Obituary Listings

Mar 20, 2017

Age 73 of New Boston, passed away on March 20, 2017 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth He was born in Portsmouth on March 19, 1944 to Norman and Helen (Smedley) Taylor Tony was a lifelong supporter of the Democratic Party and spent 41 years working for Scioto County Community Action where he was the Director of Scioto County Head...

Mar 14, 2017

Edward Keith Helmick II, 60 of Lucasville went home to be with our heavenly Father, surrounded by family and friends, on March 14, 2017 Edward was born on November 5, 1956 in Baltimore, MD to the late Edward Keith Helmick and Mary Ruth Lynn

Edward was a beloved son, father, pappy, great pappy, uncle, and husband He...

Mar 11, 2017

Ecclesiastes 3: 1, 2, 4: To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

Our Mother, Doris Dean Fannin, 86 years old,...

Feb 27, 2017

Age 24 of Portsmouth passed away Saturday February 27, 2017. She was born July 20, 1992 in Portsmouth a daughter of Billy and Teresa Collins Harris. Amanda was a Nurses Aide, loved music, and spending time with her friends and family.

In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her grandmother, Delores Collins, two brothers,...

Feb 25, 2017

Age 74 of Wheelersburg, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his home He was born October 29, 1942 in Portsmouth to Virgil and Gladys (Distel) Maggard Timothy served his country in the Army during the Vietnam era and was a conductor of the Norfolk/Southern Railroad He loved to fish, golf, and watch Nascar races.

He...

Feb 21, 2017

Age 86 of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at his home He was born June 15, 1930 in New Boston Earl served in the United States Army and worked at the Adams Baking Company then retired from Southern Ohio Correctional Facility.

Earl is survived by two sons, David (Georgia) Crabtree and Albert Crabtree, both of...

Feb 20, 2017

Age 46 of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at SOMC Hospice Center She was born May 15, 1970 in Portsmouth to the late Franklin and Reva (Kegley) Marcum Brenda was a devoted mother, grandmother, and nurse She loved to go four-wheeling and watch sports, especially the OSU Buckeyes.

Brenda is survived by a fiancé, Jack...

Feb 18, 2017

Age 66 of Ashland, KY went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2017 at Kingsbrook Life Center in Ashland She was born in Portsmouth on December 25, 1950 to Wade and Marilyn (Hull) Wright Pama was of the Christian Baptist faith, loved to sing and work for the Lord.

She is survived by her husband,...

Feb 18, 2017

Age 61 of Portsmouth passed away on February 18, 2017 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus He was born in Portsmouth January 28, 1956 to Ralph and Joyce Juanita (Sullivan) McBrayer Perry was a Wheelersburg High School graduate and a trainer for Home Depot. He was a member of Rubyville Community Church He enjoyed golfing, playing sports, and working...

Feb 5, 2017

Age 77 of Portsmouth passed away Sunday February 5, 2017. He was born December 24, 1939 in Eaton Rapids, MI, a son of the late Gordon and Mary Shultz. Private arrangements are being handled by D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.  Online condolences may be left at www.DWSwickNelsonFuneralHome.com.

Jan 30, 2017

Age 38 of Wheelersburg passed away Monday January 30, 2017. He was born November 19, 1978 in Portsmouth a son of Dale Justice and the late Sandra Kae Delaney Justice. He was a 1997 graduate of Wheelersburg High School and was a former Switchman for Norfolk Southern Railroad.

He is survived by his father, Dale Justice and...

Jan 27, 2017

Age 84 of New Boston, passed away January 27, 2017 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born October 18, 1932 in Portsmouth to Homer and Veva Cox and was a graduate of Portsmouth High School.

She is survived by her son, Ronald Glasgow of Athens; daughter, Sandra Lee Barney of Portsmouth; grandson, Joshua Buck; great-granddaughter, Alanna...

Jan 26, 2017

Marcus E. “Gene” Carver, age 69 of West Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord Thursday January 26, 2017 at his home He was born April 9, 1947 in Portsmouth to Vernon and Margaret (Fishburn) Carver Gene was a carpenter by trade, who could make anything, and was a member of the carpenters union He was a former Baptist...

Jan 26, 2017

Margaret F. Marion, age 78 of Portsmouth died January 26, 2017 at Concord Health Care Center in Wheelersburg She was born June 24, 1938 in Portsmouth to Eddie and Irene (Allen) Wilburn She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and shopping at thrift stores.

Margaret is survived by two sons, Bob Smith and girlfriend Zelma Moore of...

Jan 18, 2017

Age 68 of Portsmouth, passed away January 18, 2017 at SOMC Hospice She was born January 5, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Curtis L. Campbell and Pauline D. (Stevens) Campbell She was a 1968 graduate of Portsmouth High School and a U.S. Army Veteran Shirley loved her pets and all animals She worked as a nurse at the...

Jan 16, 2017

Howard E. Pherson Jr., age 90 of Wheelersburg, passed away January 16, 2017 at Best Care in Wheelersburg. He was born March 18, 1926 in Portsmouth to Howard Sr. and Ada (Clites) Pherson Howard served during World War II in the Army, was a passionate Ohio State Buckeye sports fan, loved word puzzles, and coin collecting Early in his...

Jan 16, 2017

Phillip Ray Darby, age 53, of Sellersburg, IN, formerly of Franklin Furnace, passed away January 16, 2017 in Clarksville, IN He was born April, 18, 1963 in Portsmouth to the late Mark and Janet (Barnett) Darby He was a Graduate of Green High School and took the masonry program at Scioto County Joint Vocational School.  Phillip enjoyed watching NASCAR,...

Jan 12, 2017

Age 45 of Portsmouth passed away on January 11, 2017 He was born March 29, 1972 in Columbus to Benny and Christy (France) Hall For the last two years he was a cook for Applebee's and previously worked as a technician for USIC In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his...

Jan 5, 2017

Age 62 of Portsmouth passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born July 11, 1954 in Portsmouth to Earl and Vivian (Pierce) Hollingsworth.

He is survived by two sons; one sister, Kathie Whitt of Columbus.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be held at the convenience...

Jan 4, 2017

Age 40 of Sciotoville went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family January 4, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus She was born March 19, 1976 in Texarkana, TX to Esperanza Rodriguez and Bernardo Urista

She is survived by her son, Marco Moore (Devon Johnson) of Sciotoville; one grandson, Jaiden Anthony Moore; the mothers...