Obituary Listings

Deborah Jane Henson

Apr 19, 2023

Deborah Jane Henson, 60, of New Boston passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born in Canton, Ohio on April 26,1962 to the late Ezra and Lorraine (DePriest) Huffman. Deborah enjoyed playing the guitar, writing music and singing. She also loved to write poetry. Deborah enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her...

Mary Goddard

Mar 27, 2023

Mary Robinson Goddard, our dear mother, left this world on March 27,2023 and joined Jesus at the age of 76.  Mom was charming, lively, determined, courageous, hardworking and sometimes had a little mean streak in her.  She was the oldest of thirteen children and grew up working alongside her siblings on a farm in Greenup, KY. She loved going to...

Ellen Laraine Duncan

Mar 14, 2023

Infant Ellen Laraine Duncan, daughter of Billy and Haley (Sissel) Duncan passed away in the arms of her mother on March 14, 2023. She was born March 2, 2023 in Columbus. Besides her parents, Ellen is survived by a brother, Noah Duncan and a sister, Evelyn Duncan all of Minford; grandparents, Timothy and Louvina Duncan of Summerton, SC, Heather and...

William Joseph Rideout

Mar 13, 2023

William Joseph Rideout, 71, of Powellsville, passed away Monday March 13, 2023. He was born June 5, 1951 in Portsmouth a son of the late Sylvester and Elsie Rideout. He was a graduate of Green High School. He enjoyed riding his Trike, spending time on his boat and playing with his dog Sassy. He worked for several years at Anchor...

Robert Scott Winebrenner

Mar 9, 2023

Robert Scott Winebrenner, 70, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday March 9, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born August 1, 1952 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Harold and Mary Jane (Daniels) Winebrenner. He was a former inspector with Johnson Controls, a member of Aurora Masonic Lodge #48, loved Slot Car racing, cooking out and making his famous...

Wanda Arthur

Mar 8, 2023

Wanda Weaver Arthur, 90, of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away Wednesday March 8, 2023. She was born October 24, 1932 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Frank & Eva (Moore) Weaver. She was a graduate of Glenwood High School, class of 1951. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Gary Arthur, whom she married in New...

David Lee Huston

Feb 25, 2023

David Lee Huston, 67, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday February 25, 2023 at Hillview Retirement Center. He was born September 26, 1955 in Portsmouth a son of the late Lawrence and Imogene (Yinger) Huston. He was a 1975 graduate of Clay High School and attended Rubyville Community Church. David considered himself The Mayor of Rubyville and the bus coordinator for...

Joyce Ann Elrod

Feb 25, 2023

Joyce Ann Elrod, 90, of Stout, passed away Saturday February 25, 2023, at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born December 27, 1932, in New Boston, a daughter of the late Dewran Jacob Bryant and Elizabeth Rachel (Brown) Bryant. She was a cook at the former Lindsey and North Moreland Schools. She went on to get her LPN license and worked...

Robert Lee Neace

Feb 16, 2023

Robert Lee Neace, 86, of Wheelersburg passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born April 2, 1936 in Carter County, KY to the late Jasper and Ora (Kiser) Neace. Bob was a 1951 graduate of Minford High School and was a conductor for Norfolk and Southern Railroad. Bob loved to...

Elias Rayne Adkins

Feb 13, 2023

Infant Elias Rayne Adkins, two-week-old beloved son of Sophia McCann and Austin Adkins of Portsmouth passed away Monday February 13, 2023, at home. He was born January 27, 2023, in Portsmouth.  During this short time we were blessed with this precious baby boy who was soon called to be with the Lord.

Elias is also survived by...

Melinda Sue Conkel

Feb 13, 2023

Melinda Sue (Lewis) Conkel, 76, passed away February 13, 2023 at SOMC. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio January 11, 1947, a daughter of the late Othel and Dorothy (Snyder) Lewis. Susie as known to her family, was a LPN and worked at the old Hempstead Manor Nursing Home and Portsmouth Health and Rehabilitation. She was a 1964 graduate...

Michelle Lynn Westmoreland

Feb 12, 2023

Michelle Lynn Westmoreland (Diller) 42 passed away Sunday February 12, 2023 at home. She was born July 8,1980 in Portsmouth Ohio. She was preceeded in death by her grandmother 's Betty Jean Diller and Norma Jean Lyle and grandfather Robert Glen Swords.

Survived by her husband Robert Westmoreland Jr., her daughter Myreah Nicole Diller (Blayke) and her son...

Jack L. Fannin

Feb 2, 2023

Jack L. Fannin, 64, of New Boston passed away on February 2, 2023 in his home, while in the very capable hands of Hospice Care and his family. Jack leaves behind his beloved sisters Mary Fannin Stewart and Alice Fannin.  Those loved ones who preceded him in death were his twin brother George Fannin and his parents, Madelyn (Moore)...

Patrick Tyler Henry

Jan 29, 2023

Patrick Tyler Henry passed away unexpectedly at 32 years old on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born on June 11, 1990, to Patrick “Freddie” Henry and Paula Castle in Huntington, West Virginia. Patrick graduated from Valley Local High School in 2010. He worked very diligently as a rehabilitation counselor supervisor at Southern Ohio Premier Recovery. He enjoyed hunting and...

Connie Francis Cooper

Jan 29, 2023

Connie Francis Cooper, 52, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday January 29, 2023. She was born March 29, 1970 in Crestline, OH, a daughter of the late Ronald and Barbara (Corns) Hodge. She enjoyed shopping, playing bingo and loved her dogs. She never met a stranger and would help anyone in need. Connie is survived by a son, Brandon (Amber) Cooper...

Claude Joe Jarvis, Jr

Jan 26, 2023

Claude Joe Jarvis, Jr., 65, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday January 26, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born July 30, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Claude and Edith (Mangus) Jarvis. He served in the U.S. Marines, enjoyed playing on the computer, watching westerns on TV, especially Bonanza. Claude is survived by his wife, Sandra (Wright)...

Rhonda Kay Louanglath

Jan 18, 2023

Rhonda Kay Louanglath, 57, of Lucasville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on  Wednesday January 18, 2023 at SOMC Emergency Room. She was born January 30, 1965 to the late Truman Collier and Helen (Stone) Collier in Columbus. She worked many years as a pharmacy tech and caregiver. Rhonda, or Mammy as her family...

Jacqueline (Jordan) Hamilton

Jan 17, 2023

Jacqueline (Jordan) Hamilton, 84, of Eden Park passed away Tuesday January 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Portsmouth on April 24, 1938 to the late Jasper and Gertrude (Bear) Jordan.  Jackie worked for many years at the Harts/Big Bear in Rosemount.  She was a member of the Eastern Star.  Jackie loved to crochet...

Gary Dale Brewer

Jan 16, 2023

Gary Dale Brewer, 52, of Lucasville passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Scioto County, Ohio on November 2, 1970 to the late, Gary Lee and Brenda Sue (Gunter) Brewer.  Gary was an avid outdoorsman he had a passion for hunting fishing and camping.  He loved working on cars and had a big...

William Thomas Erwin

Jan 9, 2023

William Thomas Erwin, 80, of New Boston passed away Monday January 9, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Private interment will take place at Memorial Burial Park.