Obituary Listings

Oct 18, 2016

Age 81 of Portsmouth, formerly of New Boston, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born March 17, 1935 in Rome, OH, a daughter of the late Luther and Vesta Nelson Holsinger. She was a former Head Start Preschool Teacher with Community Action.

She is survived by a son, Bill (Brenda) Ratcliffe...

Oct 13, 2016

Age 67 of New Boston passed away at his home on October 13, 2016. Mike was born July 2, 1949 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Rosetta Young Fitch Lambert and Carl Andrew “Mike” Fitch. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, Brooks and Edna Spence Young and the love of his life, Judy Jackson. He is survived...

Oct 6, 2016

Age 60 of Dayton, formerly of New Boston, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at her residence. She was born January 4, 1956 in Milton, WV, a daughter of the late Ire and Clausie Mays. She attended Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union, was a graduate of Glenwood High School, and enjoyed cake decorating.

She...

Oct 5, 2016

Age 53 of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday October 5, 2016 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born November 13, 1952 in Portsmouth a son of the late James Delbert Davis and Betty Channel Medley. He attended Millers Run Church and Rehoboth Mission and was a member of United Commercial Travelers.

Larry is survived by his wife, Catherine...

Oct 4, 2016

Age 77 of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born April 12, 1939 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robert and Virgie Ann Nolan Smith. She was a member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church, a graduate of Portsmouth West High School, and loved photography, ceramics, and all animals.

She...

Sep 30, 2016

Age 78 of McDermott passed away on September 30, 2016 at SOMC.  Private arrangements are being handled by D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.  Online condolences may be left at www.DWSwickNelsonFuneralHome.com.

Sep 28, 2016

Jeanne Harlow Holbrook, age 77 of New Boston passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at SOMC Emergency Department Jeanne was born July 27, 1939 in Carter County, KY to the late Bill and Margie Cummings Harlow She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lorie; three brothers Martin (Bud), Buck, and Glen Harlow; and son-in-law, Chris...

Sep 26, 2016

Age 75 of New Boston, passed away Monday September 26, 2016 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. She was born May 10, 1941 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Virgil and Bennie Salyers Spriggs. Judy was a former nurse's aide and retired from Hill View in 2009. She loved spending time with her great-grandchildren.

She is...

Sep 25, 2016

Age 59 of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 as the result of an accident. He was born March 12, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of the late James and Frances Jarrells McGraw. Mac loved to hunt, raise a garden, and was an all-around handyman.

He is survived by his wife, Patty Goss McGraw; a son,...

Sep 20, 2016

Denis John Kirkbride, 65 of New Boston passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at his residence. Denis loved spending time with his grandchildren and reading. Private arrangements are being handled by D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.

Sep 18, 2016

Earnest Raymond “Ray” Bradley

Age 82 of Beaver, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born January 8, 1934 in Old Town, KY, a son of the late Vernon and Rosie Shepherd Bradley. He attended Portsmouth High School, was a former employee of Coca Cola Bottling Co., and retired from the City...

Sep 17, 2016

Age 49 of Lucasville, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 13, 1967 in Portsmouth, a son of Judy (Gearheart) Riggs and the late Glenn Thomas Gilliland, Jr. He attended Bonser Run Christian Baptist Church, was a carpenter, and had worked for the former N &S Railroad.

Besides his mother, Joey...

Sep 16, 2016

Age 76 of New Boston, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016 at her home.  She was born May 9, 1940 in Carter City, KY to Russell and Goldie (Parker) Davis.  Loraine enjoyed playing Bingo, shopping, gardening, and was a fantastic cook.  She loved spending time with her family and especially her great-granddaughter, Jadelyn.

She is survived...

Sep 11, 2016

Age 65 of Portsmouth, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 in Portsmouth She was born in New Boston on October 3, 1950 to Loren and Sylvia (Montgomery) Depriest She attended Glenwood High School in New Boston and was a graduate of Rio Grande University with a degree in Nursing Being a nurse was not only Jayne’s profession, but...

Sep 4, 2016

Age 72 of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday September 4, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center after a long illness. She was born November 4, 1943 in Greenup County, KY, a daughter of the late Edward Ward and Sylvia (Hardin) Ward. She was a member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church and loved to read, work puzzle books, and...

Aug 29, 2016

Debra Kay Murphy

Age 60 of Minford, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 29, 2016 at her home Born February 13, 1956 in Verona, Ohio to the late Willard and Helen (Jordan) Dockery, Debra was a member of North Moreland Baptist Church in New Boston She enjoyed trips to Hobby Lobby, canning, and spending time...

Aug 29, 2016

Age 67 of Portsmouth passed away Monday August 29, 2016 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1948 in Portsmouth a daughter of Catherine Welch Sowards and the late Charles Fitzpatrick. She was a homemaker who loved watching TV and gardening.

In addition to her mother, Judy is survived by her husband, Anthony Wayne Burton; mother-in-law...

Aug 20, 2016

Jamie Sue Austin, age 55 of New Boston, passed away Saturday August 20, 2016 at her residence.  S he was born March 2, 1961 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Raymond and Rita Hiles.  She loved to fish, watch the Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes.

Jamie is survived by a brother, Rick (Linda) Hiles of...

Aug 9, 2016

Age 69 of New Boston went to be with the Lord August 9, 2016 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  She was born May 6, 1947 in Portsmouth to James and Kathlene (Copeland) Payton.  Linda was a 1966 graduate of Glenwood High School, attended the Church of God Prophecy in New Boston, and loved spending time with her family especially her...

Jul 26, 2016

Age 86 of New Boston died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at her home She was born August 24, 1930 in Lucasville to Thomas and Nellie (Sheets) Fultz Viola graduated from Clay High School in 1948 While working at the Cameo Restaurant she met her beloved husband of 67 years, Rome Leon Shoemaker They were married December 24, 1949 She...