Obituaries

Apr 17, 2019

Patricia A. Atkins, 79, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the SOMC Hospice Center, with her family by her bedside.  Born on September 1, 1939 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Dorothy Carrington Rodgers and was a retired secretary for the Southern Ohio Medical Center with 34 years of service.

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Apr 11, 2019

Michael E. Martin, Sr.

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Michael Eugene Martin, Sr., was born May 10, 1953 in Portsmouth and passed away on April 11, 2019, after a long battle with colon cancer.

Mike was a member of the Arizona Carpenters Union and was an integral part of the projects he worked on,...

Apr 8, 2019

John B. Bentley, 67, of Sciotoville, died suddenly Monday, April 8, 2019 in the Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Born on November 4, 1951 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Robert and Nora Hamilton Bentley and was a retired boiler operator for the Portsmouth City Schools.

A graduate of Portsmouth High School and Vo-Tec, where...

Apr 5, 2019

Nola Beardsworth, 91, of New Boston, died Friday, April 5, 2019, at home in Cincinnati.  Born on June 29, 1927 in Siloam, KY, she was a daughter of the late Everett and Lucy Watkins Craycraft.

Nola was a home specialist for Scioto Residential Services and a loyal member of the Church of God of Prophecy in New...

Apr 4, 2019

On March 31, 2019 Ella M. Willis “Dane” celebrated her 101st birthday, enjoyed reading all her cards, and eating birthday cake.  On April 4, 2019 she celebrated her homecoming to heaven.  She excelled in managing her household and in loving and nurturing her family with wisdom and kindness.  She was a great meal-planner and cook, a seamstress, and mastered...

Apr 3, 2019

Carol Janet Chaffin, 81, of Sciotodale, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in the Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Born on September 21, 1937 in Kehoe, KY, she was a daughter of the late Harlan and Virgie McGlone Warnock and was a member of Wheelersburg Church of Christ.

Janet graduated in 1955 from Glenwood High School, was formerly employed...

Mar 30, 2019

Richard Baird Dodge, 89, of Rigrish Addition, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the SOMC Hospice Center with his family by his bedside.  Born on June 27, 1929 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Jennings and Darlene Welch Dodge and was a retired supervisor at Goodyear Atomic Corp.

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Mar 9, 2019

On Saturday, March 9, 2019, Phylora Mae (Young) Bolander, loving wife and mother, volunteer, and faithful follower of Christ, passed away at the age of 97.

Phylora was born on February 4, 1922 in New Boston to Robert and Grace (Barney) Young. She lived or spent significant periods of time in Sciotoville, New Boston, West Portsmouth, Nashville,...

Mar 9, 2019

Sandra J. Ogg, 79, of North Moreland, died Saturday, March 9, 2019, in the Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Born on October 28 1939, she was a daughter of the late Charles K. and Christina Isham Ogg, Sr. and was retired from the Department of Jobs and Family Services.  Sandy graduated in 1957 from East High School.

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Mar 4, 2019

Maddox Michael Lore, the son of Brandon and Kelli Martin Lore of Wheelersburg, went into the arms of Jesus on Monday, March 4, 2019.

Preceding Maddox in death were great-grandparents, Bill Crisp, Ron and Freda Martin and Darrell Lore.

Also surviving are a sister, Braelyn Lore at home; grandparents, Dena Martin of Wheelersburg, Steve Martin...

Mar 4, 2019

Frances D. Payne, age 77, of Rosemount, died Monday, March 4, 2019 at the SOMC Hospice Center, with her family by her bedside.  Born on August 23, 1941 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Ruby Porter Osborne.

Frances graduated from Portsmouth West High School, was a clerk at the former Hart’s Department...

Mar 4, 2019

George G. Fannin, age 60, of New Boston, died Monday, March 4, 2019 at home, with his family by his bedside.  Born on January 18, 1959 in Munich, Germany, he was a son of the late Phillip and Madelyn Moore Fannin and was a graduate of Glenwood High School.

Surviving are his wife, Jennifer Snyder Fannin; a...

Feb 22, 2019

Galen Malone, 88, of Wheelersburg, died Friday, February 22, 2019, with his family by his bedside at the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on November 23, 1930, he was a son of the late Earl and Phyllis Malone and attended Life Point Church.

Galen began as a licensed electrician for the C & O Railroad in 1949. Later...

Feb 20, 2019

Brandi G. Steele, 41 of Sciotoville, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019, with her family by her bedside at SOMC Hospice.  Born on June 26, 1977 in Elyria, she was a daughter of Charles Crager and the late Margie Burke Price and was a nurse’s aide for various nursing facilities for over 20 years.

Brandi was a1995 graduate...

Feb 20, 2019

Elizabeth M. Gardner, 93, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at River Bend House in Wheelersburg.  Born on September 4, 1925 in Catlettsburg, KY, she was a daughter of the late Teddy and Thelma Lockwood Barker and was a retired executive secretary for Detroit Steel Corp.

Lib was a graduate of Catlettsburg High School, former bowler...

Feb 15, 2019

Joseph Andrew Conkle, 55, of Wheelersburg, died Friday, February, 15, 2019, at Riverside Hospital with his family by his bedside.  Born on May 15, 1963 in Kettering, he was baptized at the former Faith Baptist Church by his late uncle, Pastor Glen Frasher.

Andy had worked as a professional semi-truck driver, being self-employed and previously worked for...

Feb 11, 2019

Jack A. Spradlin, 88, of Wheelersburg, died Monday, February 11, 2019, at the SOMC Hospice Center with his family by his bedside.  Born on May 25, 1930 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Clarence “Pride” and Thelma Combs Spradlin and was a retired gang foreman with the Norfolk Southern Railroad.

Jack was a...

Feb 5, 2019

Phyllis Jean Estep, 80, of Sciotoville, died Tuesday, February 05, 2019, at the SOMC Hospice Center with her son by her bedside.  Born on March 17, 1938 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Ellen Ramey Goodman.

Phyllis attended West High School and was a well-known realtor in Scioto County.

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Jan 25, 2019

Charles L. Veach, 84, of Sciotoville, died suddenly on Friday, January 25, 2019, at Rosemount Pavilion.  Born on July 14, 1934 in South Webster, he was a son of the late Jesse Clinton Veach and Sadie Marie Waddell Veach and was a retired engineer for the Norfolk and Western Railroad.

Charlie was a 1950 graduate of East...

Jan 10, 2019

Sharon Lee McFadden, age 51, of Portsmouth.  Arrangements were under the direction of the BRANT FUNERAL HOME IN SCIOTOVILLE.