Obituary Listings

Sep 23, 2022

Darlene Horner, 97, of Portsmouth passed away Friday September 23, 2022 peacefully at home. She was born November 24, 1924 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha (Niece) Eggers. She was a member of Harrisonville Ave Church of God, she loved to play the piano, hang wall paper and spending time with her grandchildren. She took...

Sep 22, 2022

Lena M. Sanders, 87, of Grove City formerly of Eden Park, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 22, 2022.  She was born August 27, 1935 to the late Walter and Trilby (Burchett) Brigner in Portsmouth.  Lena was a long time member of Cedar Street Church before moving to Grove City and becoming very active in Grove...

Sep 20, 2022

Michael Lee Burton, 68, of Wheelersburg passed away Tuesday September 20, 2022. He was born January 15, 1954 in Columbus, a son of the late Paul and Imogene Burton Caldwell. He worked at the former Mercy Hospital as a janitor and retired from Southern Ohio Medical Center. He loved anything Western (furniture, clothing, decorations) and going to auctions. Mike is...

Sep 10, 2022

(Norma) JEAN EMSHWILLER, New Boston, OH – After a lifetime of caring for others, (Norma) Jean Bowling Emshwiller, 95 of New Boston, OH, passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father late afternoon on September 10th, surrounded by her loved ones. Jean was born on September 13, 1926 in New Boston, OH to Douglas H. Bowling and Gladys Flaugher...

Sep 5, 2022

Benjamin Franklin Conkel, 38, of New Boston passed away unexpectedly, after a two day debilitating headache Monday, September 5, 2022 at his home.  He was born on February 9, 1984 in Portsmouth to Patty (Conkel) Childers and Benjamin Wright.

Ben is survived by his sons and daughter, whom he loved dearly.  Also, his mother Patty, his little...

Sep 2, 2022

Kandi J, Frazier, 56 aka Nanny, of Portsmouth passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born in Portsmouth to the late Kenneth& Fannie (Puckett) McGahan.

She was a joyous soul, who loved to help others. She birthed one child but was a mother figure to many. She was peace,...

Sep 1, 2022

Konni Kae Reynolds, 58, of Wheelersburg passed away Thursday September 1, 2022 at her residence. She was born January 9, 1964 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Virgil and Wilma (Williams) Clifford. She was a graduate of Wheelersburg High School, enjoyed square dancing, bingo and spending time with her grandchildren. Konni is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Dinser and...

Aug 31, 2022

Debra Jeanne Parker, 71, of Eden Park passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  She was born August 13, 1951 to the late Abraham Huston and Rachael Jeanne (Bramblette) Bentley in Greenup County, Kentucky. Debra was a 1969 graduate of Portsmouth East High School and retired from Walmart. She liked to garden and raise flowers,...

Aug 27, 2022

Donald Kenneth Atkins, 90, of Greenville, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio. He was born in Scioto County on April 12, 1932 to the late John and Mary (Goodman) Atkins and was a graduate of East High School. He retired as an Utility Operator for Detroit Steel. Donald served as a...

Aug 25, 2022

Juanita Kay Morris, 65, of Wheelersburg passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at SOMC HOSPICE CENTER in Portsmouth.  She was born July 30, 1957 to the late Paul Curtis Sigman Sr. and Bessie Marie (Hoberg) Sigman in New Boston.  Juanita lived and died EMS.  She had a big heart and spent her entire adult life taking care of others.  ...

Aug 23, 2022

Janet Sue Piatt, 79, of New Boston passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at her home.  She was born, December 29, 1942 in Portsmouth to the late Walter and Norma (Garett) Vaughn in Portsmouth.  Janet loved to go to church, play bingo, work cross word puzzles, watch television and spend time with her friends at Heritage Pointe in New...

Aug 16, 2022

Wilma Jean Atkins, 77, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born February 9, 1945 in Portsmouth to the late Adolf and Ruth (Ratliff) Sowards. Wilma spent her life taking care of her home and her family whom she dearly loved.  She loved to crochet, go shopping, can garden vegetables, and do word...

Aug 12, 2022

Clara Kathleen Lacy, 24, of Portsmouth passed away Friday August 12, 2022. She was born August 30, 1997 in Portsmouth. She was a 2015 graduate of Northwest High School, enjoyed music, sports and spending time with her children. Clara is survived by her mother, Tami (Stevens) Blaine and Paul Blaine who raised her of Lucasville; a son, Emmett Fletcher, a...

Aug 8, 2022

Ted L. Scalf, 61, of Portsmouth passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Ted was born April 4, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Winford Scalf and Louise (Phipps) Marcum.  He was the owner and operator of Ted's Towing and will be missed by all of his employees.  Ted loved the Lord and faithfully attended...

Aug 5, 2022

Glenna Lucille Slark (Morris), 92, of New Boston, Ohio, passed away August 5, 2022 at Resthaven Nursing Home. She was born March 13, 1931, in South Shore, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Hubert Morris and Bertha Conley (Osborne). Mom was known for her beauty and big beautiful smile that could light up any room and the hearts of all...

Jul 30, 2022

Pamela Sue Gambill, 67, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday July 30, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Rebecca Arlene Keller and Lorren Jackson, who preceded her in death. Survived by her loving husband Carl Michael "Mike" Gambill whom she married December 18th, 1974, daughter Jennifer (Johnathan) Fisher of Lucasville and three grandchildren Emily Fisher,...

Jul 25, 2022

Andrew “Andy” Glenn Powell, 52, ran to Jesus on Monday, July 25th surrounded by his family. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Kenneth Powell and Alice Craycraft. Andy, or Pookie as she likes to call him, is survived by his wife, Beverly Powell, whom he loved since day one. They shared a beautiful 23 years together and built...

Jul 25, 2022

Lois Jeanette Rhea, 85, of Portsmouth passed away Monday July 25, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born August 22, 1936 in Grayson, KY a daughter of the late John and Laura Jackson Dickerson. She enjoyed traveling and loved going to flee markets and thrift stores. Lois is survived by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Rhea; three sons, Bill...

Jul 21, 2022

Charles Andrew "Andy" Webb, 61, of Twin Valley passed away July 21, 2022 at his home after a three year battle with cancer. He was born February 26, 1961 in Port Clinton, OH a son of the late Eugene and Rosemary (Pollard) Webb. Charles was an Auto Body Technician and was an avid Michigan Wolverines Football Fan. He enjoyed gardening,...

Jul 21, 2022

Wilma Jean Skaggs, 83, of New Boston peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2022 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born September 8, 1938, a daughter of the late Albert and Nellie Munn. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Wilma Delane Skaggs, a son Rick Skaggs, two sisters, Wanda Spriggs,...