Obituary Listings

Mar 11, 2022

Sharon Ann Clifford, 80, of New Boston passed away March 11, 2021. She was born June 20, 1941 in Norwood, NY a daughter of the late Francis and Florence (LaComb) Shepard. She loved to read, work crossword puzzles and watching her crime and mystery shows on TV. Sharon is survived by a son, William Clifford Jr. and Thomas Lewis of...

Mar 6, 2022

James Edgar "Les" Skaggs, 71, of Lucasville passed away Sunday March 6, 2022 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born May 27, 1950 in Portsmouth, a son of the late James M. Skaggs and Maggie (Wells) Vicars. He was a former Sanitation Worker, loved attending church and woodworking. Les is survived by 5 sisters, Thelma Crabtree of Rosemount, Linda Foster...

Feb 24, 2022

Heather Nicole Boots, 41, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born, April 20, 1980 in Portsmouth to Donald Boots and Dorrie Belford. Heather enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She also liked to go bowling, play pool and listening to music. Heather is survived by her father, Donald Boots of...

Feb 22, 2022

Lawrence Ray Montgomery, 91, of Eden Park went home to be with his savior on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, surrounded by his family. Ray was born November 7, 1930. He was a graduate of New Boston High School, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving in Korea. Retired from the Detroit Steel Corp. and the Ohio State House as...

Feb 10, 2022

Dorothy Ann Adkins, 86, of New Boston, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at SOMC Hospice Center.  She was born November 9, 1935 in Carter County, Ky to the late Earl and Hazel (Fannin) McCleese.  Dorothy worked as a retail clerk at Glad Tidings Christian Book Store, Blanton’s Market and Fashion Bug.  Dorothy loved to read, especially study her...

Feb 8, 2022

Larry Dale Mills, 81, of Franklin Furnace formerly of New Boston passed away Tuesday February 8, 2022. He was born March 31, 1940 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Owen and Thelma Danner Mills. He was a 1958 graduate of Glenwood High School, a graduate of the Christian University, a former Minister and retired from the State of Ohio....

Feb 7, 2022

Dolores Marie Simpson, 93, of Portsmouth passed away Monday February 7, 2022. She was born October 17, 1928 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Gardner and Francis Hughes Dunham. Dolores is survived by two sons, Ronald D. Simpson and wife Sheila of Portsmouth, Bub Simpson and wife Elaine of Minford; grandchildren, Ron (Lora Jane) Simpson, Shona (Chuck) Williams, Greg...

Feb 5, 2022

Brenda Joy Lewis, 70, of Wheelersburg, passed away, Saturday, February 5, 2022 at SOMC.  Brenda was born December 22, 1951 to the late Harold and Joy (Williams) Burns in Portsmouth, Ohio.  She worked as a home health aide, loved to line dance and go shopping, especially yard sales.

Brenda is survived by two sons, Roger Lunsford of...

Feb 5, 2022

Cheryl Louise Rister, 64, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at River Run Health Care Center in Portsmouth.  She was born January 8, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James and Mary (Harkless) Whitaker.  Cheryl was self employed as a truck driver for many years.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Timmy Rister of...

Feb 2, 2022

Clyde Ratliff, 88, of Portsmouth, passed away February 2, 2022, at his home.  He was born January 23, 1934, to the late James and Goldie Mae (Graham) Ratliff in Louisa, KY.  He worked at Empire Detroit Steel until it closed then he worked as a Bus driver for Clay Local Schools and Maintenance for Buckeye Towers in New Boston. ...

Jan 28, 2022

Robert “ Bob” Harlan Johnson Sr. Born February 26, 1942, he was the eleventh of twelve children born to Elwood and Agnes Allison Johnson in Clifford, OH. Bob died January 28, 2022 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was proceeded in death by his parents, three siblings in infancy, and the following brothers: Darrell, Walter, Raymond, Kenny,...

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".  ...