Obituary Listings

May 5, 2018

Age 84, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Ocala, FL She was born September 1, 1933 in Scioto County to the late Rev. Paul and Vera Elizabeth Turner In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Harold Sexton, and a brother, William Jack Turner.

Naomi was raised in the Missionary...

Apr 29, 2018

William “Bill” Orville Collins Sr., 67 of Portsmouth, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2018. He was born March 25, 1951 in Delbarton, WV, the son of late James G. Collins and Ethel (Hensley) Collins of West Virginia. Bill was an entrepreneur, former Scioto County Dog Warden, Supervisor of Scioto County Litter Control,...

Apr 26, 2018

Age 63 of Portsmouth, passed away on April 26, 2018 in Columbus He was born January 9, 1955 in Ashland, Kentucky to Ellis and Della (Eggenspiller) Ison A graduate of McKell High School, he worked as a salesman for Carrier Refrigeration in Columbus.

Ben was a father, husband, and grandfather He showed great love and honesty in...

Apr 10, 2018

On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, Thomas B. Spears, Jr. “Tom” of New Boston, Ohio passed away at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY Born on May 11, 1937 in New Boston to Thomas and Audrey (Goddard) Spears, Sr., Tom was a devoted and loving husband, brother, papaw, son, and an incredible father He was a 1955 graduate of...

Apr 5, 2018

Age 28, of Portsmouth, passed away April 5, 2018. She was born October 27, 1989 in Maysville, KY. She loved her children, riding motorcycles, and spending time on Facebook.

Mary is survived by her husband, Harley Boyer; mother, Jane Taylor; her Dad who raised her, Harvey Taylor; grandmother, Evelyn Lawson; three sons, Shane Ross, Jaden Eckler, and...

Apr 1, 2018

Age 52 of New Boston, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth He was born in Portsmouth on May 6, 1965 to Robert and Evelyn (Grooms) Taylor and spent his professional life as a carpenter and roofer.

David is survived by his sons, Curt Slone of Waverly and Jared Slone of Piketon, daughter,...

Mar 30, 2018

Age 68 of Circleville formerly of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at her home She was born in Otway on August 6, 1949 to Thomas and Virginia (Sparks) Gifford A 1967 graduate of Northwest High School, Alvetta worked for over 25 years as a caregiver in Circleville at MRDD and volunteered with the Special Olympics She enjoyed...

Mar 23, 2018

Age 81 of Lucasville, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2018 He was born March 8, 1937, a son of the late Alfred and Amy Damron Eldridge A Lucasville resident, Marion was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired laborer from Local 83 where he was Union high man His friends knew him...

Mar 19, 2018

Age 80 of Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at his home He was born January 14, 1938 in Portsmouth to Frank and Mamie (Newman) Hall Roger owned and operated Hall’s TV Sales and Service in New Boston for many years He loved restoring old cars, especially his 1965 Mustang, riding ATVs on trails, and spending time...

Mar 17, 2018

Age 81 of New Boston passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, WV Earl was born October 9, 1936 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William and Doris (Lesley) White In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers William and James as well as a sister, Wanda Winzeler....

Mar 16, 2018

Age 82 of Fairview Heights, IL, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL He was born September 22, 1935 in New Boston and spent his career in the U.S. Army Larry served one tour of duty in Korea and three tours in Vietnam His first assignment was as an infantryman and he followed...

Mar 14, 2018

Phyllis Ann Bowe, 87 of Sciotoville, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born October 22, 1930 in Cedar Grove, WV, a daughter of the late William and Virginia (Hicks) Grady. Phyllis was a longtime member of Shawnee Hills Baptist Church and loved to travel and go shopping.

She is survived...

Mar 13, 2018

Age 90 of New Boston, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Crystal Care Center in Portsmouth She was born July 19, 1927 in New Boston to James and Fern (Sturgell) Jordan She was a 1946 graduate of Glenwood High School and went on to work as an LPN at Mercy Hospital for several...

Feb 18, 2018

Phyllis Hewitt

Age 83, formerly of New Boston went to be with the Lord February 18, 2018 in Cincinnati She was born April 10, 1934 in Portsmouth to Charles and Verlia Mae (Hall) Clevenger Phyllis was a long time member of New Boston Nazarene and Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union where she played the...

Feb 17, 2018

Mindy M. Cook, 36 of New Philadelphia, formerly of Scioto County, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Union Hospital Emergency Room. She was born March 24, 1981 in Portsmouth to the late Mitchell and Catherine Cook Houston. Mindy was a 1999 graduate of Clay High School. She loved any kind of sports, music, taking pictures, fishing, and most...

Feb 15, 2018

Age 41 passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born in Portsmouth on October 4, 1976 to Daniel and Rose (Sparks) Scarberry Dana loved the outdoors, flowers, gardening, and taking walks.

She is survived by her parents, Daniel Scarberry of Sciotoville and Rose of Wheelersburg; sons, Larry (Jordan) Whitt of Sciotoville,...

Feb 6, 2018

Age 59 of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 He was born in Fort Myers, FL on March 22, 1958 to Jack and Janet (Fry) Buffington. Terry enjoyed fishing, cutting wood, flea-marketing, and loved his dog.

He is survived by his parents, Jack and Janet Buffington; daughters, Terri Lynn Buffington of Lancaster, Teddy Jo (Sean) Sadler...

Jan 29, 2018

Age 58 of New Boston, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at SOMC in Portsmouth She was born in Portsmouth on May 2, 1959 to Clyde and Mary (Patrick) Parlin A 1977 graduate of Glenwood High School, she went on to attend Shawnee State University in Portsmouth Brenda had worked for Palmetto Group Health Insurance as well as 15...

Jan 26, 2018

Mary Margaret Myers Campbell, 92, of Lucasville, formerly of McDermott, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2018, at Hillview of Portsmouth. She was born July 13, 1925 to the late Charles and Fannie Agnes Warner Myers.

Mary was united in marriage to Eugene Howard Campbell on March 25, 1948; he preceded her in...

Jan 21, 2018

Billie Marie Huston, 86 of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 7, 1931 in Paintsville, KY, a daughter of the late John and Mamie Horn Trimble. She was a former Kitchen Supervisor at Southern Hills Hospital and loved bowling, working, and cooking.

She is survived by two sons, Mitch...