Thomas Cain Lusk
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...
Jesse Junior Cook
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...
Rebecca Ann Gerace
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...
Lowell Thomas Roof
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...
Gary Lee Neff
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...
Colleen Pelfrey - Smoot
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...
Saundra K. Blevins
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...
Matthew Scott Fahnestock
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;...
Richard Ellis Dupuy
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...
Gary L. Cunningham
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....
Bruce King
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...
Elizabeth Ann Sigman
May 7, 2021
Elizabeth Ann Sigman, 72, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday May 8,2021. She was born February 5, 1949 in McDermott, a daughter of the late Jay Spencer and Stella Puckett Spencer. She was a graduate of Northwest High School, enjoyed listening to country music and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Elizabeth is survived by three sons, Paul (Monica) Sigman...
Betty L. Collie
May 6, 2021
Betty L. Collie, 60, of Wheelersburg passed away Thursday May 6, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. There will be no services at this time. Condolences may be sent to DWSwickFuneralHome.com.
Sheila Ann Janney
May 4, 2021
Sheila Ann Janney, 70, of Wheelersburg passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at her home. She was born February 3, 1951 in Dema, KY to the late Berlin and Subrina (Slone) Jones. Sheila was a 1969 graduate of Wheelersburg High School and worked for several years as a secretary at the Ohio State House in Columbus. Sheila was a...
Donna J. Rowe
May 4, 2021
Donna J. Rowe, 81, of Portsmouth, passed away May 04,2022 at SOMC Hospice. Services pending with D.W. Swick Funeral Home- Wheelersburg.
Chadd Aaron Smith
Apr 30, 2021
Chadd Aaron Smith 49, of Wheelersburg passed away at his home, Friday, April 30, 2021. Chadd was born April 19, 1972 to Donald Smith and Pamela (Oppy) Smith in Portsmouth. He loved to hunt and fish, he also loved antiques.
Chadd is survived by his father, Donald Smith and wife Sonya of South Webster; mother, Pamela Smith of...
Kathy J Mullins
Apr 27, 2021
Kathy J. Mullins, 78, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. She was born to the late William and Ida (Ogden) Ruark on October 8, 1943 in West Union, Ohio. She worked many years as a Beautician. Kathy loved her flowers, but her true love was her family especially her granddaughter and great grandchildren.
Kathy is...
Cheryl Lynn Montgomery
Apr 25, 2021
Cheryl Lynn Montgomery, 59, of Minford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 25, 2021. She was born June 26, 1962 in Portsmouth a daughter of Carl and Ida (Clifton) Stiles. Lynn was a big Believer in her Faith; (However, as it is written: "What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what...
William A. Bill Goddard
Apr 25, 2021
NEW BOSTON - William A."Bill" Goddard, 74, 0f New Boston passed away Sunday April 25, 2021 surrounded by Love at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born February 1, 1947 in Portsmouth to the late John and Pearl (Miller) Goddard. After graduating from Glenwood High School in 1965, he went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in...
Joyce Evelyn Pierce
Apr 21, 2021
Joyce E. Pierce, 77, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday April 21, 2021. She was born March 3, 1944 in Pauldine, OH a daughter of the late George and Bertha Fannin Lawson. She was a member of Stoney Run Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Joyce is survived by a son, Kenneth Pierce and...
