Swick Bentley Funeral Home

08/18/2026

Arnold Mustain

Arnold Rodney Mustain, Jr., 95, of Portsmouth, entered the gates of Heaven shouting on August 16, 2026. He was born March 31, 1931, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Arnold Mustain, Sr., and Lillie Fairchild (Carter). He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Juanita Mustain (Martin), a daughter, Pamela Mustain, 2 brothers, Frank Mustain, Lonnie Mustain, a sister, Joann Smith, 1 great-grandchild, and 1 great-great-grandchild. He is survived by 5 children, Brenda (Dave) Stiltner, Kathy (Wayne) Fletcher,...

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08/09/2026

Lucy "Libby" Stone

Lucy “Libby” Stone, 77, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She was born February 5, 1949 to the late Jasper and Ora (Kaiser) Neace. Libby was a selfless person who was willing to help anyone in need at any time. She loved her children and grandchildren deeply. Libby is survived by three sons, Steven Stone (Lorena Bastidas) of Florida, Derrick Neace of Washington, and Terry Stone of Portsmouth; three sisters, Gerro Carrigg...

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08/05/2026

James Andrew Arthur

James Andrew Arthur, 74, of Portsmouth passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at SOMC in Portsmouth. Jim was born on August 22, 1951 to the late Omer and Rita (Emnett) Arthur of Portsmouth. After their death Jim lived with his mother’s brother, Sylvan Emnett. Jim was a 1969 graduate of Notre Dame High School. He was a deacon at the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Portsmouth where he loved to help with prayer requests, setting the tables for...

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07/29/2026

Patricia Ann Rose

Patricia Ann Rose, 75, of Vanceburg, KY passed away Monday July 27, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born, July 14, 1951 to the late Lemon and Elva (Gray) Collins in Richmond, Indiana. Patricia loved her family especially her grandchildren. In her down time she loved watching westerns, especially those with John Wayne in them, Perry Mason and In the Heat of the Night. She dearly loved her animals through the years and fought Polio all...

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07/15/2026

Ronald "Buck" Sprague

Ronald “Buck” Jay Sprague, 81 of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026 at SOMC in Portsmouth. Buck was born on September 10, 1944 to the late George Nailor and Florence Mae (Craft) Sprague. Buck was a Christian and loved Jesus more than anything. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, and later retired as a caregiver. Buck was a giving person who was always the life of the party, joking with people and making everyone laugh. He also...

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07/12/2026

Rosemary Bellar

Rosemary Bellar, 78, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born on August 23, 1947 to the late Wilbur and Myrtle (Jackson) Hull in Portsmouth, Ohio. She married the late Gary Lee Bellar on August 20, 1965 they were married for 49 years when he passed away on March 21, 2014. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren passionately. She retired after working for Scioto County for 26 years, most of...

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07/05/2026

It was a great time yesterday at the Fourth of July celebration in New Boston!!!!

07/05/2026