Obituaries

Nov 2, 2020

Regina “Jean” Boggs Belveal, 80, went peacefully to her Lord on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Hill View.  Her battle with cancer was finally over.  Born at home in Sciotoville on July 11, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Gladys Potts Boggs and was a wonderful homemaker.

Affectionately known at mamaw/momma bear, she...

Oct 24, 2020

Geneva Mae Dunn, 90, of Florida, formerly of New Boston, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Orlando, Fla. Born on March 16, 1930 in Trinity, KY, she was a daughter of the late Charles “Mitch” Osborne and Carrie Craig Osborne and was a housewife.

Geneva was a member of Milldale Road Church of Christ in Christian Union.

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Oct 22, 2020

Delores Jeneane Kelly 90, of Columbia, TN, formerly of Eden Park, died Thursday, October 22, 2020, in Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia.  Born on August 7, 1930 in Memphis, TN, she was a daughter of the late James and Flo McCleese Horsley and was operator of Kelly’s Beauty Shop.

Jeneane was a member of New Boston...

Oct 18, 2020

Robert L. “Whitey” Davison, 84, of New Boston, passed peacefully Sunday, October 18, 2020, in his home.  Born on January 27, 1936, he was a 1954 graduate of Portsmouth High School, retired from Empire Detroit Steel Corporation, owner of Bob’s Auto Sales in New Boston and loved old cars. Bob was a Master Mason at Western Sun Mason Lodge,...

Oct 13, 2020

Michael Louis Boehm, age 67 of Portsmouth, died Tuesday October 13, 2020 at SOMC after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Mike “BoBo” was born on January 19, 1953, a son of the late Roy & Carroll Boehm and was a retired Corrections Officer at SOCF with 31 years of service.

Mike was one of a kind...

Oct 10, 2020

Bonnie Sue Taylor 70, of Portsmouth, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 10, 2020.  Born on July 6, 1950, she was a daughter of the late James and Maude Justice Mathis and was a devoted homemaker.

Bonnie enjoyed playing ping pong, was an avid card player, and thoroughly enjoyed pitching horseshoes having been on the front...

Oct 9, 2020

Denise Browning, 56, of Sciotoville, died Friday, October 9, 2020, in Rosemount Pavilion.  Born on December 24, 1963 in Dayton, she was the only daughter of John William and Pauline North King.  She was a caregiver at the dog pound.

Denise was proceeded in death by her father, John W. King.

Surviving are her mother,...

Oct 3, 2020

Richard E. Weghorst, 85, of Wheelersburg, died Saturday, October 3, 2020, in the Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room.  Born on August 30, 1935 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Edgar and Faye Cooper Weghorst and was a retired civil engineer for DuPont.

A graduate of Portsmouth High School, he attended Texas A. &...

Oct 2, 2020

Charles E. Metz, 93, of Portsmouth, died Friday, October 2, 2020, at the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on November 3, 1926 in Cairo, WV, he was a son of the late Albert and Sylvia Martin Metz and was a dynamite blaster in construction.

Also preceding him in death were three brothers, Kenneth, Daniel and Everett and a...

Sep 28, 2020

Rita F. Prose, 78, was born on November 28, 1941 in Canton, Ohio and died on September 28, 2020 at the SOMC Hospice Center.  Rita was a licensed social worker and worked at both the Southern Ohio Medical Center and Hill View, until she retired in 2015.

Rita had a passion for life and was always of service...

Sep 26, 2020

Billy J. Carter, 67, of New Boston, died Saturday, September 26, 2020, at BridgePort.  Born on September 5, 1953, Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Ralph and Helen Hayslip Carter and was a retired bank teller.

A graduate of East High School in 1971, Billy had worked over 30 years at Standard Supply, formerly active in...

Sep 16, 2020

H. Edward Mantell, 91, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at River Bend House in Wheelersburg.  Born on August 4, 1929 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Ralph and Zelma Sheets Mantell and was a retired electrician for I.B.E.W. Local #575 and a 65-year member.

Also preceding him in death was his wife,...

Sep 10, 2020

William Lynn “Bill” Ogg, 83, a lifelong resident of Scioto County, passed away on September 10, 2020. He was born in North Moreland on May 17, 1937 to the late Charles K. and Christine Ogg.

He was a graduate of Portsmouth East High School (1955) where he excelled in academics and athletics.

He is survived...

Sep 9, 2020

Betty Ann Dyer, 64, of Franklin Furnace, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, with her family by her bedside.  Born on October 24, 1955 in Cincinnati, she was a daughter of Homer and Hazel Wiggins Smith, was retired from PNC Bank.  Betty was a Jehovah’s Witness.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Amel...

Aug 20, 2020

Shelia Mae Seibert, 57, of Wheelersburg, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at the SOMC Hospice Center with her family by her bedside.  Born on October 5, 1962 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Forrest and Lodena P’Simer McCleese and was a homemaker.

Shelia was a member of Christ...

Aug 19, 2020

Dottie Lou McCoy, 76, of Wheelersburg, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020, in the Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Born on August 15, 1944 in Paintsville, KY, she was a daughter of the late Brad and Glendyne Williamson Parsley.

Dottie graduated from Inez High School and attended Plymouth Heights Church of the Nazarene and Garden City Free Will Baptist...

Aug 19, 2020

Roger F. Fowler, 70, of Sciotoville, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on November 21, 1949 in Ashland, KY, he was a son of the late Paul and Elaine Barnett Fowler.

Roger was one of the proudest veterans, having retired from the U.S. Army with 20 years of service.  He had served during...

Aug 19, 2020

Ronald Carl Arn, 64, of Franklin Furnace, died peacefully at home Wednesday evening, August 19, 2020, with his family present.  Born on April 29, 1956 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Carl and Sylvia Ball Arn and was a retired carman for the CSX Railroad with 29 years of service.

Red was a 1974...

Aug 5, 2020

Thelma Hughes, 94, of Wheelersburg, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her residence.  Born on May 24, 1926 in Iaeger, WV, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Whitsil and Sarah Thompson Smith.

Thelma was active at the former Rosemount Road Church of Christ in Christian Union.

Also preceding her in death were...

Aug 2, 2020

Rodney T. Backus, 90, formerly of Portsmouth, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at his daughter’s residence in Rushville.  Born on August 24, 1929 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Charles and Marcella Backus and was a member of Riverview Wesleyan Church.

Retiring as a utility operator, he was...