Apr 3, 2017

Age 70 of Portsmouth passed away Monday April 3, 2017 She was born December 4, 1946 in New Boston to James Grimm and Jean (Williams) Welch A 1965 graduate of Glenwood High School, she was a waitress and had worked for Bob Evans in Portsmouth since its opening. She enjoyed the sun and more than anything loved spending time...

Apr 2, 2017

Deborah Kay Robbins

Age 68, a New Boston native, passed away on Sunday April 2, 2017 in Columbus She was born in Portsmouth on March 17, 1949 to Richard and Lillie (Ratliff) Robbins Deborah spent 42 years working for SOMC as a Unit Clerk She previously attended New Boston Methodist Church and in her free time she...

Apr 1, 2017

Age 94 of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Heartland of Portsmouth She was born August 23, 1922 in Scioto Furnace to Guy and Emma (Garey) McClintic In her younger days, Virginia was a bakery worker and attended Rubyville Community Church.

She is survived by her sons, Harold (Lois) Bussey of Whitney, TX and Ralph...

Mar 31, 2017

Age 77 of South Webster, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 in Portsmouth.  He was born January 21, 1940 in Portsmouth to William and Millicent (Arthur) Holbrook, Sr.  Cam retired in 1988 as a professional truck driver for Schwerman Trucking of Ironton and Conley Trucking.  He was a long time member of the Teamsters Union.   In his earlier days...

Mar 31, 2017

Freda Sue McKelvey went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 31, 2017. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on May 5, 1941 to Arthur B. and Ida Belle McKelvey. For many years she served faithfully in her church, North End Bible Center, in Lafayette, IN.

Freda is survived by five sisters; Betty Koelker, Norma Burton,...

Mar 30, 2017

Age 66 of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born January 15, 1951 in Wheelersburg. A son of the late Darald and Ruth (Grashel) Lewis. He was a 1969 graduate of Wheelersburg High School. He was employed by Earl's Auto Parts and had formerly worked at the Standard Slag Company. Ronnie enjoyed making...

Mar 24, 2017

Age 83 of South Webster, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 following a brief illness. She was born September 20, 1933 in Jackson, OH, a daughter of the late Everett and Marget (Rasp) Sonne. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and had taught in Ross County for many years. She had many friends including her...

Mar 23, 2017

Age 74 of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2017 in Wheeling, WV. He was born January 27, 1943 in Minford to Russell and Sally (Mullins) Loop. Leon was a steel worker for Dayton Walker Steel by profession and a member of the Moose Lodge. He was of the Christian faith, enjoyed fishing, working on cars, motorcycling, and taking...

Mar 22, 2017

Age 95 of Wheelersburg, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Hillview Retirement Community in Portsmouth.  She was born in Scioto County on October 26, 1921 to John "Ollie" and Sarah (Pelfrey) Skaggs.  Vivian was the first cheerleader at South Webster High School and was always a Jeep.  She was the owner and operator of Jenkins Market, a retail...

Mar 22, 2017

Age 80 of Franklin Furnace, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. He was born December 20, 1936 in Dayton to Arnold and Bernice (Sweezy) Hart. Richard was a Vietnam Veteran and spent 20 years honorably serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. After his retirement from the military he worked...

Mar 21, 2017

Age 64 of Wheelersburg, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his home. He was born December 14, 1952 in Portsmouth to Ralph and Mary (Carley) Wolford. Stephen was a graduate of West Portsmouth High and received his B.A. in Social Work. He held a position for many years as a Social Worker for Job and Family Services. He...

Mar 21, 2017

Age 72 of Stout, passed away on March 21, 2017 at the SOMC Hospice Center Sherriall was born on February 24, 1945 in Scioto County to Helen Eldridge She loved fishing, camping, baking, crocheting, sewing, gardening, making crafts with flowers, music, and she especially loved her dog Susie Q.

Sherriall is survived by her stepfather and mother,...

Mar 20, 2017

Age 73 of New Boston, passed away on March 20, 2017 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth He was born in Portsmouth on March 19, 1944 to Norman and Helen (Smedley) Taylor Tony was a lifelong supporter of the Democratic Party and spent 41 years working for Scioto County Community Action where he was the Director of Scioto County Head...

Mar 16, 2017

Age 43 of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1973 in Columbus to Donald and Helen (Eichenlaub) Stiltner. Donald honorably served his country as a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a 1991 graduate of Northwest High School, subsequently graduated from VoTech, and became a...

Mar 14, 2017

Edward Keith Helmick II, 60 of Lucasville went home to be with our heavenly Father, surrounded by family and friends, on March 14, 2017 Edward was born on November 5, 1956 in Baltimore, MD to the late Edward Keith Helmick and Mary Ruth Lynn

Edward was a beloved son, father, pappy, great pappy, uncle, and husband He...

Mar 12, 2017

Age 88 of Portsmouth formerly of Sciotoville, died March 12, 2017 at Hillview Retirement Center. He was born July 15, 1928 in Bryson City, NC to Walter and Ruth (Woody) Hoover. He honorably served his country in Korea as a member of the U.S. Army. Robert worked in sheet metal with Hoover's Roofing and then spent 24 years working...

Mar 11, 2017

Ecclesiastes 3: 1, 2, 4: To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

Our Mother, Doris Dean Fannin, 86 years old,...

Mar 8, 2017

Age 46 of Portsmouth died March 8, 2017. He was born January 30, 1971 in Portsmouth to Jack and Majorie (Williams) Beesler, Sr. A talented artist, Jack loved woodworking, drawing, and was a top-notch drywall finisher. He also loved listening to music, watching movies, and was a big NASCAR fan.

He is survived by his wife, Tracy...

Mar 7, 2017

Age 69 of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at her home. She was born January 28, 1948 in Bay Shore, NY to Edward and Lillian (McCallister) Truglio. A waitress by profession, she worked for many restaurants including Momma D's and The Old Lantern. She enjoyed playing Candy Crush on her phone and loved spending time with friends...

Mar 5, 2017

Age 53 of Big Stone Gap, VA passed away March 5, 2017 at his home. He was born September 10, 1963 in Lawrence County, OH to Billy and Mabel Joan (Pieratt) Litz. Samuel was a 1981 graduate of Wheelersburg High School, served his country in the Marines, and was a Maintenance worker for a school.

He is...