Nov 12, 2013

Jacqueline Lara Keeton

Age 78 of Sciotoville, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born on September 30, 1935 in Kanawa County, WV to Adolf "Doc" and Bertha (Freeman) Steed. Early on she worked at Mitchellace and Kresge, but spent most of her life as a mother and homemaker. Jacqueline was...

Nov 7, 2013

Evelyn "Sis" (Hagen) McCoy, beloved wife of Vinton H. McCoy went home to be with her Lord on Thursday Nov. 7, 2013 at the age of 97. Loving mother of Arnold (Wanda) McCoy, devoted grandmother of Michael (Cathy), Mitchel (Jeanette) and Matthew (Cindy), proud great-grandmother of Abigail, Sydney, Katie Faith, Adam and Aaron; and cherished aunt of many nieces,...

Nov 7, 2013

Grover Cleveland McGuire

Age 60, of Sciotoville, passed away in Sciotoville on Thursday, November 7, 2013. He was born on November 2, 1953 in Portsmouth to Pearl and Ora (Parker) McGuire. He worked as a sandblaster and spraypainter and was a member of the Moose, Eagles, and painter's union local 555. He was a member of House...

Nov 6, 2013

Veryl E. Fargo, 86, of South Webster died Wednesday Nov. 6, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born May 19, 1927 in Arcadia, MI., a son of the late Earl Walter Fargo and Bernice Stubbs Fargo. He was a former mechanic and served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. He is survived by his wife, Janet Burnthold...

Nov 4, 2013

Molly Regina Willis Age 52 of Minford, died November 4, 2013 at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born on December 19, 1960 in Albuquerque, NM to Thurman and Hazel (Standridge) Willis. She attended Christ Sanctuary in Sciotoville and enjoyed working puzzles and loved her dogs. Molly is survived by her mother, Hazel Willis of Minford; one son, Paul Lee...

Nov 1, 2013

Kristie K. Maynard, 35, of Franklin Furnace died on Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at home. She was born Oct. 21, 1978 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Richard (Melanie) Maynard of Franklin Furnace and Cassie (Mark) Austin of South shore, KY.; she is also survived by 1 son, Mark Anthony Allen and a daughter, Jada Richelle Maynard both of Franklin...

Oct 31, 2013

Thomas R. Branham II, 39 of Portsmouth died Thurs. Oct. 31, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers emergency room. He was born Jan. 6, 1974 in Portsmouth, a son of Thomas R. Branham and Janice Broughton Branham. Thomas was a loving and devoted husband and father who loved his children very much and loved working with and helping other...

Oct 29, 2013

Age 74 of Sciotoville passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. She was born on December 12, 1938 in Portsmouth to Aubry and Rachel (Turner) McGinn. A long-time employee of 3M in Grove City, she held a number of different positions in that facility during the 25 years she spent with the company. She was a...

Oct 26, 2013

Ronald Eugene Tackett, 78, of Encinitas, California died Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Vista Gardens Care Center in Vista, California. He was born October 4th, 1935, in South Webster, Ohio to the late Patricia Tackett on the Tackett Family Farm. As a graduate of Ohio State University, he loved the Ohio State Buckeye's and was an avid fan...

Oct 20, 2013

Richard E. Adams, 64, of Portsmouth, Ohio died Sunday October 20, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 29, 1948, in Chillicothe to The late Otto Adams and the late Minnie Nesser Adams Leasure. He loved the Notre Dame bingo and was a former member of the OIADA Trucking Assoc. and James Dickey Post Odd Fellows....

Oct 15, 2013

Edna N. Stepp, 87, of Portsmouth died Tues. Oct. 15, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born May 26, 1926 in New Boston a daughter of the late Elza and Marylin Fiffe Wolfe. She was a former display worker at the Michellace Co. and member of Ohio Ave. Christian Church. Edna is survived by 2 sisters, Doris...

Oct 11, 2013

Age 81 of Portsmouth, died Friday, October 11, 2013 at SOMC in Portsmouth. He was born May 6, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN to Imel and Mabel (Brintnall) Laack. He served in the United States Army for two years in the military police. Carl owned Colonial Florist on Ohio River Road in Portsmouth since 1969. He had a passion for...

Oct 8, 2013

Robert D. Tindall, 59, of New Boston, died October 8, 2013, at SOMC Hospice. He was born December 2, 1953 in Portsmouth, to the late Rudolph Tindall and the late Neva Joan (Miller) Tindall.

He is survived by two brothers; Mark Tindall of West Portsmouth and Rudy Tindall of Portsmouth. Four sisters; Karen (John) Davis of Sciotoville,...

Oct 3, 2013

Robert H. Bradley, 75, of Portsmouth died Thursday October 3, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born January 8, 1938 in Morgan Co., KY. A son of the late M. Dewey Bradley and Virgie Burchwell Bradley. He was a 1956 graduate of East High School and was a former pipefitter and welder having retired in 2000 from...

Sep 30, 2013

Barry Duane Blackburn, 49, of Gahanna, formerly of New Boston passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at his home.

He was born May 21, 1964 in Portsmouth, the son of Gary Blackburn, of New Boston and the late Sharon K Blackburn. He was also preceded in death by his Stepmother Heidi Blackburn.

Barry is survived...

Sep 27, 2013

Donna Kay Miller, 66, of Lucasville died Fri. Sept. 27, 2013 at home. She was born Sept. 6, 1947 in Huntington a daughter of the late Earl and Hazel Howard Boggs. She attended South Webster High School and was a homemaker. Donna is survived by her fiancAC.e, Larry Gullett of Lucasville; 2 sons, Randall R. Miller Jr. and Crystal...

Sep 25, 2013

Age 74 of Wheelersburg, died September 25, 2013 at King's Daughters in Ashland, KY. She was born on February 24, 1939 in Majestic, KY to the late Emmitt (Pat) and Elsie (Sanders) Ferrell. On March 30, 1957 she married James B. Phillips and they were married 53 years until his passing on April 27, 2010. Edith enjoyed gardening and...

Sep 23, 2013

Age 74 of Sciotoville died Monday, September 23, 2013 at SOMC in Portsmouth. He was born June 6, 1939 in Portsmouth to Everett and Helen (Webb) Kline. He was a 1958 graduate of Portsmouth High School and served in the US Army from 1958 – 1964. Kline was a member of the Eagles, Moose, and Masonic Lodge. He worked...

Sep 20, 2013

Creana M. Stiles Age 83 of Portsmouth went to be with the Lord Friday, September 20, 2013 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born August 29, 1930 in Portsmouth to Alfonzo and Martha (Holsinger) Wiley. She loved the Lord with all her heart and was a minister at the North Moreland Lighthouse Church since 1980. Creana is survived...

Sep 17, 2013

Mary R. Newton, 94 of Portsmouth, Ohio, died September 17, 2013 at home. She was born April 5, 1919 in Indianapolis, Indiana. to the late Harry Eba and the late Bessie (Tucker) Eba. She is survived by two, sons, Ronald Newton of Hammond, Indiana and Philip (Joyce) Newton, of Portsmouth, Ohio. One daughter Linda (James) Bloomfield, of Columbus, Ohio....