Aug 28, 2025

John Kenneth Kellerman, Jr., 67, of Portsmouth, passed away August 28, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. Born April 15, 1958 in St. Louis, MO, son of the late John and Dorothy Kellerman. He enjoyed driving a semi, spending time with his grandchildren and collecting junk.

John is survived by his wife, Lisa Kellerman, of 30...

Aug 19, 2025

Donald Richard Aeh, 89, of Portsmouth, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. Born on December 1, 1935, he was the beloved son of the late Roy and Helen (Shuman) Aeh.

Donald is survived by his wife, Betty (Riley) Aeh. He was a cherished grandfather to Jeffery (LaCosta) Craig, Josh (Erica) Craig, and Jason...

Aug 18, 2025

Garry E. Adkins, 74, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. Born on July 28, 1951, in Chattanooga, TN, Garry was a cherished community member of Portsmouth. He was the beloved son of James Edwin Adkins and the late Betty Wise.

Garry was an active member of the South Webster Community Church, where he taught Bible Class....

Aug 17, 2025

Norma Jean Cole (Cook), 88, of South Webster, went home to be with Jesus on August 17th.

She was born on August 1, 1937, in Lyra, Ohio, to the late Delmar and Hazel (Robinson) Cook. On October 30, 1954, Norma married, Merlyn "Henry" Cole. She and Henry enjoyed 63 years of marriage until his passing in February...

Aug 17, 2025

Albert E. "Pete" Potters, 69, of Wheelersburg, passed away at SOMC Hospice, Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Albert was born November 04, 1955, to the late Albert and Helen (Allen) Potters. He was a 1974 graduate of Minford High School. Albert worked as a mechanic most of his life, starting at Standard Oil/ Sohio in 1974 and moved...

Aug 16, 2025

Michael Edward Greer, 61, of Portsmouth, passed away on August 16, 2025, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. Born on April 20, 1964, in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late William Greer and Magaleen Cottle.

Michael was known for his love of fishing and his skills as a handyman, often working around the house....

Aug 14, 2025

Marjorie K. Bloomfield, 96, of Portsmouth, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 14, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born June 30, 1929, a daughter of the late Ellis Keibler and Addie (Dixon) Ramey Bloomfield.

She was a member of Apostolic Gospel Church, where she was a former Sunday School Teacher and had...

Aug 12, 2025

David M. Bussa, 74, of Sciotoville, passed away Tuesday August 12, 2025 at his residence. He was born February 11, 1951 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Robie Bussa and Ruby (Perkins) Bussa Grimes.

He attended Garden City Free Will Baptist Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything with guns and old cars. In his younger days...

Aug 8, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Wheeler, 63, of Wheelersburg, OH passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children on Friday, August 8, 2025 after her hard-fought battle against cancer. Cheryl was born March 2nd, 1962 to the late Sonnie Kitchen and Carol Turner.

Cheryl's passion was caring for others, which showed in her work as a nurse. She...

Aug 8, 2025

Larry Junior Evans, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, August 8, 2025. Born in Portsmouth on May 11, 1952, he was the beloved son of Virgil Evans and Henrietta Elswick. A resident of South Webster, Larry was known for his love of restoring and tinkering with old cars and playing Bingo. As a Carpenter, he was...

Jul 26, 2025

Ann Louise Tipton, 70, of Sciotoville, passed away at SOMC Hospice July 26, 2025. Cremation arrangements are under direction of D.W. Swick Funeral Home in Sciotoville.

Online condolences may be shared at DWSwickFuneralHome.com

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...