Obituary Listings

Jul 23, 2021

Benny M. King, 68, of Lucasville passed away Friday July 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 29, 1952 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Frank and Ruby Mullins King. Benny was a retired Security Guard at USEC. He was a True American Patriot, was a history buff on American history, Civil War and he enjoyed guns....

Jul 19, 2021

Betty June Brafford, 78, of Minford, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. She was born August 17, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland to Billy and Florene (Wadkins) Payton.  She was a member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church in New Boston and Freedom Chapel Church in Wellston. First and foremost a wife, mother, and grandmother, Betty loved spending time...

Jul 16, 2021

Margie J. McGowan, 95, of Wheelersburg passed away Friday July 16, 2021. She was born October 28, 1925 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Alva and Mae Slack Cook. She attended Bloom Freewill Baptist Church, was a fancy stitcher at the former Williams Manufacturing Co., loved to sew and do crafts. Margie is survived by two nieces, Sandy...

Jul 15, 2021

Vaughn A. Malone, 91, of Twin Valley passed away Thursday July 15, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born April 26, 1930 in New Boston. He was the son of the late Pearl and Laura Malone. He was a member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union, a former U.S. Army Veteran and was retired from the...

Jul 14, 2021

PORTSMOUTH- Charlotte A. Stone, 62, of Portsmouth passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday July 14, 2021. She was born June 17, 1959 in Portsmouth . She was a homemaker who enjoyed coloring, puzzle books and loved her pet, Pretty Boy. Charlotte is survived by her husband, Charles Nickel; a son J.R.; two brothers, Lee and Roger; a sister, Lynn;...

Jul 6, 2021

Obituary Linda Lou Kinker, 80, of Sciotoville passed away Tuesday July 6, 2021. She was born January 28, 1941 in New Boston a daughter of the late Homer and Elizabeth (Taulbee) Harris. She was a member of the Sciotoville Christian Church, was a 1958 graduate of Wheelersburg High School and had worked at the former Marting’s Department Store and Atlas...

Jul 4, 2021

Alma E. Robertson, 81, of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her home.  Alma was born September 20, 1939 to the late Ernie D. and Alma F. (Neal) Smith.  She worked as a postal carrier for the US Postal Service for over 20 years.  She attended the Shawnee Hills Baptist Church and loved making dolls and reading....

Jul 4, 2021

Wanda Sue Stiles, 74, of South Webster passed away Sunday July 4, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born August 26, 1946, a daughter of the late Russell and Sallie (Mullins) Loop. She was a member of Scioto Furnace Pentecostal Church, loved to ride horses and attending horse shows. Wanda is survived by her husband of 60 years, Raymond...

Jul 2, 2021

Brenda Sue Tieman, 78, of Dayton passed away Friday July 2, 2021 at the Dayton Hospice House. She was born October 31, 1942 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Lonnie and Lucille (Boggs) Jackson. She was a homemaker and volunteered as a Librarian in Dayton for several years. Brenda is survived by her husband, John Tieman; son, John W....

Jun 28, 2021

Bill Patrick, 93, of Hilliard formerly of New Boston passed away Monday June 28, 2021 in Hilliard. He was born January 2, 1928 in New Boston, a son of the late Ernest and Opal (Perry) Patrick. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Medical Corp as a Dental Technician Bill was the former owner of Portsmouth Dental...

Jun 24, 2021

Paul Holbrook, 76, of New Boston passed away Thursday June 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1944 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Ezra and Elizabeth (Trimble) Holbrook. Paul attended Glenwood High School and loved fishing, hunting and woodworking. He is survived by his wife, Janet Adkins Holbrook; two sons, Brian Holbrook and wife Velma...

Jun 22, 2021

Dorothy Louise "Barnett" "Burton" Potts, 86, of Sciotoville passed away June 22, 2021 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  She was born on November 25, 1934 to the late William and Nellie (Cartee) Barnett. Dorothy was loved by many and spent her life as a homemaker.  She loved her family.

Dorothy is survived by six children, Anthony Wayne...

Jun 16, 2021

Robert Randall "Russ" Davis 78 of New Boston passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Best Care Nursing and Rehab in Wheelersburg.  He was born on August 5, 1942 to the late Russell and Goldie (Parker) Davis in Grays Branch, KY.  Russ served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired as a brakeman from the Norfolk and Southern...

Jun 14, 2021

Catherine H. (Tackett) Sowards, 91, of New Boston passed away at her home, Monday, June 14, 2021.  She was born in West Portsmouth to the late Riley and Effie (Sissler) Tackett on July 24, 1929.  Catherine enjoyed baking for her family.

Catherine is survived by a son, Moses James Fitzpatrick and wife Betty Jo of Sciotodale; six...

Jun 14, 2021

Herman David Grant, 73, of Kingston, Ohio passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.  He was born in Huntington, WV.  July 13, 1947 to the late Herman Otis Grant and Essie Rose (Rice) Swift.  Herman enjoyed going camping with family and friends.

Herman is survived by his wife of 22 years,...

Jun 10, 2021

Bernice Adalene (Grandma Bernie) Dotson Peirce, 87, a loving mother, grandmother and a devout Christian went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday June 10, 2021. She was born September 2, 1933 in New Boston, a daughter of the late Edward and Mella Blanton Dotson. Bernice was a member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in...

Jun 8, 2021

Harry Dean Bennett, 66, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio was called to his eternal home in heaven to be with his lord and savior on June 8, 2021 at 8:45 PM. Harry was a Marine Corp veteran, a member of Ohio Patriot Bikers, Ohio Color Guard and the American Legion Riders. His passion and loves in life were his family, riding...

Jun 6, 2021

Jerry D. Whitt, 71, of Portsmouth went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, June 6, 2021 with his family by his side at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born March 2, 1950 in Martin, KY a son of the late Otis and Carrie (Thornsberry) Whitt. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Whitt, Otis Whitt, Larry Whitt...

May 18, 2021

Thomas Cain Lusk Jr., 32, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Portsmouth.  He was born to Thomas Lusk Sr. and Madelyn Turner February 27, 1989 in Portsmouth.  He loved listening to music, basketball and spending time with family and friends.

Thomas is survived by his Mother, Madelyn Shepherd and husband Alan of Portsmouth; his...

May 18, 2021

Velma Payton, 78, of New Boston passed away Tuesday May 18, 2021. She was born July 9, 1942 in Pikeville, KY., a daughter of the late Robert and Josephine Meadows Collins. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, she loved to preach, teach Sunday school and was very active with the church. She loved to sew...