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...

Dec 3, 2018

Age 60, lifelong resident of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at OSU Hospital in Columbus He was born June 9, 1958 in Portsmouth to Charles and Ann (Hodge) Bartley David was a 1977 Portsmouth High School graduate, served in the U.S. Army, and married Corita Swords in Portsmouth on August 6, 1981 He enjoyed watching professional wrestling,...

Dec 1, 2018

Age 83 of Aiken, SC formerly of New Boston, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 1, 2018 in Aiken, SC She was born February 27, 1935 in Matoaka, WV to B. and Melinda (Shrewsbury) Copen Dixie worked as a clerk in the retail industry and was a longtime member of New Boston Nazarene church.

She...

Dec 1, 2018

Age 68, of Lucasville, surrounded by her family went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 1, 2018 at her home She was born February 8, 1950 in Hitchens, KY to Sherman and Iva (Salyers) Bair She was a talented painter, loved sewing, and raising Yorkies She also played the piano and loved to sing

Martha is...

Nov 27, 2018

Age 83 of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born March 27, 1935 in Portsmouth to Harry and Mildred (Dowdy) Scott. Janet loved quilting, reading books by James Patterson, and was a member of Temple Baptist Church.

She is survived by sons, Kevin Bailey of Portsmouth,...

Nov 26, 2018

Frances Rankin Williams, daughter of Carrie and Clyde Spearry of Sciotoville, was called home at 4:10 am Monday morning November 26, 2018 at Atrium Hospital in Middletown Ohio. She had been hospitalized for two days following a happy 13 month residence at Otterbein Senior Care Center, also in Middletown. Prior to that she was married to Everett Williams and...

Nov 25, 2018

Age 78, of New Boston, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his home He was born May 12, 1940 in Vanceburg, Kentucky to Robert Lee and Gladys (Butler) Lewis Clarence worked in construction for 28 years with the Laborer's International Union 500 out of Toledo retiring in 1997 He attended North Moreland Christian Baptist...

Nov 22, 2018

Age 92, of South Webster, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born November 18, 1926 in Scioto County to Oscar and Ola (Hanes) Slack.  Red loved cars, exercising, and spending time with his family.  He was a member of Laborers Local Union #83 and also a member of Pilgrim Wesleyan Church in...

Nov 21, 2018

Age 81 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2018. She was born March 20, 1937 in Portsmouth to James and Bessie (Jordan) Boggs. Gloria worked several years at Williams Shoe Factory as a fancy stitcher and attended Sciotoville Nazarene Church. She was a collector of antiques, especially Victorian items. Along with being a wonderful...

Nov 20, 2018

Virginia Mae Fannin, "Jennie" to her family and friends, passed away on Tuesday November 20, at the age of 80 due to complications from cardiovascular disease. A long time resident of Wheelersburg, she was visiting family in California at the time of her death.

Jennie was born on April 8, 1938 in Wheelersburg, Ohio. She was the...