Obituary Listings

Dec 22, 2014

Albert L. (Buck) Jackson, 82 of Portsmouth passed away Monday, 22 Dec 2014 at Hillview Health Care Center. He was born January 13, 1932 in Portsmouth to the late Ralph Jackson and Grace Wells Jackson. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jacqueline Jackson Wilson.

Buck is survived by his wife of...

Dec 17, 2014

Patsy Borders Davis, 67 of Piketon passed away Wednesday Dec. 17, 2014. She was born August 18, 1947 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Melvin Borders and Edna Myrtle Tackett Borders Chancey. Patsy is survived by a daughter, Ramona Davis Lee and husband Gary Lee Jr. of Sciotoville; two grandsons, Joshua (Erica) Cutler of Chillicothe and Eli Davis;...

Dec 14, 2014

HELEN LOUISE HALE

PORTSMOUTH - Helen Louise Hale, 87, a compassionate and loving Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Friend, and member of the Greatest Generation passed peacefully at SOMC Hospice surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 14, 2014

Helen was born August 22, 1927, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Catherine Jarvis-Jenkins and the late...

Dec 13, 2014

Edward "Red" Thomas, 93, of Wheelersburg, formerly of New Boston died Saturday Dec. 13, 2014 at Best Care Nursing Center. He was born June 10, 1921 in Morgan Co., KY. a son of the late Lee and Dora Jennings Thomas. He attended New Boston First Church of The Nazarene, was a U.S. Army veteran having served during WW II,...

Dec 12, 2014

Patricia Smith, 66, of Wheelersburg passed away Friday December 12, 2014 at her residence with her husband Bud by her side. Cremation services being handled by D.W, Swick Funeral Home in New Boston. condolences to dwswickfuneralhome.com.

Dec 4, 2014

John E. Gill, 69, of Portsmouth died Thursday Dec. 4, 2014 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born January 4, 1945 in Portsmouth a son of the late Wilbert and Dorothy Fannin Gill. He was a retired mechanic from the U.S. Air Force with 20 years service and a retired guard at SOCF. He was a member of St....

Dec 4, 2014

Jack E. Pellegrinon, 69, of Portsmouth died Thursday Dec. 4, 2014 at James Cancer Center in Columbus after a brief illness. He was born May 28, 1945 in Portsmouth a son of the late Charles and Juanita Combs Pellegrinon. Jack attended Evangelical United Church of Christ and was a teacher for 36 years with the Wheelersburg School System where...

Dec 1, 2014

Janet Corrigan, 62, of Sciotoville died Monday Dec. 1, 2014. Private services will be at the families conviencence of the family with arrangements being handled by D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME IN NEW BOSTON. CONDOLENCES TO DWSWICKFUNERALHOME.COM.

Nov 28, 2014

Gloria Jean Carmichael Gunnell, 71, of Portsmouth died Friday November 28, 2014 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born February 5, 1943 in Springfield, OH. to the late Lloyd and Vella Carmichael. She was a 1961 graduate of Wheelersburg High School and retired from Michellace Factory with 17 years service. She was also preceded in death by a daughter,...

Nov 27, 2014

Darrell "Cheesey" Hileman, 68, of New Boston died Thursday November 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1946 in New Boston a son of the late Thomas and Irene Shaw Hileman. He is survives by many nieces, nephews and friends. Cheesey was also preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Memorial services will be 2:00...

Nov 20, 2014

MARVIN E. MULLEN

PORTSMOUTH - Marvin E. Mullen, 72, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at Bridgeport Care Center. He was born May 16, 1942 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Albert and Vivian Wiseman Mullen. Marvin was a 1961 graduate of Northwest High School and when he was able, he attended First Christian...

Nov 15, 2014

Cora Belle Johnson, 56, of Sciotoville passed away Saturday Nov. 15, 2014. She was born Jan. 21, 1958 a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Nichols Penix. Cora is survived by Sally Joan Bates who raised her; a daughter, Tawana Seibert and husband Paul of Sciotoville; a son, Jason Cochran of Sciotoville; two sisters, Debra Penix of Sciotoville...

Nov 7, 2014

Brenda L. Stapleton, 52 of Sciotoville passed away Fri. Nov. 7, 2014 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born July 18, 1962 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Lee and Audrey Royster Holland Jr. Brenda is survived by her longtime companion, Rob Blevins; a son, Donald Stiltner and wife Pamela of Sciotoville; a daughter, Rae Ann Stevens and...

Oct 7, 2014

Patricia Louder Ridgeway, 83, of New Boston passed away Tuesday Oct. 7, 2014. She was born February 1, 1931 in Portsmouth to the late Bernard and Sylvia Marie Downs Lauder. She is survived by her wonderful grandson, Brian Eaton of Cleveland, OH. and her devoted granddaughter, Shelie (Josh) Ridgeway Crider of Kentucky; a beautiful great- granddaughter, Olivia Anne Crider...

Sep 29, 2014

John Neace, 62, of New Boston better known as Jasper, passed away on Sept. 29, 2014 at SOMC Hospice Center. He is survived by five sisters, Libby and Pearl of New Boston, OH., Jenny and Gerri of Middleburg, FL. and Jean of Idaho; 2 brothers, Bob of Minford and Jimmy of Columbus. He will be loved and missed by...

Sep 23, 2014

Mary E. Campbell, 64, of Wheelersburg departed to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday Sept. 23, 2014. She was born July 31, 1950 in Greenup County, KY. She is survived by a sister, Nora Floyd of Wheelersburg, a half sister, Paula Marie of Greenup, KY.; 1 brother, Mac Dillow of Greenup, KY. , a half brother, Michael Dillow of West...

Sep 4, 2014

Jerry Marcus Lyles, 69, of South Shore, KY. passed away Sept. 4, 2014 after a courageous battle with a rare neurological disease. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Lewis Lyles; one son, Jason Lyles (Kristin) of South Shore; two daughters, Jodi Eaton (David) of Little Rock, AR. and Julie Higgins (Devin) of Louisville, KY.; two step-children, Cami Stevens...

Aug 30, 2014

James L. Thompson, 83, of Portsmouth, OH. went to be with the Lord on Sat. Aug. 30, 2014 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth. He was born May 10, 1931 in Portsmouth a son of the late Rev. James F. Thompson and Thelma Moore Thompson. He was also preceded in death by 1 son, Rick Thompson; 3 sisters, Ramona...

Aug 29, 2014

Evelyn Andre, 74 of Wheelersburg died Friday Aug. 29, 2014 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born August 8, 1940 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn Dunham Hall. She is survived by a daughter, Delores "Lori" Talbert of New Boston; 1 brother, Frank Adams of Kingsport, TN.; a sister, Joan Dunham of Portsmouth; 3 grandchildren,...

Aug 26, 2014

Clova M Howell, 82 of New Boston died Tuesday August 26, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born November 8, 1931 in Floyd County, Ky. to the late Stumbo Thornsberry and Margaret Gibson Thornsberry. She is survived by 3 sons; Danny (Kathy) Howell of New Boston, Tommy Howell of New Boston and Gary (Rhonda) Howell of Minford....