Obituary Listings

Jan 20, 2022

Jackson (Jack) Lee Patton, 94, of Sciotoville, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at SOMC HOSPICE CENTER in Portsmouth. Jack was born, September 21, 1927 in New Boston to the late Farris and Grace (McGowan) Patton. He was 1946 Graduate of Glenwood High School. After graduating high school Jack joined the US NAVY as a diesel mechanic and served during...

Jan 19, 2022

Donald Eugene Nelson, 88, of Oak Hill formerly of Regrish Addition passed away Wednesday January 19, 2022. He was born March 12, 1933 in Greenup Co, KY a son of the late Edward and Mary (Penix) Nelson. He was a 1950 graduate of Valley High School. He retired in 1993 from Standard-LaFarge Corporation after 41 years of service. He was...

Jan 10, 2022

In November of 1925, Melvin and Louise Trent, of Salem, VA, had their first child, James Edward. He became big brother to Eugene and then to June. As Jim grew up, his first job was a bicycle newspaper delivery boy. He earned money so he could take the train to visit his maternal grandparents in the summer. He would help...

Jan 8, 2022

Micheal J. Zeestraten 67, was born on December 16, 1954 unto the union of Benjamin & Sandra Zeestraten in Grand Rapids, MI. Micheal was the first of seven sons and daughters. He was raised by his grandfather Pete Zeestraten. In his youth Micheal gained an education and technical training at Boy's Town in Nebraska. As an adult he served in...

Dec 29, 2021

Cheryl Annette Gaines, 59, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  She was born October 21, 1962 in Portsmouth to the late David Courtney and Linda Pearl (Newsome) Gaines.  Cheryl was a 1980 graduate of Minford High School, she loved to sew, read and cross stitch.

Cheryl is survived by a...

Dec 26, 2021

Charles "Poopaw" Witt, 83, of Minford passed away Sunday December 26, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 10, 1938 in Latrobe, PA a son of the late James and Mary (McKever) Witt. He was of the Protestant Faith, a former U.S. Navy Veteran and a graduate of Shawnee State University. He was a Jack of All Trades, enjoyed...

Dec 18, 2021

Wayne B. Rister, 76, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center.  He was born on March 13, 1945 in Lewis County, Kentucky to the late Alfred and Hazel (Wilburn) Rister.  Fishing was a big part of Wayne's life.  He also enjoyed collecting and making knives, making dream catchers and doing anything that involved working...

Dec 15, 2021

Mary Louise Boyer, 91, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Concord Health Care and Rehab in Wheelersburg.  She was born January 25, 1930 in Sciotoville to the late Lowell and Anna Laura (Williams) Boyer.  Mary worked for over 25 years as a cake decorator for the Nancy Ray Bakery in Wheelersburg. She loved to read and...

Dec 12, 2021

Betty Lou Richardson, 64, of Lucasville passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born in Russell Springs, KY,  December 10, 1958 to the late Dwayne and Marcella (Roberts) Richardson.  Betty enjoyed playing games including: Yahtzee, bingo, and cornhole (which she never lost).  She also enjoyed watching television her favorite show was "Three's Company".  ...

Nov 22, 2021

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Carver, 52, of West Portsmouth went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 22, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Columbus, July 26, 1969 to the late Marcus Eugene Carver and Virginia (Boyd) Carver.  Ronnie graduated from Portsmouth West High School and retired from A&M Refractories.  He loved going with his dad to car...

Nov 19, 2021

Mary Maxine Carver, 71, of West Portsmouth, passed away Friday November 19, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1950 in Perry Co., Kentucky, a daughter of the late Homer and Lona (Miller) Rigsby. Mary was a former Nursing Assistant, attended 7th Street Christian Baptist Church where she was very active in all the church functions....

Nov 17, 2021

Kenneth Duane Porter, 65, of New Boston passed away Wednesday November 17, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born April 18, 1956 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Clarence and Kathryn (Nelson) Porter. Kenneth was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran having continued the family tradition of joining the Navy as did his brother and his son. He was...

Nov 12, 2021

NEW BOSTON - Manley L. Craig, 87, of New Boston passed away Friday November 12, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born November 15, 1933 in Portsmouth a son of the late Alma and Clara Belle (Penrod) Craig. Louie was the former owner of Craig’s Body shop in New Boston. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a longtime member...

Nov 11, 2021

On Thursday, November 11, 2021, Elizabeth Rosemary Stamper, loving mother of seven children, 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren, passed away at the age of 89.

Elizabeth, better known as Betty, was born on March 31, 1932 in Portsmouth, OH to Lawrence and Cora Scherer. She was a graduate of  St Mary’s High School, and later attended...

Nov 2, 2021

Lillian Edna Morrow, 78, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday November 2, 2021 unexpectedly at her home. She was retired from the Portsmouth City Schools where she worked for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by us all. Lillian is survived by her children, Denny (Nancy) Bays, Angie (Bill) Wilson and Mark Morrow (Candace);...

Oct 31, 2021

James R. "Jim" Bishop, 69, of Portsmouth passed away Sunday October 31, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1952 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Earmel and Lucille (Beesler) Bishop. Jim was a member of the New Boston First Church of the Nazarene, was retired from the 7 UP Bottling Co. where he was...

Oct 30, 2021

Patricia Fannin, 89, of New Boston passed away Saturday October 30, 2021 at Hillview. She was born August 2, 1932 in Minford, a daughter of the late Sam and Ruby (Bayes) Williams. She was a graduate of Glenwood High School, served there as a Food Service Supervisor having retired after 35 years. She served on the School Board for 10...

Oct 22, 2021

Franklin T. Carver Jr., 91, of Portsmouth passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born to the late Franklin Carver Sr. and Pearl (Davitz) Carver on October 1, 1930 in Sciotoville. Franklin was an US Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He loved riding his scooter, watching old westerns and he loved...

Oct 12, 2021

Jackie Lee Adkins, 55, of West Portsmouth passed away suddenly on Tuesday October 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 20, 1966 in Niles, Michigan, a son of the late Ivory and Leona (Lyons) Adkins. Jackie was a 1984 graduate of Vanguard High School, was a member of Bible Chapel Church in McDermott, loved fishing, hunting and was...

Oct 12, 2021

Richard E. Noel, 94, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at SOMC Hospice. He was born in Portsmouth on October 14, 1926, to the late Forest and Lillie (Locher) Noel. Richard was a graduate of Minford High School and after that served four years in the U.S. Navy, during World War II. Richard retired from Detroit Steel after...