Dec 31, 2020

Marilyn Jean Hiles, 75, of Sugar Grove, OH passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. She was born January 2, 1945 on Columbus, OH. She attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from South High School. She married Larry Lee Hiles in June of 1964 and she would proudly and frequently tell anyone...

Dec 28, 2020

Julia Denise Norris Ford, also known as Corky, to her beloved husband of 31 years, David, of New Boston, 69, passed away Monday December 28th at SOMC Hospice Center.

She loved the Lord mightily and serving Him as best as she could.  She held positions of service to Him, in which were many.  She was saved approximately...

Dec 28, 2020

Danny Joe Mayhew, 65, of Portsmouth, passed away on December 29, 2020 at Ohio State University Hospital after a hard-fought battle with COVID-19.

Danny was born on January 20, 1955, in Jackson, Ohio to the late Glenn and Roxie Mayhew. He was one of seven siblings. He has overcome many obstacles in the last few months including...

Dec 27, 2020

Henry Adams, 81, of Wheelersburg, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home.  Henry was born in Oak Hill to the late James and Edna (McGuire) Adams on March, 15, 1939.  Henry attended Pine Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed carpentry and gardening.

Henry is survived by his wife, Minnie (Simmering) Adams; one son, Jeff of Connecticut;...

Dec 27, 2020

Janet Marie Law, 55, of New Boston passed away Sunday December 27, 2020. She was born November 18, 1965 in Detroit, MI. a daughter of the late David and Frances Gasser Luther. Janet attended Temple Baptist Church, loved playing computer games and loved her dogs. She is survived by her husband Robert Law; a daughter Teresa Parsons and husband...

Dec 25, 2020

William Penix, 60 of Sciotoville passed away Friday December 25, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 30, 1959 to the late Frank and Mary (Nichols) Penix in Baltimore, Maryland.  William liked walking, fishing and any other outdoor activity.

William is survived by three sons, Jonathan D. Penix of Portsmouth, Benjamin Franklin Penix of...

Dec 22, 2020

Andrew "Drew" Brooks Raines, 30, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020.  He was born November 11, 1990 to Tracey Nichols (William) and Anthony Raines (Kari). He was a 2009 graduate of Glenwood High School. Drew was known for his smile that would light up a room.

Drew is survived by a brother, Austin Raines of New Boston;...

Dec 21, 2020

Kimberly Faith Feeman, 60,  of Lucasville went to be with her Lord on December 21, 2020 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth. Kim was born March 12, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Elwood and Frances (Evans) Waddell.  She was a 1978 graduate of Valley High School and worked in her family business as a professional cleaner.  She was...

Dec 20, 2020

Brenda Lee "Baby Doll" Carver, 37 of Portsmouth passed away Sunday December 20, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born June 30, 1983 in Portsmouth a daughter of Brenda Carver of Portsmouth and Larry Carver and his girlfriend Marty Howard of Wheelersburg. She was a graduate of Vern Riffe School, enjoyed watching movies, dancing, listening to Opera...

Dec 19, 2020

Mary Louise Brown, 82, of West Portsmouth went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born August 8, 1938 in Scioto County to the late Ithel and Mabel (Easter) Bloomfield.  Mary loved the Lord with all her heart and enjoyed praising him.  Mary loved working puzzles, reading, especially the Bible,...

Dec 14, 2020

Thomas William Conley, 71, retired clinical social worker, died Monday, December 14, 2020 from complications resulting from his lifelong illness of osteogenesis imperfecta. He was the only son of the late William Thomas Conley and Mary Louise Ferguson Conley.

He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio November 5, 1949. He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1968. He...

Dec 12, 2020

Helen Ruth Reffit departed this life on December 12, 2020.  Born June 4, 1936 in Cincinnati, OH the youngest child of the late Gus & Sarah LeMasters Reffit.  She was a 1954 graduate of Green High School.

Ruth spent 21 years in Piedras Negras, Mexico as a missionary working as a Field Superintendent for World for Christ...

Dec 11, 2020

Anna Lou Toland-Blackburn, 78 of Rubyville passed away Friday December 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 6, 1942 in Gallia County a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Butcher) Miller. She worked at Best Care in Wheelersburg for many years as a cook and in house keeping. She attended Rubyville Community Church where she loved...

Dec 11, 2020

JERRI CUMMINGS SOUTH WEBSTER -

Jerri Rae Cummings, 45, of South Webster, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at her home.  Jerri was born on September 3, 1975 to the late Jerry Rae Cummings and Teresa (Zornes) Crump. Jerri worked as a teacher at Wheelersburg Schools for 21 years where she coached Quiz Bowl, Junior High Track, Pirates...

Dec 11, 2020

Ernest "Ernie" Messer Jr., 83 of Minford passed away Friday December 11, 2020 at a Columbus hospital. He was born June 5, 1937 in Portsmouth a son of the late Ernest E. Messer Sr. and Myrtle (Elliott) Messer. He was a former Dispatcher for the Ohio State Patrol where he was mostly known for his service there at the...

Dec 9, 2020

Ethel Marie "Flanary" Dawson, 83 , of Wheelersburg,  passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her son's home where she also resided for the last 7 1/2 years.  Ethel was born July 21, 1937 in Virgie, Kentucky to the late Edgar and Esta "Bentley" Flanary.

Ethel is survived by two sons, Carl Bartley and wife Kathy of...

Dec 8, 2020

Sheila Bailey,61 of Canton passed away December 8, 2020. She was born July 27, 1959 in Portsmouth to the late Lola Violet Bailey and Glenn William Bailey of Minford. Sheila lived in Minford all her life until she was taken to care for by the State. Later in life, Sheila was moved to Canton. She was affectionately known as...

Dec 6, 2020

Jeannie Riddlebarger, 88, of Rosemount went to be with Jesus on December 6, 2020 at her son's home surrounded by family.  Jeannie, daughter of Clarence and Biance Riddlebarger spent her childhood on Riddlebarger Road with a brother, Howard and sisters, Rozella, Thelma, Ruth and Donna, working the Riddlebarger farm.  She was a 1950 graduate of Valley High School.  Jeannie...

Dec 5, 2020

Sylvia Kathleen Thornton, 94 of Wheelersburg passed away Saturday December 5, 2020. She was born May 21, 1926 in Putnam Co., WV a daughter of the late Silas and Genevia (Plumley) Bird. She was a former nurse at St. Mary's Hospital and loved her flowers and gardening. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Chaney  of Wheelersburg; two grandchildren,...

Dec 4, 2020

Austin Hayes McClintic (Mouse) 26 of South Webster passed away on December 4, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers Emergency Room. He was born November 28, 1994 in Portsmouth a son of David and Rhonda McClintic of South Webster. He was a graduate of South Webster High School and Scioto CTC and was an electrician by trade. Austin is...