Obituary Listings

May 29, 2016

Marilyn Jane Stapleton Ferrell, 65 of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, May 29th 2016 She was born September 4, 1950, a daughter of the late Frances “Annie” Brown Stapleton and Elliott “Windy” Stapleton She was a 1969 graduate of Portsmouth East High School.  Marilyn previously worked at Reese's Hamburger Inn until it burned down, Jim Dandy Restaurant, and American Restaurant...

May 23, 2016

Age 99 of New Boston passed away Monday May 23, 2016 at Heartland of Portsmouth. She was born February 21, 1917 in Sandy Hook, KY. a daughter of the late Emmit and Josie Fraley Whitt. Alma was a homemaker who loved taking care of her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Vernon Adkins of...

May 21, 2016

Delmas Brafford

Age 82 of Minford, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at his home He was born November 10, 1933 in Minford to Buddie and Nora (Wheeler) Brafford He was a 1952 graduate of Minford High School He served his country in the United States Air Force and retired from Detroit Steel Delmas enjoyed fishing,...

May 16, 2016

Age 65 of Portsmouth, passed away Monday May 16, 2016 at her residence. She was born March 22, 1951 in Scioto County a daughter of the late Boone and India Smith Blair.  Martha was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by a daughter, Angel (Billy) Kerns of Portsmouth; three grandchildren, Haley,...

May 14, 2016

Age 91 of Eden Park, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 14, 2016 He was born on March 18, 1925 in Wakefield, OH to Nelson and Ruth (Days) Bellar Nelson served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the Mississippi Biloxi in Japan After the war, he returned home and spent...

May 7, 2016

Age 76 of Stout, passed away May 7, 2016 at Heartland of Portsmouth He was born in Boone County, WV on January 25, 1940 to Woodrow Wilson & Emily Jane (Davis) Kuhn A dairyman by profession, he was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed fishing, cutting grass, and gardening.

Buddy is survived by his longtime companion, Sherriall...

May 5, 2016

Age 56 of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth She was born November 15, 1959 in ­­­­­­­Parkersburg, WV to Basil and Ethel (Collins) Staten A 1978 graduate of Portsmouth High School, she also spent two years continuing her education at Shawnee State University In 1980 Debra decided to serve her country...

Apr 29, 2016

Kermit B. Smith, 68 of Wheelersburg passed away Saturday April 29, 2016 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. Private arrangements are being handled by D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.  Online condolences may be left at www.DWSwickNelsonFuneralHome.com.

Apr 27, 2016

Age 74 of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday April 27, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born October 27, 1941 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Orval and Reba Buffington. She was a good mother who helped her daughter with her homework, loved to plant flowers, and go bowling.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter,...

Apr 26, 2016

Age 74 of New Boston died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Southern Ohio Hospice in Portsmouth He was born May 25, 1941 in Greenup County, Kentucky to Leonard R. and Garnet (Springer) Stone He was a registered Cherokee Indian, member of the Aurora Masonic Lodge # 48 and retired from Empire Detroit Steel as a brick mason He then...

Apr 17, 2016

Age 85 of Portsmouth, passed away on April 17, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.  She was born December 3, 1930 in Portsmouth to James and Bertha (Garner) Hall.  She loved gardening, animals, car rides, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Mildred is survived by one son, Joseph Pollitt of Portsmouth; one...

Apr 16, 2016

Age 27 of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. She was born January 8, 1989 in Portsmouth, a daughter of William R. and Paula F. Wilburn Mollett. She attended the first Church of God in New Boston, was a homemaker, loved art and had some of her work in the New York Art Exhibit. She was a generous...

Apr 7, 2016

Age 55 of Eden Park, passed away Thursday April 7, 2016. He was born November 10, 1960 in Portsmouth a son of the late Wilburn and Naomi Williams Gullett. He was a graduate of Piketon High School and loved hunting and fishing

Charles is survived by his wife, Tina Colegrove Gullett; two daughters, Amy Nichols of Eden...

Apr 1, 2016

Age 38 of Portsmouth, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at SOMC She was born September 7, 1977 in Portsmouth to Elizabeth (Spencer) and the late Paul Sigman Amy enjoyed walking, traveling, listening to music, playing ball with her boys, and calling to check on them and their girlfriends, especially Miyah.

Amy is survived by 4...

Mar 24, 2016

Age 94 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2016 in Wheelersburg She was born June 8, 1921 in Portsmouth to Bernie and Lena (Martin) Montgomery Sylvia was a homemaker who, in addition to raising children, was a talented artist and seamstress She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by one...

Mar 23, 2016

Age 66, went to be with the Lord March 23, 2016 at SOMC in Portsmouth She was born October 22, 1949 in Portsmouth to Paul and Hazel (Adkins) Sweeney Linda had a B.S. in Education and worked as an EPA Tech at the A-Plant.

She is survived by one son, Ronald “Joe” Harris of Ketterington; one brother,...

Mar 16, 2016

Age 66 of Otway passed away Wednesday March 16, 2016 at home after a long illness. She was born October 9, 1949 in Lexington, KY. a daughter of  the late Charles and Edith Harris. Martha attended First Christian Holiness Church, loved to go to car shows, work in her flowers and playing the guitar at church.

She...

Mar 15, 2016

Age 60 of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday March 15, 2016 at SOMC Hospice Center.  She was born September 6, 1955 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Homer Rigsby and Lona Hall. She was a member of the Minford Nazarene Church, loved sewing, cooking and helping other people.

Kathy is survived by a son, James  (Gary) Harvey;...

Mar 9, 2016

Age 75 of Wheelersburg, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1940 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Charles “Cuffy” and Verla Ruggles. Les was a graduate of Wheelersburg High School, loved deer hunting, farming, and loved playing with his grandchildren. He was a member of the New Boston...

Feb 29, 2016

Age 68 of Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth He was born May 6, 1947 in Portsmouth A 1965 graduate of Notre Dame High School, he served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War He was a truck driver by profession and loved to shoot.

Steven is...