Obituary Listings

Jan 29, 2021

William E. Killian II, 74, of Rosemount, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center from complications of the Covid-19 Virus. He was born August 30, 1946 at home in Belfast, NY, to the late Flora Cutler Prentice and George Killian. Bill was a member of the National Honor Society, graduating from Belfast Central School in...

Jan 17, 2021

Archie James "Jim" Jordan, 91, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Portsmouth Health and Rehab in Portsmouth.  Jim was born in Carter County, Ky. to the late Albert and Pearl (McGinnis) Jordan.  He was the owner and operator of JJ's Convenient Mart in Portsmouth.  Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.  Family was his...

Jan 14, 2021

Joseph Rodney Lewis, 75, of New Boston passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home. He was born in Portsmouth on October 20, 1945 to the late Glenn and Garnett (Price) Lewis.  Joe enjoyed woodworking and making things out of wood. He was also an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State.

Joe is...

Jan 12, 2021

Leroy Curtis White, 86, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  He was born May 14, 1934 in Portsmouth to the late Curtis and Ida Mae (Craft) White.  Leroy retired from Dayton Walther Foundry in Portsmouth where he worked as an electrician.

Leroy is survived by two sisters, Rosemary Hamby...

Jan 11, 2021

Patty Jean Howard, 76, of Portsmouth passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born on September 1, 1944 in Portsmouth to the late Amon and Marie (Sparks) Howard. Patty attended the Lucasville Church of God.  She loved doing crafts, shopping and taking care of her grandchildren.

Patty is survived by four...

Jan 8, 2021

Jane Shover, 70, of West Portsmouth passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born in West Virginia November 18, 1951 to Goble and Lucille (Castle) Yonts.  Jane worked as a manager at Subway and Burger Chef.  She also worked for Jim and Gail Palmer Advertising and she worked as a home health aid...

Jan 7, 2021

Enola M. Kingery departed this life on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center.  She was born May 7, 1940 in Huntington, WV.  The daughter of the late Lewis Wetzel and Marie Van Hoose Kingery.  She was a 1958 graduate of Huntington East High School, and a 1963 graduate of Huntington Vo-Tech School as a Licensed Practical Nurse. ...

Jan 7, 2021

Alice M. Horsley, 86, of New Boston, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Portsmouth Health and Rehab.  She was born in Wheelersburg December 29, 1934 to the late Leo Sr. and Marie (Eggers) Crabtree.  Alice enjoyed going to church and attended the Harrisonville Avenue Church of God for many years.

Alice is survived by a daughter,...

Jan 5, 2021

Carole Jane (Poole) Rider, 83, of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born on December 31, 1937. She was a 1955 graduate of Portsmouth High School and worked at Construction Inspection Company.  She was a member of Saint Monica Catholic Church.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She...

Jan 4, 2021

Effie Lee Ginn 91 of New Boston passed away peacefully on Monday January 4th 2021.  Effie was preceded in death by her husband Warren Ginn Sr., and two sons Roger Ginn and Leroy Ginn.  She is survived by her son Warren Ginn II (Marcia Ginn) of Tulsa, OK, as well 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  Effie was a dedicated...

Jan 2, 2021

Proverbs 31:28 Her children arise and call her Blessed .....Dolly Marie Messer Campbell, 89, of Portsmouth passed away January 2, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born August 16, 1931 in South Portsmouth, KY to the late Mose and Clara Messer both of South Portsmouth. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Campbell whom she married on...

Dec 31, 2020

Marilyn Jean Hiles, 75, of Sugar Grove, OH passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. She was born January 2, 1945 on Columbus, OH. She attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from South High School. She married Larry Lee Hiles in June of 1964 and she would proudly and frequently tell anyone who...

Dec 27, 2020

Janet Marie Law, 55, of New Boston passed away Sunday December 27, 2020. She was born November 18, 1965 in Detroit, MI. a daughter of the late David and Frances Gasser Luther. Janet attended Temple Baptist Church, loved playing computer games and loved her dogs. She is survived by her husband Robert Law; a daughter Teresa Parsons and husband Louis...

Dec 22, 2020

Andrew “Drew” Brooks Raines, 30, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020.  He was born November 11, 1990 to Tracey Nichols (William) and Anthony Raines (Kari). He was a 2009 graduate of Glenwood High School. Drew was known for his smile that would light up a room.

Drew is survived by a brother, Austin Raines of New Boston;...

Dec 19, 2020

Mary Louise Brown, 82, of West Portsmouth went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born August 8, 1938 in Scioto County to the late Ithel and Mabel (Easter) Bloomfield.  Mary loved the Lord with all her heart and enjoyed praising him.  Mary loved working puzzles, reading, especially the Bible,...

Dec 12, 2020

Helen Ruth Reffit departed this life on December 12, 2020. Born June 4, 1936 in Cincinnati, OH the youngest child of the late Gus & Sarah LeMasters Reffit. She was a 1954 graduate of Green High School. Ruth spent 21 years in Piedras Negras, Mexico as a missionary working as a Field Superintendent for World for Christ Missions. She also...

Dec 11, 2020

Anna Lou Toland-Blackburn, 78 of Rubyville passed away Friday December 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 6, 1942 in Gallia County a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Butcher) Miller. She worked at Best Care in Wheelersburg for many years as a cook and in house keeping. She attended Rubyville Community Church where she loved going...

Dec 11, 2020

Ernest "Ernie" Messer Jr., 83 of Minford passed away Friday December 11, 2020 at a Columbus hospital. He was born June 5, 1937 in Portsmouth a son of the late Ernest E. Messer Sr. and Myrtle (Elliott) Messer. He was a former Dispatcher for the Ohio State Patrol where he was mostly known for his service there at the Patrol....

Dec 3, 2020

Phyllis I. Patrick, 89, of New Boston passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her residence. She was born April 18, 1931 in Greenup County, Kentucky. A daughter of the late Lawrence and Clara (Miller) Hayes. Phyllis attended Clay High School and was employed as a manager for The Darling Dress Shop, Doores and Associates, and a nurse assistant for...

Dec 1, 2020

Dianna Kay Henry, 77, of South Webster passed away Tuesday December 1, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers Emergency Room. She was born March 19, 1943 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Issac and Chloe Pearl (Raynard) Queen. She was a former Cook with the South Webster Bloom Township Schools having retired with 37 years service. She was a...