Obituary Listings

Dec 17, 2016

Age 55 of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 30, 1961 in Oak Hill, OH, a son of the late Bill and Nancy Crisswell White.  Gideon was a Founding Member of Life Point Church, was an employee of the City of Portsmouth in the Utility Department, and member of...

Dec 12, 2016

Age 76 of New Boston died December 12, 2016 at Bridgeport Health Care Center in Portsmouth He was born September 24, 1940 in Keene, NH to Joseph and Agnes (Stebbins) Roy He was a member of the American Legion Post 471, American Veterans Post 10, DAV, and IOOF Edward was a retired truck driver

He is survived...

Dec 12, 2016

Age 49 of South Point went home to be with Jesus December 12, 2016 at her home She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Woodrow and Lois Bowen; paternal grandparents, Ora and Ethel Sizemore; and her father Roger Sizemore She is survived by her mother, Diana Sizemore of South Point; husband, Larry Brown; two sons, Matthew (Crystal)...

Dec 7, 2016

Age 64 of New Boston passed away Wednesday December 7, 2016 at home. He was born August 11, 1952 in Cleveland, a son of the late John H. and Edith (Taylor) Steele. Johnnie was an Auctioneer and Owner of Steele’s Auctions of Wheelersburg, was a former Insurance Agent with Nationwide Insurance, a claims Adjuster for River City Claims, owner...

Dec 4, 2016

Age 58 of Portsmouth, died December 4, 2016 He was born May 3, 1958 in Mansfield to Raymond and Betty (Yingling) Bentley Danny was a over-the-road truck driver by trade and loved fishing, music, and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

He is survived by one son, Phillip (Jennifer) Bentley of Mansfield; two daughters, Elizabeth Bentley (fiance Rusty Ruggles)...

Dec 1, 2016

Margaret Faye Carroll Lindsay, 84 of Wheelersburg passed away Thursday December 1, 2016 at the home of her daughter. She was born December 10, 1931 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Carl and Goldie Austin Messer. She was of the Apostolic Faith and a member of DAV Auxiliary. She loved going to church, reading her Bible, and enjoying...

Nov 29, 2016

Age 78 of Wheelersburg passed away November 29, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center She was born March 3, 1938 in Sciotoville to the late Wilbert and Alma Howard Patricia was a member of the Mabert Road Baptist Church and was a loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by two sons Bill (Allison) Broughton of Beaumont,...

Nov 11, 2016

Jackson Scot Dingus, infant son of Kaleb and Santana Shepherd Weeks of Grove City passed away at birth on Friday November 11, 2016 in Columbus. Besides his parents he is survived by grandparents, Brian and Jenny Weeks of Grove City, Kevin and Dana Dingus of Wheelersburg and Mike and Jamie Sutherland of Portsmouth; great-grandparents, Linda Stamper of Portsmouth, Paul...

Nov 8, 2016

Age 92 of New Boston, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth He was born January 8, 1924 in Fullerton, KY to the late David and Adie (Bush) Hamilton He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and worked professionally at the Empire Detroit Steel Mill A lifelong resident of the Portsmouth area, David...

Nov 6, 2016

Rosemary Langdon Newton

Age 86 of Portsmouth, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Crystal Care in Portsmouth She was born December 13, 1929 in Chesapeake to William and Emma (Paul) Langdon She was a graduate of Chesapeake High School and also a graduate of Marshall University with a degree in teaching Rosemary was a teacher...

Oct 29, 2016

Kylie Jade Skaggs, infant daughter of Michael Crabtree and Amanda Skaggs of New Boston, passed away October 29, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room. She was born September 22, 2016.

Kylie is survived by three sisters, Katie, Cheyenne, and Rylee Skaggs; grandparents, Curtis and Barbara Williams, Roger and Sue Jones; great-grandparents, Earl Branham and Louise...

Oct 27, 2016

Dorothy L. Pierce, 77 of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at SOMC Hospice Center She was born March 17, 1939 in Portsmouth to Virgil and Bennie (Salyers) Spriggs Dorothy loved to cook for family and friends.  She was of the Pentecostal faith

She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Pierce of Portsmouth; one brother, William...

Oct 18, 2016

Age 63 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at SOMC in Portsmouth He was born February 7, 1953 in Mansfield, OH to Harry and Virginia (Willming) Dlesk Raymond specialized in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and worked for H & H Supply He loved to work on cars and was a loyal...

Oct 18, 2016

Age 81 of Portsmouth, formerly of New Boston, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born March 17, 1935 in Rome, OH, a daughter of the late Luther and Vesta Nelson Holsinger. She was a former Head Start Preschool Teacher with Community Action.

She is survived by a son, Bill (Brenda) Ratcliffe...

Oct 13, 2016

Age 67 of New Boston passed away at his home on October 13, 2016. Mike was born July 2, 1949 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Rosetta Young Fitch Lambert and Carl Andrew “Mike” Fitch. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, Brooks and Edna Spence Young and the love of his life, Judy Jackson. He is survived...

Oct 6, 2016

Age 60 of Dayton, formerly of New Boston, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at her residence. She was born January 4, 1956 in Milton, WV, a daughter of the late Ire and Clausie Mays. She attended Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union, was a graduate of Glenwood High School, and enjoyed cake decorating.

She...

Oct 5, 2016

Age 53 of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday October 5, 2016 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born November 13, 1952 in Portsmouth a son of the late James Delbert Davis and Betty Channel Medley. He attended Millers Run Church and Rehoboth Mission and was a member of United Commercial Travelers.

Larry is survived by his wife, Catherine...

Oct 4, 2016

Age 77 of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born April 12, 1939 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robert and Virgie Ann Nolan Smith. She was a member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church, a graduate of Portsmouth West High School, and loved photography, ceramics, and all animals.

She...

Sep 30, 2016

Age 78 of McDermott passed away on September 30, 2016 at SOMC.  Private arrangements are being handled by D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.  Online condolences may be left at www.DWSwickNelsonFuneralHome.com.

Sep 28, 2016

Jeanne Harlow Holbrook, age 77 of New Boston passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at SOMC Emergency Department Jeanne was born July 27, 1939 in Carter County, KY to the late Bill and Margie Cummings Harlow She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lorie; three brothers Martin (Bud), Buck, and Glen Harlow; and son-in-law, Chris...