Jan 18, 2019

Marcella Rawlins, 75 of Sweetwater, Tennessee, formerly of South Webster, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 20, 1943 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Charles and Goldie (Munion) Justice. She attended The Old Country Church Tabernacle, loved reading her Bible, and crocheting.

Marcella is survived by two sons, Troy...

Jan 18, 2019

Margaret L. (Mends) Smith

Age 93, of Costa Mesa, CA, originally of Cardiff, South Wales, UK, passed away in her sleep on Friday, January 18, 2019 at her home in Madison House. She was born on May 3, 1925 in Cardiff. Her family was not well to do, her father being a barber and her mother a...

Jan 17, 2019

Age 60, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at OSU Hospital in Columbus.  He was born February 4, 1958 in Portsmouth to Raymond and Irene (Lawson) Barnett.  Jerry graduated from South Webster High School in 1976.  He was a terrific mechanic, loved hunting, and playing guitar.  He was also a fun-loving Michigan Wolverine fan.

He...

Jan 15, 2019

Age 34, of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at SOMC in Portsmouth He was born October 6, 1984 in Portsmouth to Charles and Bonnie (Evans) Lennex Charles was self-employed in the construction industry In his spare time he enjoyed nice cars, fishing, and riding four-wheelers.

He is survived by his father, Charles Lennex; one son,...

Jan 14, 2019

Age 83 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 14, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born December 25, 1935 in Morgan County, Kentucky to Avery and Pearl (Fyffe) Caskey Betty loved sewing, quilting, cooking, gardening, and reading She worked various jobs, eventually retiring after 10 years as Manager at the American Legion...

Jan 14, 2019

Age 51, of Waverly, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at his home He was born January 31, 1967 in Chillicothe. He was a graduate of Western Pike High School Jeff worked as a plumber in Heating and Air Conditioning and loved to tinker on anything that had a motor or moved.  He enjoyed listening to music, his favorite...

Jan 10, 2019

Age 61, of Gallipolis, formerly of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 in Columbus He was born in Portsmouth on January 17, 1957 to Thurman and Bonnie (Crace) Harrison John attended Valley High School and worked as a Technician for AT &T He enjoyed playing music on the guitar, banjo, and dulcimer, woodworking, and showing vehicles at car...

Jan 6, 2019

Age 86, of Lucasville, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his home. He was born December 1, 1932 in Wheelersburg to Edgar and Lucy (Watkins) Craycraft. Walt honorably served his country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. In 1950 he was joined in marriage to Juanita Todd. He worked as...

Jan 5, 2019

Age 70, of South Webster, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland.  She was born August 26, 1948 in Scioto County to Marvin and Alma (Bazler) Sexton.  Barbara was a lifelong resident of the area and worked in retail as a cashier for Walmart.  In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards,...

Jan 5, 2019

Age 76, of Chillicothe, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his home. He was born in Kingston, Ohio on February 5, 1942 to John and Margaret (Adams) Short. Jay was a longtime auto mechanic and enjoyed helping others. He was an ordained minister for many years, serving in churches as far away as...

Jan 4, 2019

Age 83, of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Janet was born March 13, 1935 in Wheelersburg to Roy and Ester (Ferrell) Lewis. She was a 1953 graduate of Wheelersburg High School. She worked as a receptionist at an optometrist's office in New Boston. Janet was a Kentucky Colonel, she enjoyed playing cards,...

Jan 3, 2019

Age 55, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019. She was born July 8, 1963 to James and Tess (Krings) Lechner. Jayne was a devoted wife and companion to her husband, Steve, whom she married July 4, 1998.

Left to remember her love are her loving husband, Steve; a son, Michael (Bryan Vallandingham) Kline, of Portsmouth;...

Dec 30, 2018

Donald Spradlin

Age 87, of Franklin Furnace, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, December 30, 2018 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born in Sciotoville on December 19, 1931 to Rafe and Gwendolyn (Mougey) Spradlin. Donald served his country in the U.S. Army and former employment included Scioto Monument Co., Armco Steel in Middletown,...

Dec 27, 2018

Age 81, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 at her home. She was Born September 2, 1937 in Delaware, Ohio to the late Glen and Nettie (Phipps) Cox. Louise loved to sew, knit, and travel.

Louise is survived by a son, Ralph W. Blankenship of Newark; four daughters, Shelia (James) Chew of Tampa Florida, Tina...

Dec 19, 2018

Age 52, of Wheelersburg, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at OSU in Columbus. He was born in Portsmouth on September 26, 1966 to Sam and Lana (Wright) Davis. Eddie was a 1984 graduate of Wheelersburg High School and a member of First Church of Christ in Wheelersburg. He enjoyed watching sports on TV, playing golf, and loved to...

Dec 18, 2018

Age 86 of Mansfield, formerly of Sciotoville, went to be with the Lord December 18, 2018 at Heartland of Marion in Marion, Ohio. She was born August 13, 1932 in Portsmouth to Robert and Agnes (Webb) Craft. Doris was married to Robert Wilson in South Shore, KY and lived in Sciotoville for 40 years. She loved reading the Bible...

Dec 15, 2018

Roger Gerald Sessor, Jr. 43, of South Webster, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 15, 2018.  Roger is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Kelli (Maloney) Sessor.  He is the son of Roger Gerald and Carol Sessor, Sr. of Lucasville and the late Latrica Sessor.  Also surviving his are four children who will...

Dec 11, 2018

Age 59, of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born February 16, 1959 to the late Dave and Ruth (Stone) Metzler of New Boston Debbie graduated from Glenwood High School in 1977 as Valedictorian of her class After high school she attended Shawnee State University and graduated with a degree in...

Dec 10, 2018

Casey (Moore) Montgomery, 28, of Columbus passed away Monday, December 10, 2018. She was born February 5, 1990 in Westerville, a daughter of Timothy Montgomery and Brenda (Jackson) Montgomery, both of Columbus. She loved watching movies, drawing, and playing with the children in the family.

In addition to her parents, she is also survived by a son,...

Dec 8, 2018

Age 46, of New Boston, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at SOMC in Portsmouth She was born March 18, 1972 in Ashland, KY to Larry Johnson and Jackie (Williamson) Johnson Crum Joanna was a graduate of Greenup County High School, enjoyed music and coloring, and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her...