Jul 3, 2013

Age 89, of Wheelersburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born in Salyersville, KY on July 11, 1923 to Charlie and Tellia (Jenkins) Helton. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked at the R.G. Berry and Williams Shoe Factories, Best Care Rehabilitation Center, and owned her own restaurant in Jackson,...

Jun 30, 2013

Ruby (Howard) Roof, 67, of Sciotoville died Sunday June 30, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born June 27, 1946 in Sciotoville, a daughter of the late Wilbert and Alma Colley Howard. She was a homemaker and attended Mabert Road Baptist Church. Ruby is survived by her husband, Lowell Roof of Sciotoville; a son, Larry Conley II...

Jun 29, 2013

age 77 of Sciotoville died Saturday, June 29, 2013 in Marysville, OH with her family at her side after a long battle with cancer. She was born March 20, 1936 in Garrison, KY to James and Mattie (Bloomfield) Underwood. Nellie enjoyed cooking - especially for her grandchildren. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary Post 41 and...

Jun 28, 2013

Jason L. Horner, 31, of Portsmouth died Friday June 28, 2013. He was born August 24, 1981 in Portsmouth, a son of Raymond Larry Horner and the late Susan Ann Horner. Jason was an electrician and graduated with honors from Portsmouth East High School. He is also survived by a sister, Angela Hamilton of South Shore, KY.; grandmother, Darlene...

Jun 24, 2013

William Ellis McClean Jr., 87, of New Boston died Monday, June 24, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1925 in Toronto, Canada, a son of the late William and Olive Hurst McClean. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in WWII and was an automobile mechanic. He is survived by his longtime companion,...

Jun 20, 2013

Frederick David Fenton, beloved husband, father, brother, consummate storyteller and avid hunter, died at the age of 80 years, Thursday, June 20th, 2013, in Columbus . Until his last day, Fred embraced life, always quick with a smile and a twinkle in his eyes. A graduate of South Webster High School , Fred married his love, Jean Henson, in...

Jun 18, 2013

M. Darlene Hunter, 74, of Grove City, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born March 8, 1939, at home in Rosemount, Scioto County, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Earl and Mary Miller Hunter. Surviving are her brother, David Hunter and...

Jun 17, 2013

Louise "Wee Wee" Henson Davis, 88 of New Boston died Monday June 17, 2013 at her residence. She was born July 4, 1924 in New Boston, a daughter of the late Harrel and Martha Meenach Henson. Louise was a homemaker and member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church. She is survived by 3 daughters, Shirley Purdy Howard of South...

Jun 16, 2013

Shirley A. Blevins, 52, of Portsmouth died Sunday June 16, 2013 at SOMC Medical Center. She was born October 30, 1960, in Dearborn, Michigan. A daughter of the Late Basil Taylor and Marilyn Seitz Taylor.

She is survived by her husband Mark Blevins, one son Jeremy Hacker of Portsmouth, two daughters Courtney Davis of West Portsmouth, Julie...

Jun 14, 2013

Donald Richard "Dick" Arnold, 84, of Wheelersburg went to be with the Lord on Friday June 14, 2013. He died at home after a brief illness. He was born March 27, 1929 in New Boston, a son of the late Willard and Juanita Arnold. He was also preceeded in death by one brother, one sister and his beloved wife,...

Jun 6, 2013

Roy Dean Holsinger Sr., 56, of Lucasville died Thurs. June 6, 2013 at Ohio State University. He was born Jan. 29, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Carl and Daisy Tackett Holsinger. Roy was a professional tree trimmer. He is survived by his companion, Debra Hettinger; 2 sons, Harold Hettinger and Jacob Holsinger; a daughter, Rachel Holsinger;...

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...