Oct 4, 2016

Age 58 of South Webster, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 as the result of a motorcycle accident.  He was born January 27, 1958 in Dayton to the late George and Delores (Hellard) Medve.  Jack was an Army veteran and worked professionally at Osco Industries as an Iron Pourer.  In his spare time he enjoyed hunting big game, mountain...

Oct 4, 2016

Age 77 of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born April 12, 1939 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robert and Virgie Ann Nolan Smith. She was a member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church, a graduate of Portsmouth West High School, and loved photography, ceramics, and all animals.

She...

Sep 30, 2016

Age 78 of McDermott passed away on September 30, 2016 at SOMC.  Private arrangements are being handled by D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.  Online condolences may be left at www.DWSwickNelsonFuneralHome.com.

Sep 28, 2016

Rita Joan Hanes, 88 of Portsmouth, passed away on September 28, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born on October 9, 1927, the daughter of the late William and Jesse Cremeans Dever. Rita was also preceded in death by one brother, Roy Dever and one sister, Doris Kinzer. She was a member of the Cornerstone...

Sep 28, 2016

Jeanne Harlow Holbrook, age 77 of New Boston passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at SOMC Emergency Department Jeanne was born July 27, 1939 in Carter County, KY to the late Bill and Margie Cummings Harlow She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lorie; three brothers Martin (Bud), Buck, and Glen Harlow; and son-in-law, Chris...

Sep 26, 2016

Age 79 of Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at her home. She was born October 24, 1936 in Franklin Furnace to Orville and Vera (Bennington) DeBoard. Martina was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed gardening, flowers, and collecting Lee Middleton dolls. In her younger days she loved to ride Harley Davidson motorcycles, participate in old car shows,...

Sep 26, 2016

Age 75 of New Boston, passed away Monday September 26, 2016 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. She was born May 10, 1941 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Virgil and Bennie Salyers Spriggs. Judy was a former nurse's aide and retired from Hill View in 2009. She loved spending time with her great-grandchildren.

She is...

Sep 25, 2016

Age 59 of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 as the result of an accident. He was born March 12, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of the late James and Frances Jarrells McGraw. Mac loved to hunt, raise a garden, and was an all-around handyman.

He is survived by his wife, Patty Goss McGraw; a son,...

Sep 20, 2016

Denis John Kirkbride, 65 of New Boston passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at his residence. Denis loved spending time with his grandchildren and reading. Private arrangements are being handled by D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.

Sep 18, 2016

Earnest Raymond "Ray" Bradley

Age 82 of Beaver, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born January 8, 1934 in Old Town, KY, a son of the late Vernon and Rosie Shepherd Bradley. He attended Portsmouth High School, was a former employee of Coca Cola Bottling Co., and retired from the City...

Sep 18, 2016

Age 89 of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Best Care in Wheelersburg.  She was born May 1, 1927 in Wheelersburg to Ollie and Sara (Pelfrey) Skaggs.  She was a former waitress and was not only loving to her family and friends, but she loved and cared for every animal who came to...

Sep 17, 2016

Age 49 of Lucasville, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 13, 1967 in Portsmouth, a son of Judy (Gearheart) Riggs and the late Glenn Thomas Gilliland, Jr. He attended Bonser Run Christian Baptist Church, was a carpenter, and had worked for the former N &S Railroad.

Besides his mother, Joey...

Sep 16, 2016

Age 76 of New Boston, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016 at her home.  She was born May 9, 1940 in Carter City, KY to Russell and Goldie (Parker) Davis.  Loraine enjoyed playing Bingo, shopping, gardening, and was a fantastic cook.  She loved spending time with her family and especially her great-granddaughter, Jadelyn.

She is survived...

Sep 11, 2016

Age 65 of Portsmouth, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 in Portsmouth She was born in New Boston on October 3, 1950 to Loren and Sylvia (Montgomery) Depriest She attended Glenwood High School in New Boston and was a graduate of Rio Grande University with a degree in Nursing Being a nurse was not only Jayne's profession, but...

Sep 6, 2016

Cynthia Jo Mucha Jenkins passed away September 6, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH after a short illness. She was born April 14, 1937 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Andrew J. Mucha and Katherine Purdy Mucha.

Surviving Cynthia is her husband of 57 years, Gerald R. Jenkins of Portsmouth who she married in December of 1958;...

Sep 4, 2016

Age 72 of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday September 4, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center after a long illness. She was born November 4, 1943 in Greenup County, KY, a daughter of the late Edward Ward and Sylvia (Hardin) Ward. She was a member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church and loved to read, work puzzle books, and...

Sep 1, 2016

Bill Blake, 84 of Wheelersburg, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. He was born January 10, 1932 in Huntington, WV , the son of the late Otis and Rosetta Barnett Blake. Bill was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Betty June Adkins Blake; one brother, Owen...

Aug 29, 2016

Age 67 of Portsmouth passed away Monday August 29, 2016 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1948 in Portsmouth a daughter of Catherine Welch Sowards and the late Charles Fitzpatrick. She was a homemaker who loved watching TV and gardening.

In addition to her mother, Judy is survived by her husband, Anthony Wayne Burton; mother-in-law...

Aug 29, 2016

Debra Kay Murphy

Age 60 of Minford, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 29, 2016 at her home Born February 13, 1956 in Verona, Ohio to the late Willard and Helen (Jordan) Dockery, Debra was a member of North Moreland Baptist Church in New Boston She enjoyed trips to Hobby Lobby, canning, and spending time...

Aug 24, 2016

Helen I. Miller Adams passed from this life to her eternal home on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. She was 93 years of age. Mrs. Adams was born in Scioto County on November 15, 1922, the oldest daughter of Joseph Henry Miller and Elsie Gertrude Winters Miller. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Harold W. Adams, her...