Obituary Listings

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

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 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 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...

Jul 25, 2016

Age 72 of New Boston died Monday, July 25, 2016 at SOMC in Portsmouth He was born February 9, 1944 in New Boston to James and Kathleen (Copeland) Payton David graduated from Glenwood High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps He was a very active member of the Democratic Party and politics in general He was a...

Jul 25, 2016

Age 60 of Portsmouth, passed away on July 25, 2016 at his home He was born November 1, 1955 in Columbus to Dannie Olen and Cinda (Borders) Turner, Sr   Dannie served his country as Marine during the Vietnam era He was a mechanic by profession and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing and going on walks.

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Jul 24, 2016

Age 73 of Portsmouth, passed away on July 24, 2016 at SOMC She was born June 23, 1943 in Portsmouth to Robert Eugene and Ollie (Haney) Ramey She loved her animal friends, especially her dogs, Bobbi and ChaCha

She is survived by four sons, Paul (Kristie Worthington) Cordell of Wheelersburg, David Cordell of Catlettsburg, KY, Don “PeeWee”...

Jul 23, 2016

Age 24 of Portsmouth, passed away on July 23, 2016 at SOMC in Portsmouth.

Jacee Jo (Price) James was born November 2, 1991 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Melvin J. and Jolynn (Mulliner) Price Jacee was the youngest child with three older brothers and one older sister She was an energetic little girl with long, thick...

Jul 13, 2016

Geraldine Sexton, age 78 of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday July 13, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 5, 1938 in Adams County, a daughter of the late Luther and Vesta Blevins Holsinger. Geraldine was a 1956 graduate of Glenwood High School and a member of Mabert Road Christian Baptist Church. She retired from the former Williams Shoe...

Jul 11, 2016

Age 88 of New Boston died Monday, July 11, 2016 at Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth She was born December 13, 1927 in New Boston to Samuel S. and Eva (Gulley) Williams.

Jennie is survived by several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Hamilton, Samuel Williams, and Robert Williams; seven...

Jul 5, 2016

Age 36 of South Shore, KY, passed away on July 5, 2016 in Columbus  She was born on October 12, 1979 in Cynthiana, KY to Cheryl Pierce Stephany was a 1998 graduate of Glenwood High School and attended Shawnee State University She enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking, and travel Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends....

Jun 24, 2016

Age 89 of Columbus, formerly of Sciotoville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 24, 2016 in Columbus. A born-again Christian, she was the daughter of the late Thomas P. Townsend Sr. and Ester Pauley Rodgers and was born on December 30, 1926 in Nellis, WV.  Mildred loved to camp on the Ohio River, was an avid...

Jun 21, 2016

Age 78 of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born June 14, 1938 in Scioto County, a son of the late Walter and Margaret Byers Irvin. Walter was a former truck driver, a U.S. Marine Veteran, and a member of the AMVETS. He loved bowling, working on cars, traveling, and playing horseshoes...

Jun 19, 2016

Age 36 of New Boston, went home to be with Jesus unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at his home He was born March 23, 1980 in Portsmouth to Kathy Eldridge Todd and the late Bobby Salyers

Justin is survived by his mother, Kathy Todd of New Boston; daughter, Hayley Anne Todd of New Boston; life partner,...

Jun 17, 2016

Age 56 of Portsmouth, passed away on June 17, 2016 at SOMC in Portsmouth He was born December 11, 1959 in Mansfield, Ohio to Leon and Eloise (Pistole) Osborne A 1978 graduate of Portsmouth High School, he worked for many years in food service He was a loyal church member, appreciated silliness, and enjoyed CB radio.

He...