Jun 6, 2021

Florence McGinnis, 84, of Toledo passed away Sunday June 6, 2021. She was born June 30, 1936 in South Webster, Ohio. Florence was a hairdresser and an artist in her profession. It was a childhood calling. She owned and operated a seaside salon in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and resided there for many years. She taught cosmetology in Alexandria, Virginia...

Jun 5, 2021

Dorothy  "Joanne" Fenton Williams went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 5, 2021.   She was the daughter of the late Edward and Cora Mae Aeh Fenton.  Joanne was preceded in death by her loving husband, Estile (Buster) Williams, of sixty-eight years.

She was blessed with two children, Frank (Connie) Williams of Rarden and Nancy...

Jun 4, 2021

Marjorie Lela Maynard (Wilburn), 81, of South Webster passed away peacefully in hospice care on Friday June 4, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She graduated from South Webster High School in 1957 and shortly after married her high school sweetheart Donald Maynard. They were married for 40 wonderful years until his passing in December of 1997. Marjorie was...

Jun 1, 2021

Joan Shultz Sturgill, 95, of Sciotoville passed away Tuesday June 1, 2021.  She was born January 19, 1926 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Walter and Annetta Warne Shultz.  She was a retired secretary at the former National Bank, was a member of the Manley Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.

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Jun 1, 2021

Debby Coriell, 57, of South Webster passed away Tuesday June 1, 2021 as the result of an accident. She was born July 8, 1963 in Portsmouth a daughter of Helen Breech Coriell and the late Floyd Ferman Coriell.

She was a 1981 graduate of Glenwood High School, loved to fish, read, work in her garden and write...

Jun 1, 2021

Shirley Ann Whitely, 83, formerly of Wheelersburg passed away Tuesday June 1, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born March 21, 1938 in Paintsville, KY., a daughter of the late Charles Barker and Della Mae Pryor. Shirley was of the Catholic Faith who loved to read, do puzzle books and crossword puzzles. She is survived by a son,...

May 26, 2021

Tabetha Lynn Gillum, 48, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday May 26, 2021. She was born October 31, 1972 in Portsmouth a daughter of Thomas and Rita (Taulbee) Kittles of Wheelersburg. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading and listening to music. Tabetha is also survived by her daughter, Erica Gillum of Upper Sandusky; a brother, Matthew Kittles of Wheelersburg;...

May 24, 2021

Ralph Dean Shaffer, Sr, 93, of Wheelersburg passed away Monday May 24, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born December 17, 1927 in Lucasville a son of the late Curtis and Maggie (Davis) Shaffer. He was a retired journeyman diesel mechanic, was an Honorably Discharged  Army Veteran having served during WW II and received the Victory Medal. He...

May 18, 2021

Velma Payton, 78, of New Boston passed away Tuesday May 18, 2021. She was born July 9, 1942 in Pikeville, KY., a daughter of the late Robert and Josephine Meadows Collins.

She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, she loved to preach, teach Sunday school and was very active with the church. She...

May 18, 2021

Thomas Cain Lusk Jr., 32, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Portsmouth.  He was born to Thomas Lusk Sr. and Madelyn Turner February 27, 1989 in Portsmouth.  He loved listening to music, basketball and spending time with family and friends.

Thomas is survived by his Mother, Madelyn Shepherd and husband Alan of Portsmouth; his...

May 17, 2021

Jesse Junior Cook, Jr.  81, of South Webster passed away Monday May 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1940 in Jackson County, a son of the late Jesse Cook Sr. and Sue (Elswick) Cook. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, enjoyed attending auctions, fishing and loved to cut wood. He was one of the few...

May 17, 2021

Rebecca Ann Gerace, 64, of New Boston, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at her home.  She was born on August 11, 1956 in Portsmouth to the late Jack and Maxine (James) Winchester.  Rebecca enjoyed making candles and painting figurines. She was a social butterfly and loved people.

Rebecca is survived by two daughters, Christina Call Whisman...

May 12, 2021

Lowell Thomas Roof, 74, of Sciotoville passed away Wednesday May 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1944 in Scioto County a son of the late Everett and Hattie (Adkins) Roof. He was a 1964 graduate of Bloom Vernon High School and was a member of the American Legion.  He enjoyed playing golf, bingo and loved...

May 11, 2021

Gary Lee Neff Sr. 78, of South Webster passed away Tuesday May 11, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born April 17, 1943 in South Webster, a son of the late Simon and Gladys (Smith) Neff. He married Betty Lou Crabtree on September 29, 1963 in south Webster. Gary was a former employee of Bloom Local School district...

May 8, 2021

Colleen Pelfrey - Smoot, 91, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home.  She was born to the late Bent and Clara Bell (Milam) Banks March 15, 1930 in Hazard, KY.  in 1988 Colleen started a group home she owned and operated until her death. The group home allowed her to  fulfill her mission to care...

May 8, 2021

Saundra Kay Reeder Eshem Clark Hobbs Rawlins Blevins, 77, of Wheelersburg passed away Saturday May 8, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born October 6, 1943 in Wheelersburg a daughter of the late Farnum (Buck) and Stella (Faulkner) Reeder. She loved to cook and getting married. Saundra is survived by a daughter, Andrea (Scott) Barnes; a sister, Becky...

May 8, 2021

Matthew Scott Fahnestock, 35, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday May 8, 2021. He was born May 16, 1985 a son of Kimberly Fahnestock and was a graduate of Hillsboro High School. Matthew is survived by his step-father, Clement (Patty) Francis; two sons, Aiden Matheney and Dylan Fahnestock; a daughter, Peyton Fahnestock; two sisters, Amanda Raypole and Amber (Tyler) Nelson;...

May 8, 2021

Richard Ellis Dupuy, 92, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday May 8, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born April 30, 1929 in Portsmouth a son of the late Paul H. and Dorothy (Wright) Dupuy. He was a member of Cornerstone Methodist Church, Portsmouth Masonic Lodge # 48 and the Scottish Rite of Cincinnati. He retired from the Empire...

May 8, 2021

Gary Leon Cunningham, 78, of New Boston, passed away Saturday May 8, 2021, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Born October 6, 1942 in New Boston, Ohio to Raymond Mowery and Juanita Cunningham, Gary is survived by a daughter Wendy Hoewischer, his friends and loved ones, Cedar Street Church family and his constant companion and furry friend, Angel....

May 8, 2021

Bruce King Age 65 of Sciotoville passed away May 8, 2021 while in Florida.  He was born September 15, 1955 in Sciotoville to Garrett and Eileen (Perkins) King.  Bruce was a retired laborer and member of Labor Local 83 of Portsmouth.  He loved NASCAR, and enjoyed playing euchre with family and friends.  He is survived by two daughters, Amber...