Obituary Listings

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.

Apr 7, 2021

Arrangements are pending at D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.

Apr 6, 2021

Donald E. Raynard, age 69 of Sciotoville went to be with the Lord April 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 15, 1951 in Portsmouth to Donald  and Ruth (Smith) Raynard.  He was raised by his grandparents Lawrence and Charlotte Raynard.  Don graduated from Portsmouth East High School in 1970 and was...

Mar 31, 2021

Betty Jo Allison, 72, of New Boston formerly of West Portsmouth passed away at her home with loved ones at her bedside.  Betty Jo was born June 5, 1948 in Portsmouth to the late David "Ted" Hamilton and Doris (McClurg) Hamilton.  Betty Jo loved her family dearly, she enjoyed cookouts, holidays and many other family get togethers.  She loved...

Mar 31, 2021

Adam Eldridge, 43, of Lucasville passed away Wednesday March 31, 2021 at his residence after a long illness. He was born December 6, 1977 in Portsmouth, a son of Vicky (Skaggs) Eldridge. He was a 1996 graduate of Glenwood High School, had enjoyed playing golf and fishing. He loved animals very much especially his dogs and cats. Besides his mother,...

Mar 24, 2021

Kendra Sue Campbell, 55, of New Boston passed away Wednesday March 24, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born January 4, 1966 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Dorothy (McCleese) Adkins and the late Howard Adkins. She attended Clay High School and was a former Teachers Aid at The Vern Riffe School. She loved to cook, read, write...

Mar 19, 2021

Timothy A. Matthews, 53, of Portsmouth passed away Friday March 19, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born May 7, 1967 a son of the late Stanley and Joan (Bennington) Matthews. Tim was a former truck driver who loved trucks, motorcycles, fishing, doing anything outside and helping others. He is survived by a son, Cody Matthews and Kayla Stevenson...

Mar 2, 2021

Sharon Lee "Stuber" Clark, 72, of New Boston passed away Tuesday March 2, 2021. She was born January 20, 1949 in Detroit, MI a daughter of the late Warren Stuber and Julia "Hamlet" Ingold. She was well-known at the former American Restaurant where she worked for over 35 years. She was a loving housewife, mother and grandmother who loved...

Feb 27, 2021

Teresa Louise Albrecht, 60, of Rosemount passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Portsmouth to the late Robert and Zelma (Vance) Stone on February 17, 1961.  Teresa owned and operated Blue Bird Bakery in New Boston.

Teresa is survived by her husband, Tom Albrecht; a daughter, Erica Williamson and husband Eric...

Feb 27, 2021

Larry Steven Hamilton, 69, of Wheelersburg passed away  Saturday, February 27, 2021 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  Steve was born August 31, 1951 in Cleveland to the late Sherman and Daisy (Anderson) Hamilton.  Steve attended Glenwood High School and worked many years as a tow boat captain.  Steve loved his grandchildren and attending all of their activities.  He also enjoyed...

Feb 21, 2021

Wanda Faye Foster, 93 of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  She was born to the late Thurman and Fannie (Sizemore) James on February 5, 1928 in Carter County, KY.  Wanda was a graduate of Glenwood High School in New Boston.  She was of the Pentecostal faith and loved taking care of people...

Feb 15, 2021

Dannie Allen Salyers, 61 of Wheelersburg, Went to be with his Lord and savior by his profession of faith on February 15, 2021. He was born on October 5, 1959 to Clarice and Elihue Salyers who proceed him in death. He is also preceded by his twin sister Peggy Sue at birth, His sister Wilma Clark, Brothers Larry, Rodger,...

Feb 13, 2021

Herschell (Red) Stout, 82 of New Boston passed away Saturday February 13, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born September 28, 1938 in Rushtown a son of the late Herschell and Alice (Brown) Stout. He was retired from Osco Industries after nearly 30 years service. He served in the U.S. Army, tank division, under President John F. Kennedy. Red...