Jul 21, 2025

James L. Slone, 86, of South Webster, passed away Monday July 21, 2025 at SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 10, 1939 in Thacker, WV, a son of the late Kernie and Minnie (Burton) Slone.

He served in the U.S. Army and was a retired mechanic from Hanes Chevrolet. He enjoyed...

Jul 20, 2025

It is with great sadness to announce that, Joseph Michael Ober, has passed away at the age of 53 on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Joey (better known as JoBer), was born to the late Steve Ober and Danelle (Zvara) Ober on July 20, 1972, in Oberlin, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his father, and both...

Jul 18, 2025

Betty Lou Little Mullins, 91, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025. She died at SOMC Hospice, Portsmouth, Ohio, after a brief battle with esophageal cancer.  She was born January 23, 1934, at Melvin, Kentucky, in Floyd County, Kentucky.  She was born to John Little and Bessie Lee Johnson Little....

Jul 17, 2025

Katherine Kay Bates, 76, formerly of Sciotoville, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Cumming, GA. She was born July 19, 1948, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robert Hazelbaker and Delores Hazelbaker Risner.

Katherine was a former member of the Portsmouth Eagles Auxiliary, Moose Auxiliary, Local Legion #471 Ladies club, American Legion Post #23 Auxiliary...

Jul 15, 2025

Carl D. "Pork" Cook, 64, of South Webster, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 14, 1960, in Portsmouth, a son of Patsy (Keller) Cook and the late Jesse Junior Cook, Jr.

Pork was a carpenter for Cook Construction, enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cornhole, playing cards and watching football....

Jul 14, 2025

Beverly "Bev" Sue McGinnis, 70, of Columbus, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 14th, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by her children and many loved ones.

She was born November 29, 1954 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert and Edith (Eller) Smith of New Boston, Ohio....

Jul 12, 2025

Glenda Renee Watts, age 56, of Portsmouth, passed away at home, July 12, 2025; a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother. She was the daughter of the late John and Thelma (Slack) Hale. Glenda dedicated her career to patient care at Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wurtland, KY. She had a passion for sewing, baking, and reading. Glenda really enjoyed...

Jul 11, 2025

Linda Hutchens, 86, of Portsmouth, passed Friday, July 11, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born on December 4, 1938, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Ralph and Martha (Burkhardt) Elliott.

Linda was a 1957 graduate of Portsmouth High School and loved being involved with PHS Reunions and get togethers. She formerly worked at Colonial...

Jul 4, 2025

Jessica Marie Swick, 31, of Lexington, KY, formerly of South Webster, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, as the result of an automobile accident. She was born March 30, 1994, in Houston, Texas .

Jessica was a graduate of South Webster High School and Asbury University. She formerly worked at AFLAC before going to Toyota Motor Manufacturing...

Jul 3, 2025

Karen Sue Peyton, 85, of South Webster, OH, passed away Thursday, July 03, 2025. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of D.W. Swick Funeral Home in South Webster.

Online condolences may be shared at DWSwickFuneralHome.com

Jun 28, 2025

Denver Eugene Raike, 87, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away Saturday June 28th, 2025, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was born January 17th,1938 in Wheelersburg, Ohio to the late Fred and Thelma (Williams) Raike.

Denver is survived by his daughter, Tamela (Lawrence) Harris of Wheelersburg, and his son, Anthony (Mary) Raike of Kernersville, North Carolina; his...

Jun 26, 2025

Willard "Bill" Fenton, 86, of South Webster, passed away June 26, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born February 20,1939, in Scioto Furnace, a son of the late Edward and Cora (Aeh) Fenton.

Bill joined the Army after graduating from South Webster High School in the class of 1957 as the Salutatorian. He was a former...

Jun 22, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Lloyd Smith, 84, of Portsmouth, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2025, at SOMC Hospice.

Chuck was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and his love for his family was evident to all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Betty Jean Smith (Downey); daughter...

Jun 22, 2025

Nancy L. Pistole, 85, of West Portsmouth, went on to Glory June 22, 2025, at SOMC Hospice of Portsmouth. Nancy was a woman of deep faith, an active member of the Church of God of Prophecy in New Boston and found joy in hearing The Gaither's sing. She was known for her love of sewing, gardening, knitting, and quilting....

Jun 17, 2025

Mary Ada McClaskey, 78, of Port Saint Lucie, FL, formerly of Wheelersburg, passed away Tuesday June 17, 2025 at her home in Florida. She was born May 22, 1947 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Roscoe and Bonnie (Carr) Smith.

She was a former Ohio Department of Transportation employee, a former volunteer with the Porter Township...

Jun 15, 2025

Bonnie Louise Faulkner, 80, of South Webster, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born on December 10, 1944, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Orville and Edna (Courtney) Garrett.

She was a former nurses aid who enjoyed going to Flea Markets, fishing and camping. She loved cooking, watching cooking shows...

Jun 15, 2025

Alicia "Allie" Renee Wiebe, aged 42, passed away on June 15, 2025, at Best Care Nursing Home in Wheelersburg, OH, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 8, 1983, in Anaheim, CA, she was the beloved daughter of Alan Wiebe and Bonnie Williams.

Allie was known for her love of animals, the wolf being her...

Jun 13, 2025

Russell Wayne Phipps, 71, of Scioto Furnace, passed away on June 13, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH. Born on August 19, 1953, in Portsmouth, he was one of eight children born to Wayne Wendell Phipps and Erma Lee (Workman) Larimer. The Phipps brood grew up in Scioto Furnace (also known as Souty Furnace) where Russ...

Jun 3, 2025

Lola Rawlins Ferrell, 74, of South Webster, passed away Tuesday June 3, 2025 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born January 31, 1951 in South Webster, a daughter of the late Alva and Hazel (Miller) Rawlins.

She attended Hillcross Church in South Portsmouth, enjoyed traveling to Tennessee to watch the Bears and loved to spend time with...

Jun 2, 2025

Tina Marie Gollihue, 61, of Franklin Furnace, passed away Monday June 2, 2025 at SOMC Emergency Room. She was born January 16, 1964 in Warren County, MI a daughter of the late Phillip and Harriet (Hein) Gollihue. She enjoyed going fishing, making jewelry and coloring. Tina is survived by three daughters, Debbie Watts (Andy Lewis)of South Webster, Misty Gollihue...