Apr 11, 2017

Age 76 of Portsmouth, passed away at SOMC Hospice Center Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Callie was born on December 4, 1940 in Portsmouth to Dillon and Jessie (McGuire) Shope. She worked as a beautician and was a singer for many years. Callie enjoyed shopping, cooking, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by...

Apr 10, 2017

Age 70 of New Boston, passed away April 10, 2017 at her home. She was born September 1, 1946 in Flint, MI to Houston and Fay Middleton.

Diane is survived by a niece, Lisa Kaeshamer of St. Louis MO. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband.

Arrangements have been...

Apr 7, 2017

Age 78 of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. He was born July 10, 1938 in Sciotoville to Howard and June (Abrams) Hutchens. A 1956 graduate of Portsmouth East High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and honorably served his country aboard the U.S.S. Yosemite AD-19, a destroyer...

Apr 7, 2017

Joyce Ratcliff Imes, 78, of New Boston, Ohio went home to be with her savior on April 7, 2017. She died peacefully at SOMC, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born July 23, 1938 in Portsmouth Ohio and attended Portsmouth City Schools. She spent many years as a devoted caretaker to her late mother, Grace Skaggs....

Apr 6, 2017

Age 79 of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Best Care in Wheelersburg She was born March 8, 1938 in Scioto County to William and Minnie (Wiley) Conley Dorothy was a Clay High School graduate, attended Rio Grande University, and was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority Professionally she was a legal secretary and in...

Apr 4, 2017

Alfred E. Faulkner, age 81 of Wheelersburg passed away Tuesday April 4, 2017 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born April 22, 1935 in Scioto Furnace to the late Elmer "Dan" Faulkner and Avanelle (Smith) Faulkner. He was a 1953 graduate of South Webster High School, was retired from the former Portsmouth Receiving Hospital, and loved hunting, fishing, and...

Apr 4, 2017

Age 72, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth He was born July 12, 1944 in Wheeling, WV to Thomas and Virginia (Duncan) Piatt He was a 1963 graduate of Clay High School, was a member of the Clay Athletic Boosters, and honorably served his country in the Army achieving the rank of Sergeant E5...

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...