Apr 15, 2021

Phyllis Ann Bowen, 76, of Sciotoville passed away Thursday April 15, 2021 at SOMC Emergency room. She was born March 25, 1945 in Scioto County. She enjoyed Quilting, adult coloring books and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Phyllis is survived by her husband Uvon Bowen who she married on January 23, 1965; two daughters, LaVonda...

Apr 15, 2021

Jo Ellen Fraley gave birth to two children in her lifetime, but her "kids" numbered in dozens, if not hundreds.  Through her life as a mom, as a Memaw, as a band mom, as a scout mom, and as an adopted mom, Jo Ellen touched many, many lives with her fierce love, to say nothing of her 34 years working...

Apr 14, 2021

W. David Holt Jr., 64, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021at SOMC HOSPICE Center in Portsmouth.  David was born to the late Walter Sr. and Judith (Owens) Holt on February 15, 1957 in Portsmouth.

David is survived by three sisters, Brenda Dement and husband Frank, Crystal Harris and husband Steven both of West Union, and Vickie Brown and...

Apr 14, 2021

Deborah Gayle (Park) Maple,74, of Cincinnati formerly of New Boston, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Mercy Health in Fairfield.  She was born, May 20, 1946 in Corpus Christi, TX to the late Edwin F. and Edna M.  (Lewis) Park.  Debby was a 1964 graduate of Glenwood High School in New Boston where she was involved in many...

Apr 13, 2021

Shirley Jean Hanley

Age 77 of Portsmouth, passed away April 13, 2021 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  She was born July 13, 1943 in New Boston to Noah and Mary (Fox) Waddell.  She graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1961and attended Portsmouth Business College.  She retired from Atomic Credit Union where she worked as a branch manager,...

Apr 12, 2021

Delores (Dee) Schuler, 90, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.

Delores was born in New Boston, Ohio, on May 9, 1930, to Elza and Marylin Wolfe who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her husband Edward F. Schuler, sisters Evelyn Wolfe, Betty McMeans, Doris...

Apr 11, 2021

Shane D. Bays

Age 33 of Obetz, formerly of West Portsmouth departed at OSU Medical Center in Columbus April 11, 2021.  He was born May 23, 1987 in Portsmouth.  Shane was a 2006 graduate of Portsmouth West High School and worked various construction jobs.  He loved the history channel, reading and spending time with his family.

Apr 11, 2021

John W. Hall Sr.

Age 72 of Sciotoville went to be with the Lord at his home April 11, 2021.  He was born July 28, 1948 in Portsmouth.  John enlisted in the U.S. Army and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam, and continued serving for 16 years.  He worked in various construction jobs for many years...

Apr 7, 2021

Arrangements are pending at D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.

Apr 6, 2021

Donald E. Raynard, age 69 of Sciotoville went to be with the Lord April 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 15, 1951 in Portsmouth to Donald  and Ruth (Smith) Raynard.  He was raised by his grandparents Lawrence and Charlotte Raynard.  Don graduated from Portsmouth East High School in 1970 and was...

Apr 5, 2021

James Arthur Benner (Jim), 80, of Wheelersburg, OH finally got to go Home on Monday April 5th, 2021. He was surrounded by his family at his earthly home as entered Heaven's gates. Jim was born on January 13th, 1941 in Portsmouth, OH to Roy and Cecil (Martin) Benner.  He graduated from Portsmouth East High School in 1959. On May 26th,...

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...