Obituary Listings

Sep 16, 2023

Georgene (Kalb) Bussey, 80, of Portsmouth went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at her home.  She was born December 24, 1942 to the late Earl D. Kalb and Rosemary Ethel (Robbit) Kalb in Portsmouth.  Georgene was a 1960 graduate of Clay High School and earned an associates degree from Portsmouth Business College.  Georgene...

Sep 5, 2023

Fredrick Neal Throckmorton, 90, of Portsmouth went home to be with the Lord at his home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  He was born on May 28, 1933 in McDermott to the late Cecil and Mabel (Hilt) Throckmorton. Fred was a retired carpenter who loved building and making a difference in people’s houses.  He loved singing, reading and helping...

Sep 5, 2023

TRUMAN

On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, both Paul Richard Truman, and his wife Martha June Truman, passed from this earth.  Paul passed at approximately 4:45 a.m. at Southern Ohio Medical Center, from extended illnesses.  And June passed at approximately 5:55 p.m.the same day, at Concord Health and Rehab Center – also a result of extended illnesses.

Aug 30, 2023

Sharon Kay Galloway, 79, of Portsmouth, went home peacefully with Jesus at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth on August 30, 2023.  She was born March 17, 1944 to the late John O'Hara and Vada (Musser) Fodge in Florida.  Sharon loved caring for and keeping on top of her children.  She loved caring for animals especially her many cats.  She...

Aug 25, 2023

Sheila K. McNutt, 72, of New Boston, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, after a hard fought battle with Amyloidosis. She went home to be with Jesus on Friday August 25, 2023. She was born June 20, 1951 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Charles W. Broughton and Doris (Riggles) Broughton. She was a member of Apostolic Lighthouse...

Aug 22, 2023

Ramona Lucille Penix, age 82, of New Boston died August 22, 2023 at Hillview Nursing Home in Portsmouth.  She was born October 27, 1940 in Wheelersburg, Ohio.  The daughter of the late Gaylen Ashley and Ruth Pyles Ashley.

Ramona was preceded in death by her husband, whom she married July 7, 1963, Ralph Penix on September 28,...

Aug 10, 2023

Thomas Lewis Jones, Jr. 41, of Lucasville, Ohio passed away Thursday August 10, 2023. He was born August 21, 1981 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Tom enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandson, Sterling. Tom loved construction and building houses. He was loving and kind to all and had the most unique sense of humor. He will be greatly missed...

Aug 8, 2023

Pamela Lorrane Ogg, age 62, of New Boston passed away August 8, 2023, at her brother’s home.  She was born August 23, 1959, to the late Larry Stone and Barbara (Gill) Piatt.  Pam loved to camp, fish, plant flowers and take care of her flower beds.  She also loved her family, especially her son.

Pam is survived...

Aug 8, 2023

Suzanne Marie Logan, 77, of Portsmouth, sadly passed away on Tuesday August 8, 2023.  Suzanne was born February 16, 1946, to the late William and Evelyn (Gilbertson) Sliker in Racine, Wisconsin.  She was a homemaker with a contagious smile.  She enjoyed quilt making, going to flee markets, bingo, watching the game show network, word searching and collecting dolls.  Suzanne...

Aug 7, 2023

John K. Bush of New Boston, died in the early afternoon of August 7th, 2023, at SOMC Hospice, with family at his side. He was born June 25, 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late John C. Bush of New Boston, and Patricia Taylor Bush of Maryland. John is survived by his wife, Kristy Bush, 2 sons, Ian and Gavin...

Aug 1, 2023

Cathy Jo Galloway, 62, of McDermott, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born October 10, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Donavon Galloway and Evelyn (Jordan) Galloway.  Cathy loved sitting around the campfire every evening. She also loved taking care of her flowers, listening to music and dancing.  Cathy’s life was centered...

Jul 30, 2023

Ryan James Howard, age 50, of Sarasota, Florida born November 16, 1972, in Portsmouth to Richard and Paula (Anderson) Howard.  Ryan a.k.a. “Rooster” passed away under Hospice Care at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida on July 30, 2023.  Ryan was a carpenter and loved to travel.

Ryan was preceded in death by his mother Paula Jean Howard;...

Jul 29, 2023

Laura (Fannin) Lykins, 94, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday July 29, 2023. She was born July 24, 1929 in Lewis County, KY, a daughter of the late Guy Fannin and Ruth (Denlinger) Knight. She was a graduate of Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts and Teaching Degrees. She taught at Portsmouth Elementry and was very active in her...

Jul 25, 2023

In loving memory of Dennis W. Stewart of Lucasville, Ohio, who peacefully departed from this world on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the age of 73, after bravely battling Cholangiocarcinoma. Born on December 3, 1949, he was the son of the late Howard L. and E. Arlene Stewart (née Massalsky). Dennis graduated from Knoch Junior-Senior High School in Saxonburg, Pa.,...

Jul 19, 2023

Richard E. Watts Age 63, of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at River Run Health Care in Franklin Furnace. He was born March 10, 1960, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Chester and Delores (Neff) Watts. Richard enjoyed working on cars, reading westerns and Syfy. He especially loved spending time with family and friends. Richard is survived...

Jul 14, 2023

Hazel A. Smittle, 82, of New Boston passed away Friday July 14, 2023 in Columbus. Hazel Alfreida Riggs was born in Portsmouth Ohio June 23rd, 1941, to Clyde and Mary Riggs. She attended Portsmouth High School and was a proud member of the 1959 graduating class. Hazel attended multiple universities including Ohio University, Xavier University and THE Ohio State University...

Jul 14, 2023

Willard "Mac" L. McBrayer, Sr. 80, of Boyce, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital after a short illness. Mac was born on July 7, 1942, and raised in South Webster, Ohio. He held several jobs from working in the steel mill in Portsmouth, Ohio, to offshore work and owning his own truck driving company....

Jul 14, 2023

Monte D. Shewman, 82, of Lucasville, went to be with the Lord on Friday July 14, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born September 12, 1940 to the late Martin and Viola Shewman. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his nephew, Chris Shewman. Monte was a United States Navy Veteran. He was also a Sargent with...

Jul 10, 2023

Donald “Larry” Penix passed away Monday July 10, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Larry was born November 8,1947 to Harold and Pearl Penix in Portsmouth, Ohio. Larry spent his younger life growing up in South Shore, Kentucky and was a graduate of McKell High School. Larry had a career as a correction officer with the Ohio...

Jul 1, 2023

Bonnie Lou Holbrook, 77, of New Boston, passed away Saturday July 1, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 22, 1946 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Ralph and Ora Collins. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, sewing, watching television and more than anything, taking care of her cats. Bonnie is survived her longtime care givers,...