Obituary Listings

Oct 3, 2019

Dennis (Denny) Gene Withers, age 68 of Portsmouth, Ohio, died quietly in his sleep Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born on December 17, 1950, the son of the late Olen and Mae Branscum Withers He was a loving and caring son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He loved the Lord, and was saved and baptized...

Sep 29, 2019

Age 69, of New Boston, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus He was born November 18, 1949 in New Boston to Ralph and Norma Jean (Bowling) Emshwiller Mike was a 1967 graduate of Glenwood High School and honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era He worked for...

Sep 17, 2019

Age 85, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 He was born January 5, 1934 in Twin Valley to the late Harley A and Nellie (Clark) He loved drinking coffee and looking out his window while taking in all the beauty.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnne (Lintz) Pierce, whom he married September 14, 1957...

Sep 14, 2019

Age 77, of Otway, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at her home She was born December 21, 1941 in Washington Court House to Clarence and Elizabeth (Shackelford) Robinson She was a great homemaker who enjoyed bingo, hunting ginseng, fishing, and loved riding in the country looking at wildlife.

Ebb is survived by her son, Keaton Hubbard...

Sep 10, 2019

Age 50, of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born March 15, 1969 in Salem, Ohio to Paul and Jane (Miley) Burson Jamie was a member of the Portsmouth High School Class of 1987 She worked as a retail cashier and in her spare time enjoyed cooking, gardening, her pets, and...

Sep 3, 2019

Age 37, of Portsmouth, passed away September 3, 2019 He was born June 17, 1982 in Portsmouth to Carlton and Jessie (Tackett) Gaines, Sr He attended Clay High School and Votec Carlton enjoyed fishing, hunting, following the OSU Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals, and was a great dad to his children He was also an avid poet.

He...

Sep 2, 2019

Age 87, of Portsmouth, passed away September 2, 2019 She was born November 10, 1931 in Scioto County to James and Mary (Kidder) Ewing Velma worked as an assembler at Williams Shoe Factory, loved flowers and birds She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be sincerely missed.

Velma is survived by her husband, James; sons,...

Aug 29, 2019

Age 56, of Otway, passed away August 29, 2019 She was born April 9, 1960 in Marion, OH to John and Ollie Blevins She worked as an electrician with her husband, Stephen, for many years She enjoyed collecting antiques, decorating houses, and was a NASCAR and Buckeye football fan

She is survived by her husband, Stephen; sons,...

Aug 16, 2019

Age 95, of Portsmouth, Ohio, went to be with the Lord August 16, 2019 She was born in Greenup, Kentucky to Frank and Della (Hamilton) Green She volunteered for years at the Auxiliary Hospital in Portsmouth as well as worked the elections polls She was a longtime devoted member of Church of Christ in Christian Union in New Boston....

Aug 16, 2019

Age 87, of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at SOMC in Portsmouth She was born November 30, 1931 in Scioto County to the late Lon and Martha Day Doris was a stay-at-home Mom who raised nine children with a lot of help from her late husband of 64 years, James Thompson She loved telling bedtime stories to...

Jul 30, 2019

Dena D. Fogle, 58 of New Boston passed away July 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 23, 1961 in Portsmouth a daughter of Carol Roberts Bentley of Clarktown and the late Dial Bentley. She was a 1979 graduate of Valley High School, liked to read, and was exceptionally smart in math.

Besides her mother,...

Jul 29, 2019

Angela Irene Brown, age 54 of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord July 29, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born August 29, 1964 in Portsmouth to Ronald and Delores (Sowards) Hoover Angela attended Clay High School, loved listening to music, buying, selling, and trading things, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

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Jul 25, 2019

Age 71, of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born July 10, 1948 in Portsmouth to Robert Craft and Amanda Alice Fitch Williams Helen enjoyed playing cards, especially 500 and gin rummy She loved spending time with her family and most of all, her grandchildren She...

Jul 5, 2019

Frederick Martin Miller

Age 85, of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus He was born May 18, 1934 in Portsmouth to Richard and Elizabeth (Hammerstein) Miller A 1952 graduate of Wheelersburg High School, Fred was the former owner of Miller’s Service Station He also had a wholesale and retail...

Jul 5, 2019

Age 61 of New Boston, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. He was born May 24, 1958 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Harold and Patricia (Price) Devlin. Jeffrey was a 1977 graduate of Notre Dame High School, was a painter, and a Army Veteran. He attended Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, liked to read, play music, was funny...

Jul 4, 2019

Age 57, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at SOMC Hospice She was born April 16, 1962 in Portsmouth to Franklin and Arlene (Keller) Sturgill She was a lifelong resident of the Portsmouth area and graduated from Portsmouth East High School Kimberly enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, listening to music, and loved all animals She especially enjoyed chocolate...

Jun 23, 2019

Arrangements are pending with D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.

Jun 22, 2019

Age 59, of Latham, OH, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 She was born July 3, 1959 in Baltimore, MD to Robert G. and Margaret (Hayslip) Nichols Barbara was a homemaker who loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.

She is survived by sons, Robert and Michael Hall, both of Latham; sisters, Roxanne Nichols of New...

Jun 18, 2019

Age 93, of Lucasville, went to be with the Lord June 18, 2019 at her home She was born December 13, 1925 in Sciotoville to Marion and Ida (Smith) Stiltner She was a longtime member of Portsmouth Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years Grace was a member of the SOMC Ladies Auxiliary, enjoyed working around...

Jun 8, 2019

Age 82, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born February 27, 1937, in Glovers Gap, West Virginia to John Lee and Nancy (Watson) Stoneking Molly worked for the Parks and Recreation Department in Portsmouth She enjoyed gardening, crocheting reading, and listening to music.

She is survived by her...