Obituary Listings

William Browning

William Browning

Feb 3, 2013

William Charles Browning, 87, of McDermott died sunday Feb. 3, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born Oct. 2, 1925 in Lawshe a son of the late Alfred and Mae Prather Browning. He is survived by 4 sons, Timothy (Lisa) Browning of Otway, Dan Browning and Belle Hamilton of Lucasville, Mike (Dawn) Browning of North Carolina and Gene...

Carl Fields

Carl Fields

Feb 3, 2013

Carl L. Fields, 78, of Wheelersburg died Sunday Feb. 3, 2013 at Best Care Rehab Center. He was born Jan. 31, 1935 in Fielden, KY., a son of the late Benton and Mary Barker Fields. Carl was a member of Wait's Baptist Church, was a 1953 graduate of Portsmouth West High School, was on the Scioto Water Board, a...

Garnet Louise Boyd

Garnet Louise Boyd

Feb 2, 2013

Garnet Louise Blevins Boyd, 57, of Portsmouth died Saturday Feb. 2, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born May 13, 1955 in Ashland, KY., a daughter of the late Forrest and Ruth Williams Blevins. She was a former clerk at Southern Ohio Medical Center and a member of New Beginnings Church of God. Garnet is survived by her...

Arnold Luther

Arnold Luther

Jan 29, 2013

Arnold Luther, 49 of Portsmouth passed away on Jan.29, 2013 at home. He is survived by his Mother, Mary R. Scott, a son Michael Luther, sisters, Mary F. Luther, Angela Rawlins and Crystal Buckler all of Portsmouth. Brother, Roger Luther and wife Gina of Lucasville; brother-in-laws, Clay Rawlins and Jhonnie Buckler and several relatives, friends, neices and nephews.Services will...

Emily (Law) Gullett

Emily (Law) Gullett

Jan 28, 2013

Emily Sue Law Gullett, (Maw), 78 of New Boston went to be with the Lord and reunited with passed loved ones on Jan. 28, 2013 at SOMC surrounded by family and friends. She was born Jan. 3, 1935 in Oak Hill, the daughter of the late Margaret and William Jones. She was the middle child of 3 siblings. She...

Monty Jay Hughes

Monty Jay Hughes

Jan 23, 2013

Monty J. Hughes, 52, of Wheelersburg died Wednesday Jan. 23, 2013 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born Nov. 17, 1960 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Ulmont "Monty" and Helen Artis Hughes. He is survived by a brother, Jeff Hughes of Portsmouth; a sister, JoLinda Lyon of Wadsworth and several cousins, neices and nephews....

Helen Miller

Helen Miller

Jan 17, 2013

Helen Miller, 70, of Rubyville, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born October 6, 1942 in Powellsville, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Elsie Wilson Rideout. She was a member of Rubyville Community Church and former owner and operator of Miller's Upholstery. She is survived by her husband, Max Miller; a daughter,...

John F. Lytten

John F. Lytten

Jan 12, 2013

John F. Lytten, 73, of New Boston died Saturday Jan. 12, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born July 12, 1939 in New Boston, a son of Lillian Logan Lytten of New Boston and the late Walter C. Lytten. John started his work career in the ship yards in Baltimore, MD., was a former New Boston Police...

Edward Eugene Parker

Edward Eugene Parker

Jan 7, 2013

Edward E. Parker, 84, of Portsmouth died Jan. 7, 2013 at his residence. He was born April 4, 1928 in Carter, KY., a son of the late Vincent and Goldie Kiser Parker. He is survived by 2 daughters, Kay Villa and Kathy Tommasini; 2 sisters, Alberta Williams and Jewell Kewer; 2 brothers, Andrew Parker and Deward "Clint" Parker; 7...

Jason Timothy Brown

Jason Timothy Brown

Jan 5, 2013

Jason Timothy Brown, 35, of Dayton formerly of Portsmouth died Saturday Jan. 5, 2013. He was born Dec. 24, 1977 in Portsmouth. He is survived by his mother, Mary "Liz" Brown Maddy of Hillsboro; his biological mother, Debbie Holsinger of West Portsmouth; his biological father, Roy Holsinger of Minford; 3 sisters, April Bishop of Dayton, Rachel Parcell and Rebecca...

