Obituary Listings

Jan 14, 2019

Age 83 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 14, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born December 25, 1935 in Morgan County, Kentucky to Avery and Pearl (Fyffe) Caskey Betty loved sewing, quilting, cooking, gardening, and reading She worked various jobs, eventually retiring after 10 years as Manager at the American Legion...

Jan 14, 2019

Age 51, of Waverly, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at his home He was born January 31, 1967 in Chillicothe. He was a graduate of Western Pike High School Jeff worked as a plumber in Heating and Air Conditioning and loved to tinker on anything that had a motor or moved.  He enjoyed listening to music, his favorite...

Jan 10, 2019

Age 61, of Gallipolis, formerly of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 in Columbus He was born in Portsmouth on January 17, 1957 to Thurman and Bonnie (Crace) Harrison John attended Valley High School and worked as a Technician for AT &T He enjoyed playing music on the guitar, banjo, and dulcimer, woodworking, and showing vehicles at car...

Dec 11, 2018

Age 59, of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born February 16, 1959 to the late Dave and Ruth (Stone) Metzler of New Boston Debbie graduated from Glenwood High School in 1977 as Valedictorian of her class After high school she attended Shawnee State University and graduated with a degree in...

Dec 10, 2018

Casey (Moore) Montgomery, 28, of Columbus passed away Monday, December 10, 2018. She was born February 5, 1990 in Westerville, a daughter of Timothy Montgomery and Brenda (Jackson) Montgomery, both of Columbus. She loved watching movies, drawing, and playing with the children in the family.

In addition to her parents, she is also survived by a son,...

Dec 8, 2018

Age 46, of New Boston, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at SOMC in Portsmouth She was born March 18, 1972 in Ashland, KY to Larry Johnson and Jackie (Williamson) Johnson Crum Joanna was a graduate of Greenup County High School, enjoyed music and coloring, and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her...

Dec 3, 2018

Age 60, lifelong resident of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at OSU Hospital in Columbus He was born June 9, 1958 in Portsmouth to Charles and Ann (Hodge) Bartley David was a 1977 Portsmouth High School graduate, served in the U.S. Army, and married Corita Swords in Portsmouth on August 6, 1981 He enjoyed watching professional wrestling,...

Dec 1, 2018

Age 83 of Aiken, SC formerly of New Boston, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 1, 2018 in Aiken, SC She was born February 27, 1935 in Matoaka, WV to B. and Melinda (Shrewsbury) Copen Dixie worked as a clerk in the retail industry and was a longtime member of New Boston Nazarene church.

She...

Dec 1, 2018

Age 68, of Lucasville, surrounded by her family went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 1, 2018 at her home She was born February 8, 1950 in Hitchens, KY to Sherman and Iva (Salyers) Bair She was a talented painter, loved sewing, and raising Yorkies She also played the piano and loved to sing

Martha is...

Nov 25, 2018

Age 78, of New Boston, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his home He was born May 12, 1940 in Vanceburg, Kentucky to Robert Lee and Gladys (Butler) Lewis Clarence worked in construction for 28 years with the Laborer’s International Union 500 out of Toledo retiring in 1997 He attended North Moreland Christian Baptist...

Nov 10, 2018

Teddy L. McBee Sr.

Age 72 of New Boston went to be with the Lord November 10, 2018 at SOMC in Portsmouth He was born March 25, 1946 in Sacramento CA to John and Phyllis McBee Teddy served in the U.S. Navy and worked for 30 years as an exterminator with Ohio Pest Control and retired in...

Nov 4, 2018

Age 89 of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018. She was born March 14, 1929 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Floyd and Winford (Jones) Prior. Leah was a former Deputy Clerk at the Scioto Co. Treasurer’s Office, a graduate of Portsmouth High School, Portsmouth Interstate Business College, and had worked at the West End Shoe Store....

Oct 26, 2018

Age 79 of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at SOMC She was born February 1, 1939 in Portsmouth to Hobart and Myrtle (Snyder) Johnson A 1957 graduate of Valley High School, Martha worked for 15 years as a clerk in the sporting goods department of Harts Department Store She was very knowledgeable about computers, enjoyed Bingo, swimming,...

Oct 10, 2018

Age 64, of Waverly, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in Waverly He was born January 29, 1954 to David and Edith (Burton) Burchett Bill was a professional photographer and loved to bowl and play golf in his spare time.

Bill is survived by his son, Kyle (Ashley) Burchett of Waverly; brother, John (Lisa) Burchett of Columbus...

Sep 28, 2018

Georgetta L. Craft, 95 of New Boston, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. She was born May 1, 1923 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Bernie and Lena Martin Montgomery She was a member of Cedar St. Church of Christ in Christian Union where she loved attending church. Georgetta loved her dog and cats and enjoyed watching them...

Sep 26, 2018

Tammie Kay Sexton

Age 56, of Sciotoville, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at her home She was born March 29, 1962 to Charles Edward Sr. and Janet (Fipps) Queen Tammie loved to fish, sing, and go to casinos.

She is survived by a son, Spencer Sexton (Marcara Davis) of Sciotoville; a daughter, Janet Eichenlaub...

Sep 21, 2018

Age 85, of Portsmouth, died September 20, 2018 at his home He was born September 5, 1933 in New Boston to Harold and Lola (Dalton) Elrod Paul graduated from Clay High School in 1951 He served in the U.S. Army and worked many years for Martin Marietta in Piketon in maintenance He was a wonderful musician and for many...

Sep 13, 2018

Age 76, of Wheelersburg, passed away September 13, 2018, at Crystal Care Center in Portsmouth Joan was born March 27, 1942 to Willard Craft and Bernice (Swords) Craft She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed listening to music Joan retired from the Northwest School System after over thirty years of service including serving 20 years as the secretary...

Sep 11, 2018

Age 59, of Portsmouth, died peacefully at his home September 11, 2018 He was born November 25, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan to William E. and Clara Bow (Bishop) Hurt, II William graduated from Glenwood High School in 1976 and worked for Norfolk/Southern Railroad as a bridge builder and in track maintenance He enjoyed playing the guitar, collecting antiques, pin-striping...

Sep 9, 2018

Georgia Jean Moffett, 92, of Portsmouth, died September 9, 2018 at Hillview (SOMC) Hospice She was born May 7, 1926 in Ashland, KY to the late Christopher Columbus Bradley and Minnie Jones Bradley.

Georgia graduated from Hitchem High School in Boyd County, KY At 17 she took the bus to Dayton, OH to work in the Airplane...