All Obituaries

Juanita Carol Canter, 71, of Pickerington, formerly of Portsmouth, died Monday, November 30, 2020 at Newark Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born December 20, 1948 in Portsmouth, to the late Milburn Howell and Rebekah (Barry) Howell.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Brian Lee Canter, sisters; Deborah Milner and Marilyn Blair, brother, Wendell Howell. Juanita is survived by son, Jeffrey Brian Canter (Katie), of Pickerington,...

Joseph M. Schwamberger, 65, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born on January 16, 1955 in Portsmouth to the late Louis Schamberger and Theresa (Francia) Schwamberger.  Joe graduated from Notre Dame High School, class of 1973 and was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.  He worked at Nancy Rae’s, Market Place, and Ashland Oil in their Super America division. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson,...

Beth Ann Carr, 55, of Portsmouth, died Monday, October 26, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical center. She was born September 1, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Larry and Wanda (Schenck) Carr.  Beth was a Nurse Aid at Crystal Care Nursing Home and was a member of Portsmouth Church of the Nazarene.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Joanie Parrish and a grandchild, Michael Johnson.  She is survived by her three children; Angel Carr of Portsmouth,...

Harold Gene (White Dawg) White, 47 of Portsmouth Ohio, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at his home. He was born March 17, 1973 to the late Harold Sr. and Connie White. Also preceding him in death are his aunt Deborah Lewis and uncle Glenn Gilchrist. Harold is survived by two daughters: Melanie (Chris) White and Natosha White and their mother, Gwen Mungle. Also surviving are three grandchildren: Damauri Johnson, Jericho White and Karmon White. Two sisters: Bonita Fayson and Lorna (Chris)...

Vera “Nanny” Guilkey, 98, of McDermott, died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at SOMC. She was born December 28, 1921 in School Craft County, Michigan to the late Rubin and Eveline (Mullins) Lumpkins. In her younger years, Vera worked in sales for Copy-Cat Fashion, Kobacker’s, and J.C. Penny. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Guilkey, who died on November 21, 1989, two sons, David Guilkey and Robert L. Guilkey II., three...

Gerald P. Pierron, 86, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born August 20, 1934 in Portsmouth, to the late Raymond Pierron and Violet (Conkel) Pierron.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, David Pierron. Jerry is survived by his wife, Rosemary A. “Tee” Pierron, whom he married in 1980, four daughters; Kimberly Penn (Bill), Brenda Buffington, Diana Blevins (Marvin), Cathi Evans (Harry), a sister,...

Betty Jane Lennex, 77, of Portsmouth, died Sunday October 18, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. She was born June 28, 1943 in Franklin Furnace to the late Rev. Edward and Garnet Louise (Scott) Vest.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Lennex Sr., a son, Paul Lennex Jr., a grandson, Charles Lennex Jr., her siblings, Thomas Scott and Larry Vest, and a sister, Mary Burks.  Betty is survived by her three sons; Charles Lennex of Minford, Timothy Lennex of...

Oscar Lee Swords, 86, of Portsmouth, died Friday, October 16, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. He was born December 12, 1933 in Friendship to the late Oscar and Frances Louise (Shaw) Swords. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in the Korean War as a Gunner’s Mate. Oscar was a union Pipefitter and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Swords, a daughter, Brenda Swords and his siblings; Robert Swords, Dorothy...

Charles Nelson Carr, III, died Friday, October 9, 2020 in Columbus, OH.  He was born April 26, 1961 in Miami, FL., to the late Charles Carr, II and Shirley (Selwood) Carr.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Kennedy. Charles is survived by his wife, Tammy (Blankenship) Carr, sons; Eric Carr and Steven Carr, both of Wheelersburg, Charles Carr, (Danielle) of Milford, Chris Blankenship, (Heather) of Portsmouth, daughters; Samantha Carr and Deanna...

Phyllis Louise Hock, 89, of Hillview, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Hillview Retirement Center. She was born February 5, 1931 in Wheelersburg, to the late Louis and Dorothy (Seth) Lang. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir, and she was a cook at Notre Dame Elementary School. Phyllis was also an Advisor for the Scioto County 4H.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hock, a son, Gerard Hock, and a...