Obituary Listings

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...

Dec 12, 2023

Saylor Mae Holbrook, infant daughter of Chance and Anna Estep Holbrook passed away at birth on Tuesday December 12, 2023 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Besides her parents, Saylor is survived by a sister, Sophia Holbrook; grandparents, Kenny and Amy Estep of Wheelersburg, Anthony and Amanda Holbrook of Wheelersburg; great-grandparents, Teresa and Charles Baumgardner of South Point, Richard and Leslie Estep...

Dec 10, 2023

James David Young Sr, 62, of Portsmouth, passed away December 11, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers emergency room. He was born November 6, 1961 in Portsmouth, a son of Judith (Welty) Sexton of Portsmouth. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a graduate of Portsmouth High School, enjoyed fishing and woodworking. James is survived by his wife of 42 years,...

Dec 6, 2023

Karen Sue Slack, 57, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at her home.  She was born August 1, 1966 to the late Perry Ray and Francis Jane (Neal) Munnion in Portsmouth.  Karen is a 1984 graduate of Portsmouth East High School.  She loved boating, camping and taking vacations with her family.  She especially loved spending time outdoors...

Dec 4, 2023

Sharon E. Reinhardt, 66, of Minford passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at her home.  She was born May 2, 1957 in Columbus, GA to the late James Orville and Nona (Ingledew) Gibson.  Sharon worked at SOMC as a Registered Nurse until she retired after 40 years of serving the community.  Sharon was fiercely indepenent known for her firey...

Nov 29, 2023

Charles Brandon Michael Young, 41, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Adena Medical Center in Waverly.  He was born August 5, 1982 to William Michael and Karen Sue (McGuire) Young. Chuck had a big heart and loved to make people happy.  He had a large following on his TikTok account.  He loved writing poetry and baking. ...

Nov 25, 2023

Hobson Overton Jr., 67, of Portsmouth passsed away Saturday November 25, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. He was born September 6, 1956 to the late Hobson Green Overton and Opal (Roe) Overton. He loved fishing and hunting. He also loved working, laying carpet, painting, and roofing among other things. He loved his family and was most happy...

Nov 19, 2023

Roger Lee Fraley, 84, 0f Portsmouth, passed away Sunday November 19, 2023 at his residence. He was born August 6, 1939 in Scioto County, a son of the late Eve and Hattie Fraley. He enjoyed bowling, walking around town and loved his dogs. Roger is survived by four nieces and nephews, Theodore Fraley, Peg Fraley, Daryl Fraley and Barbara Fraley....

Nov 19, 2023

Mary Janet Craft, 82, of New Boston, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at River Run Health Care Center in Franklin Furnace.  She was born in Brown County, Ohio on April 12, 1941 to the late James H. and Catherine E. (Lawson) Callender.  Janet was a member of the North Moreland Christian Baptist Church for 33 years.  She worked...

Nov 17, 2023

Katherine Beach, 54, of South Shore, KY passed away Saturday November 11, 2023. Private services were provided by the D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.

Nov 16, 2023

Barbara Carver, age 87, of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday November 16, 2023 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born November 12, 1936 to the late Russell Sparks and Lexie (Edwards) Sparks. Barbara enjoyed coloring on her ipad, watching and cheering the Braves and Indians, and she loved hummingbirds. Barbara is survived by a son, Doug (Malinda) Carver of Portsmouth,...

Nov 15, 2023

On November 15, 2023, Wyoma Mae Fulk, was called home to Gloryland. She was 82 years young. Born on April 20, 1941, in Oak Hill to the late Clayton and Edna (Radabaugh) French. She grew up in a large family with 10 siblings. Six sisters: Yvonne, Edna Ruth, Lucilla, Juanita, Cheryl and Marcella; and four brothers, Gilbert, Orville, Steve and...