Obituaries
Bernice “Bernie” Irene McQuay James
Bernice “Bernie” Irene McQuay James, 91, passed away July 22, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Chillicothe, Ohio with her children at her bedside. She was born September 10, 1931 in Waverly, Ohio to the late Edgar McQuay and Iva Lee McQuay. She is survived by a son, Ronald Salyers of Gahanna, Ohio; two daughters, Teresa…
Read MoreRamona Gay Stump
Ramona Gay Stump, 75 of Hillsboro formerly of Sabina, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Highland District Hospital. She was born on April 21, 1948 to the late George Funk and Dorothy Ruth Tucker Funk. On February 14, 1966, she was united in marriage to Carey Leonard “Butch” Stump who preceded her in…
Read MoreDavid Shoemaker
David Shoemaker Age 66, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born May 21, 1957, to the late Lloyd and Geneva (Bayes) Shoemaker in Portsmouth. David was a 1975 Clay High School Graduate. He retired after 36 years as a journeyman electrician in the IBEW Local 1925. David is survived by his…
Read MoreRichard E. Watts
Richard E. Watts, 63, of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday July 19, 2023. Arrangements are pending at the D.W, SWICK FUNERAL HOME in Wheelersburg.
Read MoreCheryl Lemon
Cheryl Lemon, 67, of Wheelersburg went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at SOMC Hospice Center after an extended illness. She was born February 4, 1956 to the late Leonard and Billie Roe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Roe. Cheryl was a…
Read MoreEarl W. Seibert
Earl W. Seibert, 89, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday July 17, 2023. He was born July 12, 1934 in South Webster, a son of the late Earnest and Ella (Bauer) Seibert. He was a former bus mechanic for the Wheelersburg School District. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. Earl is survived by three sons, Stan…
Read MoreRoger Gene Lundy
Roger Gene Lundy, 86, of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1937 in McDermott, a son of the late Rial Wesley and Pauline Burcham Lundy. Roger was a retired teacher and coach with 41 years of service beginning in McDermott, a four year stint at Portsmouth…
Read MoreHelen Ruth Knappenberger
Helen Ruth Knappenberger, 80, of Wheelersburg, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at SOMC in Portsmouth. Helen was born January 8, 1943 in Ashland, KY to the late Herman Wesley Wente and Mary Messer Wente. Helen had been employed in the housekeeping department of the former Greenbriar Healthcare Center and was a member of Lily…
Read MoreBrenda F. Smith
Brenda F. Smith, 73, of South Shore, KY., passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, OH. She was born in Portsmouth, OH., September 16, 1949 a daughter of the late Charles and Ailene Boggs Smith. She was an administrative assistant at Shawnee State University where she retired with over 20 years…
Read MoreLorie Ann (Babcock) Hawkins
Lorie Ann (Babcock) Hawkins age 55 years, passed away peacfully on July 11, 2023 at Bridgeport Nursing Home in Portsmouth, Ohio. Lorie was born August 18, 1967 in Defiance, Ohio to her parents Evelyn Marlene and Robert Lee Babcock Sr. Lorie was preceded in death by her parents Evelyn and Robert, her stepmom Marie…
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