Obituary Listings

Jul 30, 2023

Ryan James Howard, age 50, of Sarasota, Florida born November 16, 1972, in Portsmouth to Richard and Paula (Anderson) Howard.  Ryan a.k.a. “Rooster” passed away under Hospice Care at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida on July 30, 2023.  Ryan was a carpenter and loved to travel.

Ryan was preceded in death by his mother Paula Jean Howard;...

Jul 29, 2023

Laura (Fannin) Lykins, 94, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday July 29, 2023. She was born July 24, 1929 in Lewis County, KY, a daughter of the late Guy Fannin and Ruth (Denlinger) Knight. She was a graduate of Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts and Teaching Degrees. She taught at Portsmouth Elementry and was very active in her...

Jul 25, 2023

In loving memory of Dennis W. Stewart of Lucasville, Ohio, who peacefully departed from this world on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the age of 73, after bravely battling Cholangiocarcinoma. Born on December 3, 1949, he was the son of the late Howard L. and E. Arlene Stewart (née Massalsky). Dennis graduated from Knoch Junior-Senior High School in Saxonburg, Pa.,...

Jul 19, 2023

Richard E. Watts Age 63, of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at River Run Health Care in Franklin Furnace. He was born March 10, 1960, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Chester and Delores (Neff) Watts. Richard enjoyed working on cars, reading westerns and Syfy. He especially loved spending time with family and friends. Richard is survived...

Jul 14, 2023

Hazel A. Smittle, 82, of New Boston passed away Friday July 14, 2023 in Columbus. Hazel Alfreida Riggs was born in Portsmouth Ohio June 23rd, 1941, to Clyde and Mary Riggs. She attended Portsmouth High School and was a proud member of the 1959 graduating class. Hazel attended multiple universities including Ohio University, Xavier University and THE Ohio State University...

Jul 14, 2023

Willard "Mac" L. McBrayer, Sr. 80, of Boyce, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital after a short illness. Mac was born on July 7, 1942, and raised in South Webster, Ohio. He held several jobs from working in the steel mill in Portsmouth, Ohio, to offshore work and owning his own truck driving company....

Jul 14, 2023

Monte D. Shewman, 82, of Lucasville, went to be with the Lord on Friday July 14, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born September 12, 1940 to the late Martin and Viola Shewman. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his nephew, Chris Shewman. Monte was a United States Navy Veteran. He was also a Sargent with...

Jul 10, 2023

Donald “Larry” Penix passed away Monday July 10, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Larry was born November 8,1947 to Harold and Pearl Penix in Portsmouth, Ohio. Larry spent his younger life growing up in South Shore, Kentucky and was a graduate of McKell High School. Larry had a career as a correction officer with the Ohio...

Jul 1, 2023

Bonnie Lou Holbrook, 77, of New Boston, passed away Saturday July 1, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 22, 1946 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Ralph and Ora Collins. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, sewing, watching television and more than anything, taking care of her cats. Bonnie is survived her longtime care givers,...

Jun 24, 2023

Joseph Roy Doughty, 79, of New Boston passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center Emergency Room.  He was born November 3, 1943 in Portsmouth to the late Joseph and Eileen (Mershon) Doughty.  Joe retired from the Village of New Boston.  He was an avid Ohio State fan and loved going racing with his grandson. In...

Jun 22, 2023

Betty Joyce Jarrells, 78, of New Boston passed away Thursday June 22, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center.  Betty dedicated her life to the Lord at an early age and was a true soldier for Him.  She was a missionary for 17 years in Mexico and brought back 14 children to help raise.  She was a member of First Christian...

Jun 20, 2023

Our mother, Nancy Ethel (Baldridge) Andrews, 97, of New Boston, went to her heavenly home on June 20, 2023.  She was born in Bonanza, KY in 1926 to the late Elza and Cona (May) Baldridge.  She made her home in Scioto County for most of her life where she and her husband raised their seven children.  Her love of...

Jun 9, 2023

Donald Ray Ingles Sr., 60, of Portsmouth passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  He was born July 15, 1962 to the late Ora and Jacqueline (Hoover) Ingles in Portsmouth.  Donald was a Deacon at Victory Tabernacle in West Portsmouth.  He loved working on cars, going fishing and walking his dog,...

Jun 3, 2023

Marvin Rice, 90, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday June 3, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born February 10, 1933 in Johnson County, KY, a son of the late John and Gems (Blanton) Rice. He was a retired Technical Librarian from the former Atomic Energy Plant. He enjoyed spending time outside working in the yard and watching people as...

May 31, 2023

Steven Lee Duncan, 61, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky.  He was born in Portsmouth to Billy Lee and Fern Elizabeth (Richmond) Duncan on August 10, 1961.  Steven was a graduate of Greenup County High School and retired from G&J Pepsi in Franklin Furnace.  He was an avid hunter,...

May 30, 2023

Karen A. Miller, 62, of Eden Park passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Karen was a long time partner in Miller's Chevron in Eden Park.  In her spare time Karen enjoyed helping elderly people.

Karen is survived by five brothers, Jason and wife Dee Phillips...

May 21, 2023

Leslie Monroe, 55, of Wheelersburg, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at his home.  He was born April 22, 1968 to the late Leslie Monroe and Patricia (Riley) Hilterbrand in Portsmouth.  Leslie loved spending time in the outdoors and participating in such activities as fishing, hunting, hunting for mushrooms, ginseng and shed antlers.  Leslie was also an avid University...

May 17, 2023

Brian Scott Gill, 51, of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at SOMC Emergency Room.  He was born on July 29, 1971, to the late John Edward Gill and Valerie (Swearingen) Gill in Okinawa, Japan.  Brian worked as a corrections officer for Ross Correctional Institution in Chillicothe.  He was an avid fisherman, loved Ohio State and Dallas Cowboys...

May 1, 2023

Ricky Lee Hamock, 40, of Portsmouth, passed away Monday May 1, 2023. He was born October 3, 1982 in Knoxville, TN a son of Ricky Hamock Sr. and Nancy (Champion) Miller. He was a welder who enjoyed working on cars. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone he could. Ricky is also survived by a son, Ricky...

Apr 30, 2023

Clarence R. Stewart, Jr. 75, of Portsmouth passed away at his home Sunday, April 30, 2023.  He was born to the late Clarence Richard Stewart, Sr. and Georgia Imogene (Bradley) Moffett on June 30, 1947 in Portsmouth.  Richard was a veteran of the United States Army.  He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.  Clarence cared for...