Obituary Listings

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

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 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 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,...

Jul 20, 2022

Willis F. Craft, 79, of New Boston passed away July 20, 2022. He was born June 16, 1943, a son of the late Willie and Ivory Fraley Craft. He formerly worked at Minford Feed and Supply for 7 years and Ramey Feed Store for 20 years. Willis is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Craft; a son, David...

Jul 19, 2022

David Lee Slark, 70, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at his home. He was born December 23, 1951 to the late Harold and Lucille (Hughes) Slark in Portsmouth. David proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force and was retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad. He loved to fish and play the lottery. David was...

Jul 19, 2022

Keith Michael Estep, 32, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022.  He was born in Portsmouth to Charles Fetherlof and Brenda Blevins.  Keith loved to Dance and Sing.

Keith is survived by his father, Charles Fetherlof of Minford and his mother, Brenda Blevins; four brothers, Michael Estep of Arizona, Heith Estep of Portsmouth, Joshua Estep of...

Jul 19, 2022

Frederick (Fred) Lee Collins, 65, of New Boston gained his angel wings on July 19, 2022 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  Fred was born May 10,1957 to the late Norman and Evelyn Collins in Portsmouth, Ohio. He passed peacefully with his daughters holding his hands. Fred had a heart of gold and would happily help anyone out anytime he could....

Jul 14, 2022

Russell Dean Loper, Sr, 77, of Portsmouth passed away recently at his home. He was born July 19, 1944 in Portsmouth a son of the late Thomas and Lillian Dickerson Loper. A memorial service will be held Monday August 8, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Victory Tabernacle Church, 1131 Washington Blvd. in West Portsmouth, Ohio. Graveside services will be held...

Jul 14, 2022

Charles William Sanders, 55, of Franklin Furnace passed away Thursday at home after a long illness. He was born September 15, 1966 in Ironton, a son of the late David Sanders and Sarah Cremeans Horn. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, past Grand Master of Highland #38 Masonic Lodge and a 1984 graduate of Green High School. He loved to...

Jul 9, 2022

Donna Sue Hayton, 78, of Twin Valley passed away Saturday July 9, 2022 at her home, after a year long battle with cancer. She was born October 25, 1943 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Ralph and Elnora Wolfe Nagel. She was a graduate of Portsmouth East High School, loved cooking , camping, entertaining family and friends and most...

Jul 5, 2022

Jay Anthony Foster, 56, of West Portsmouth passed away Tuesday July 5, 2022. He was born August 1, 1965 in Portsmouth, a son of the late John and Wilma Wedebrook Foster. He was a graduate of Portsmouth West High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed woodworking and rebuilding wrecked cars. Jay is survived by a son, Dusty Foster...

Jul 3, 2022

Donna Jean Barnett, 47, of Lucasville passed away Sunday July 3, 2022 at her residence. She was born March 31, 1975 in West Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robert and Senna Brown Bevins. Donna was a graduate of Portsmouth West High School, enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoors and loved the time she spent with her grandchildren. Donna is survived...