Obituary Listings

Mar 23, 2024

Paul David Harrell, 69, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday March 23, 2024 . He was born July 23, 1954 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Elbert and Garnet (Lancaster) Harrell. Paul is survived by two sons, Michael Paul Harrell and Jason Lee Harrell both of Portsmouth; a daughter Stephanie Adams of Portsmouth; two sisters, Beatrice Pack of Vera Beach,...

Mar 14, 2024

Peggy Sue Campbell, 65, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  She was born in Huntington, WV to the late Anzel Campbell and Lois (Dickison) Rhea on August 16, 1958.  Peggy loved traveling and spending time with her family. She enjoyed the small things in life and her greatest indulgence was iced...

Mar 13, 2024

Ronald Abshire Newman, 83, of Portsmouth passed away, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his home. Ronald passed peacefully in the home he shared with his late wife, Phyllis Jean (Eshem) Newman. He was born October 12, 1940 in West Portsmouth to the late Kenneth and Mildred (Abshire) Newman. Known as Ron he was an Eagle Scout (Troop 19) in his...

Mar 10, 2024

Jerry J. Adkins, 90, of Wheelersburg passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Concord Health and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. He was born September 24, 1933 to the late Earl and Dorothy (Springer) Adkins in Wheelersburg. Jerry loved tinkering with things, fixing things and working on cars. He loved to work on and fix anything some called him a jack...

Mar 3, 2024

Timothy J. Cooper, 65, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born April 21, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Rudolph and Betty (Yarnell) Cooper. Timothy enjoyed Fishing, camping, family bon fires and anything that had to do with family and the outdoors. He also loved playing his guitar. Timothy is survived...

Mar 3, 2024

Mildred King, 93, of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away Sunday March 3, 2024 at Minford Retirement Center. She was born July 10, 1930 in Muncie, Indiana, a daughter of the late Grady Underwood and Hassie Pearl Kirby Underwood. She was a former member of Portsmouth Baptist Church and the Rivers of Joy Baptist Church in Minford, Ohio which her late...

Feb 24, 2024

Zebulon D. Logan, at the age of 45, passed away in Jackson, Ohio during one last act of kindness. He went by Zeb and he was also known as Babe, Dad (Daddy), Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend.

Zeb is remembered and honored through his wife and soulmate Alison with whom he created a perfect life and...

Feb 23, 2024

Tammie Sue Queen, 61, of Wheelersburg went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  Tammie was born June 18, 1962 to the late Mary Louise (Tackett) Carter and Charles Wesley “Jack” Carter in Mansfield, Ohio. Tammie worked many years as an STNA at Concord, where she spent her last years as...

Feb 19, 2024

William "Bud" Royal, 95, of Portsmouth, passed away Monday February 19, 2024 at home. He was born January 5,1929 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William and Dorthea Smith Royal. He was a member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union and was a retired Sargent with the U.S. Marines. He loved to read, listen to gospel...

Feb 13, 2024

John W. Cook, 55, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.  He was born September 16, 1968 to the late James Cook Sr. and Nancy (Shoemaker) Lockert. John was a family man and loved getting together with family.  He enjoyed fishing, as well as bowling and playing cards.  He was a...

Feb 11, 2024

Alice Joanne Waddell Parker, 85, of Portsmouth passed away Sunday February 11, 2024 at home. She was born February 24,1938 in Greenup County, KY, a daughter of the late Noah and Mary Fox Waddell. She was a longtime nurse who loved her flowers, gardening, bird watching and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Alice is survived by her son,...

Jan 30, 2024

Anita J. Sweeney, 58, of Beaver, passed away Tuesday January 30, 2024 at her residence. She was born August 12, 1965 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Raymond and Imogene Grubb Caldwell. She was a former Cosmetologist and a 1982 graduate of Scioto County Votec. She was a very kind and good person who enjoyed remodeling and woodcrafts. Anita...

Jan 30, 2024

Albert Louis Brown, age 85, went into the arms of the Lord January 30, 2024, surrounded by his family, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born July 03, 1938 in Sciotoville. Albert was an active member of First Christian Holiness Church in New Boston, where his dedication to God and serving in positions as Trustee, Elder, along with...

Jan 22, 2024

Peggy Ann Houston, 70, of Portsmouth passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at Bridgeport in Portsmouth.  She was born July 25, 1953 to the late Alma Hale in Portsmouth, Ohio.  Peggy loved playing video games especially World of Warcraft.  She also loved doing arts and crafts and spending time with her grandchildren.

Peggy is survived by a...

Jan 21, 2024

Douglas W. Wyant, 67, of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born July 20, 1956 to the late Woodrow and Margaret (Sloas) Wyant in Portsmouth. Douglas enjoyed operating CB radios and driving trucks. Douglas is survived by his wife of 44 years Ruth (Frazier) Wyant; two sons, Steven Wyant of Portsmouth and Nicholas...

Jan 11, 2024

Earl Howard Jr., 63, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at his home.  Earl was born June 25, 1960 to the late Earl and Mary Louise (Tewalt) Howard in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was a retired tree Man and loved watching westerns, espeically if John Wayne was in them, attending family gatherings and collecting knives and antique car...

Jan 6, 2024

Danny Ray Lawson Sr., 67, of Lucasville, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at SOMC in Portsmouth. Danny was born June 24, 1956 to the late Ernest and Alma (Eldridge) Lawson in Portsmouth. Danny served his country in the United States Army. Danny was an avid outdoorsman and loved anything to do with the outdoors including, fishing, hunting, and just...

Dec 29, 2023

Tommy Miller, 56, of Wheelersburg, passed away at his residence December 29, 2023. He was born October 20, 1967 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Ora Thomas Miller and Mary (Yazell) Miller. Tommy liked his ferrets, working on cars and being around all the kids. Tommy also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Tommy is survived by four brothers, Michael Miller and wife Mindy...

Dec 27, 2023

Melvin Richard Skaggs Sr. "Dicky", 66, of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday December 27, 2023 at his home.  He was born on June 24, 1957 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Henry C. and Myrtle Wylodyne (Moore) Skaggs.  Melvin enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He loved making art.  Melvin loved his grandchildren and he loved taking care of them.  Melvin enjoyed...

Dec 26, 2023

Doris Eleanor (Ervin) Scaggs, born September 15, 1932, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 26, 2023 at 91 years old. It is impossible to sum up Mom’s life in just a few words, but I can say that she was hardworking, loving, and giving; the best mother to all of her seven children. Mom shared her love...