Sep 26, 2024

Debra Kay Slusher, 62, of Hartville, Ohio formerly of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at her home.  She was born in Portsmouth to the late Delbert Lee Slusher and Effy Eva (White) Slusher. Debra loved dogs especially wolves.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  Debra also loved to bake.

Debra is survived by a...

Sep 26, 2024

Daniel W. Rheinscheld, 60, of Sciotoville, passed away Thursday September 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1964 in Nelsonville, OH, a son of the late Merlin and Janet Withrow Rheinscheld. He was a former construction mason and enjoyed gardening, hunting , listening to music and was always building things. Daniel is survived by his wife,...

Sep 24, 2024

Kenneth R. Carver, 74, of West Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. He was born August 25, 1950 to the late Vernon and Margaret (Fishburn) Carver.  Kenneth was a retired sheet metal worker.  He loved going to church and was a dedicated Sunday School teacher.  Kenneth was a family man, a...

Sep 23, 2024

William Bernard "Butch" Leach II.  His faith is now sight!   On September 23rd, Butch entered the presence of the Savior he loved and sang about.  Butch was born on August 30th, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late William Bernard Leach and Margaret Sarah Sapp.  He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Roger Ashley, and his in-laws, Estill and...

Sep 21, 2024

Holden Bates, five month old infant son of Lexus and Daniel Bates of Wheelersburg exchanged residences Saturday September 21, 2024 and is now in the arms of Jesus.

In addition to his parents Holden is survived by two brothers, Hayden Bates and Hunter Bates; a sister Harper Bates all of Wheelersburg; two grandmothers, Jackie Bates and Betty...

Sep 20, 2024

Ronnie Elvin Scaff Jr., 58, of Friendship passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at his home.  He was born November 26, 1965 to Ronnie E. Scaff Sr. and the late Pauline L. (Henderson) Scaff in Portsmouth.  Ronnie was incredibly dedicated to his service to his country serving in both the Army and the Airforce.  He was a staple in...

Sep 14, 2024

William W. "Bill" Ruark, 83, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday September 14, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1941, a son of the late William and Ida Ruark. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired from General Electric as an engineer. His main passion was collecting Corvettes. Bill is survived by his wife, Loyann Ruark...

Sep 13, 2024

Gloria J. Bocook, 76, of Portsmouth passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side.  She was born February 13, 1948 in Portsmouth to the late Alva and Edna (Owsley) Taylor.  Gloria was a 1966 graduate of Glenwood High School in New Boston.  She was a dedicated mother and grandmother and her greatest joy in life...

Sep 12, 2024

Michael Cleveland Gilliam, 74, of New Boston, OH, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 12th, 2024.

Michael was born in Lynn, KY, in 1949 to Paul and Marjorie Gilliam. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jack and Steve Gilliam. He is survived by two sisters, Joyce Ramey...

Sep 9, 2024

Carla Ann Hall, 77, of New Boston, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2024. She was a daughter of the late Carl and Cora (Porter) McFarland of Ashland, KY. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mendy Stevens of Chesapeake who died on November 15, 2015.

Carla was a housewife and attended...

Sep 9, 2024

Our Beloved mother Mary Spaulding grew her Angel Wings on Sept 9th, 2024 peacefully at her home in Louisa KY. Born April 18th 1939 in Inez KY. She was 85 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Spaulding and three sons: Herschel Maynard, Johnny Morgan Maynard, and Roger Lee Maynard. She loved going to church...

Sep 8, 2024

Jonathan Ray Jewett, born on July 3, 1986, in Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Sciotoville, Portsmouth, Ohio. A devoted father and loving brother, Jonathan is remembered for his deep love for his children, an a special bond with son, Zaiden Michael Jewett, and his baby sister, Angel Lorain Jewett-Zimmerman.

Jonathan was known for...

Sep 1, 2024

Donald D. Lewis Donald was born on January 2, 1943 and died September 1, 2024 at his home in South Webster, Ohio He was the elder son of the late Clarence and Pauline DeBord Lewis. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Mault Lewis and a son Gregory (Genie) Lewis of Haverhill; five grandchildren, Dillan and...

Aug 29, 2024

James Hall, 90, of Portsmouth passed away August 29, 2024. arrangements are pending at the D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in Sciotoville.

Aug 29, 2024

Bobbie Lee Bays II, 45, formerly of Franklin Furnace passed away Thursday August 29, 2024. He was a son of the late Debbie Shepard Ison. He is survived by a sister, Misty Lutz along with several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Clifton, and brother, James Dennis. He was a...

Aug 28, 2024

Harold E. Carter, a former warden at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, went to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on August 28, 2024, he was 80 years old.  He was a son of the late Kenneth and Nola Carter of Sciotoville.

Surviving is his loving wife, Margaret Keller Carter, of almost 62...

Aug 26, 2024

Marie Gail Smith, 76, of Wheelersburg , passed away August 26, 2024 at the home of her son in Kettering. She was born February 26, 1948 in Matewan, WV, a daughter of the late Kernie and Minnie Marie (Burton) Slone.

She was formerly a sales clerk and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, taking pictures, shopping and enjoyed going to...

Aug 26, 2024

Brenda Kay Allen, 73, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Kings Daughter's Medical Center in Ashland, Ky.  She was born January 27, 1951, in Louisa, Ky to the late Glen Davis and Fannie K. (Sammons) Davis.  Brenda is of the Baptist faith and a graduate of Wheelersburg High School. She loved gardening and anything outdoors including...

Aug 24, 2024

Robert V. Slone, Sr, 81, of South Webster passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, in Cincinnati. He was born February 9, 1943, in Matewan, WV.

He is survived by his wife, Grace (McNelly) Slone. He was the loving father of Robert of Portsmouth, Anthony of South Webster, Michelle (Brian) of Wheelersburg and Melissa of Portsmouth; four...

Aug 18, 2024

Clyde Hayes McClintic, Jr, 69 of South Webster, OH passed away peacefully on August 18th at SOMC Hospice surrounded by family. Clyde was born in 1954 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Clyde McClintic, Sr. and Virginia (Teegarden) McClintic. Clyde was a graduate of South Webster High School and enjoyed working for Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority where he retired...