Obituary Listings

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

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...

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 17, 2021

Rebecca Ann Gerace, 64, of New Boston, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at her home.  She was born on August 11, 1956 in Portsmouth to the late Jack and Maxine (James) Winchester.  Rebecca enjoyed making candles and painting figurines. She was a social butterfly and loved people.

Rebecca is survived by two daughters, Christina Call Whisman...

May 8, 2021

Matthew Scott Fahnestock, 35, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday May 8, 2021. He was born May 16, 1985 a son of Kimberly Fahnestock and was a graduate of Hillsboro High School. Matthew is survived by his step-father, Clement (Patty) Francis; two sons, Aiden Matheney and Dylan Fahnestock; a daughter, Peyton Fahnestock; two sisters, Amanda Raypole and Amber (Tyler) Nelson;...

May 8, 2021

Gary Leon Cunningham, 78, of New Boston, passed away Saturday May 8, 2021, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Born October 6, 1942 in New Boston, Ohio to Raymond Mowery and Juanita Cunningham, Gary is survived by a daughter Wendy Hoewischer, his friends and loved ones, Cedar Street Church family and his constant companion and furry friend, Angel....

May 8, 2021

Bruce King Age 65 of Sciotoville passed away May 8, 2021 while in Florida.  He was born September 15, 1955 in Sciotoville to Garrett and Eileen (Perkins) King.  Bruce was a retired laborer and member of Labor Local 83 of Portsmouth.  He loved NASCAR, and enjoyed playing euchre with family and friends.  He is survived by two daughters, Amber...

May 8, 2021

Colleen Pelfrey - Smoot, 91, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home.  She was born to the late Bent and Clara Bell (Milam) Banks March 15, 1930 in Hazard, KY.  in 1988 Colleen started a group home she owned and operated until her death. The group home allowed her to  fulfill her mission to care...

May 7, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Sigman, 72, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday May 8,2021. She was born February 5, 1949 in McDermott, a daughter of the late Jay Spencer and Stella Puckett Spencer. She was a graduate of Northwest High School, enjoyed listening to country music and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Elizabeth is survived by three sons, Paul (Monica) Sigman of...

May 4, 2021

Donna J. Rowe, 81, of Portsmouth, passed away May 04,2022 at SOMC Hospice. Services pending with D.W. Swick Funeral Home- Wheelersburg.

Apr 27, 2021

Kathy J. Mullins, 78, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021.  She was born to the late William and Ida (Ogden) Ruark on October 8, 1943 in West Union, Ohio.  She worked many years as a Beautician.  Kathy loved her flowers, but her true love was her family especially her granddaughter and great grandchildren.

Kathy is...

Apr 25, 2021

NEW BOSTON - William A.”Bill”  Goddard, 74, 0f New Boston passed away Sunday April 25, 2021 surrounded by Love at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born February 1, 1947 in Portsmouth to the late John and Pearl (Miller) Goddard. After graduating from Glenwood High School in 1965, he went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in...

Apr 15, 2021

Jo Ellen Fraley gave birth to two children in her lifetime, but her "kids" numbered in dozens, if not hundreds.  Through her life as a mom, as a Memaw, as a band mom, as a scout mom, and as an adopted mom, Jo Ellen touched many, many lives with her fierce love, to say nothing of her 34 years working...

Apr 15, 2021

Phyllis Ann Bowen, 76, of Sciotoville passed away Thursday April 15, 2021 at SOMC Emergency room. She was born March 25, 1945 in Scioto County. She enjoyed Quilting, adult coloring books and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Phyllis is survived by her husband Uvon Bowen who she married on January 23, 1965; two daughters, LaVonda...