Obituary Listings

John F. Lytten

John F. Lytten

Jan 12, 2013

John F. Lytten, 73, of New Boston died Saturday Jan. 12, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born July 12, 1939 in New Boston, a son of Lillian Logan Lytten of New Boston and the late Walter C. Lytten. John started his work career in the ship yards in Baltimore, MD., was a former New Boston Police...

Edward Eugene Parker

Edward Eugene Parker

Jan 7, 2013

Edward E. Parker, 84, of Portsmouth died Jan. 7, 2013 at his residence. He was born April 4, 1928 in Carter, KY., a son of the late Vincent and Goldie Kiser Parker. He is survived by 2 daughters, Kay Villa and Kathy Tommasini; 2 sisters, Alberta Williams and Jewell Kewer; 2 brothers, Andrew Parker and Deward "Clint" Parker; 7...

Jason Timothy Brown

Jason Timothy Brown

Jan 5, 2013

Jason Timothy Brown, 35, of Dayton formerly of Portsmouth died Saturday Jan. 5, 2013. He was born Dec. 24, 1977 in Portsmouth. He is survived by his mother, Mary "Liz" Brown Maddy of Hillsboro; his biological mother, Debbie Holsinger of West Portsmouth; his biological father, Roy Holsinger of Minford; 3 sisters, April Bishop of Dayton, Rachel Parcell and Rebecca...

Keith Nickells

Keith Nickells

Jan 4, 2013

Keith B. Nickells, 55, of Sciotoville died Saturday, Jan.4, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born August 9, 1957 in Scioto County, a son of the late Frank and Doris Burton Nickells. He retired from the United States Navy after 30 years of service as a Nuclear and Non-Nuclear Destructive Tester. Upon retirement he enjoyed spending all...

Charles W Hickman

Charles W Hickman

Jan 4, 2013

Anna M. Earls, 95, of New Boston died Tuesday Jan. 1, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born Feb. 21, 1917 in Elliot Co., KY., a daughter of the late William and Ruth Caudill Barnett. She was a member of Ohio Ave. Christian Church for over 60 years and was a former Williams Shoe Factory employee. Anna is...

Anna M. Earls

Anna M. Earls

Jan 1, 2013

Anna M. Earls, 95, of New Boston died Tuesday Jan. 1, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born Feb. 21, 1917 in Elliot Co., KY., a daughter of the late William and Ruth Caudill Barnett. She was a member of Ohio Ave. Christian Church for over 60 years and was a former Williams Shoe Factory employee. Anna is...

Reece Dale Sexton

Reece Dale Sexton

Dec 15, 2012

Reece Dale Sexton, 74, of Minford died Saturday Dec. 15, 2012 at Chillicothe V.A. Medical Center. He was born May 4, 1938 in Lucasville a son of the late Joseph and June Sparks Sexton. Reece was a former U.S. Army veteran and a retired ironworker. He is survived by his wife, Debra Otworth Sexton; 2 sons, Joseph (Shawna) Sexton...

Robert Mcclaskey

Robert Mcclaskey

Dec 11, 2012

Robert M. McClaskey 62, of Sciotoville died Tuesday Dec. 11, 2012 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born Sept. 4, 1950 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Orville and Losa Lewis McClaskey. He was a former security guard and served in the U.S. Marines. Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Smith McClaskey; a son, Robert M....

Kathryn Campbell

Kathryn Campbell

Dec 3, 2012

Kathryn M. Campbell, 87, of Minford, formerly of Rubyville died Monday Dec. 3, 2012 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born Sept. 3, 1925 in Lyra, a daughter of the late Leonard and Grace Akers Johnson. She attended Union Freewill Baptist Church and was a former owner of Campbell's Market and member of the Porter Grange. Kathryn is...

Orville H. Ruggles, Jr

Orville H. Ruggles, Jr

Dec 2, 2012

Orville H. Ruggles Jr., 41 of Portsmouth died Sunday Dec. 2, 2012 at home. He is survived by 7 sisters, Kimberly Hileman, Patty Hatfield, Debra Howard-Craft, Dorothy Rice, Judy Thomas, Rachel Morrison and Sarah Yearian; 3 brothers, Charles Ruggles, Glenn Ruggles and Thomas Gilliland. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Mary Ruggles, 2 brothers,...

