Obituaries
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...
Melody Sue Donathan
May 19, 2023
Melody Sue Donathan, 63, died Saturday night in the Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room. Born on February 15, 1960 in Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Phyllis Ottney Brannon and former office manager for Scioto Water.
Melody was very proud of the fact that she helped local day cares in our area to...
Evelyn C. Mullins
May 11, 2023
Evelyn C. Mullins, 91, of Rigrish Addition, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from King’s Daughters Hospital in Ashland, KY. Born on April 2, 1932 in Sandy Hook, KY, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Ivory Adkins Lewis and was a very proud homemaker.
Evelyn was instrumental in the establishment and building Sacred...
Daniel Lee Stiltner, Sr.
May 3, 2023
Daniel Lee Stiltner, Sr., 65, died Wednesday in his home. Born on June 28, 1957 in Portsmouth, he was a son of Billy Joann Caldwell Stiltner and the late Elbert “Red” Stiltner, and a welder for Mullens Construction.
Danny, affectionately called “Digger”, was preceded in death by his father and his sister, Joanna “Tuge” Holdren.
Surviving are his wife,...
Jamie Lynne Barber
Apr 29, 2023
Jamie Lynne Barber, 74, died Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the SOMC Hospice Center, with her husband by her side. Born on March 12, 1949 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late James and Helyn Fetter Secrest.
Jamie was formerly a nurse, a realtor in Chalfont, PA and once owned a craft store in Columbus.
She was also...
Bernadine Gifford
Apr 28, 2023
Bernadine Gifford, 75, of Sciotoville, made her transition from this life at home; surrounded by her loving family, Friday April 28, 2023, after a short, unexpected complication in the Ohio State Cancer Hospital. Bernadine is survived by her husband of 57 years, Mike Gifford; three wonderful children: Aroma Luann Gifford, Paul Michael Gifford II, Amy (Kevin) Gifford Miller; one...
Donald Everett Ball
Apr 18, 2023
Donald E. Ball, 71, of San Tan Valley, AZ, went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2023. Born on October 17, 1951 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Garnett and Juanita Bell Ball.
Don was a 1969 graduate of Portsmouth High School and a 1973 graduate of Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, with a...
Mitchell Curtis Collins
Apr 17, 2023
Mitchell C. Collins, 66, of Jackson, died Monday, April 17, 2023 at his home. Born on November 24, 1956 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Merle and Helen Ramey Collins.
Mitchell served as a crypto linguist in the U.S. Marines, where he read, spoke and taught Russian.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth...
James McGlone II
Apr 15, 2023
James A. McGlone II, 61, died Saturday, April 15, 2023, at his home. Born on October 10, 1961 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late James and Mary Betts McGlone, he was the owner of Jimmy & Son Timber Cutting.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Neace McGlone and a grandson, Austin Justus.
Surviving...
Ronald Edgar Martin
Apr 11, 2023
Ronald Edgar Martin, 82, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the SOMC Hospice Center. He was born on October 23, 1940 in Portsmouth, son of the late James and Francis Carter Martin.
Ronnie was a retired member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 577. He was a member of the 3:16 Ministries Church, loved spending...
