Obituary Listings

Dec 5, 2015

Age 70 of Grove City, formerly of New Boston, died December 5, 2015 at Kobacker House in Columbus She was born September 5, 1945 in Portsmouth to Don and Carrie (Robbins) Sloan She was a 1963 graduate of Glenwood High School and worked many years for the Calif Insurance Agency as an insurance estimator.  Donna loved shopping, spending time...

Dec 4, 2015

Age 35 of Portsmouth, passed away Friday December 4, 2015. She was born October 2, 1980 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Dennis Darby Sr. and Christine Messer Darby. She is also survived by her grandmother, Serena Messer of New Boston; a special friend, Hughel Cumbridge Jr. of Sciotoville; a daughter, Kimberly Conley of West Portsmouth; a sister, Heather Horn...

Nov 23, 2015

Age 90, of North Moreland, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 at Heartland of Portsmouth. She was born July 10, 1925 in Greenup County, KY, a daughter of the late Charles Roy Long and Lillian Brown Long. Violet was of the Baptist faith, was a homemaker, and above all, a beloved mom and grandmother.

She is survived...

Nov 18, 2015

Age 83 of Sciotoville, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Piketon Nursing Center. She was born April 14, 1932 to Herman and Clara Baker Grubb She enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking, and taking care of her “babies”.

She is survived by three sons, Roger (Nancy) Burton, Mike Burton, and Cecil (Shirley) Burton; five daughters, Ellen Burton, Susan...

Oct 31, 2015

Age 85 of New Boston, passed away peacefully October 31, 2015 at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth. She was born November 23, 1929 in New Boston to Claude and Betty (Williams) Taylor She worked for 25 years as a department head at Hart Family Center/Big Bear in Rosemount Edith was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and enjoyed watching games...

Oct 21, 2015

Age 59 of Stout, went to be home with the Lord October 21, 2015 at Southern Ohio Hospice in Portsmouth He was born June 22, 1956 in Portsmouth to Bernard and Joyce (Bryant) Elrod, and graduated from West Portsmouth High School in 1975 Steve retired from the Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant after 22 years working as...

Oct 15, 2015

Age 83 of Portsmouth passed away Thursday October 15, 2015 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born October 30, 1931 in Lucasville, a son of the late Ora and Violet Blanton Slark. He was a former U.S. Air Force Veteran, a manager with Clare Cleaners, and a former boxer. He was a member of First Church of Christ in...

Oct 12, 2015

Clyde Mullins passed away on October 12, 2015 in Portsmouth.  He has donated his body to the Bequest Program at OSU.  A memorial service is planned for a later date.  Online condolences may be left at www.DWSwickNelsonFuneralHome.com.  D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston is handling the arrangements.

Oct 11, 2015

Age 60 of New Boston passed away Sunday Oct. 11, 2015 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born June 5, 1955 in Portsmouth to Richard and Rosalee Tackett Cade. Vicki was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family and working crossword puzzles.

She is survived by two sons, Carl Cade of Portsmouth and Richie Cade...

Oct 10, 2015

Age 71 of Wheelersburg, passed away on October 10, 2015 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  He was born in Jackson County, OH on June 29, 1944 to Edward and Eliza Jane (Kelly) Canter

He is survived by his wife, Bettye Canter; three daughters, Rhonda Boggs, Melissa Canter, Tonya Cole; two stepchildren, Louis Parson and Chrissy Sheppard; five...

Oct 6, 2015

Age 86 of McDermott, passed away Tuesday October 6, 2015. She was born October 6, 1929 in Oak Hill, a daughter of the late John H. and Blanche (Rawlins) Crace. She had lived in Oak Hill, Jackson, Gerson and South Webster. She graduated from South Webster High School in 1947 with honors and graduated from the Portsmouth Interstate Business...

Sep 29, 2015

Age 79 of Portsmouth, died Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Southern Ohio Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born December 11, 1935 in Portsmouth to Robert and Agnes (Webb) Craft. She was an avid bowler for many years, loved being in the outdoors and taking care of the yard. Katherine never met a stranger as she was liked by everyone...

Sep 24, 2015

Age 71 of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday Sept. 24, 2015 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 20, 1943 in Columbus, a son of Alberta Hebling Hoffman and the late Paul Richard Hoffman. He was a former salesman with Columbus Auto Electric, was a self-employed business owner, and loved sales and building things.

James is...

Sep 21, 2015

Homer "Cal" Brust, age 68 of Rosemount died September 21, 2015 at his residence.  He was born September 4, 1947 in Beaver, OH to Robert J. and Avanelle (Moore) Brust.  Cal worked many years in construction.  He loved fishing and NASCAR racing.  Cal is survived by his wife Kathy Hall; step-son Mikey Hall (Jessica) of Waverly; grandchildren, Laisea, Sarah,...

Sep 15, 2015

Age 73 of New Boston, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at his home He was born on February 3, 1942 in Portsmouth to William and Gayle (Gammon) Slusher A 1962 graduate of Minford High School, he spent 20 years as a prison guard at SOCF He enjoyed collecting pennies and Hot Wheels.

He is survived...

Sep 11, 2015

Age 60 of New Boston, died on Friday, September 11, 2015 in Portsmouth.  He was born on May 6, 1955 in Portsmouth to Russell and Marie Hayes and was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Larry was survived by his girlfriend, Debbie King, and one sister.

Private services will be at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements...

Sep 3, 2015

Age 75 of Portsmouth, passed away on September 3, 2015 in Portsmouth.  She was born on September 29, 1939 in Wheelersburg to John Henry and Goldie Mae (Cooper) Biars.  Hazel loved her church and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary.  She enjoyed country music and singing at nursing homes.

She is survived by two sons, Richard...

Aug 28, 2015

Morton E. Wallace , 65 of Lucasville passed away Friday August 28, 2015 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born March 17, 1950 in Portsmouth. Private services will be handled by D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston. Condolences to www.dwswicknelsonfuneralhome.com.

Aug 28, 2015

Age 74 of Portsmouth passed away Friday Aug. 28, 2015 at home after a long illness. He was born April 1, 1941 in South Webster a son of the late Earl and Fern Charles Lockert. He was a former truck driver and loved to hunt and fish.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Nancy Shoemaker Lockert; four...

Aug 24, 2015

Age 85, passed away on August 24, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Chillicothe He was born in Orr, KY on December 26, 1929 to Oaky and Anna (Conway) Prince Jeffrey was a Korean War Veteran and served in the Army Air Corps/Air Force as a pilot He was a lifetime DAV member and a member of Moose Lodge...