Obituary Listings

Jun 10, 2021

Bernice Adalene (Grandma Bernie) Dotson Peirce, 87, a loving mother, grandmother and a devout Christian went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday June 10, 2021. She was born September 2, 1933 in New Boston, a daughter of the late Edward and Mella Blanton Dotson. Bernice was a member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in...

Jun 8, 2021

Harry Dean Bennett, 66, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio was called to his eternal home in heaven to be with his lord and savior on June 8, 2021 at 8:45 PM. Harry was a Marine Corp veteran, a member of Ohio Patriot Bikers, Ohio Color Guard and the American Legion Riders. His passion and loves in life were his family, riding...

Jun 6, 2021

Jerry D. Whitt, 71, of Portsmouth went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, June 6, 2021 with his family by his side at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born March 2, 1950 in Martin, KY a son of the late Otis and Carrie (Thornsberry) Whitt. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Whitt, Otis Whitt, Larry Whitt...

May 18, 2021

Thomas Cain Lusk Jr., 32, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Portsmouth.  He was born to Thomas Lusk Sr. and Madelyn Turner February 27, 1989 in Portsmouth.  He loved listening to music, basketball and spending time with family and friends.

Thomas is survived by his Mother, Madelyn Shepherd and husband Alan of Portsmouth; his...

May 18, 2021

Velma Payton, 78, of New Boston passed away Tuesday May 18, 2021. She was born July 9, 1942 in Pikeville, KY., a daughter of the late Robert and Josephine Meadows Collins. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, she loved to preach, teach Sunday school and was very active with the church. She loved to sew...

May 17, 2021

Rebecca Ann Gerace, 64, of New Boston, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at her home.  She was born on August 11, 1956 in Portsmouth to the late Jack and Maxine (James) Winchester.  Rebecca enjoyed making candles and painting figurines. She was a social butterfly and loved people.

Rebecca is survived by two daughters, Christina Call Whisman...

May 8, 2021

Matthew Scott Fahnestock, 35, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday May 8, 2021. He was born May 16, 1985 a son of Kimberly Fahnestock and was a graduate of Hillsboro High School. Matthew is survived by his step-father, Clement (Patty) Francis; two sons, Aiden Matheney and Dylan Fahnestock; a daughter, Peyton Fahnestock; two sisters, Amanda Raypole and Amber (Tyler) Nelson;...

May 8, 2021

Colleen Pelfrey - Smoot, 91, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home.  She was born to the late Bent and Clara Bell (Milam) Banks March 15, 1930 in Hazard, KY.  in 1988 Colleen started a group home she owned and operated until her death. The group home allowed her to  fulfill her mission to care...

May 8, 2021

Gary Leon Cunningham, 78, of New Boston, passed away Saturday May 8, 2021, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Born October 6, 1942 in New Boston, Ohio to Raymond Mowery and Juanita Cunningham, Gary is survived by a daughter Wendy Hoewischer, his friends and loved ones, Cedar Street Church family and his constant companion and furry friend, Angel....

May 8, 2021

Bruce King Age 65 of Sciotoville passed away May 8, 2021 while in Florida.  He was born September 15, 1955 in Sciotoville to Garrett and Eileen (Perkins) King.  Bruce was a retired laborer and member of Labor Local 83 of Portsmouth.  He loved NASCAR, and enjoyed playing euchre with family and friends.  He is survived by two daughters, Amber...

May 7, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Sigman, 72, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday May 8,2021. She was born February 5, 1949 in McDermott, a daughter of the late Jay Spencer and Stella Puckett Spencer. She was a graduate of Northwest High School, enjoyed listening to country music and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Elizabeth is survived by three sons, Paul (Monica) Sigman of...

May 4, 2021

Donna J. Rowe, 81, of Portsmouth, passed away May 04,2022 at SOMC Hospice. Services pending with D.W. Swick Funeral Home- Wheelersburg.

Apr 27, 2021

Kathy J. Mullins, 78, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021.  She was born to the late William and Ida (Ogden) Ruark on October 8, 1943 in West Union, Ohio.  She worked many years as a Beautician.  Kathy loved her flowers, but her true love was her family especially her granddaughter and great grandchildren.

Kathy is...

Apr 25, 2021

NEW BOSTON - William A.”Bill”  Goddard, 74, 0f New Boston passed away Sunday April 25, 2021 surrounded by Love at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born February 1, 1947 in Portsmouth to the late John and Pearl (Miller) Goddard. After graduating from Glenwood High School in 1965, he went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in...

Apr 15, 2021

Phyllis Ann Bowen, 76, of Sciotoville passed away Thursday April 15, 2021 at SOMC Emergency room. She was born March 25, 1945 in Scioto County. She enjoyed Quilting, adult coloring books and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Phyllis is survived by her husband Uvon Bowen who she married on January 23, 1965; two daughters, LaVonda...

Apr 15, 2021

Jo Ellen Fraley gave birth to two children in her lifetime, but her "kids" numbered in dozens, if not hundreds.  Through her life as a mom, as a Memaw, as a band mom, as a scout mom, and as an adopted mom, Jo Ellen touched many, many lives with her fierce love, to say nothing of her 34 years working...

Apr 14, 2021

Deborah Gayle (Park) Maple,74, of Cincinnati formerly of New Boston, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Mercy Health in Fairfield.  She was born, May 20, 1946 in Corpus Christi, TX to the late Edwin F. and Edna M.  (Lewis) Park.  Debby was a 1964 graduate of Glenwood High School in New Boston where she was involved in many...

Apr 14, 2021

W. David Holt Jr., 64, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021at SOMC HOSPICE Center in Portsmouth.  David was born to the late Walter Sr. and Judith (Owens) Holt on February 15, 1957 in Portsmouth.

David is survived by three sisters, Brenda Dement and husband Frank, Crystal Harris and husband Steven both of West Union, and Vickie Brown and...

Apr 12, 2021

Delores (Dee) Schuler, 90, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.

Delores was born in New Boston, Ohio, on May 9, 1930, to Elza and Marylin Wolfe who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her husband Edward F. Schuler, sisters Evelyn Wolfe, Betty McMeans, Doris...

Apr 11, 2021

Shane D. Bays

Age 33 of Obetz, formerly of West Portsmouth departed at OSU Medical Center in Columbus April 11, 2021.  He was born May 23, 1987 in Portsmouth.  Shane was a 2006 graduate of Portsmouth West High School and worked various construction jobs.  He loved the history channel, reading and spending time with his family.