Mar 31, 2021

Adam Eldridge, 43, of Lucasville passed away Wednesday March 31, 2021 at his residence after a long illness. He was born December 6, 1977 in Portsmouth, a son of Vicky (Skaggs) Eldridge. He was a 1996 graduate of Glenwood High School, had enjoyed playing golf and fishing. He loved animals very much especially his dogs and cats. Besides his...

Mar 31, 2021

Betty Jo Allison, 72, of New Boston formerly of West Portsmouth passed away at her home with loved ones at her bedside.  Betty Jo was born June 5, 1948 in Portsmouth to the late David "Ted" Hamilton and Doris (McClurg) Hamilton.  Betty Jo loved her family dearly, she enjoyed cookouts, holidays and many other family get togethers.  She loved...

Mar 27, 2021

Jason Dale Nix, 45, of South Webster passed away Saturday March 27, 2021. He was born December 25, 1975 in Portsmouth, a son of Stephen and Teresa (Thomas) Nix. He was a welder with Local 577, was a 1994 graduate of Clay High School and loved working on old trucks, hiking, four wheeling with trucks, doing research on plants...

Mar 25, 2021

Johnny L. Gearheart, 78, 0f Sciotoville passed away Thursday March 25, 2021. He was born September 11, 1942 in Scioto County, a son of the late Herman and Doris (Martin) Gearheart. Johnny attended Bonser Run Christian Baptist Church, was a 1960 graduate of Minford High School, loved to play his steel guitar and going to yard sales. He is...

Mar 24, 2021

Kendra Sue Campbell, 55, of New Boston passed away Wednesday March 24, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born January 4, 1966 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Dorothy (McCleese) Adkins and the late Howard Adkins. She attended Clay High School and was a former Teachers Aid at The Vern Riffe School. She loved to cook, read, write...

Mar 23, 2021

Juanita C. Shamhart, 84, of Portsmouth formerly of South Webster passed away Tuesday March 23, 2021. She was born April 16, 1936 in Scioto Furnace, a daughter of the late Harry and Edna (Conkey) Bauer. Juanita worked for the former Williams Shoe Factory for over 18 years, the New Boston Eagles for 38 years, was a 1953 graduate of...

Mar 19, 2021

Timothy A. Matthews, 53, of Portsmouth passed away Friday March 19, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born May 7, 1967 a son of the late Stanley and Joan (Bennington) Matthews. Tim was a former truck driver who loved trucks, motorcycles, fishing, doing anything outside and helping others. He is survived by a son, Cody Matthews and Kayla...

Mar 18, 2021

Loretta Shively, 78, of Wheelersburg passed away Thursday March 18, 2021 at Community Hospice in Ashland. She was born June 4, 1942 in Scioto County a daughter of the late Paul D. Riley and Ada Kathryn (Lundy) Riley. She attended Portsmouth West Schools, was the secretary for the former Dr. Keith Gaspich, worked at Alice Kay Fashions and Marting's....

Mar 6, 2021

Thomas K. Blanton, 71, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 in New Boston.  He was born March, 13, 1949 in New Boston to the late Leck Blanton Jr. and Jean (Hilton) Blanton. He worked as an electrician for a construction company.  Thomas loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors.  He had a...

Mar 5, 2021

Orville P. Adams, 95, of South Webster passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  Orville was born March 4, 1926 to the late Raney P. and Della (Risner) Adams in Cyrus, KY.  He proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII.  Orville was retired from the Pipefitters Local #577 in Portsmouth after 70...

Mar 2, 2021

Sharon Lee "Stuber" Clark, 72, of New Boston passed away Tuesday March 2, 2021. She was born January 20, 1949 in Detroit, MI a daughter of the late Warren Stuber and Julia "Hamlet" Ingold. She was well-known at the former American Restaurant where she worked for over 35 years. She was a loving housewife, mother and grandmother who loved...

Mar 1, 2021

Chad Hamilton Sapp, 31, of Wheelersburg passed away Monday March 1, 2021. He was born June 21, 1989 in Ashland, KY. He attended Minford High School and VoTec . Chad is survived by his father, Tim Sapp and Cathy Wamsley of Wheelersburg, mother Tina (Hamilton) Hickerson (Joe) of Lucasville; a daughter, Amiha Marie Sapp of New Boston; step sister,...

Feb 27, 2021

Teresa Louise Albrecht, 60, of Rosemount passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Portsmouth to the late Robert and Zelma (Vance) Stone on February 17, 1961.  Teresa owned and operated Blue Bird Bakery in New Boston.

Teresa is survived by her husband, Tom Albrecht; a daughter, Erica Williamson and husband Eric...

Feb 27, 2021

Larry Steven Hamilton, 69, of Wheelersburg passed away  Saturday, February 27, 2021 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  Steve was born August 31, 1951 in Cleveland to the late Sherman and Daisy (Anderson) Hamilton.  Steve attended Glenwood High School and worked many years as a tow boat captain.  Steve loved his grandchildren and attending all of their activities.  He also enjoyed...

Feb 25, 2021

Bertha Jane Will, 90, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  She was born in Portsmouth October 11, 1930 to the late Charles W. and Cora (Wright) Stout. Bertha was a 1948 graduate of East High School and after 20 years retired as a case worker for Social Services.  She enjoyed quilting,...

Feb 23, 2021

James Anthony Montgomery, 67, of Minford passed away Tuesday February 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 1, 1954 in Portsmouth a son of Charles Montgomery Sr. and Frances (Born) Montgomery of Minford. His favorite thing to do was watching Les Feldick on TV. He also loved fishing, camping and going on family vacations. James is also...

Feb 23, 2021

Paul Willis Hagen, 71 of South Webster, Ohio went home, he went to the city that he had preached and ministered about for over 50 years, Tuesday February 23, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio while being surrounded by his family. Paul Willis, as known by many, was born on August 4, 1949 to the late Paul Lenhart...

Feb 21, 2021

Mary Catherine La Bart of Jackson passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Concord Health and Rehab Center in Wheelersburg.  Mary was born to the late Aurthur and Iva (Tapp) Mannering in Jackson, Ohio on April 1, 1947.  Mary enjoyed to crochet paint and play games such as Suduko.

Mary is survived by one son, Richard Dana...

Feb 21, 2021

Wanda Faye Foster, 93 of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  She was born to the late Thurman and Fannie (Sizemore) James on February 5, 1928 in Carter County, KY.  Wanda was a graduate of Glenwood High School in New Boston.  She was of the Pentecostal faith and loved taking care of people...

Feb 21, 2021

James Arnold "Arnie" Smith, 83, of Wheelersburg moved to his heavenly home on Sunday February 21, 2021 at Kings Daughters Medical Center. He was born July 2, 1937 in Sunshine, KY, a son of the late Owen and Nola (Flannery) Smith. He attended Porter Free Will Baptist Church where he was very engaged in supporting numerous projects and activities. ...