Jun 18, 2021

Tamela Marie Simmering, 61, of South Webster died Friday June 18, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Vivian Lewis Simmering. She was a life long resident of South Webster where she worked in the family business until it closed in 2003. She then got a job at Kroger's in...

Jun 16, 2021

Robert Randall "Russ" Davis 78 of New Boston passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Best Care Nursing and Rehab in Wheelersburg.  He was born on August 5, 1942 to the late Russell and Goldie (Parker) Davis in Grays Branch, KY.  Russ served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired as a brakeman from the Norfolk and Southern...

Jun 14, 2021

Catherine H. (Tackett) Sowards, 91, of New Boston passed away at her home, Monday, June 14, 2021.  She was born in West Portsmouth to the late Riley and Effie (Sissler) Tackett on July 24, 1929.  Catherine enjoyed baking for her family.

Catherine is survived by a son, Moses James Fitzpatrick and wife Betty Jo of Sciotodale; six...

Jun 14, 2021

Herman David Grant, 73, of Kingston, Ohio passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  He was born in Huntington, WV.  July 13, 1947 to the late Herman Otis Grant and Essie Rose (Rice) Swift.  Herman enjoyed going camping with family and friends.

Herman is survived by his wife of 22 years,...

Jun 10, 2021

Bernice Adalene (Grandma Bernie) Dotson Peirce, 87, a loving mother, grandmother and a devout Christian went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday June 10, 2021. She was born September 2, 1933 in New Boston, a daughter of the late Edward and Mella Blanton Dotson. Bernice was a member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in...

Jun 8, 2021

Harry Dean Bennett, 66, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio was called to his eternal home in heaven to be with his lord and savior on June 8, 2021 at 8:45 PM. Harry was a Marine Corp veteran, a member  of Ohio Patriot Bikers, Ohio Color Guard and the American Legion Riders. His passion and loves in life were his family,...

Jun 6, 2021

Jerry D. Whitt, 71, of Portsmouth went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, June 6, 2021 with his family by his side at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born March 2, 1950 in Martin, KY a son of the late Otis and Carrie (Thornsberry) Whitt. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Whitt, Otis Whitt, Larry...

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...