Rev. Emmitt R. Neal

Rev. Emmitt R. Neal

Dec 2, 2012

Rev. Emmitt R. Neal, 89 of Urbana, formerly of Wheelersburg went to be in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. He was born January 21, 1923 in Milton, W.VA. a son of the late John and Eleanor (Cart) Neal. Rev. Neal spent 40 years serving as an Ordained Minister and was General Superintendent of Interdenominational Association...

Jack Lee Boehm

Jack Lee Boehm

Nov 25, 2012

Jack Lee Boehm, 71 of Sheffield Lake, OH died Sunday Nov. 25, 1012 St. John's Hospice Center. He was born Sept. 30, 1941 in Portsmouth, a son of the late David and Maybelle Smith Boehm. He was retired from Ford Motor Co. with 33 years service and loved playing golf. Jack is survived by his wife, Martha Fitzpatrick Boehm;...

Frank L. Meyers

Frank L. Meyers

Nov 19, 2012

Frank L. Meyers, 83, of Portsmouth went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday Nov. 19, 2012 at Stein Hospice Center , Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, OH. He was born in Scioto County on Sept. 4, 1929 to the late Lewis H. and Mary Olive (Mayme) Weeks Meyers. Frank was of the Nazarene Faith, a 1948...

Kaleb Scott Hale

Kaleb Scott Hale

Nov 6, 2012

Kaleb Scott Hale, 14 of West Portsmouth died Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers emergency room. He was born May 30, 1998 in Portsmouth, a son of Damian and Anna Cooper Hale. He was in the 8th grade at West Portsmouth Middel School and was taught at home by Cathy McNamer. He was also a member...

Greta Rice

Greta Rice

Oct 26, 2012

Greta Rice 77, formerly of Sciotoville died at Liberty Care in Mansfield. She is survived by three sons, Duane, Richard and Michael Jones; a brother, Jerry Imm and several grandchildren. Graveside services will be 1:30 PM Monday Nov. 12, 2012 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME IN NEW BOSTON. Condolences...

Richard Kamer

Richard Kamer

Oct 18, 2012

Richard Kamer, 77, of Regrish Addition died Thursday Oct. 18, 2012 at home after a brief illness. He was born November 15, 1934 in Scioto Co., a son of the late Alvie and Della Kamer. He was a brick layer helper at the former Detroit Steel Corp. and attended Bonser Run Christian Baptist Church. He is survived by a...

Michael Wayne Sullivan

Michael Wayne Sullivan

Oct 15, 2012

Michael Wayne Sullivan, 57, of Franklin Furnace passed away Monday Oct. 15, 2012 at home after a long illness. He was born June 18, 1955 in Parkersburg, W.Va. a son of the late Arthur and Madeline Chapman Sullivan. He is survived by two sisters, Debbie Bays of Franklin Furnace and Charlene Lovejoy of St. Albans, W.Va. and several nieces...

William "Bill" Craft

William "Bill" Craft

Oct 14, 2012

William "Bill" Craft, 81 of Wheelersburg died Sunday Oct. 14, 2012 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers Emergency Room. Bill was born June 14, 1931 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Robert and Agnes Webb Craft. He was also preceded in death by his longtime mate, Opal Carter, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by 4 sisters,...

Roger "The Rock" Castle

Roger "The Rock" Castle

Oct 13, 2012

Roger Dale (The Rock) Castle, 68, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012 in SOMC's Hospice care. He was born October 5, 1944 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his father, William A. Castle, mother, Laura Belle (Spence) Castle, a sister, Claudette Castle and 2 brothers, Ricky and Robbie Castle. He is survived by...

Clara Messer

Clara Messer

Oct 10, 2012

Clara J. Messer, 79, of Sciotoville died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born Sept 8, 1933 in Dayton, a daughter of the late Billy and Alice DeLong Ward. Clara is survived by two sons, Charles E. Messer II and wife Cindy of Franklin Furnace and David Messer and wife Tonya of Portsmouth; 3 grandchildren,...