Jun 7, 2016

Age 62 of Wheelersburg, passed away June 7, 2016 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  He was born in Portsmouth on February 16, 1954 to Orville and Verla (Howard) Adams.  Professionally, he was a retired pipefitter out of Local 521 out of Huntington, WV.  He enjoyed farming, horses, and most of all spending time with his children and grandchildren.

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Jun 6, 2016

Age 38 of Wheelersburg, passed away on June 6, 2016 at SOMC in Portsmouth She was born May 23, 1978 in Portsmouth to Robert and Anna (Smith) Conn Stacy was a lifelong resident of Southern Ohio and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by one son, Dylan Marshall of Circleville; father, Robert Conn...

May 29, 2016

Marilyn Jane Stapleton Ferrell, 65 of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, May 29th 2016 She was born September 4, 1950, a daughter of the late Frances "Annie" Brown Stapleton and Elliott "Windy" Stapleton She was a 1969 graduate of Portsmouth East High School.  Marilyn previously worked at Reese's Hamburger Inn until it burned down, Jim Dandy Restaurant, and American Restaurant...

May 27, 2016

Barbara A. McLaughlin, 75 of Wheelersburg passed away Friday May 27, 2016 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born June 3, 1940 in Columbus, a daughter of the late Ben and Maxine Gilpin Beasley. Barbara was formerly employed by Metropolitan Life and the Ohio State Highway Patrol Drivers Exam Station. She was a graduate of Portsmouth East...

May 27, 2016

Raymond Brown Cunningham, Sr. 99 of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at the SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth. He was born on November 17, 1916 in Portsmouth the son of the late Harry and Estella Grace Brown Cunningham. Raymond was also preceded in death by wives, Thelma Ardith Armbrister Cunningham and Thelma Irene Bush Armbrister Cunningham; two...

May 26, 2016

Betty Joan Shipley, 78 of Oak Hill passed away Thursday May 26, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Arrangements are pending at D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in South Webster.

May 26, 2016

Myrtle Rawlins 93, of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed from this life on Thursday,May 26th at her residence following a brief illness.

If you were privileged to know Myrtle, you are aware of the kind, gentle, and quiet spirit she possessed. She did not call attention to herself, but strived to live as taught by Jesus in the Gospels....

May 23, 2016

Age 99 of New Boston passed away Monday May 23, 2016 at Heartland of Portsmouth. She was born February 21, 1917 in Sandy Hook, KY. a daughter of the late Emmit and Josie Fraley Whitt. Alma was a homemaker who loved taking care of her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Vernon Adkins of...

May 21, 2016

Age 80 of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at his residence.  He was born on May 23, 1935 in Scioto County.  He is a son to the late Albert and Violet Shope Smith.

Caryold is survived by his wife, Shirley, whom he married on July 16, 1955; his two sons Merit (Sandy) of South Webster...

May 21, 2016

Delmas Brafford

Age 82 of Minford, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at his home He was born November 10, 1933 in Minford to Buddie and Nora (Wheeler) Brafford He was a 1952 graduate of Minford High School He served his country in the United States Air Force and retired from Detroit Steel Delmas enjoyed fishing,...

May 18, 2016

Robin L. Allen, 62 of Portsmouth, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at S.O.M.C. in Portsmouth. She was born, June 3, 1953 in Portsmouth to the late Robert Moorehead and Edith Smith. Robin was retired from Harts Department Store, where she was the shoe department manager. She loved to read, play on...

May 16, 2016

Age 65 of Portsmouth, passed away Monday May 16, 2016 at her residence. She was born March 22, 1951 in Scioto County a daughter of the late Boone and India Smith Blair.  Martha was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by a daughter, Angel (Billy) Kerns of Portsmouth; three grandchildren, Haley,...

May 15, 2016

Age 94 of New Boston, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Best Care in Wheelersburg. He was born in Portsmouth on September 24, 1921 to Edward Augustus and (Tabitha) Ersie (Keesee) Chapman. Carl served his country in the Army during WWII where he was stationed at Guadalcanal in the Pacific. Professionally he worked as a Parking Meter Foreman...

May 14, 2016

Age 91 of Eden Park, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 14, 2016 He was born on March 18, 1925 in Wakefield, OH to Nelson and Ruth (Days) Bellar Nelson served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the Mississippi Biloxi in Japan After the war, he returned home and spent...

May 14, 2016

Age 74 of New Boston, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Portsmouth on September 23, 1941 to Jake and Delia (Shover) McGraw. Lou worked in various nursing homes and schools as a kitchen aide. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, word search, quilting, and creating wallpaper fans. Most of...

May 13, 2016

Age 79 of Cabot, AR formerly of Rosemount, passed away May 13, 2016 in North Little Rock, AR. She was born in Portsmouth on October 20, 1936 to Russel and Margaret (Bennett) McGlone. She worked professionally as a clerk for the Scioto County Treasurer and in her spare time she enjoyed reading and crocheting. Shirley was a member of...

May 11, 2016

Gene Bond, 80 of Haverhill, passed away, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born May 28, 1935 in Lawrence County, the son of the late Frank and Lena Rivers Burgraff Bond. Gene was also preceded in death by one son, James Derek Bond; 3 brother, Charles, Ed and Carl Bond and 2 sisters, Faye Harris...

May 9, 2016

Age 80 of Mogadore, formerly of Wheelersburg, passed away May 9, 2016 at her home. She was born in Blue Creek, OH on June 24, 1935 to Charles Alonzo Secrates and Icie (Chamblin) Baker. She was a homemaker and enjoyed all kind of arts and crafts including quilting and making jam. For 30 years she was a member of...

May 7, 2016

Age 76 of Stout, passed away May 7, 2016 at Heartland of Portsmouth He was born in Boone County, WV on January 25, 1940 to Woodrow Wilson & Emily Jane (Davis) Kuhn A dairyman by profession, he was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed fishing, cutting grass, and gardening.

Buddy is survived by his longtime companion, Sherriall...

May 5, 2016

Age 56 of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth She was born November 15, 1959 in ­­­­­­­Parkersburg, WV to Basil and Ethel (Collins) Staten A 1978 graduate of Portsmouth High School, she also spent two years continuing her education at Shawnee State University In 1980 Debra decided to serve her country...