Oct 16, 2016

"An Angel in the book of life wrote down our baby's birth, the whispered as she closed the book "Too beautiful for Earth!""

Bo Ethan was born October 16, 2016 at 1:14 p.m. to parents Hank Cartee and Ashley Maynard at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs. 7 oz. and was 19 ½ inches long. Bo's...

Oct 15, 2016

Age 63 of Sciotoville, while surrounded by his loved ones went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 14, 2016 at SOMC Hospice. He was born January 10, 1953 at his family's home in Baltimore, MD to Bill and Natayle (Snyder) Stiltner. A Union construction laborer by trade, Stinky was a member of Brother of the Wheel and...

Oct 15, 2016

Clyde E. Cartwright, jr. 91 of New Boston, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the Best Care Nursing and Rehab Center in Wheelersburg. He was born on September 20, 1925 in Portsmouth, the son of the late Clyde Earl and Gladys Marie Arms Cartwright, sr. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Edward Cartwright; one...

Oct 13, 2016

Age 67 of New Boston passed away at his home on October 13, 2016. Mike was born July 2, 1949 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Rosetta Young Fitch Lambert and Carl Andrew "Mike" Fitch. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, Brooks and Edna Spence Young and the love of his life, Judy Jackson. He is survived...

Oct 13, 2016

Age 88 of Columbus, formerly of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord October 13, 2016 in Columbus. She was born November 16, 1927 in Sciotoville to George and Sarah Mae (Stapleton) Sullivan. She worked for many years with the Portsmouth City School System as a Head Cook. She enjoyed bowling, bingo, game shows, and listening to country music....

Oct 11, 2016

Pamela Susan Ashley, 53 of Portsmouth, died on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at her home. She was born on February 18, 1963 in Portsmouth, the daughter of the late James and Clarice Baldridge Saul. Pam was a retired Nurses Aid at the Best Care Nursing and Rehab Center in Wheelersburg.

Pam is survived by her husband, Donald...

Oct 8, 2016

Age 82 of Wheelersburg died October 8, 2016 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  He was born December 23, 1933 in Richmonddale, OH to the late Shirley and Gladys Ellifritt.  Ken graduated from East High School and worked for Empire Detroit Steel and New Boston Coke Corporation for 37 years.  He proudly served his country in the US Army.

Oct 6, 2016

Age 60 of Dayton, formerly of New Boston, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at her residence. She was born January 4, 1956 in Milton, WV, a daughter of the late Ire and Clausie Mays. She attended Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union, was a graduate of Glenwood High School, and enjoyed cake decorating.

She...

Oct 6, 2016

Age 96 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 29, 1920 in Elliott County, KY to Orlea and Sally (Smith) Whitley. A 1937 graduate of Minford High School and former employee of Williams Manufacturing Company, she loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Berean...

Oct 5, 2016

Age 53 of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday October 5, 2016 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born November 13, 1952 in Portsmouth a son of the late James Delbert Davis and Betty Channel Medley. He attended Millers Run Church and Rehoboth Mission and was a member of United Commercial Travelers.

Larry is survived by his wife, Catherine...

Oct 4, 2016

Age 9 of South Webster, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 as a result of a motorcycle accident.  He was born January 6, 2007 in Portsmouth.  Devin enjoyed watching videos as well as being outside participating in hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, and doing just about anything with his family.

He is survived by his mother, Patti Medve...

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.