Obituary Listings

Oct 12, 2021

Richard E. Noel, 94, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at SOMC Hospice. He was born in Portsmouth on October 14, 1926, to the late Forest and Lillie (Locher) Noel. Richard was a graduate of Minford High School and after that served four years in the U.S. Navy, during World War II. Richard retired from Detroit Steel after...

Sep 17, 2021

Rosella Hickman, 79, of New Boston passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  She was born February 14, 1942 to the late Clarence and Myrtle (Hamilton) Martin in Marion, OH.  Rosella attended the Rosemount Nazarene Church. She will always be remembered as a loving housewife and mother.  She loved playing cards with her girlfriends and...

Sep 17, 2021

Martha Slark, 79, of Portsmouth went to be with her Lord Friday, September 17, 2021.  She was born October 15, 1941 and raised in New Boston by George and Alice (Dowdy) Maple.  Martha retired from SOMC after over twenty-five years as a pharmacy tech.  She was also a proud member of the First Church of Christ in Wheelersburg.

Sep 15, 2021

Robert Randall Cooley, 85, of New Boston passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his home.  Robert was born September 30, 1935 to the late Russell H. and Marie (Johnson) Cooley in New Boston.  He retired as a painter from Martin Marietta in Piketon.  He formerly served as pastor at Apostolic Tower of Faith for Adams and Scioto Counties...

Sep 6, 2021

Charles Douglas (Doug) McGinnis, age 88, of Destin Florida passed peacefully at home on Sept. 6, 2021 with family present. Born Sept. 1, 1933 at Portsmouth, Ohio to Mac Arden McGinnis and Vivian Elizabeth Withrow McGinnis. Married to Susan Kitchen McGinnis in Maui, Hawaii on October 23, 1989. Children are Bruce Douglas...

Sep 2, 2021

Richard Maynard, 64, of Franklin Furnace passed away Thursday September 2, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 1, 1957 a son of the late Millard and Ella Mae (Mollett) Maynard. Richard attended Green High School and was a coach for many years. He enjoyed working on cars, racing go carts, dirt track cars and playing golf with his...

Aug 31, 2021

Tanna E. Cantrell, 67, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday August 31, 2021 at her home.  She was born October 23, 1953 in Portsmouth to the late Paul and Darlene (Horsley) Whisman.  Tanna loved working in flowers, gardening, painting and sewing.

Tanna is survived by her husband, Jim Cantrell; two daughters, Kelli Hale of Portsmouth and Jennifer Traylor...

Aug 20, 2021

Wanda (Munn) Spriggs, 85, of Portsmouth passed away Friday August 20, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born June 13, 1936, a daughter of the late Elbert and Nellie (Holland) Munn. She was a homemaker who enjoyed raising flowers and working in her garden. Wanda is survived by a son, Randy Spriggs and Pam Caldwell of Sciotoville; daughters, Anita...

Aug 4, 2021

Daniel Matthew Baker, 52, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday August 4, 2021. He was born December 4, 1968 in Portsmouth, a son of Anna (Dill) Baker and the late John D. Baker. He was a 1987 graduate of South Webster High School and the former Scioto Vocational School having earned a degree in Auto Body. He had also enjoyed riding...

Jul 23, 2021

Benny M. King, 68, of Lucasville passed away Friday July 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 29, 1952 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Frank and Ruby Mullins King. Benny was a retired Security Guard at USEC. He was a True American Patriot, was a history buff on American history, Civil War and he enjoyed guns....

Jul 19, 2021

Betty June Brafford, 78, of Minford, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. She was born August 17, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland to Billy and Florene (Wadkins) Payton.  She was a member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church in New Boston and Freedom Chapel Church in Wellston. First and foremost a wife, mother, and grandmother, Betty loved spending time...

Jul 16, 2021

Margie J. McGowan, 95, of Wheelersburg passed away Friday July 16, 2021. She was born October 28, 1925 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Alva and Mae Slack Cook. She attended Bloom Freewill Baptist Church, was a fancy stitcher at the former Williams Manufacturing Co., loved to sew and do crafts. Margie is survived by two nieces, Sandy...

Jul 15, 2021

Vaughn A. Malone, 91, of Twin Valley passed away Thursday July 15, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born April 26, 1930 in New Boston. He was the son of the late Pearl and Laura Malone. He was a member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union, a former U.S. Army Veteran and was retired from the...

Jul 14, 2021

PORTSMOUTH- Charlotte A. Stone, 62, of Portsmouth passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday July 14, 2021. She was born June 17, 1959 in Portsmouth . She was a homemaker who enjoyed coloring, puzzle books and loved her pet, Pretty Boy. Charlotte is survived by her husband, Charles Nickel; a son J.R.; two brothers, Lee and Roger; a sister, Lynn;...

Jul 6, 2021

Obituary Linda Lou Kinker, 80, of Sciotoville passed away Tuesday July 6, 2021. She was born January 28, 1941 in New Boston a daughter of the late Homer and Elizabeth (Taulbee) Harris. She was a member of the Sciotoville Christian Church, was a 1958 graduate of Wheelersburg High School and had worked at the former Marting’s Department Store and Atlas...

Jul 4, 2021

Alma E. Robertson, 81, of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her home.  Alma was born September 20, 1939 to the late Ernie D. and Alma F. (Neal) Smith.  She worked as a postal carrier for the US Postal Service for over 20 years.  She attended the Shawnee Hills Baptist Church and loved making dolls and reading....

Jul 4, 2021

Wanda Sue Stiles, 74, of South Webster passed away Sunday July 4, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born August 26, 1946, a daughter of the late Russell and Sallie (Mullins) Loop. She was a member of Scioto Furnace Pentecostal Church, loved to ride horses and attending horse shows. Wanda is survived by her husband of 60 years, Raymond...

Jul 2, 2021

Brenda Sue Tieman, 78, of Dayton passed away Friday July 2, 2021 at the Dayton Hospice House. She was born October 31, 1942 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Lonnie and Lucille (Boggs) Jackson. She was a homemaker and volunteered as a Librarian in Dayton for several years. Brenda is survived by her husband, John Tieman; son, John W....

Jun 28, 2021

Bill Patrick, 93, of Hilliard formerly of New Boston passed away Monday June 28, 2021 in Hilliard. He was born January 2, 1928 in New Boston, a son of the late Ernest and Opal (Perry) Patrick. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Medical Corp as a Dental Technician Bill was the former owner of Portsmouth Dental...

Jun 24, 2021

Paul Holbrook, 76, of New Boston passed away Thursday June 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1944 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Ezra and Elizabeth (Trimble) Holbrook. Paul attended Glenwood High School and loved fishing, hunting and woodworking. He is survived by his wife, Janet Adkins Holbrook; two sons, Brian Holbrook and wife Velma...