Jul 4, 2016

Age 65 of Oak Hill passed away Monday July 4, 2016 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. She was born June 19, 1951 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Lee and Jane Ferrell Hightower. Delores was a 1969 graduate of South Webster High School. She loved flowers, birds, and most of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Jun 24, 2016

Age 89 of Columbus, formerly of Sciotoville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 24, 2016 in Columbus. A born-again Christian, she was the daughter of the late Thomas P. Townsend Sr. and Ester Pauley Rodgers and was born on December 30, 1926 in Nellis, WV.  Mildred loved to camp on the Ohio River, was an avid...

Jun 21, 2016

Age 78 of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born June 14, 1938 in Scioto County, a son of the late Walter and Margaret Byers Irvin. Walter was a former truck driver, a U.S. Marine Veteran, and a member of the AMVETS. He loved bowling, working on cars, traveling, and playing horseshoes...

Jun 20, 2016

Age 78 of Minford, passed away June 20, 2016 at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born August 23, 1937 in North Carolina to Horace and Millie (Walker) Standridge. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, crocheting and attended Christ Sanctuary in Sciotoville.

She is survived by two sons, Ronnie Willis of Minford, Thurman (Rhonda) Willis of Washington Courthouse; two daughters,...

Jun 19, 2016

Age 36 of New Boston, went home to be with Jesus unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at his home He was born March 23, 1980 in Portsmouth to Kathy Eldridge Todd and the late Bobby Salyers

Justin is survived by his mother, Kathy Todd of New Boston; daughter, Hayley Anne Todd of New Boston; life partner,...

Jun 18, 2016

Arrangements are pending with D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.

Jun 17, 2016

Age 56 of Portsmouth, passed away on June 17, 2016 at SOMC in Portsmouth He was born December 11, 1959 in Mansfield, Ohio to Leon and Eloise (Pistole) Osborne A 1978 graduate of Portsmouth High School, he worked for many years in food service He was a loyal church member, appreciated silliness, and enjoyed CB radio.

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Jun 17, 2016

James E. "Skeeter" Blair, Sr., age 91 of Portsmouth, died Friday, June 17, 2016, at the SOMC Hospice Care Center in Portsmouth. He was born September 8, 1924 in Ashland , KY to the late John and Louie Robinett Blair. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Donna Jean Ainsworth Blair; one son, James...

Jun 15, 2016

Age 84 of New Boston, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth surrounded by her loving family She was born in New Boston on May 24, 1932 to Elza and Marylin (Fiffe) Wolfe A lifelong resident of Southern Ohio, she was a homemaker who enjoyed working in her flower garden and raising dachshunds She...

Jun 15, 2016

Age 81 of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday June 15, 2016 at SOMC Hospice. She was born on July 1, 1934 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Monroe and Nellie Scott Clark. She formerly attended Bonser Run Christian Baptist Church and worked as a Central Sterile Tech at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Betty is survived by...

Jun 14, 2016

Age 19 of South Webster, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016.  She was born January 11, 1997 in Portsmouth to Terry and Cindy (Burchett) Ramsey.  A 2015 graduate of South Webster High School, she worked as a receptionist for Iron Body Fitness in Portsmouth and was attending Shawnee State studying Respiratory Therapy.  Taylor enjoyed hunting, four-wheeling, fishing, shopping,...

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...