Obituary Listings

Jun 20, 2018

Shirley L. Hamilton, 74 of Sciotoville, passed away Wednesday June 20, 2018 at SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 10, 1944 in Adams County, OH, a daughter of the late Lige and Anna (Poole) Hayslip. Shirley worked as a waitress for Frische’s and as a nursing assistant at Best Care in Wheelersburg She...

Jun 9, 2018

Age 73 of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at SOMC Hospice He was born April 6, 1945 in Portsmouth to Lewis E. and Elizabeth (Adkins) Clifford He attended North Moreland School and retired from GTE after over 30 years of service as a courier He loved to hunt and enjoyed doing Karaoke as an Elvis impersonator.

Jun 9, 2018

Age of 76 of Beaver, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 9, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident She was born February 4, 1942 in Portsmouth to Charles E. and Lena (Carter) Ward A 1961 graduate of Portsmouth High School, Patricia married her husband Earnest “Ray” Bradley on September 15, 1962 and was married to...

Jun 4, 2018

Age 45 of Grove City, formerly of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2018 in Columbus He was born December 17, 1972 in Portsmouth to James Edward and Betty (Riggs) Bishop, Sr Jim was a graduate of Portsmouth High School, class of 1992 and worked as an independent flooring installer for many years He enjoyed...

Jun 2, 2018

Juanita Ruth Logan, 80 of Portsmouth, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018. She was a daughter of the late James Edward and Margaret Lena Shover Logan Ruth was also preceded in death by her beloved siblings, Ralph Logan, Avanelle Clark, Helen Cooper, Marcella Newman, Yvonne Kirsch, and Charles Logan She is survived by two brothers, Raymond Logan of...

May 26, 2018

Kenneth Clyde Jones, 71 of Wheelersburg, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at SOMC in Portsmouth He was born January 26, 1947 in Portsmouth to Clyde K. and Peg (Wright) Jones and was a 1964 graduate of Glenwood High School Kenneth was married for 53 years to Lois and was the love of her life from the 9th...

May 26, 2018

Age 57 of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Select Medical Hospital in Columbus She was born September 5, 1960 in Columbus to Rev. John and Joyce (Hill) Travis A 1978 graduate of Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, IN, Teresa worked for many years as an STNA for Advantage Home Health Care In her spare time...

May 18, 2018

Age 50 of Lucasville, passed away on May 18, 2018 He was born March 5, 1968 in Cincinnati.

Arrangements are being handled by D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston Online condolences may be shared at www.DWSwickNelsonFuneralHome.com.

May 10, 2018

Age 86 of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Heartland of Portsmouth He was born March 17, 1932 in Greenup, KY to Allen and Callie (Aldridge) Bradley Donald was a welder by profession, working in metal fabrication with Dayton Walther for over 30 years In addition to welding, he enjoyed wood carving, fishing, and hunting.

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May 5, 2018

Age 84, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Ocala, FL She was born September 1, 1933 in Scioto County to the late Rev. Paul and Vera Elizabeth Turner In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Harold Sexton, and a brother, William Jack Turner.

Naomi was raised in the Missionary...

Apr 29, 2018

William “Bill” Orville Collins Sr., 67 of Portsmouth, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2018. He was born March 25, 1951 in Delbarton, WV, the son of late James G. Collins and Ethel (Hensley) Collins of West Virginia. Bill was an entrepreneur, former Scioto County Dog Warden, Supervisor of Scioto County Litter Control,...

Apr 26, 2018

Age 63 of Portsmouth, passed away on April 26, 2018 in Columbus He was born January 9, 1955 in Ashland, Kentucky to Ellis and Della (Eggenspiller) Ison A graduate of McKell High School, he worked as a salesman for Carrier Refrigeration in Columbus.

Ben was a father, husband, and grandfather He showed great love and honesty in...

Apr 10, 2018

On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, Thomas B. Spears, Jr. “Tom” of New Boston, Ohio passed away at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY Born on May 11, 1937 in New Boston to Thomas and Audrey (Goddard) Spears, Sr., Tom was a devoted and loving husband, brother, papaw, son, and an incredible father He was a 1955 graduate of...

Apr 5, 2018

Age 28, of Portsmouth, passed away April 5, 2018. She was born October 27, 1989 in Maysville, KY. She loved her children, riding motorcycles, and spending time on Facebook.

Mary is survived by her husband, Harley Boyer; mother, Jane Taylor; her Dad who raised her, Harvey Taylor; grandmother, Evelyn Lawson; three sons, Shane Ross, Jaden Eckler, and...

Apr 1, 2018

Age 52 of New Boston, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth He was born in Portsmouth on May 6, 1965 to Robert and Evelyn (Grooms) Taylor and spent his professional life as a carpenter and roofer.

David is survived by his sons, Curt Slone of Waverly and Jared Slone of Piketon, daughter,...

Mar 30, 2018

Age 68 of Circleville formerly of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at her home She was born in Otway on August 6, 1949 to Thomas and Virginia (Sparks) Gifford A 1967 graduate of Northwest High School, Alvetta worked for over 25 years as a caregiver in Circleville at MRDD and volunteered with the Special Olympics She enjoyed...

Mar 23, 2018

Age 81 of Lucasville, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2018 He was born March 8, 1937, a son of the late Alfred and Amy Damron Eldridge A Lucasville resident, Marion was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired laborer from Local 83 where he was Union high man His friends knew him...

Mar 19, 2018

Age 80 of Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at his home He was born January 14, 1938 in Portsmouth to Frank and Mamie (Newman) Hall Roger owned and operated Hall’s TV Sales and Service in New Boston for many years He loved restoring old cars, especially his 1965 Mustang, riding ATVs on trails, and spending time...

Mar 17, 2018

Age 81 of New Boston passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, WV Earl was born October 9, 1936 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William and Doris (Lesley) White In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers William and James as well as a sister, Wanda Winzeler....

Mar 16, 2018

Age 82 of Fairview Heights, IL, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL He was born September 22, 1935 in New Boston and spent his career in the U.S. Army Larry served one tour of duty in Korea and three tours in Vietnam His first assignment was as an infantryman and he followed...