Dec 1, 2021

Elma Gay Blackburn Richmond Patrick, 84, of South Webster passed away December 1, 2021. She was born February 3, 1937 in South Webster, a daughter of the late George Washington Blackburn and Vestie Mullins Miller. She enjoyed camping and spending time at the lake. She loved to cook, watch ballgames and loved her dog Button. Elma is survived...

Nov 27, 2021

Garry A. Bradley, 76, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday November 27, 2021.  He was born September 3, 1945 in Greenup Co., KY a son of the late Maynard and Louise (Payton) Bradley. Garry was a U.S Navy veteran, former electrician  who loved to race motorcycles and collect cars.

He is survived by a son, Garry Joseph Bradley...

Nov 26, 2021

Delores Fern Gilpin, 75, of Sciotoville went to be with the Lord on Friday November 26, 2021 at the home of her daughter Jeanie. She was born December 9, 1945 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Garrett and Edna Eileen (Perkins) King. Delores was a former cook at Concord Nursing Home. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, spending time with...

Nov 22, 2021

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Carver, 52, of West Portsmouth went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 22, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Columbus, July 26, 1969 to the late Marcus Eugene Carver and Virginia (Boyd) Carver.  Ronnie graduated from Portsmouth West High School and retired from A&M Refractories.  He loved going with his dad to car...

Nov 22, 2021

Donald R. Williams, 53, of Wheelersburg passed away November 22, 2021 in Louisville, KY. He was born November 4, 1968 in Portsmouth. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Karen Williams. Donnie spent the rest of his life "Searching for answers to questions that bothered him so".  Donnie was a writer, a poet, thrill seeker and...

Nov 20, 2021

Vicki Bailey, 70, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Kings Daughter's Medical Center in Ashland. She was born, July 25, 1951 in Portsmouth to the late Art and Millie (Boggs) Hurst.  Vicki loved to play bingo.  She was also an avid reader and loved to travel and camp.

Vicki is survived by a son,...

Nov 19, 2021

Mary Maxine Carver, 71, of West Portsmouth, passed away Friday November 19, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1950 in Perry Co., Kentucky, a daughter of the late Homer and Lona (Miller) Rigsby. Mary was a former Nursing Assistant, attended 7th Street Christian Baptist Church where she was very active in all the church...

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...