Obituaries

Jan 19, 2021

Bernard Joseph Rogers, 76, of Portsmouth, took the hand of his Lord and Savior and peacefully left this world to his heavenly home on January 19, 2021, while at home surrounded by his family.  Born on April 3, 1944 to the late Joseph Addison Rogers and Nettie Florina (Wilson) Rogers and grew up in Sciotodale and graduated from Wheelersburg...

Jan 16, 2021

Valeska “Becky” Bowman, 95, of Eaton, died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton.  Born on September 11, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Mary Elizabeth Mullen Marsh and was a panel trimmer for the former Williams Manufacturing Company.

Becky was a graduate of East High School and of the Methodist...

Jan 14, 2021

Jeffrey R. Dodds, 65, of Minford, went to be with his Savior on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Born on February 26, 1955 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Charles and Carol Williams Dodds and retired as a safety and health inspector for O.D.O.T.

Jeff was a proud member...

Jan 12, 2021

Perry L. Hiles, 58, of New Boston, died Tuesday evening, January 12, 2021, at Best Care with his family by his bedside.  Born on October 31, 1962 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Mildred Morrow Hiles.

Perry attended Haverhill United Methodist Church, helped with youth sports, loved basketball and his favorites were the Ohio...

Jan 7, 2021

Kenton Lee Staten, 63, of New Boston, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at River Run in Franklin Furnace.  Born on July 12, 1957 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Earl Staten and Shirlie Williams and former owner of Kent’s Hair Styling.

Kent was a member of Portsmouth First Apostolic Church.

Surviving are...

Jan 3, 2021

David L. Myers, 85, of Portsmouth, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at his home with his family by his bedside.  Born on February 26, 1935 in Chillicothe, he was a son of the late Everett and Mary Frantz Myers and was a retired senior vice-president with Flagler Federal with 30 years of service....

Jan 2, 2021

Shannon Rose Campbell, 51, of Sciotoville, died unexpectantly on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Born on August 28, 1969 In Portsmouth, she was a daughter of Carl Campbell and Sharon Brown.

Shannon graduated in 1986 from East High School and Vo-Tech.

Surviving are her maternal grandmother, Joyce Martin of Sciotoville; a...

Jan 1, 2021

Bruce R. Smith, Sr., 67, of Sciotoville, died peacefully at home on January 1, 2021 with his family by his bedside.  Born on November 30, 1954 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Bruce P. and Juanita Mowery Smith and was a member of Laborer’s Local #83. Bruce was a U.S. Army veteran with 10 years of...

Dec 30, 2020

Aaron David Donini, 42 of Wheelersburg, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, in Kettering Memorial Hospital in Dayton as a result of a two-vehicle accident.  Born on July 29, 1978 in Portsmouth, he was a son of Jerome and Beverly Bailey Donini and was a salesman for Clarkco Bingo.

Aaron was a graduate of Cambridge High School and...

Dec 29, 2020

David W. Burk, 60, of Sciotodale, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home.  Born on November 22, 1960, he was a son of the late Charles and Evelyn Craiger Burk and was a heating and air conditioning technician.

Surviving are his wife, Bridgett Ferrell Burk, a son, Michael (Nicky Conley) Burk of Sciotodale; a daughter, Meagan...

Dec 28, 2020

Mary Mae Allard Sellbee of Portsmouth died December 28, 2020 at Rosemont Pavilion. Born January 8,1936 in Scioto County , a daughter of the late John and Lillian Eulett Allard, she was a former LPN at Mercy Hospital. She is survived by eight grandchildren, Adrian Jones, Aaron (Trish)Jones, Aerrielle (Michael) Lewandowski, Aerika ( Kayson) McCalla, Matthew(Stacey) Renison, Joshua(Kayla) Renison,...

Dec 23, 2020

Paul E. Porter, 83, of Wheelersburg, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday evening, December 23, 2020, surrounded by his family.  Born on March 15, 1937 in Elliott County, KY, he was a son of the late Theodore and Rebecca Skaggs Porter.

Paul was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather, who will forever be missed....

Dec 21, 2020

Geneva Katherine Bennett, 91, formerly of New Boston OH passed away 21 Dec. 2020 in Rolla, MO from after effects of COVID.

Geneva was born July 1, 1929 to Raymond and Katherine Schomburg in Sciotoville OH.  She was raised and attended school and church in New Boston, OH.

Geneva was married to Jack L. Bennett...

Dec 13, 2020

MikeE Phillips, 68, of Wheelersburg, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his residence.  Born on January 28, 1952 in New Boston, he was a son of the late Kermit and Hilda Bird Phillips and was a retired welder for the Pipe Fitters Local #577.

MikeE was a member of Pleasant Grove Church and also a member and...

Dec 13, 2020

DARLENE ANN BRIGGS-HARLOW

SCIOTOVILLE-Darlene Ann Briggs-Harlow, 53, of Sciotoville, died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on June 1, 1967 in Cleveland, she was a daughter of Richard and Alice Johancen Briggs and a teller at Citizens Bank.

Darlene was preceded in death by her father, Richard Briggs, and a granddaughter,...

Dec 13, 2020

MikeE Phillips, 68, of Wheelersburg, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his residence.  Born on January 28, 1952 in New Boston, he was a son of the late Kermit and Hilda Bird Phillips and was a retired welder for the Pipe Fitters Local #577.

MikeE was a member of Pleasant Grove Church and also a member and...

Dec 13, 2020

Edith Pauline Boggs, 86, of Sciotoville, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on December 4, 1934 in Sciotoville, she was a daughter of the late Merdith and Lillian Martin Smith and was a homemaker.

Pauline was a 1952 graduate of Minford High School and was a member...

Dec 12, 2020

Beulah Martin, 91, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

Born and raised in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Glancy and Maggie Kegley Neal.  Also preceding her in death were her loving husband, Eugene “Beanie” Martin, two sons, Michael Eugene and...

Dec 12, 2020

Terry L. Spradlin, 73, of Minford, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, at his residence.  He was born on October 30, 1947 in Portsmouth, was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired switch operator for the Norfolk & Southern Railroad.

Terry was preceded in death by Ovie and Edna Burchett, who raised him and a brother, Tim Spradlin....

Dec 11, 2020

Barry T. Hempill, 28, of Sciotoville, died Friday, December 11, 2020, in the Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room. Born on April 16, 1992 in Columbus, he was a tennis instructor.

Tommy graduated in 2010 from Minford High School and enjoyed golfing, fishing and tennis.  He was especially proud of landing a job at the Ashland Tennis...