Obituary Listings

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...

Nov 11, 2023

Larry Dale Pennington, 76, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday November 11, 2023 at his residence. He was born December 1, 1946 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Walter Pennington and Rosella (Keller) Mustard. Larry was a former custodian with the Portsmouth City Schools. He enjoyed painting cars, woodworking, gardening and all kinds of outdoor activities. Larry is survived by...

Nov 11, 2023

Mary Ellen (Thomas) Arnett, 85, of Eden Park, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.  She was born April 10, 1938 in Grayson, Kentucky to the late Charley and Julia (Felty) Thomas.  Mary was a member of First Christian Holiness Church in New Boston.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved...

Nov 2, 2023

David W. Crockett, 60, of New Boston, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home. David was born to the late Woodrow and Cora (Hanners) Crockett on January 14, 1963 in Deleware. David was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved riding his motorcycle and could fix anything. He had a big heart and helped everyone in the neighborhood....

Nov 1, 2023

Gary Lee DuPray, 77, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his home.   He was born in Portsmouth January 9, 1946, to the late Avanelle Maxine (Finney) Gillen. Gary was a member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union, he loved attending church.  Gary was a golfer and collected sports cards and figurines. Gary loved...

Oct 28, 2023

Michael Wayne Knauff, 68, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. He was born March 14, 1955, a son of the late William and Ruth (Trimble) Knauff. Mike was a devoted employee of the Scioto County Maintenance Department for many years and former logger. He loved life, laughed often and...

Oct 26, 2023

Tony Grant, 51, of Eubank Ky passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Ky.  Tony was born November 15, 1971 in Portsmouth to Rebecca (Snyder) Justice and the late Paul Grant.  Tony was a 1990 graduate of Glenwood High School.  He loved to do anything in the outdoors and reading his bible. Tony...

Oct 1, 2023

Guy Clifton Ervin, age 83, of Monroe, MI, formerly of New Boston, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Guy was born August 16, 1940 in New Boston, Ohio, he was the son of Guy Curtis and Vurla Mae (Smith) Ervin. He married Fern Alleen Henson September 29, 1962, they had just celebrated their 61st wedding...

Sep 29, 2023

Steven D. Keller, 62, of Wheelersburg passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 22, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Franklin Sturgill and Rebecca (Mayhew) Keller. Steven was a 1979 graduate of Portsmouth East High School and attended the Scioto County Vocational School. He served in the United States Navy and was...

Sep 21, 2023

Ricky Alan Grooms II, 36, of New Boston passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at his home.  He was born August 29, 1987 to Ricky Grooms and the late Dana Catrell in Portsmouth.  Ricky loved playing video games and spending time with his daughters.

Ricky is survived by his father, Ricky Grooms of Chillicothe; wife, Mary Grooms...