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...

Dec 3, 2020

Phyllis I. Patrick, 89, of New Boston passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her residence. She was born April 18, 1931 in Greenup County, Kentucky. A daughter of the late Lawrence and Clara (Miller) Hayes. Phyllis attended Clay High School and was employed as a manager for The Darling Dress Shop, Doores and Associates, and a nurse assistant...

Dec 2, 2020

Etta June Watson. Age 74 of South Webster went to be with the Lord December 2, 2020 at her home. She was born April 4, 1946 in South Webster to Joseph and Mishie (Slack) Belcher. Etta was a nurse's aide at Greenbrier Nursing Home for 21 years, and Hempstead Manor for 4. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, horseshoes, playing badminton,...

Dec 2, 2020

Lawrence Lee Royal 86, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday December 2, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born March 4, 1934 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William (Bill) and Dorothea (Smith) Royal.  He was a 1953 graduate of Washington Nile High School.  Lawrence proudly served in the US Marine Corp. ...

Dec 1, 2020

Dianna Kay Henry, 77, of South Webster passed away Tuesday December 1, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers Emergency Room. She was born March 19, 1943 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Issac and Chloe Pearl (Raynard) Queen. She was a former Cook with the South Webster Bloom Township Schools having retired with 37 years service. She was...

Nov 30, 2020

James Roy Kelley , 93, of Portsmouth graduated to Heaven. He a son of the late George and Inez (Wallace) Kelley. He attended Wayne High School, was a U.S. Navy WW II Veteran who loved The Lord with all his heart. Jim was a former Conductor with the N & W Railroad for 42 years, a member of the...

Nov 30, 2020

Beatrice Eldridge, 60, of Sciotoville  passed away November 30, 2020 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born September 28, 1960 to the late John and Dora (Smith) Pigg. She enjoyed woodworking, painting and working in her yard. Beatrice is survived by her longtime companion and fiancée, Sam Short; two daughters, Janet Eldridge of Portsmouth and Crystal (Randy) Miller...

Nov 28, 2020

John D. Baker, 82, of Wheelersburg went to be with the Lord on Saturday November 28, 2020 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born September 6, 1938 in Pikeville, KY. a son of the late Brice Baker and Goldie Baker Blackburn. John was a longtime Minister who loved to preach and spread the word of God...

Nov 28, 2020

Charles E. Vaughn Sr., 74 of New Boston passed away Saturday November 28, 2020 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born August 12, 1946 in Portsmouth a son of the late Walter and Norma (Garrett) Vaughn. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam, a 1964 graduate of Glenwood High School, a member of New Boston Eagles, loved...

Nov 26, 2020

Lonnie Cook Sr., 5 6 of South Webster passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home.  He was born March 30, 1964 in Portsmouth to Jesse and Patsy Cook.  Lonnie graduated from South Webster High School in 1983.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and riding 4-wheelers.  His grandchildren were his pride and joy.  Lonnie's dog Miley...