Obituary Listings

Jun 17, 2013

Louise "Wee Wee" Henson Davis, 88 of New Boston died Monday June 17, 2013 at her residence. She was born July 4, 1924 in New Boston, a daughter of the late Harrel and Martha Meenach Henson. Louise was a homemaker and member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church. She is survived by 3 daughters, Shirley Purdy Howard of South...

Jun 16, 2013

Shirley A. Blevins, 52, of Portsmouth died Sunday June 16, 2013 at SOMC Medical Center. She was born October 30, 1960, in Dearborn, Michigan. A daughter of the Late Basil Taylor and Marilyn Seitz Taylor.

She is survived by her husband Mark Blevins, one son Jeremy Hacker of Portsmouth, two daughters Courtney Davis of West Portsmouth, Julie...

Jun 6, 2013

Roy Dean Holsinger Sr., 56, of Lucasville died Thurs. June 6, 2013 at Ohio State University. He was born Jan. 29, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Carl and Daisy Tackett Holsinger. Roy was a professional tree trimmer. He is survived by his companion, Debra Hettinger; 2 sons, Harold Hettinger and Jacob Holsinger; a daughter, Rachel Holsinger;...

May 28, 2013

Jeri E. Buffington, 59, of Sciotoville died Tuesday May 28, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born March 5, 1954 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Theodore and Betty Moore Fraley. Jeri is survived by her husband, Harley Buffington; a son, Harley Buffington Jr. and wife Jennifer of Cleveland, Tenn.; 2 daughters, Janet Swim of Wellston and...

May 28, 2013

On 28 May 2013 Clara Y Mathis went home to be with the Lord. We can almost hear her now as she stood, raised her arms and with tears of joy streaming down her face, shouted "THANK YOU, JESUS !!!" She is survived by her son, Arthur Mathis; 4 sisters, Birdie White, Donna Mathis, Brenda Coppock and Veronica Payne;...

May 10, 2013

Harold G. O'Banion, 80 of Wheelersburg, died Friday May 10, 2013 at his residence. He was born Aug. 31, 1932 in New Boston, a son of the late Joe and Maude Shoemaker O'Banion. He was retired from the U.S Marines having served in Korea and Viet Vam. He is survived by his special friend and companion, Arlene Skinner of...

May 3, 2013

Dennis (Denny) R. Harrison 56, formerly of Hastings Hill, passed away at home in Chesterfield, VA on May 3, 2013. He was born May 8, 1956 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Stanley and Wanda Kiser Harrison. Dennie retired from Dupont in 2009 where he was an electrician for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Ann...

May 2, 2013

Clayton Ray Craft, 75 of Rosemount, died Monday May 2, 2013 at his residence. He was born Dec. 8, 1937 in Portsmouth, a son of the late James and Anna Ratliff Craft. Clayton was a longtime member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church where he was a board member, janitor, Sunday School teacher, Grandpa to the younger children and...

Apr 27, 2013

Billie J. Holbrook, 84 of Eden Park, died April 27, 2013, at Heartland of Portsmouth. He was born May 3, 1928, a son of the late Ezra Holbrook and Elizabeth Trimble Holbrook. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. He is survived by a son Jerry Lee Holbrook (Kathleen) of Portsmouth, one sisters, Joyce Cummings of Rubyville, four...

Apr 17, 2013

Roberta (Delotell) Colegrove went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2013, just hours after her 86th birthday. Bert was blessed with a loving family and countless friends who will miss her laughter, caring nature and adventurous spirit. She is survived by her son, Greg Colegrove (Paula Ryan), grandchildren, Adam, Daniel and Elena, great grandson, Kaleb and...

Apr 8, 2013

Edward Allen Carrier, 44, of New Boston died April 8, 2013 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. He was born February 21, 1969 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Roy V. Carrier and Wilma K. Collins Carrier. He was survived by his wife, Kelli Bush Carrier; 4 daughters, Natasha, Kirston, Megan and Alyssa Carrier all of New Boston; 1...

Mar 26, 2013

Richard Wesley Smith, Jr. 81, of Rosemount died Tuesday March 26, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born June 6, 1931 in New Boston a son of the late Richard W. Smith and Gladys Freemont Smith. He was a 1949 graduate of Glenwood High School, was a U.S. Air Force Veteran having served during the Korean War. He...

Mar 11, 2013

Leroy M. Miller, 80, of Rubyville died Monday March 11, 2013 at his residence. He was born Jan. 15, 1933 in Hyannis, Neb. a son of the late Harry and Fola Brown Miller. He was retired from the U.S. Army having served in Viet Nam. He is survived by his wife, Judith Ann Jenkins Miller whom he married on...

Mar 10, 2013

Diana Lee Atchison, 48, of Lucasville died Sunday March 10, 2013 at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Monday March 18, 2013 at Scioto Cemetery. there will be no visitation. dwswickfuneralhome.com.

Mar 9, 2013

Douglas M. Besco Sr., 70, of West Portsmouth died Saturday March 9, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers emergency room. He was born Dec. 7, 1942 in West Portsmouth, a son of the late Sherman and Myrtle Hall Besco. Doug was a longtime truck driver and a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Linda Flowers Besco;...

Feb 26, 2013

Gladys Lyles, 101, of New Boston died Tuesday Feb. 26, 2013 in Louisville, KY. She was born March 10, 1911 in Greenup, KY. a daughter of the late Thomas and Millie Dean Boggs. She was a homemaker and member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union. She is survived by 2 sons, Dale (Elva) Lyles of Dade...

Feb 23, 2013

Patrick McCreary, 51, of New Boston died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at a local hospital. He was born May, 28, 1961, in Portsmouth, a son of the late William James McCreary and Hazel George McCreary. He was a member of Brothers of the Wheel. He is survived by his wife Synthia Anderson McCreary,one son, William J. McCreary of New...

Feb 21, 2013

Marcella Louella Logan Newman, 84, of New Boston died Thursday Feb. 21, 2013. She was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Shover Logan. Marcella was preceded in death by her one true love, Leroy in 1981. Marcella was the first female Mayor of New Boston and served as Councilwoman for many years and was Council Protem. She...

Feb 19, 2013

Terry Paul Douthat, 64, of Columbus formerly of Portsmouth died Tuesday Feb. 19, 2013 in Columbus. He was born April 27, 1948 a son of the late Ernest and Lula Huff Douthat. He was retired from the N & S Railroad and was a 1966 graduate of Clay High School. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Douthat; a...

Feb 18, 2013

William F. "Bill" Sexton 76, of Portsmouth went to be the Lord on Monday Feb. 18, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born Nov. 28, 1936 in New Boston, a son of the late Ben and Virgie Jordan Sexton. He was a member of Mabert Road Baptist Church, a retired brakeman from N & W Railroad, a U.S....