Obituary Listings

Sep 3, 2019

Age 37, of Portsmouth, passed away September 3, 2019 He was born June 17, 1982 in Portsmouth to Carlton and Jessie (Tackett) Gaines, Sr He attended Clay High School and Votec Carlton enjoyed fishing, hunting, following the OSU Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals, and was a great dad to his children He was also an avid poet.

He...

Sep 2, 2019

Age 87, of Portsmouth, passed away September 2, 2019 She was born November 10, 1931 in Scioto County to James and Mary (Kidder) Ewing Velma worked as an assembler at Williams Shoe Factory, loved flowers and birds She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be sincerely missed.

Velma is survived by her husband, James; sons,...

Aug 29, 2019

Age 56, of Otway, passed away August 29, 2019 She was born April 9, 1960 in Marion, OH to John and Ollie Blevins She worked as an electrician with her husband, Stephen, for many years She enjoyed collecting antiques, decorating houses, and was a NASCAR and Buckeye football fan

She is survived by her husband, Stephen; sons,...

Aug 16, 2019

Age 95, of Portsmouth, Ohio, went to be with the Lord August 16, 2019 She was born in Greenup, Kentucky to Frank and Della (Hamilton) Green She volunteered for years at the Auxiliary Hospital in Portsmouth as well as worked the elections polls She was a longtime devoted member of Church of Christ in Christian Union in New Boston....

Aug 16, 2019

Age 87, of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at SOMC in Portsmouth She was born November 30, 1931 in Scioto County to the late Lon and Martha Day Doris was a stay-at-home Mom who raised nine children with a lot of help from her late husband of 64 years, James Thompson She loved telling bedtime stories to...

Jul 30, 2019

Dena D. Fogle, 58 of New Boston passed away July 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 23, 1961 in Portsmouth a daughter of Carol Roberts Bentley of Clarktown and the late Dial Bentley. She was a 1979 graduate of Valley High School, liked to read, and was exceptionally smart in math.

Besides her mother,...

Jul 29, 2019

Angela Irene Brown, age 54 of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord July 29, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born August 29, 1964 in Portsmouth to Ronald and Delores (Sowards) Hoover Angela attended Clay High School, loved listening to music, buying, selling, and trading things, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

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Jul 25, 2019

Age 71, of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born July 10, 1948 in Portsmouth to Robert Craft and Amanda Alice Fitch Williams Helen enjoyed playing cards, especially 500 and gin rummy She loved spending time with her family and most of all, her grandchildren She...

Jul 5, 2019

Frederick Martin Miller

Age 85, of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus He was born May 18, 1934 in Portsmouth to Richard and Elizabeth (Hammerstein) Miller A 1952 graduate of Wheelersburg High School, Fred was the former owner of Miller’s Service Station He also had a wholesale and retail...

Jul 5, 2019

Age 61 of New Boston, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. He was born May 24, 1958 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Harold and Patricia (Price) Devlin. Jeffrey was a 1977 graduate of Notre Dame High School, was a painter, and a Army Veteran. He attended Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, liked to read, play music, was funny...

Jul 4, 2019

Age 57, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at SOMC Hospice She was born April 16, 1962 in Portsmouth to Franklin and Arlene (Keller) Sturgill She was a lifelong resident of the Portsmouth area and graduated from Portsmouth East High School Kimberly enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, listening to music, and loved all animals She especially enjoyed chocolate...

Jun 23, 2019

Arrangements are pending with D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.

Jun 22, 2019

Age 59, of Latham, OH, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 She was born July 3, 1959 in Baltimore, MD to Robert G. and Margaret (Hayslip) Nichols Barbara was a homemaker who loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.

She is survived by sons, Robert and Michael Hall, both of Latham; sisters, Roxanne Nichols of New...

Jun 18, 2019

Age 93, of Lucasville, went to be with the Lord June 18, 2019 at her home She was born December 13, 1925 in Sciotoville to Marion and Ida (Smith) Stiltner She was a longtime member of Portsmouth Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years Grace was a member of the SOMC Ladies Auxiliary, enjoyed working around...

Jun 8, 2019

Age 82, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born February 27, 1937, in Glovers Gap, West Virginia to John Lee and Nancy (Watson) Stoneking Molly worked for the Parks and Recreation Department in Portsmouth She enjoyed gardening, crocheting reading, and listening to music.

She is survived by her...

May 23, 2019

Age 39, of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at SOMC. She was born April 12, 1980 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Rose Marie (Bradley) Howard and Edward Howard, Jr.  Cindy was a graduate of Clay High School where she was a Cheerleader and played Volleyball. She attended VoTec where she earned her Dental Assistant Degree and graduated...

May 11, 2019

Danny Lee Ogier

Age 32, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at his home He was born August 2, 1986 in Portsmouth to Lewis Ogier and Diana (Gregg) O’Connor He worked as a laborer in lawn care Danny loved to work on bicycles and play with his children and his dogs.

He is...

May 5, 2019

Gerald Owen Brewington, age 76, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth He was born August 14, 1942 in Wilmington, OH to Donald Brewington, Sr. and Mildred (Lane) Brewington Gerald was a graduate of Kingman High School in Wilmington and honorably served his country as a member of the U.S. Army He worked...

May 4, 2019

Ricky Lee Skaggs, a ge 61, of New Boston, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 4, 2019 at SOMC in Portsmouth He was born July 30, 1957 in Portsmouth to Franklin Delano and Wilma (Munn) Skaggs Ricky was a 1977 graduate of Glenwood High School and served his country honorably in the U.S. Marines from 1977 -...

May 4, 2019

Velvet Sowards, age 57, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Columbus She was born March 9, 1962 in Portsmouth to Theodore and Catherine (Tackett) Sowards.

She is survived by her mother, Catherine Sowards of New Boston; son, Adam (Samatha) Penix of Portsmouth; brother, Moses Fitzpatrick Sowards of Portsmouth; sisters, Twila...