Obituary Listings

Sep 24, 2024

Kenneth R. Carver, 74, of West Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. He was born August 25, 1950 to the late Vernon and Margaret (Fishburn) Carver.  Kenneth was a retired sheet metal worker.  He loved going to church and was a dedicated Sunday School teacher.  Kenneth was a family man, a...

Sep 21, 2024

Holden Bates, five month old infant son of Lexus and Daniel Bates of Wheelersburg exchanged residences Saturday September 21, 2024 and is now in the arms of Jesus.

In addition to his parents Holden is survived by two brothers, Hayden Bates and Hunter Bates; a sister Harper Bates all of Wheelersburg; two grandmothers, Jackie Bates and Betty...

Sep 20, 2024

Ronnie Elvin Scaff Jr., 58, of Friendship passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at his home. He was born November 26, 1965 to Ronnie E. Scaff Sr. and the late Pauline L. (Henderson) Scaff in Portsmouth. Ronnie was incredibly dedicated to his service to his country serving in both the Army and the Airforce. He was a staple in his...

Sep 14, 2024

William W. "Bill" Ruark, 83, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday September 14, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1941, a son of the late William and Ida Ruark. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired from General Electric as an engineer. His main passion was collecting Corvettes. Bill is survived by his wife, Loyann Ruark of...

Sep 12, 2024

Michael Cleveland Gilliam, 74, of New Boston, OH, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 12th, 2024. Michael was born in Lynn, KY, in 1949 to Paul and Marjorie Gilliam. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jack and Steve Gilliam. He is survived by two sisters, Joyce Ramey and Pauline Bentley....

Sep 9, 2024

Our Beloved mother Mary Spaulding grew her Angel Wings on Sept 9th, 2024 peacefully at her home in Louisa KY. Born April 18th 1939 in Inez KY. She was 85 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Spaulding and three sons: Herschel Maynard, Johnny Morgan Maynard, and Roger Lee Maynard. She loved going to church...

Sep 8, 2024

Jonathan Ray Jewett, born on July 3, 1986, in Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Sciotoville, Portsmouth, Ohio. A devoted father and loving brother, Jonathan is remembered for his deep love for his children, an a special bond with son, Zaiden Michael Jewett, and his baby sister, Angel Lorain Jewett-Zimmerman.

Jonathan was known for...

Aug 29, 2024

Bobbie Lee Bays II, 45, formerly of Franklin Furnace passed away Thursday August 29, 2024. He was a son of the late Debbie Shepard Ison. He is survived by a sister, Misty Lutz along with several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Clifton, and brother, James Dennis. He was a 1996...

Aug 13, 2024

Charles E. (Joe) Bender, 85 of Rigrish Addition passed away Tuesday August 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Joe was born December 22, 1938 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Pete and Hilda Bender.

He was the owner of the Union 76 Gas Station in New Boston and later retired as a mechanic...

Aug 8, 2024

William Patrick “Pat” Cummings, 63, of Circleville passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at OSU James Cancer Center in Columbus. Pat was born, May 7, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Willard and Joyce (Holbrook) Cummings.  He was a graduate of Glenwood High School in New Boston and retired from Jess Howard Electric after 18 years of service.  Pat...

Aug 5, 2024

Valerie Lynn Montgomery, 42, of Lucasville passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at Adena Medical Center in Piketon.  She was born February 18, 1982 in Columbus to Timothy Montgomery and Brenda (Jackson) Montgomery.  Valerie liked to have a good time.  She liked to drive around and listen to music, she also liked going on camping trips and swimming.  Valerie...

Aug 3, 2024

Robert Lee Keibler, 93, of Portsmouth passed away at his home on Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was born in Portsmouth to the late Ellis Clark Keibler and Addie Mae Dixon on February 27, 1931. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. He was a member of the F&AM Portsmouth Aurora Lodge #48, he...

Jul 28, 2024

Muriel Kaut, 89, of Rosemount passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at her home.  She was born November 2, 1934 to the late Ardith and Hazel (Blythe) Edwards in Lawrence County, Ky.  Muriel loved to cook for her family, she loved to work in her garden and make paintings.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family....

Jul 28, 2024

Paul R. “Hawgie” Gaines, 66, of Portsmouth passed away peacefully at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  He was born June 1, 1958 to the late David and Linda (Newsome) Gaines in Portsmouth.  Paul loved racing, enjoyed racing go-carts and riding motorcycles.  Paul was a jokester and loved joking around with his children and nieces and nephews.  He loved his...

Jul 21, 2024

Alice Elaine (Skaggs) Burchett, 77, of Minford passed away at her home on Sunday, July 21, 2024.  She was born January 1, 1947 to the late Ellis Skaggs and Janet (Tingler) Nance in Portsmouth.  Alice loved to crochet, she was also an excellent cook and loved baking.  Aside from taking care of her home she was a huge sports...

Jul 20, 2024

Jackie B. Ober, 66, of Lucasville passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home.  He was born June 7, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late John Ober Sr. and Wanda (Lore) Bruseau.  Jackie was a retired lumberjack. He also worked as a sandblaster for the painter’s union.  He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and exploring the woods.  Jackie loved...

Jul 17, 2024

Brenda Kay Edwards, 65, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  She was born December 19, 1958 to the late Jim and JoAnn (Stroud) Waldeck.

Brenda is survived by two sons, Wayne Edwards and Keith Edwards both of Portsmouth.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 11, 2024

Linda Lou Dowdy, 81, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 11, 2024, as she loved and praised him to the end. She knew at the end that she would see her loving Savior in heaven and family that she missed so dearly.  She was raised in Wheelersburg, Ohio. She enjoyed playing Bluegrass music and entertaining at...

Jul 10, 2024

Charles Eugene Dunn, 88, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.  Charles was born on August 23, 1935 to the late Floyd and Ethel (Whetstone) Dunn in New Boston.  Charles retired after over 40 years of service at Empire Detroit Steel and after retirement took a job with the EPA in the...

Jul 4, 2024

Beatrice Delores (Dee) Penix, 86, of Portsmouth passed away peacefully surrounded by family July 4, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. Born June 14, 1938 in Jacksonburg, WV to the late Charles and Flossie Miller, she was the first of two children. Dee attended Glenwood High School. In her earlier years she worked as a waitress and was a mother to four...