Keith Nickells

Keith Nickells

Jan 4, 2013

Keith B. Nickells, 55, of Sciotoville died Saturday, Jan.4, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born August 9, 1957 in Scioto County, a son of the late Frank and Doris Burton Nickells. He retired from the United States Navy after 30 years of service as a Nuclear and Non-Nuclear Destructive Tester. Upon retirement he enjoyed spending all...

Charles W Hickman

Charles W Hickman

Jan 4, 2013

Anna M. Earls, 95, of New Boston died Tuesday Jan. 1, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born Feb. 21, 1917 in Elliot Co., KY., a daughter of the late William and Ruth Caudill Barnett. She was a member of Ohio Ave. Christian Church for over 60 years and was a former Williams Shoe Factory employee. Anna is...

Anna M. Earls

Anna M. Earls

Jan 1, 2013

Anna M. Earls, 95, of New Boston died Tuesday Jan. 1, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born Feb. 21, 1917 in Elliot Co., KY., a daughter of the late William and Ruth Caudill Barnett. She was a member of Ohio Ave. Christian Church for over 60 years and was a former Williams Shoe Factory employee. Anna is...

Reece Dale Sexton

Reece Dale Sexton

Dec 15, 2012

Reece Dale Sexton, 74, of Minford died Saturday Dec. 15, 2012 at Chillicothe V.A. Medical Center. He was born May 4, 1938 in Lucasville a son of the late Joseph and June Sparks Sexton. Reece was a former U.S. Army veteran and a retired ironworker. He is survived by his wife, Debra Otworth Sexton; 2 sons, Joseph (Shawna) Sexton...

Robert Mcclaskey

Robert Mcclaskey

Dec 11, 2012

Robert M. McClaskey 62, of Sciotoville died Tuesday Dec. 11, 2012 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born Sept. 4, 1950 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Orville and Losa Lewis McClaskey. He was a former security guard and served in the U.S. Marines. Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Smith McClaskey; a son, Robert M....

Kathryn Campbell

Kathryn Campbell

Dec 3, 2012

Kathryn M. Campbell, 87, of Minford, formerly of Rubyville died Monday Dec. 3, 2012 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born Sept. 3, 1925 in Lyra, a daughter of the late Leonard and Grace Akers Johnson. She attended Union Freewill Baptist Church and was a former owner of Campbell's Market and member of the Porter Grange. Kathryn is...

Orville H. Ruggles, Jr

Orville H. Ruggles, Jr

Dec 2, 2012

Orville H. Ruggles Jr., 41 of Portsmouth died Sunday Dec. 2, 2012 at home. He is survived by 7 sisters, Kimberly Hileman, Patty Hatfield, Debra Howard-Craft, Dorothy Rice, Judy Thomas, Rachel Morrison and Sarah Yearian; 3 brothers, Charles Ruggles, Glenn Ruggles and Thomas Gilliland. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Mary Ruggles, 2 brothers,...

Rev. Emmitt R. Neal

Rev. Emmitt R. Neal

Dec 2, 2012

Rev. Emmitt R. Neal, 89 of Urbana, formerly of Wheelersburg went to be in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. He was born January 21, 1923 in Milton, W.VA. a son of the late John and Eleanor (Cart) Neal. Rev. Neal spent 40 years serving as an Ordained Minister and was General Superintendent of Interdenominational Association...

Jack Lee Boehm

Jack Lee Boehm

Nov 25, 2012

Jack Lee Boehm, 71 of Sheffield Lake, OH died Sunday Nov. 25, 1012 St. John's Hospice Center. He was born Sept. 30, 1941 in Portsmouth, a son of the late David and Maybelle Smith Boehm. He was retired from Ford Motor Co. with 33 years service and loved playing golf. Jack is survived by his wife, Martha Fitzpatrick Boehm;...

Frank L. Meyers

Frank L. Meyers

Nov 19, 2012

Frank L. Meyers, 83, of Portsmouth went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday Nov. 19, 2012 at Stein Hospice Center , Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, OH. He was born in Scioto County on Sept. 4, 1929 to the late Lewis H. and Mary Olive (Mayme) Weeks Meyers. Frank was of the Nazarene Faith, a 1948...