Obituaries
Rodney R. Slusher
Sep 6, 2023
Rodney R. Slusher, 57, of Sciotoville, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born on August 4, 1966, in Portsmouth, he was a son of Henry and Sandra Williams Slusher and was an avid East High School fan of athletics.
Rodney was preceded in death by his father, Henry Slusher, his dad, William Moore, and...
Franklin Ray Sweeney
Sep 1, 2023
Franklin Ray Sweeney, 75, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, September 1, 2023, in the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Born on July 2, 1948, in South Shore, KY, he was a son of the late Frank and Nana Lea Boggs Sweeney and attended the First Church of the Nazarene.
A graduate of McKell High School...
Donald Glenn Armstrong
Aug 27, 2023
Donald G. Armstrong, 80, of Rosemount, died peacefully at home on Sunday afternoon, August 27, 2023. Born on August 26, 1943, in New Boston, he was a son of the late Charles and Marie Burchett Armstrong and retired manager for Big Lots.
A 1961 graduate of Glenwood High School, one of Don’s crowning achievements was being the “best coach” of...
Daniel Ray Scarberry
Aug 23, 2023
Daniel Ray Scarberry, 70, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Born on November 5, 1952, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Alfred and Dorothy Eldridge Scarberry and retired from Dayton-Walther Foundry.
Also preceding him in death was his wife, Sharon Kiser Scarberry, brothers, Kenneth Scarberry, David Scarberry, Jerry Scarberry,...
Lundie Estep, Jr.
Aug 22, 2023
On Tuesday morning, August 22, 2023, Lundie Estep, Jr., 76, of Rubyville, passed away peacefully in his home of 50+ years with his loving wife and son at his side. Born on June 5, 1947, in Paintsville, KY, he was a son of the late, Della Estep and Lundie Estep, Sr. Also preceding him in death were Margaret and Preston...
Rebecca Johnson
Aug 21, 2023
Rebecca Ann Johnson, 55, died suddenly on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center after an apparent heart attack. Born on April 4, 1968, in Akron, she was a daughter of the late William and Rose Newman Spence.
Becky was employed in quality control at Kirchhoff Automotive in Waverly.
She was preceded in death by her...
Kathleen Marie Stiltner
Aug 15, 2023
Kathleen Marie (Lake) Stiltner of Sciotoville, went to be with her Lord on August 15, 2023, in her home surrounded by a host of family, after a long battle with cancer. Born on October 8, 1960, in Toledo, she was a daughter of Harold and Rosalie Lake.
Kathy grew up in the small town of Millbury, with a big family...
Cynthia Lou Holsinger
Aug 9, 2023
Cynthia Lou Holsinger, 66, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at home, with her family by her side. Born on September 1, 1956, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy Locke Thurman.
Cindy was a 1974 graduate of Clay High School, a member of Berean Baptist Church and was previously employed at Dr. Aaron Adams office...
Mary Jean Book
Aug 6, 2023
Mary Jean Book, 66, died Sunday afternoon, August 6, 2023, in the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 7, 1956, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Norma Lewis Porter and was a retired data processing supervisor for the State of Ohio.
Mary had attended First United Methodist Church and was...
Edna Charleene Wittenburg
Jul 28, 2023
Edna Charleene Wittenburg, 96, of Columbus, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away at the Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus. Born on May 9, 1927 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Glenn and Emma Riddlebarger Snyder.
Charleene was a 1944 graduate from PHS, was primarily a home maker, but retired from Marting’s Department Store after 25 years of...
Joyce Ann Myers
Jun 29, 2023
Joyce Ann Myers, 76, died Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the SOMC Hospice Center, with her family by her bedside. Born on January 9, 1947 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Dennis Wilburn and Irene Elizabeth Johnson Carr.
Joyce was baptized at the Smith Branch Church of God, graduated from McKell High School in 1963, and retired...
Jeffrey Vernon Carrier
Jun 23, 2023
Jeffrey V. Carrier, age 47, died suddenly on Monday, June 23, 2023 at his home of a heart attack. Born on July 28, 1975 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Roy Vernon and Wilma Collins Carrier and was a longtime employee of Rooster’s in Chillicothe.
Jeff was a graduate of Clay High School in 1994 and attended...
Estel L. Ottney
Jun 22, 2023
Estel L. Ottney, 85, of New Boston, went to be with her Lord on Thursday morning, June 22, 2023, in the SOMC Hospice Center. Born on January 22,1938 in Wheelersburg, she was a daughter of the late Ebert and Julia Bobst Williams and was formerly employed at William’s Manufacturing Co. and Mitchellace.
Not only did Wheelersburg lose one of their...
Nancy Etta Gregory-Bostick
Jun 18, 2023
Nancy Etta Gregory-Bostick, 84, of Canal Winchester, passed peacefully on June 18, 2023 at her home in Canal Winchester. She was a former New Boston resident and was born in Sciotoville to the late Carl Gregory, Sr. and Vada Dillon Gregory.
Nancy worked at the Chillicothe V.A. Medical Center as a registered nurse and was a member of the...
Debbie Rose King
Jun 12, 2023
Debbie Rose King, 63, of New Boston, died Monday, June 12, 2023 in the SOMC Hospice Center. Born August 27, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Charles F. and Carol Sheets King.
Debbie Rose was of the Baptist faith.
Also preceding her in death were brothers, Tony King and Steven King, and a sister Brenda Sparks.
Surviving are...
Ellis Charles Bowling
Jun 12, 2023
Ellis C. Bowling, 70, died Monday, June 12, 2023, in the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Born on August 25, 1952 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Ellis and Mary Bowman Bowling, and was a retired truck driver.
Moses enjoyed go-cart racing with his son.
Surviving are three sons, Christopher Bowling and Michael Bowling, both...
Mary Warren
Jun 12, 2023
Mary Louise Warren 98, of Columbus, formerly of North Moreland, went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 12th, 2023. She was affectionately known by her family and friends as “Toots.”Born on January 4th, 1925 in Vanceburg, KY, she was the daughter of the late Gladys and John Stratton.
Proceeding her in death was her loving husband of 50...
Thelma Pauline Mott
Jun 11, 2023
Thelma P. Mott, 83, of Sciotoville, died suddenly on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at River Bend in Wheelersburg. Born on June 11, 1940 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Jack Maxie and Violet Gillespie Maxie and was a homemaker.
Also preceding her in death were her husband, John Mott I; brothers, Othel, Earl and Carlos Maxie...
William Kendall Hammond
Jun 4, 2023
William Kendall Hammond, 70, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 8, 1953 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late William Kendall and Rosemary Walter Hammond.
Bill was a retired maintenance mechanic for OSCO and was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his wife,...
James Allen Porter
May 19, 2023
James Allen Porter, 66, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, May 19, 2023 in the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Born on October 9, 1956 in Portsmouth, he was son of the late Ellsworth and Joann Mahan Porter and was retired from the carpenter’s union Local 437.
Also preceding him in death...
