May 4, 2019

Velvet Sowards, age 57, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Columbus She was born March 9, 1962 in Portsmouth to Theodore and Catherine (Tackett) Sowards.

She is survived by her mother, Catherine Sowards of New Boston; son, Adam (Samatha) Penix of Portsmouth; brother, Moses Fitzpatrick Sowards of Portsmouth; sisters, Twila...

May 1, 2019

Age 73, of Troy, OH, formerly of Franklin Furnace, died suddenly May 1, 2019. He was born December 17, 1945 in Scioto County to Edgar and Neary (Maynard) Mollett. Ronald worked 43 years at St. Regis Paper Company in Troy as a machine operator. During that time he was a dedicated employee who never missed one day of work...

Apr 30, 2019

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, Clint Arthur, 86 years young, passed from this life into the life he had so looked forward to. He grew up in Swauger Valley, born on November 9, 1932 to Milton and Ella (Burns) Arthur. At the age of 19 he enlisted in the Army and served on the front lines as a cook...

Apr 19, 2019

Age 91, of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 19, 2019 at Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. He was born November 29, 1927 in Salyersville, KY to Fred and Rosa (Barnett) Dyer. John served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict where he received a Purple Heart. He worked as...

Apr 18, 2019

Age 82, of McDermott, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born June 28, 1936 in Portsmouth to Roy James Wolfe, Jr. and Doris Belle (Hurley) Wolfe. Adel attended McDermott High School and honorably served his country as a member of the National Guard. He worked in his early years at Taylor Stone...

Apr 18, 2019

Age 91, of FL, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019. He was born May 30, 1927 to Jesse Lee Sims, Sr. and Jennie Elizabeth Priddy. Jesse was a WWII veteran having served in both the Air Force and the Marines. He was a member of the Kosair Shriner, Masons, and VFW. He was also a member of the First...

Apr 16, 2019

Age 79, of Nicholasville, KY, formerly of Ashland, went to be with the Lord April 16, 2019. She was born January 11, 1940 in Jasmine County, KY to Charles and Emma (Stennett) Morefield. She was a homemaker and in her younger days enjoyed cross-stitching, crocheting, and was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by her husband...

Apr 16, 2019

Age 40, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at his home. He was born September 3, 1978 in Portsmouth to Benny and Deborah (McGuire) King. Benny was a 1996 graduate of Northwest High School and served his country in the U.S. Army from 1997 – 2000. He worked professionally as a carpet and tile layer in the...

Apr 16, 2019

Age 71, of South Webster, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  He was born January 18, 1948 in Portsmouth to Alfred and Amy (Milet) Eldridge.  Douglas served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and Marines, spending time in Vietnam.  He worked as a truck driver and enjoyed woodworking, camping, cooking and loved spending time...

Apr 15, 2019

Age 93, of Sciotoville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2019. She was born May 14, 1925 in Sciotoville to Orlea Whitley and Sally (Smith) Whitley, Sr. Juanita was married for 65 years to Cecil Holbrook who passed away in 2001. She was a homemaker, wife, and mother who more than anything else loved to...

Apr 14, 2019

Age 63, of Wheelersburg, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019. She was born October 11, 1955 in Ashland, KY to Goble and Lucille (Castle) Yonts. A 1973 graduate of Portsmouth High School, Sharon worked as an LPN in home health care. Her passion was taking care of seniors and people with special needs. She loved spending time with her...

Apr 13, 2019

James Aaron Elliott

Age 45, of South Point, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland He was born January 24, 1974 in Portsmouth to James H. Elliott and Beverly Slark James was a 1992 Glenwood High School graduate and served 10 years as a New Boston Police Officer After leaving...

Apr 13, 2019

Age 96, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Bluebird Assisted Living in Marysville, OH. He was born March 2, 1923 in Spelter, WV to Ramon and Adele (Cuervo) Cueto. He was a 1942 graduate of Victory High School in Clarksburg, WV and served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 – 1946. He then moved to New...

Apr 10, 2019

Age 98, of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth She was born March 9, 1921 in Ironton to Claude and Myrtle (England) Trent Imogene was married to Ralph Darling on June 24, 1944 She was a piano teacher for many years and loved to sing She served as...

Apr 10, 2019

Age 87, of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Rosemount Pavilion in Portsmouth She was born May 10, 1931 in Rubyville to Adam and Susan (Howe) Swords Mary worked at Williams Shoe factor and as a Cook for Heritage Square for over 13 years She enjoyed sewing and cooking in her spare time...

Apr 8, 2019

Age 37, of South Webster, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He was born October 14, 1981 in Columbus, a son of Mary (McGlone) Hughes of South Webster and Timothy McCreary of Lucasville. He was a graduate of South Webster High School and Pike County JVS. He was a member of Pilgrim Wesleyan Church. He...

Apr 8, 2019

Age 70, of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born November 27, 1948 in Sciotoville, a daughter of the late Elliot and Frances (Brown) Stapleton. Connie was a 1966 graduate of Portsmouth East High School, was a member of Mabert Road Baptist Church where she was the Missionary Leader, and volunteered at...

Apr 6, 2019

Age 78 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at SOMC Hospital in Portsmouth He was born September 29, 1940 in Portsmouth to Oliver E. and Mary Louella (Patten) Blakeman A 1958 Clay High School graduate, he was a member of the Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union He began his...

Apr 5, 2019

Age 93, of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 5, 2019, at Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley in Ironton. He was born in Lyra on May 31, 1925 to George and Carrie (Andre) Brown. Donald joined the Army his senior year in high school and served three years in the South Pacific, earning two Bronze...

Apr 5, 2019

Age 56, of Oak Hill, passed away April 5, 2019 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born September 16, 1962 in Gallipolis to Otis and Vivian (Dillon) McCormick.  Jake was a skilled craftsman, worked in construction, and could make or fix anything.  He loved to hunt and fish.

He is survived by one son, Benjamin of Oak Hill;...