Obituary Listings

Oct 3, 2013

Robert H. Bradley, 75, of Portsmouth died Thursday October 3, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born January 8, 1938 in Morgan Co., KY. A son of the late M. Dewey Bradley and Virgie Burchwell Bradley. He was a 1956 graduate of East High School and was a former pipefitter and welder having retired in 2000 from...

Sep 30, 2013

Barry Duane Blackburn, 49, of Gahanna, formerly of New Boston passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at his home.

He was born May 21, 1964 in Portsmouth, the son of Gary Blackburn, of New Boston and the late Sharon K Blackburn. He was also preceded in death by his Stepmother Heidi Blackburn.

Barry is survived...

Sep 17, 2013

Mary R. Newton, 94 of Portsmouth, Ohio, died September 17, 2013 at home. She was born April 5, 1919 in Indianapolis, Indiana. to the late Harry Eba and the late Bessie (Tucker) Eba. She is survived by two, sons, Ronald Newton of Hammond, Indiana and Philip (Joyce) Newton, of Portsmouth, Ohio. One daughter Linda (James) Bloomfield, of Columbus, Ohio....

Sep 13, 2013

Joseph C. "Joey" Lawhun, 54, of West Portsmouth, died Friday Sept. 13, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born March 21, 1959 in Lakeland, FL. a son of Mildred Brown Lawhun of Canal Winchester and the late Joe Lawhun. He loved hunting and fishing and was a member of the former Scioto River Catfish Club. He is...

Sep 2, 2013

Cynthia (Cindy) Marie Wellman, 57, of Portsmouth, took her final earthly journey to her new home in heaven on Monday, September 2, 2013 after her many years of battle with breast cancer, at home surrounded by family and friends. Cindy was born October 20, 1955 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Delores (Dee) Miller Penix, and her biological father, Darius Calvin...

Aug 30, 2013

Joe Allen Beeson "L.A." of Portsmouth, Ohio, formerly of Huber Heights, Ohio died Friday August 30, 2013. He was born December 24, 1970 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Jack L. Beeson and the late Judy (Garr) Beeson. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Syroney; two brothers, Dale (Alison) Beeson of Orestes, IN. and David Beeson of New...

Aug 15, 2013

Leroy Lincoln McGraw, 55, of New Boston died Thursday August 15, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cluster and Cora McGraw; a sister, Maggie Flack; brothers, Cluster and Clay Dean McGraw and his wife, Karen Born. He is survived by sisters, Sally Lewis, Cora Feeman and Rillie Dadosky and a brother, Ernie...

Aug 14, 2013

Jacqueline L. (Jackie) Pierce, 49, of New Boston died Wednesday August 14, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born Feb. 22, 1964 in Portsmouth a daughter of Dorothy Spriggs Pierce of Portsmouth and the late Jack Pierce. Jackie is survived by two sons, Michael Pierce and Eric Pierce both of New Boston; a daughter, Jennifer Strebling-Pierce and...

Aug 12, 2013

Gary Michael Neal, 59, of Portsmouth passed away at home on August 12, 2013. He was born May 13, 1954 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Harold Hershel Neal Sr. and Belvia A. Gibson Neal. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Eugene Neal. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diane; two...

Aug 5, 2013

Franklin D. McNutt, 72, of Portsmouth died Monday August 5, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born July 21, 1941 in Chillicothe a son of the late John and Lissie Holsinger McNutt, He was a former mechanic, loved country music and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Davidson McNutt; a daughter, Julie...

Aug 4, 2013

Joy C. Burns, 81, of Portsmouth, died Sunday August 4, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born December 19, 1931 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late William and Nora Bell Travis Williams. She is survived by a son, William H. Burns and wife Patricia of Portsmouth; three daughters, Brenda Lewis of Portsmouth, Cheryl Hammonds and husband Charles...

Jul 29, 2013

Shirley Ann Crabtree, 75, of Portsmouth (North Moreland) died Monday July 29, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers emergency room. She was born August 12, 1937 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Cloyd Taylor and Dorothy Fields. She was a former employee of Williams Manufacturing Co. and was a cook at Pop's Place. Shirley is survived by her...

Jul 15, 2013

Margaret Lou Collins, of Portsmouth, died Monday July 15, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born June 29, 1931 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Winton and Stella (Snyder) Buckley. She was a 1949 graduate of Glenwood High School, graduated from The Ohio State University with a nursing degree, and was an Eastern Star. She is survived...

Jul 13, 2013

Norman Robert Powers, 75 of Columbus died July 13, 2013 at his residence. A graveside service will be held , 11:00 a.m. Monday July 22, 2013 a Sunset Cemetery in Quincy Kentucky. Arrangements are under the direction of DW SWICK FUNERAL HOME IN NEW BOSTON. Condolences to dwswickfuneralhome.com.Delete Reply Reply to All Forward Move Actions Next Previous

Jul 9, 2013

Jack D. Hewitt, 83, of New Boston died Tuesday July 9, 2013, at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born January 30, 1930, a son of the late Ellis and Annadora Gonsalez Hewitt. Jack was a 1948 Graduate of Portsmouth High School, a Korean War Veteran, a Retired United Steel Worker, and a member of the Cedar Street Church of...

Jul 9, 2013

Robert Ridgeway, 85, of New Boston died Tuesday July 9, 2013 at Hill View Retirement Center. He was born June 21, 1928 in New Boston a son of the late Arlin and Zelma Ridgeway. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired iron worker. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Patricia Lauder Ridgeway; one...

Jun 30, 2013

Ruby (Howard) Roof, 67, of Sciotoville died Sunday June 30, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born June 27, 1946 in Sciotoville, a daughter of the late Wilbert and Alma Colley Howard. She was a homemaker and attended Mabert Road Baptist Church. Ruby is survived by her husband, Lowell Roof of Sciotoville; a son, Larry Conley II...

Jun 28, 2013

Jason L. Horner, 31, of Portsmouth died Friday June 28, 2013. He was born August 24, 1981 in Portsmouth, a son of Raymond Larry Horner and the late Susan Ann Horner. Jason was an electrician and graduated with honors from Portsmouth East High School. He is also survived by a sister, Angela Hamilton of South Shore, KY.; grandmother, Darlene...

Jun 24, 2013

William Ellis McClean Jr., 87, of New Boston died Monday, June 24, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1925 in Toronto, Canada, a son of the late William and Olive Hurst McClean. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in WWII and was an automobile mechanic. He is survived by his longtime companion,...

Jun 18, 2013

M. Darlene Hunter, 74, of Grove City, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born March 8, 1939, at home in Rosemount, Scioto County, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Earl and Mary Miller Hunter. Surviving are her brother, David Hunter and...