Obituary Listings

Anna (Jean) Riffe

Anna (Jean) Riffe

Apr 13, 2014

Anna (Jean) I. Riffe, 86 of New Boston passed away Sunday April 13, 2014 at her daughters home in Columbia Station. She was born Feb. 25, 1928 in Greenup Co., KY. a daughter of the late Edward and Thelma Smith Arthur. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, a graduate of Glenwood High School where she was...

Jerry Burchett

Jerry Burchett

Apr 13, 2014

Jerry Burchett, 47, of Lucasville died Sunday April 13, 2014. He was born Oct. 28, 1965 in Maywood, CA, a son of Walter and Alice Skaggs Burchett. Jerry is also survived by his wife, Barbara Morgan Burchett; a son, Anthony Ryan Burchett of Minford; a daughter, Amanda Sue Burchett-Jenkins of Sciotoville; two brothers, Walter Burchett Jr. of Minford, Mathew...

Roger K. Allen

Roger K. Allen

Apr 13, 2014

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Kathryn Craig

Kathryn Craig

Apr 13, 2014

Kathryn P. Johnson Craig, 93, of Eden Park went to be with her Lord at 1:40 AM on April 13, 2014 at home with her family by her side. Kathryn was born on November 1, 1920 to the late Samuel and Agnes Conley Johnson in Portsmouth. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Walter Craig...

Mildred Reed

Mildred Reed

Apr 8, 2014

Mildred Reed, 81, of Portsmouth died Tuesday April 8, 2014 at Hill View Retirement Center. She was born March 31, 1933, a daughter of the late Garland and Barbara Ferrell Chafin. She was a former nursing assistant at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Survivors include her sons, Charles Reed of McDermott and Kenneth Reed of West Union, a brother, James...

Gary L. Bellar

Gary L. Bellar

Mar 21, 2014

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Lillian Mccleese

Lillian Mccleese

Mar 12, 2014

Lillian Yvonne McCleese 82 of New Boston, died March 12, 2014 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth Ohio . She was born November 16th, 1931  in Carter County Kentucky, a daughter of the late Jesse and Clarice Everman Blevins. She was a member of Cedar St. Church of Christ in Christian Union. Lillian is survived by a daughter, Tammy Jo...

Keith Thacker

Keith Thacker

Mar 4, 2014

Keith E. Thacker, 56, of Minford died Tuesday March 4, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born August 10, 1957 in Portsmouth a son of Virginia Halley Adkins and the late Smith Thacker. He is also survived by 4 sons, Johnathan Thacker of Columbus, Jeremy Mullins of Portsmouth, Brian Mullins and Jeffrey Thacker both of Minford; 4...

Debra "Debbie" Darby

Debra "Debbie" Darby

Feb 25, 2014

Debra "Debbie" Darby, 56, of West Portsmouth died Feb. 25, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Memorial services will be 3:00 PM Sat. March 8, 2014 at D.W. Swick Funeral Home in New Boston. Visitation will be Saturday from 2 PM to 3 PM at the funeral home. Private interment will be at a later date. Condolences to dwswickfuneralhome.com....

Helen Aeh

Helen Aeh

Feb 20, 2014

Helen Kathryn Aeh, 98, formerly of New Boston died Thursday Feb. 20, 2014 at Hempstead Manor. She was born April 28, 1915 in New Boston a daughter of the late Everett and Hettie Richards Shuman. Helen is survived by two sons, Donald Richard Aeh of Sciotoville and Ronald Dean Aeh of Wheelersburg; 3 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also...

William Kindinger

William Kindinger

Feb 19, 2014

William Bryan Kindinger, 56, of New Boston died Wednesday Feb. 19, 2014. He was born Oct. 4, 1957 in Crestline, OH., a son of Wanda Kinker Kindinger of New Boston and the late Dr. Richard Kindinger. He was a graduate of Glenwood High School and a meat cutter at Blackburn's BG Food Mart. He is also survived by his...

William Bryan Kindinger

William Bryan Kindinger

Feb 19, 2014

William Bryan Kindinger, 56, of New Boston died Wednesday Feb. 19, 2014. He was born Oct. 4, 1957 in Crestline, OH., a son of Wanda Kinker Kindinger of New Boston and the late Dr. Richard Kindinger. He was a graduate of Glenwood High School and a meat cutter at Blackburn's BG Food Mart. He is also survived by his...

Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith

Feb 16, 2014

Jeff Smith, a retired commercial roofer of Columbus, succumbed peacefully to cancer comforted by family at his side; Kay (mother) and David Mills of Wheelersburg, Gene (father) and Angie Smith of Avon Park, FL, and Michael (brother) and Gloria Smith of Louisville, KY. One week prior to his death, Jeff embraced Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. As...

Emma Lou Keplinger

Emma Lou Keplinger

Feb 13, 2014

Emma Lou "Bootie" Keplinger, 79 of Portsmouth formerly of New Boston died Thursday Feb. 13, 2014 at Heartland of Portsmouth. She was born Feb. 15, 1934 in Nolan, W.VA. a daughter of the late James and Thelma Grimmett Hensley. She was a member of New Boston Eagles, Ladies Duplicate Bridge Club and was an avid bowler. She is survived...

Richard "Dick" Dunham

Richard "Dick" Dunham

Feb 12, 2014

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Emma Collier Perry

Emma Collier Perry

Feb 5, 2014

Emma Jean Collier Perry, 85, of Shelby, OH formerly of New Boston went to be with her Lord on Wednesday Feb. 5, 2014. She was born August 22, 1928 in Otway ,a daughter of the late John and Laura Branham Ingles. She was a member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church and former medical receptionist. Emma is survived by...

James Crabtree

James Crabtree

Feb 3, 2014

James E. "Jimmy" Crabtree, 49, of Portsmouth died Monday Feb. 3, 2014 at SOMC emergency room. He was born Jan. 5, 1965 in Portsmouth a son of the late Thomas and Linda Crabtree. Jimmy was a recycler, an avid fisherman and 3 wheel bike rider. He is survived by his longtime companion, Joann Marcum; 4 stepsons, Dustin Dotson, Devin...

Richard Stapleton

Richard Stapleton

Feb 1, 2014

Richard A. Stapleton, 36, of Portsmouth died Saturday Feb. 1, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born Jan. 10, 1978 in Portsmouth. Richard was a member of Mabert Road Baptist Church and was employed at Applebee's. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn Stapleton Ferrell of Portsmouth; step-father, Jack Ferrell of Chesepeake; aunt, Connie Glenn; cousin, Mary...

Arnold "Steve" Stevenson

Arnold "Steve" Stevenson

Jan 24, 2014

Arnold "Steve" Stevenson, 96, of New Boston went to be with his Lord on Friday Jan. 24, 2014 at Heartland of Portsmouth. He was born Feb. 16, 1917 in South Shore (Spring Hill) KY. a son of the late Eura and Orpha Lybrook Stevenson. He was a U.S. Army WW II Veteran, a member of New Life Family Worship...

Naomi Ruth Malone

Naomi Ruth Malone

Jan 21, 2014

Naomi Ruth Malone, 83, of Twin Valley went to be with the Lord on Tuesday Jan. 21, 2014 at home after a long illness. She was born August 23, 1930 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Walter and Trilby Brigner. Naomi was a homemaker and member of Cedar St. Church of Christ in Christian Union. She is survived...