. He loved to sell, trade, go to flee markets, sing and play his guitar....

Nov 12, 2021

NEW BOSTON - Manley L. Craig, 87, of New Boston passed away Friday November 12, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born November 15, 1933 in Portsmouth a son of the late Alma and Clara Belle (Penrod) Craig.

Louie was the former owner of Craig's Body shop in New Boston. He was a U.S. Army...

Nov 11, 2021

On Thursday, November 11, 2021, Elizabeth Rosemary Stamper, loving mother of seven children, 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren, passed away at the age of 89.

Elizabeth, better known as Betty, was born on March 31, 1932 in Portsmouth, OH to Lawrence and Cora Scherer. She was a graduate of  St Mary's High School, and later attended...

Nov 9, 2021

Craig Allen Carroll, 60, of Wheelersburg passed away at his home Tuesday, November 9, 2021.  He was born October 12, 1961 to the late Earl Virgil and Judith Ann (Speakman) Carroll in Chillicothe, Ohio.  He enjoyed playing golf, playing cards with his friends and embellishing his favorite stories.

Craig is survived by his wife, Kathy Carroll of...

Nov 7, 2021

Alonzo "Eddie" Sarven, Jr. 71, of Ashland passed away Sunday Nov. 7, 2021. He was born May 11, 1950 in Ashland, a son of the late Evelyn (McKenzie) Sarven and Alonzo Sarven Sr. He enjoyed fishing, preaching at different Churches and was known as Brother Eddie, the traveling preacher.

Alonzo is survived by two sisters, Rosemary (Walter)...

Nov 5, 2021

Clyde Richard Slack, 86, of South Webster passed away Friday November 5, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born May 28, 1935 in South Webster, a son of the late John and Sarah (Johnson) Slack.

Clyde was a former Rail Inspector, enjoyed fishing and piddling with his cars.

He is survived by a daughter,...

Nov 2, 2021

Lillian Edna Morrow, 78, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday November 2, 2021 unexpectedly at her home. She was retired from the Portsmouth City Schools where she worked for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by us all.

Lillian is survived by her children, Denny (Nancy) Bays, Angie (Bill) Wilson and...

Oct 31, 2021

James R. "Jim" Bishop, 69, of Portsmouth passed away Sunday October 31, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1952 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Earmel and Lucille (Beesler) Bishop. Jim was a member of the New Boston First Church of the Nazarene, was retired from the 7 UP Bottling Co. where he...

Oct 31, 2021

Gerald Dean Clark, 81, of Portsmouth passed away Sunday October 31, 2021 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born October 16, 1940 in Wheelersburg, a son of the late Ralph Clark and Anna (Logan) Spriggs. He was a former heavy equipment operator and enjoyed hunting.

He is survived by a son, Ralph Clark of...

Oct 30, 2021

Patricia Fannin, 89, of New Boston passed away Saturday October 30, 2021 at Hillview. She was born August 2, 1932 in Minford, a daughter of the late Sam and Ruby (Bayes) Williams. She was a graduate of Glenwood High School, served there as a Food Service Supervisor having retired after 35 years. She served on the School Board for...

Oct 30, 2021

Ricky R. Cook, 61, of South Webster passed away Friday October 29, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by three stepdaughters, Melissa (Tony) Cook who took great care of him for the past seven years, Alberta Cook and Kimberly Plummer all of Portsmouth; two brothers, Everette W. Cook Jr. of New...

Oct 28, 2021

John Samuel "Sam" Pennington, 65, of Vinton passed away Thursday October 28, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center.  He was born June 26, 1956 in Columbus, a son of  Alva (Lambert) McCoy of Rio Grande and the late James R. Pennington. John enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, listening to music, watching TV, especially the History Channel, Judge Judy and piddling around...

Oct 26, 2021

Willis Edward "Ed" Sparks, 70, of Wheelersburg passed away Tuesday October 26, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born June 4, 1951 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Willis Sparks and Delores Sparks Howard. Ed attended Rubyville Community Church, loved Football, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Bengals. He was a Nascar Fan, enjoyed fishing, hunting...

Oct 22, 2021

Franklin T. Carver Jr., 91, of Portsmouth passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  He was born to the late Franklin Carver Sr. and Pearl (Davitz) Carver on October 1, 1930 in Sciotoville.  Franklin was an US Army veteran and served in the Korean War.  He loved riding his scooter, watching old westerns and he...

Oct 15, 2021

Connie Lee Pack, 68, of Sciotoville passed away Friday October 15, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 22, 1953 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Harry and Dealia Johnson Gambill. Connie was a former Nurses Aid, loved to play Bingo, playing on her tablet and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Connie is survived...

Oct 12, 2021

Robert (Bob) Phillips, age 73, of New Boston, Ohio born March 23, 1948 - two years after his beloved Cleveland Browns were established - passed away peacefully Tuesday October 12, 2021 surrounded by his adored wife and his "5 boys" as he affectionately and proudly called them.

A graduate of Notre Dame H. S. in 1966, he...

Oct 12, 2021

Jackie Lee Adkins, 55, of West Portsmouth passed away suddenly on Tuesday October 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 20, 1966 in Niles, Michigan, a son of the late Ivory and Leona (Lyons) Adkins. Jackie was a 1984 graduate of Vanguard High School, was a member of Bible Chapel Church in McDermott, loved fishing, hunting and...

Oct 12, 2021

Denver Eugene Roof, 80, of Mansfield passed away Tuesday October 12, 2021. Arrangements are being handled by D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME (Wolfe-Nelson Chapel ) in Sciotoville.

Oct 12, 2021

Richard E. Noel, 94, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at SOMC Hospice. He was born in Portsmouth on October 14, 1926, to the late Forest and Lillie (Locher) Noel. Richard was a graduate of Minford High School and after that served four years in the U.S. Navy, during World War II. Richard retired from Detroit Steel after...