May 28, 2013

Jeri E. Buffington, 59, of Sciotoville died Tuesday May 28, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born March 5, 1954 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Theodore and Betty Moore Fraley. Jeri is survived by her husband, Harley Buffington; a son, Harley Buffington Jr. and wife Jennifer of Cleveland, Tenn.; 2 daughters, Janet Swim of Wellston and...

May 28, 2013

On 28 May 2013 Clara Y Mathis went home to be with the Lord. We can almost hear her now as she stood, raised her arms and with tears of joy streaming down her face, shouted "THANK YOU, JESUS !!!" She is survived by her son, Arthur Mathis; 4 sisters, Birdie White, Donna Mathis, Brenda Coppock and Veronica Payne;...

May 23, 2013

Age 74, of Sciotodale, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at his home. He was born on May 20, 1939 to Clarence and Verna Reeder. A graduate of East High School, he began work as a member of the Carpenter's Local and then transitioned to the Millwright & Machinery Erector's Local 1519 where he spent the remainder of...

May 16, 2013

Dian Sue Rawlins, 62, of South Webster went to be with the Lord on Thursday May 16, 2013 at home. She was born Sept. 27, 1950 a daughter of the late Albert and Mary Egerton Brown. She was a homemaker and attended Bloom Freewill Baptist Church.

Dian is survived by her husband, Clifford Rawlins of South Webster;...

May 15, 2013

Age 56, of Lucasville, died May 15, 2013 in Columbus. Willie was born on November 29, 1956 in Lucasville to Clayton and Violet (Brown) Scott. He worked with his father in the family business, C.W. Scott and Son Septic Tank Service, for many years. He enjoyed fishing and working on cars. He attended House of Prayer Baptist Church on...

May 10, 2013

Harold G. O'Banion, 80 of Wheelersburg, died Friday May 10, 2013 at his residence. He was born Aug. 31, 1932 in New Boston, a son of the late Joe and Maude Shoemaker O'Banion. He was retired from the U.S Marines having served in Korea and Viet Vam. He is survived by his special friend and companion, Arlene Skinner of...

May 3, 2013

Dennis (Denny) R. Harrison 56, formerly of Hastings Hill, passed away at home in Chesterfield, VA on May 3, 2013. He was born May 8, 1956 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Stanley and Wanda Kiser Harrison. Dennie retired from Dupont in 2009 where he was an electrician for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Ann...

May 2, 2013

Clayton Ray Craft, 75 of Rosemount, died Monday May 2, 2013 at his residence. He was born Dec. 8, 1937 in Portsmouth, a son of the late James and Anna Ratliff Craft. Clayton was a longtime member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church where he was a board member, janitor, Sunday School teacher, Grandpa to the younger children and...

Apr 27, 2013

Gary Wayne "Slick" Stringer Sr., 61, of Minford, died Saturday April 27, 2013 at Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born April 2, 1952, in Fayette Co., West Virginia.,a son of the late Paul Stringer and Nellie Mae Pauley Stringer. Gary is survived by one son Gary Stringer, Jr. of Minford, one daughter Brandy Basham (Joe), of South...

Apr 27, 2013

Billie J. Holbrook, 84 of Eden Park, died April 27, 2013, at Heartland of Portsmouth. He was born May 3, 1928, a son of the late Ezra Holbrook and Elizabeth Trimble Holbrook. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. He is survived by a son Jerry Lee Holbrook (Kathleen) of Portsmouth, one sisters, Joyce Cummings of Rubyville, four...

Apr 24, 2013

Age 96 of Sciotoville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Crystal Care Center in Portsmouth. She was born June 5, 1916 in Manchester, OH to John and Sarah (Wiles) Paul. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1934 and on March 30, 1940 she married James Roney. Helen worked at Williams Shoe Factory as...

Apr 17, 2013

Roberta (Delotell) Colegrove went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2013, just hours after her 86th birthday. Bert was blessed with a loving family and countless friends who will miss her laughter, caring nature and adventurous spirit. She is survived by her son, Greg Colegrove (Paula Ryan), grandchildren, Adam, Daniel and Elena, great grandson, Kaleb and...

Apr 12, 2013

Age 88, of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 12, 2013, at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born on July 30, 1924 in Scioto Furnace to Herbert and Genevieve (Baker) Bouts. A 1942 graduate of South Webster High School, she married Morgan Ashworth in 1943 and was married to him for 62 years until his...

Apr 8, 2013

Edward Allen Carrier, 44, of New Boston died April 8, 2013 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. He was born February 21, 1969 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Roy V. Carrier and Wilma K. Collins Carrier. He was survived by his wife, Kelli Bush Carrier; 4 daughters, Natasha, Kirston, Megan and Alyssa Carrier all of New Boston; 1...

Apr 7, 2013

Age 70, of Minford, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Chillicothe. He was born on August 29, 1942 in Portsmouth to Jasper and Ora (Kiser) Neace. After serving his country in the Navy, Ronald spent many years as a welder. He enjoyed baseball and really loved rooting for his favorite teams, the Cincinnati...

Mar 27, 2013

Age 69, of Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly of Portsmouth, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 27th at Brookside Hospice House with her family by her side.

She was born to Myrtle Brown and the late Richard A. Brown, on August 29, 1943 in West Portsmouth, Ohio. Carolyn attended West Portsmouth High school and...

Mar 26, 2013

Richard Wesley Smith, Jr. 81, of Rosemount died Tuesday March 26, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born June 6, 1931 in New Boston a son of the late Richard W. Smith and Gladys Freemont Smith. He was a 1949 graduate of Glenwood High School, was a U.S. Air Force Veteran having served during the Korean War. He...

Mar 20, 2013

Age 85, of Hillview, formerly of Wheelersburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at SOMC in Portsmouth. He was born in Attica, NY on February 27, 1928 to Carl F. and Louise (Dohse) Marley. Growing up, he watched the Attica State Prison facility being built across the road from where he lived. He attended schools in Attica and...

Mar 11, 2013

Leroy M. Miller, 80, of Rubyville died Monday March 11, 2013 at his residence. He was born Jan. 15, 1933 in Hyannis, Neb. a son of the late Harry and Fola Brown Miller. He was retired from the U.S. Army having served in Viet Nam. He is survived by his wife, Judith Ann Jenkins Miller whom he married on...

Mar 10, 2013

Diana Lee Atchison, 48, of Lucasville died Sunday March 10, 2013 at her residence. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Monday March 18, 2013 at Scioto Cemetery. there will be no visitation. dwswickfuneralhome.com.