Obituary Listings

Jan 29, 2023

Connie Francis Cooper, 52, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday January 29, 2023. She was born March 29, 1970 in Crestline, OH, a daughter of the late Ronald and Barbara (Corns) Hodge. She enjoyed shopping, playing bingo and loved her dogs. She never met a stranger and would help anyone in need. Connie is survived by a son, Brandon (Amber) Cooper...

Jan 26, 2023

Claude Joe Jarvis, Jr., 65, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday January 26, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born July 30, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Claude and Edith (Mangus) Jarvis. He served in the U.S. Marines, enjoyed playing on the computer, watching westerns on TV, especially Bonanza. Claude is survived by his wife, Sandra (Wright)...

Jan 18, 2023

Rhonda Kay Louanglath, 57, of Lucasville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on  Wednesday January 18, 2023 at SOMC Emergency Room. She was born January 30, 1965 to the late Truman Collier and Helen (Stone) Collier in Columbus. She worked many years as a pharmacy tech and caregiver. Rhonda, or Mammy as her family...

Jan 17, 2023

Jacqueline (Jordan) Hamilton, 84, of Eden Park passed away Tuesday January 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Portsmouth on April 24, 1938 to the late Jasper and Gertrude (Bear) Jordan.  Jackie worked for many years at the Harts/Big Bear in Rosemount.  She was a member of the Eastern Star.  Jackie loved to crochet...

Jan 16, 2023

Gary Dale Brewer, 52, of Lucasville passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Scioto County, Ohio on November 2, 1970 to the late, Gary Lee and Brenda Sue (Gunter) Brewer.  Gary was an avid outdoorsman he had a passion for hunting fishing and camping.  He loved working on cars and had a big...

Jan 9, 2023

William Thomas Erwin, 80, of New Boston passed away Monday January 9, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Private interment will take place at Memorial Burial Park.

Jan 4, 2023

Timothy R. Hartley, 60, of Portsmouth passed away, Wednesday January 4, 2022 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  He was born August 27, 1962 in Lewis County, Kentucky to the late Elza Hartley and Doris (Kamer) Downing.  Timothy was a 1980 graduate of Lewis County High School.  He loved collecting model cars as well as antiques.  Timothy loved the outdoors...

Dec 30, 2022

Mark Anthony Buffington, 60, of Rubyville passed away Friday December 30, 2022 in Neenah, WI. He was born October 30, 1962 in Portsmouth, a son of Janet (Fry) Buffington and the late Jack Buffington. Mark was a 1980 graduate of Clay High School, enjoyed rebuilding old cars with his brother-in-law and spending time with his family who he loved very...

Dec 29, 2022

Cynthia Perry, born in Portsmouth, Ohio and loving mother to Carl Ratcliff and Jessica Rae Perry, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022 with family by her side at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She leaves behind a mother, Janet Cronin; siblings Kenny Cronin (Vickie), Rebecca Cronin Jones (Blair), Christopher Cronin, Jenny Cronin King (Mark), Ben Cronin (Julie), and Allyson...

Dec 16, 2022

Mary Adkins, 85, of Wheelersburg, passed away Friday December 16, 2022 at Best Care in Wheelersburg. She was born March 10, 1937 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Jay Carl and Bessie (Greene) Moore. She was a retired Deli Clerk having worked at both Krogers in Wheelersburg and Portsmouth. She was a 1955 graduate of Wheelersburg High School; she...

Dec 9, 2022

Charles “Chucky” Gill, 46, of New Boston passed away at his residence on December 9, 2022.  He was born May 26, 1976, in Portsmouth, to the late Charles and Linda Gill.  “Chucky” enjoyed mudding, four-wheeling, hunting and outdoor activities.  He excelled in being a mechanic.  He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family.

“Chucky” is survived...

Nov 23, 2022

Jeffrey Allen Hamilton, 61, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at his home.  He was born on October 18, 1961 to the late Robert and Shirley (Hayslip) Hamilton.  Jeff was a 1979 graduate of Minford High School.  He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.  Jeff...

Nov 20, 2022

Rory Michael Howard age 52 of Portsmouth, born March 1, 1970, to the Richard and Paula Howard.  Rory passed away on November 20, 2022, at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  Rory was a semi-truck operator and a construction tradesman.  He was preceded in death by his son, Rory M. Howard; mother, Paula Jean Howard; sister, Rajeana Howard; brother, Rocky...

Nov 17, 2022

Glenna Ann Smith, 95, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday November 17, 2022. She was born January 23, 1927 in New Boston, a daughter of the late Richard W. and Gladys (Fremont) Smith. She was a 1944 graduate of Glenwood High School. She had been employed by Merchants Credit Bureau for 28 years, the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Village of...

Nov 12, 2022

Vivian J (Cornwell) Williams , 88, of Portsmouth went to her home in Heaven November 12th at SOMC. She was born on July 13, 1934, to the late Arland and Mary (Frazier) Cornwell. She was a proud 1952 graduate of Glenwood High School where she lettered in cheerleading. She later went on to be the secretary for...

Nov 10, 2022

Carolyn Ruth Davis, 78 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones and under the loving care of SOMC Hospice.

Carolyn retired after 40+ years of service from Mercy Hospital and Southern Ohio Medical Center where she worked as a medical transcriptionist.

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Nov 9, 2022

Wayne Neal Throckmorton, 68, passed away Wednesday November 8, 2022 in Columbus. He was born January 21, 1954 Portsmouth, a son of Fredrick Throckmorton and the late Joyce (Fry) Throckmorton. He was a graduate of Harding High School in Marion and served in the U.S. Army in Germany and Korea. Wayne enjoyed music, working on cars and loved to race...

Oct 26, 2022

Cathy Goddard Marshall, 60, breathed her final earthly breath at Riverside Hospital on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. In this moment, she was able to find peace, passing into her next life, meeting her long lost husband, parents, and sibling. Cathy was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on March 30, 1962. She lived most of her life right here in New Boston,...

Oct 23, 2022

Barbara Jean Davis, 77, of New Boston, passed away Sunday October 23, 2022 at her home. She was born August 11, 1945 in New Boston a daughter of the late Hager and Bertha (Salyers) Messer. She was a 1963 graduate of Glenwood High School, formerly worked at Marting’s Department Store, Andy’s Toyota and retired as a Secretary at the Southern...

Oct 17, 2022

Matthew A. Moore, 41, of Portsmouth, passed away October 17, 2022. He was born September 11, 1981 in Portsmouth, a son of Wilma (Fulk) Taylor and the late Roger Dale Taylor. He loved football, the Bengals, UK and playing video games. He was very family oriented and loved his children very much. Besides his mother, Matt is survived by three...