Apr 29, 2018

John Kevin Bailey left this world on April 29th 2018. He was doing what he loved, hunting mushrooms, high on a ridge.

He was born February 12, 1968 in Portsmouth to John E. and Linda K. Bailey (Carter).

He leaves behind his loving wife, and best friend, Lisa Blevins Bailey, whom he adored. They were...

Apr 29, 2018

William "Bill" Orville Collins Sr., 67 of Portsmouth, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2018. He was born March 25, 1951 in Delbarton, WV, the son of late James G. Collins and Ethel (Hensley) Collins of West Virginia. Bill was an entrepreneur, former Scioto County Dog Warden, Supervisor of Scioto County Litter Control,...

Apr 26, 2018

Age 63 of Portsmouth, passed away on April 26, 2018 in Columbus He was born January 9, 1955 in Ashland, Kentucky to Ellis and Della (Eggenspiller) Ison A graduate of McKell High School, he worked as a salesman for Carrier Refrigeration in Columbus.

Ben was a father, husband, and grandfather He showed great love and honesty in...

Apr 25, 2018

Age 67 of South Webster passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

She was born September 1, 1950 in Huntington, West Virginia to William and Pauline (Marcum) Sperry. She loved working puzzle books and attending the Full Gospel House of Prayer where she was the Assistant Bishop.

She is survived by her husband Allen Lee; mother,...

Apr 16, 2018

A ge 53 of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018. He was born April 18, 1964 in Ironton. Marcus spent four years in the U.S. Army serving as a Military Policeman. He was stationed in Turkey during the Gulf War.

Marcus was a member of The Portsmouth Laborers Union. He graduated from...

Apr 15, 2018

Age 90 of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at SOMC Hospice of Portsmouth. He was born October 15, 1927 in Sciotoville to Theodore and Virginia (McClurg) May. He was married December 24, 1949 in Sciotoville to Norma Jean Black. He worked for many years as a salesman for the Borden Milk Company....

Apr 13, 2018

Age 87 of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2018 at Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. She was born October 19, 1930 in Wheelersburg to John and Grace (Marshall) Collingsworth. She graduated in 1949 from Wheelersburg High School and was a member of Cornerstone Nazarene Church for over 60 years. Rosemary enjoyed...

Apr 12, 2018

Age 101, long time resident of Sciotoville, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018. Lib was born on May 17, 1916 in Milton, WV to Pearl and Clydia (Davis) Blake. She owned and operated Libby's Beauty Shop in Sciotoville. Lib was married to Sherman Wesley Mershon who passed away in 1981. She was a member of Adams Community Church, enjoyed...

Apr 10, 2018

On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, Thomas B. Spears, Jr. "Tom" of New Boston, Ohio passed away at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY Born on May 11, 1937 in New Boston to Thomas and Audrey (Goddard) Spears, Sr., Tom was a devoted and loving husband, brother, papaw, son, and an incredible father He was a 1955 graduate of...

Apr 5, 2018

Age 28, of Portsmouth, passed away April 5, 2018. She was born October 27, 1989 in Maysville, KY. She loved her children, riding motorcycles, and spending time on Facebook.

Mary is survived by her husband, Harley Boyer; mother, Jane Taylor; her Dad who raised her, Harvey Taylor; grandmother, Evelyn Lawson; three sons, Shane Ross, Jaden Eckler, and...

Apr 1, 2018

Age 52 of New Boston, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth He was born in Portsmouth on May 6, 1965 to Robert and Evelyn (Grooms) Taylor and spent his professional life as a carpenter and roofer.

David is survived by his sons, Curt Slone of Waverly and Jared Slone of Piketon, daughter,...

Mar 30, 2018

Age 68 of Circleville formerly of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at her home She was born in Otway on August 6, 1949 to Thomas and Virginia (Sparks) Gifford A 1967 graduate of Northwest High School, Alvetta worked for over 25 years as a caregiver in Circleville at MRDD and volunteered with the Special Olympics She enjoyed...

Mar 23, 2018

Age 81 of Lucasville, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2018 He was born March 8, 1937, a son of the late Alfred and Amy Damron Eldridge A Lucasville resident, Marion was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired laborer from Local 83 where he was Union high man His friends knew him...

Mar 23, 2018

Private arrangements are being handled by WOLFE-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in Sciotoville. Online condolences may be shared at www.WolfeNelsonFuneralHome.com.

Mar 19, 2018

Age 61 of Ashland, KY, formerly of Wheelersburg, went home to be with the Lord and her mother on Monday, March 19, 2018 at her home with her loving husband by her side. Bev was preceded in death by her mother, Elois Smith; both sets of grandparents; many aunts and uncles.

In addition to her husband Matt,...

Mar 19, 2018

Age 80 of Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at his home He was born January 14, 1938 in Portsmouth to Frank and Mamie (Newman) Hall Roger owned and operated Hall's TV Sales and Service in New Boston for many years He loved restoring old cars, especially his 1965 Mustang, riding ATVs on trails, and spending time...

Mar 17, 2018

Age 81 of New Boston passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV Earl was born October 9, 1936 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William and Doris (Lesley) White In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers William and James as well as a sister, Wanda Winzeler....

Mar 16, 2018

Age 82 of Fairview Heights, IL, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL He was born September 22, 1935 in New Boston and spent his career in the U.S. Army Larry served one tour of duty in Korea and three tours in Vietnam His first assignment was as an infantryman and he followed...

Mar 15, 2018

Lloyd Jessie Mason, 89 of South Webster, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018. He was born August 14, 1928 in Isonville, KY, a son of the late Jessie and Amy (Lester) Mason. Lloyd was a carpenter by trade and a member of Union Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed making furniture, playing cards and dominos, gardening, and spending time with...

Mar 14, 2018

Phyllis Ann Bowe, 87 of Sciotoville, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born October 22, 1930 in Cedar Grove, WV, a daughter of the late William and Virginia (Hicks) Grady. Phyllis was a longtime member of Shawnee Hills Baptist Church and loved to travel and go shopping.

She is survived...