All Obituaries

Ruby Christy, 75 Ruby Christy 75, of Stout, died Sunday May 22, 2022 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born October 15, 1946 in Blue Creek to the last James and Pearl Parker Blevins. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Ruby was a devout Christian and homemaker. She formerly worked in a factory and took care of veterans in the veteran’s home. She was loved by everyone in Buena Vista, especially the children. Ruby is survived by her...

Sharon Ann Swords, 74  Sharon Ann Swords, 74, of Medina, formerly of Racine, died Friday, May 20, 2022, at Sanctuary Wadsworth, in Wadsworth, Ohio. She was born February 29, 1948, to the late Paul Elmer and Effie Ann Baker Richards in Elyria, Ohio. Along with her parents, Sharon is preceded in death by her husband, Everett Swords, who she married July 26, 1979.   Sharon was a nurse and spent her life caring for others, as well as her loving family that she cherished.   She...

John David Weaver, 81 John D. Weaver, 81, of West Portsmouth, passed away at SOMC Hospice on May 12, 2022. He was born July 4, 1940, to the late Earl William and Edna Mae Weaver. John was a graduate of Portsmouth West. After high school he immediately joined the work force where he worked at Detroit Steel Mill until he and his wife went on to build the locally known business of Weaver’s Gas & Oil, where he retired. Sports has always been an intricate part of his life where he...

Lois A. Arthur, 73 Lois A. Arthur, 73 of Portsmouth, died Wednesday May 11, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. She was born October 27, 1948 in Scioto County to the late Joseph and Marjorie Louise Jones Brown. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Eugene Arthur. She formerly worked at Shawnee State University in the kitchen department. Lois is survived by 2 sons; Phillip Eugene Arthur Jr., and Terry James Arthur, 2 daughters; Theresa Marie Arthur and Sallie Ann...

Tori A. Holmes-Scalf, 59 Tori A. Holmes-Scalf, 59 of Orville, Ohio formerly of Scioto County, died Tuesday May 10, 2022 at Glendora Health Care Center in Wooster, Ohio. She was born September 22, 1962 in Texas to the late William and Kay Hubbard Holmes. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Clay Holmes. She was a former Manager at Dollar General. Tori is survived by her husband Ronald Scalf, whom she married on June 23, 2001, a son Joshua...

Kelly J. Shy, 66 Kelly J. Shy, 66 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday May 5, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. He was born November 16, 1955 in Portsmouth to the late Louis J. and Juanita Entler Shy. Kelly was a 1974 graduate of Portsmouth West High School where he excelled in basketball. After graduation he attend the University of Alabama to play basketball. Kelly formerly helped out with the Portsmouth West High School boys and girls basketball teams. He was a member of Laborers Local 83. Kelly loved...

Naomi Marie Rose, 88 Naomi Marie Rose, 88 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday May 3, 2022 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born January 22, 1934 in Sciotoville to the late Clinton and Edna Hafer Ricks. Naomi retired from the Kroger Company in 1992 after 40 Years of service. Along with her parents Naomi was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Rose, whom she married on November 11, 1962, 5 brothers: Darrell, Marvin, Buford, Clinton, James and Norman Ricks She is survived by...

William F. “Billy” Wolfe III, 45 William F. “Billy” Wolfe III, 45 of McDermott, died Friday April 22, 2022 at his home. He was born July 9, 1976 in Portsmouth to William F. Wolfe Jr and Tamela Cooper Wolfe. He was a 1995 graduate of Northwest high School and was employed by The Harper Company where he was a Foreman. Along with his parents he is survived by his stepfather M.G. Scott, his wife Cindy Phipps Wolfe, 3 daughters: Mariah Lynn Wolfe, Merissa L. Wolfe and...

Phyllis Meade, 88   Phyllis Meade, 88 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday April 21, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. She was born June 4, 1933 in Portsmouth to the late George and Evelyn Nagle Adams. Phyllis retired from the city of Portsmouth where she was a meter maid and a records clerk. Along with her parents Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband David Lee Meade, whom she married on June 22, 1951. Phyllis is survived by 2 sons, Gary Meade of West Portsmouth and Danny Lee Meade of...

Paul Wayne Blair Jr, 31 Paul Wayne Blair Jr, 31 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday April 7, 2022. He was born July 25, 1990 in Portsmouth to the late Paul Blair and Cincy Meddock Blair. Paul is survived by a daughter Rylee Moody, a son, Gage Coyle, 4 brothers: Mike, Scott, Jeffrey and Wade Blair, a sister Andrea Meddock along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Paul’s life will be held Saturday April 23, 2022 from 12 to 3:00 PM at 4224 Pine Street in New...