Nov 10, 2017

Age 87 of South Webster passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 and is resting peacefully now with the Lord above and his loving wife of 65 years, Barbara.  He was born November 11, 1929 in South Webster to the late Luther and Helen (Kaltenbach) Shumate.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Nov 9, 2017

Age 28 of Lucasville, passed away on November 8, 2017 He was born in Chillicothe on June 5, 1989 to Shannon Smith

There will be no services Online condolences may be shared at www.DWSwickNelsonFuneralHome.com

Nov 8, 2017

Marilyn Kay (Smith) Mills, 76, a longtime resident of New Boston, passed November 8th, after a short-term bout with cancer at the Hospice Community Center in Ashland, KY.

She is survived by her husband of 27 years, David Mills; son, Michael (Gloria) of South Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Ashely of Louisville, KY, Michael Tyler of Portland, OR; and...

Nov 3, 2017

Age 82 of Wheelersburg passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born on December 13, 1934 in Letitta, KY to the late William and Rachel Smith Wagner. Bonnie was a 1953 graduate of McKell High School and the Portsmouth Business College. She was owner/operator of Bob's Suburban Heating and Cooling along with...

Oct 29, 2017

Age 94 of Wheelersburg, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at SOMC Hospice. She was born March 19, 1923 in Portsmouth to Wayne and Eva (Wolfe) Lykins. Alma was a 1941 graduate of Portsmouth High School and worked as a fancy stitcher and Manager at Selby and Williams shoe factories in Portsmouth, Perry Norvel shoe factory in Huntington, WV,...

Oct 23, 2017

Irma Isabelle Queen, a beloved wife and mother, died peacefully at the age of 93 on October 23, 2017. Born in Scioto Furnace, Irma graduated from South Webster High School in 1941 and studied cosmetology in Columbus, Ohio, before returning home to open a beauty salon. In 1947, she married the love of her life, Leslie Ellsworth Queen, and...

Oct 21, 2017

Barbara "Bobbi" McGraw

Age 57 of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born November 10, 1959 in Portsmouth to Pastor Thurman and Verlia (Moore) Hartley. Bobbi graduated in Lewis County and attended Morehead State University. She worked professionally at SOMC as a Radiology technician...

Oct 16, 2017

Age 69 of Sciotoville, went to be with the Lord October 16, 2017 at SOMC Hospital. She was born January 26, 1948 in Baltimore, MD to Frank and Mary (Nichols) Penix. She worked for 40 years at Flannery's Nursing Home in Portsmouth as a Nursing Assistant. Debra was very involved in her church, the Community Church of Jesus Christ...

Oct 15, 2017

Age 88 of Columbus, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Bella Care Hospice in Whitehall. She was born on December 11, 1928 to James and Anna (Eppler) Ridings. Ramona was a homemaker who enjoyed shopping, bible study, listening to Christian music, cooking, sewing, and gardening. She was of the Baptist faith and more than anything...

Oct 11, 2017

Age 52 of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at his home He was born April 3, 1965 in Portsmouth to Phillip and Margaret (Wilburn) Smith A 1983 graduate of Glenwood High School, he served his country as a member of the U.S. Army in Desert Storm and returned to become a factory worker in the automotive industry...

Oct 9, 2017

Age 85, of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017, at approximately 5:30 a.m. at SOMC Hospice. Roy was born on July 2, 1932, the eldest son of the late Leonard Harold and Garnet Fosnaugh Aeh. He attended Portsmouth High School before entering the USAF on December 29, 1950. He served in Korea as a tail gunner and is...

Oct 3, 2017

Age 60 of Wheelersburg passed away on October 3, 2017 at her residence She was born August 29, 1957 in Xenia, a daughter of the late William Donald Clevenger and Wanda Vance Bush.  She loved to have family outings and spend time playing with her grandchildren.

Cassandra is survived by a son, James (Ashley) Clevenger of Wheelersburg;...

Sep 29, 2017

Age 81 of Wheelersburg, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Our Lady of Bellefonte in Ashland, KY. He was born in Portsmouth on March 3, 1936 to Lawson and Elora (Jenkins) Clark. David was a 1955 Portsmouth High School graduate. A steel worker for Empire Detroit Steel, he retired in 1982 after working for the company for...

Sep 28, 2017

Martha J. Gills, 94, of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday September 28, 2017.  She was born August 12, 1923 in Clay Township, a daughter of the late Jacob and Bertha (Bard) Yinger She was a 1941 graduate of Clay High School Martha served her country in the WACS during WW II, as an Airforce Airman First Class during the Korean...

Sep 27, 2017

John R. Diddle

Age 32, passed away September 27, 2017. He was born May 28, 1985 in Portsmouth, OH. He was a machinist at Komar Industries and member of the Ohio military reserve. John attended Crosslink Community Church. He was passionate about his country, the American flag, but most importantly his children John is survived by 3...

Sep 26, 2017

Age 75 of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Scioto Community Nursing Home in Columbus She was born February 10, 1942 in Portsmouth to Harold and Esther (Fannin) Schneider She was a longtime member of the Mormon Church and attended services in Columbus and was very active in church activities She enjoyed going to shows featuring Elvis...

Sep 19, 2017

Age 81 of Portsmouth went to be with the Lord September 19, 2017 at his home  He was born September 6, 1936 in New Boston to Arthur and Oral (Ash) Sisler George was a long time devoted member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church where he was the head usher and collected cans for years to support the church...

Sep 14, 2017

Age 80 of New Boston, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born in Portsmouth on New Year's Day, January 1, 1937 to Berdie E. and Helen Marie (Murphy) Gill A longtime resident of the area, Norma raised four children along with her husband, Bob, and spent eleven...

Sep 12, 2017

Age 75 of Mount Sterling, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY She was born August 28, 1942 in Portsmouth to John and Dorothy (Taulbee) Lemon A 1960 graduate of South Webster High School, Ruth was an adventurer who loved traveling, gardening, and reading She was a member of Rolling Hills Church...

Sep 9, 2017

Age 89 of Franklin Furnace, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Heartland of Portsmouth. He was born June 19, 1928 in Franklin Furnace to Donald and Violet (Evans) Pierce. Dick was a skilled carpenter who owned his own contracting business and specialized in building houses. In his later years he farmed and drove a bus for the Green...