May 2, 2020

Lawrence Russel Brentlinger

Age 64, of New Boston, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home He was born August 28, 1955 in Columbus to Lawrence and Barbara (Beard) Brentlinger Lawrence had retired as the driver of a concrete and masonry supplies truck for Columbus Concrete and Accessories He was an...

Apr 28, 2020

Vera Mae (Ferrell) Roof

Age 67, of South Webster, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  She was born October 21, 1952 in Portsmouth to Virgil Lee and Jane (Ferrell) Hightower.  She was a 1972 graduate of South Webster High School.

She is survived by her son, Heath Litteral of Portsmouth; daughter,...

Apr 25, 2020

Kristin Brooke McAlister

Age 32, of Sciotoville, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born October 29, 1987 in Portsmouth to Richard G. McAlister, Jr. and Christina Marie (Adams) McAlister. Kristin was a 2006 graduate of Wheelersburg High School where she enjoyed volleyball and track. Professionally she worked as a self-employed beautician...

Apr 24, 2020

Lillian Rose Musick

Age 58, of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at SOMC in Portsmouth She was born October 19, 1961 in Portsmouth to Franklin and Helen (Moore) Horton Lillian was a very loving and caring person who enjoyed traveling, walking on the beach, and driving her red Beetle Food was her "love language" and...

Apr 21, 2020

Kristy Ann Ruggles

Age 41, of Thurman, OH, went to heaven on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. She was born February 3, 1979 in Portsmouth to her mother, Karlene Ruggles and father, Jerald Ruggles. Kristy loved being around people and was loved by everyone she met. She enjoyed being in a pool, being outdoors, and riding on a...

Apr 18, 2020

Wayne Robert Miller, Jr.

Age 49, of South Webster, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Holzer Hospital in Jackson.  He was born October 11, 1970 in Portsmouth to Wayne and Norma (Crabtree) Miller, Sr.  Wayne was a 1989 graduate of South Webster High School.  He was an over-the-road truck driver for...

Apr 18, 2020

Rowena Akers

Age 93, of Minford, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at her grandson's home in Wheelersburg. She was born August 21, 1926 in Sciotoville to Glen Jean and Anna Elizabeth (Bowen) Mougey.

Due to the current national health advisories, a private burial for the family only will take place in Memorial Burial Park...

Apr 17, 2020

Alma Mae (Bazler) Sexton passed away on April 17th at Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wheelersburg. She was the widow of the late Marvin Sexton of Wheelersburg, having married him on August 14, 1945, the day WWII ended, with their marriage lasting 65 years. Alma was born May 17, 1921 in Portsmouth to Wallace and Pearl (Spence) Bazler....

Apr 14, 2020

Violet Fern Smith

Age 96, of South Webster, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Concord Health and Rehab Center in Wheelersburg.  Violet was born November 30, 1923 in Wheelersburg to Guy and Effie (Meeks) Butler. She attended the Pilgrim Wesleyan Church in South Webster. Violet loved to work puzzles, do word search puzzles, and read the...

Apr 13, 2020

Ruia M. (Adkins) Clinger

Age 90, of Wheelersburg, passed into the loving hands of her precious Lord and Savior on April 13, 2020. Surviving are her five children, Gary (Brenda) Clinger of Belle, WV, Sheila (Ronald) Jackson of Minford, Anita (Clinton) Fouch of Piketon, Cathy (Adam) Forshey of Wheelersburg, and Jeffory (Patsy) Clinger of Piketon; 14 grandchildren,...

Apr 12, 2020

Gary Lee Parker

Age 67, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born October 24, 1952 in West Portsmouth and was a graduate of Portsmouth West High School. Gary was a custodian for Portsmouth West High School and after his retirement he worked part-time for Glockner's. He was saved...

Apr 11, 2020

Raymond Talmadge Kimbler

Age 79, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at BridgePort Healthcare Center in Portsmouth He was born June 27, 1940 in Portsmouth to Jonah H. and Thelma (Riffe) Kimbler Ray worked in the Stores Department at USEC He enjoyed reading, UK Basketball, researching family ancestry, and collecting coins. More than anything else,...

Apr 8, 2020

Timothy Pat Hatfield

Age 64, of Greenup, KY, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at King's Daughters in Ashland, KY. He was born January 18, 1956 in Dayton, OH to John and Patricia (Davis) Hatfield. Tim worked as a meat cutter for Herman's Market and in his free time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and collecting knives. Most...

Apr 4, 2020

Judy Joann Silvey

Age 56, of New Boston, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born August 24, 1963 in Portsmouth to William and Ivy (Lambert) Gibson Judy worked over 23 years at Blackburn's Grocery and was a NASCAR fan where her favorite drivers were Jeff Gordon and Jimmy Johnson She...

Apr 3, 2020

Clarence "Buddy" Edward Raike

Age 83, of New Boston, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at his home He was born April 2, 1937 in Quincy, Kentucky to Clarence S. and Maudie (Arthur) Raike "Buddy" worked in the Union with the Shipfitters in Baltimore, MD, was a member of the Local #274 Sheet Metal Trades in New...

Mar 29, 2020

Phillip Leroy Lewis

Age 65, of Sciotoville, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his home He was born May 3, 1954 in Portsmouth to Leroy and Nellie (Cartee) Lewis Phillip was a 1974 graduate of Lewis County High School and worked as a Correction Officer for SOCF In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, playing the...

Mar 28, 2020

Glenda Sue Blanton

Age 72, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at her home. She was born September 28, 1947 in Portsmouth to Leck and Jean (Hilton) Blanton. Glenda worked as Home Health Care Aide. She enjoyed gardening, puzzles, sewing, and Bingo. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Mar 27, 2020

Rome Leon Shoemaker

Age 90, of New Boston, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2020 at his home He was born May 13, 1929 in New Boston to Orville and Mina (Cunningham) Shoemaker.  Leon graduated from East High School in 1947 and served in the U.S. Air Force for four years He was...

Mar 27, 2020

Betty Ann Lewis is remembered by all as a gracious, loving, and amazing mother and friend. At age 99, she went to be with the Lord at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth on March 27, 2020.

Betty was born November 14, 1920 in Moline, Illinois to Lysle and Marie (McFarland) Lavender. She married Wilbur Charles Lewis in 1941...

Mar 22, 2020

Carl Roger Russ

Age 67, of South Webster, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  He was born April 21, 1952 in Oak Hill to Carl A. and Edna F. (Mitchum) Russ.  A graduate of South Webster High School, he formerly worked a Manager at Dollar General and a Tow Motor Driver for...