Nov 16, 2012

Richard Cameron Laack

Age 56, of Portsmouth, died on Friday, November 16, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born in Portsmouth on December 28, 1955 and was a graduate of Minford High School. In addition to working in the Colonial Florist greenhouses, he specialized in lawn maintenance.

He is survived by...

Nov 14, 2012

Carl F. Toland, 53, of Wheelersburg died Wednesday Nov. 14, 2012 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born Dec. 19, 1958 in Portsmouth, a son of Arthur Toland and the late Martha Toland. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Cook Toland; 3 sons, Frankie Toland, Steven "Scooter" Toland and Jonathan Blizzard all of Wheelersburg; 2 daughters, Nora Friend...

Nov 9, 2012

Age 76 of Portsmouth, died on November 9, 2012 at Best Care in Wheelersburg. He was born in Portsmouth on May 5, 1936 to George and Bessie (Gaines) Allen. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1956-1959 and then settled in the Portsmouth area, working for many years as a contract carpenter. George attended Sand Hill Baptist Church, enjoyed...

Nov 8, 2012

Martin T. "Marty" Harlow Jr., 45, of Columbus died Thursday Nov. 8, 2012 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born Aug. 3, 1967 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Martin T. Harlow Sr. and Sharon Harlow Rawlins of Wheelersburg. He was a salesman for National Studios and formerly attended South Webster schools. Marty is also survived by two...

Nov 6, 2012

Albert Boggs

Age 94, of Wheelersburg died on November 6, 2012 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on March 12, 1918 in Portsmouth to James and Bess (Jordan) Boggs. He was a veteran of Unit CI/327th Gin in WWII and member of the 101st Airborne Division, the first division of its kind. He retired...

Nov 6, 2012

Kaleb Scott Hale, 14 of West Portsmouth died Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers emergency room. He was born May 30, 1998 in Portsmouth, a son of Damian and Anna Cooper Hale. He was in the 8th grade at West Portsmouth Middel School and was taught at home by Cathy McNamer. He was also a member...

Nov 6, 2012

Dorothy Lee Sparks

Age 87, of Wheelersburg, formerly of Sciotoville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at SOMC in Portsmouth with her family by her side. She was born on September 18, 1925 in Kenova, WV to the late Beverly and Adrian (Huff) Ball. Dorothy was a 1944 graduate of Portsmouth High...

Nov 4, 2012

Age 65 of Wheelersburg, died Sunday, November 4, 2012 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born on April 19, 1947 in Ironton to Thomas and Orpha (Watson) Webb. Tom loved fishing, watching baseball and football, and was a member of the Church of the Harvest in South Point since 2000. Prior to this he was a deacon and...

Nov 1, 2012

Ralph E. McNelly, 73, of South Webster died Thursday Nov. 1, 2012 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born Jan. 8, 1939 in South Webster, a son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Charles McNelly. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and was a retired electrician from the former Empire Detroit Steel, Cyclops Corp. Ralph is survived by two...

Oct 26, 2012

Greta Rice 77, formerly of Sciotoville died at Liberty Care in Mansfield. She is survived by three sons, Duane, Richard and Michael Jones; a brother, Jerry Imm and several grandchildren. Graveside services will be 1:30 PM Monday Nov. 12, 2012 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME IN NEW BOSTON. Condolences...

Oct 25, 2012

Irene Faye Crisp, 67, of Patriot died Thursday Oct. 25, 2012 at home. She was born June 5, 1945 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Herman and Pearl Roe Shepherd. She was a homemaker and member of Gallia Baptist Church. Irene is survived by her husband, Doug Crisp; two sons, Terry Snyder and wife Tammy and Richard Snyder...

Oct 19, 2012

Age 74, of New Boston, died Friday, October 19, 2012 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born on January 9, 1938 in New Boston to Fred and Gladys (Upton) Crabtree. Rodney was in the Army Reserves and spent most of his professional life as an over-the-road trucker.

He is survived by three sons, Martin, Rodney, and...

Oct 18, 2012

Richard Kamer, 77, of Regrish Addition died Thursday Oct. 18, 2012 at home after a brief illness. He was born November 15, 1934 in Scioto Co., a son of the late Alvie and Della Kamer. He was a brick layer helper at the former Detroit Steel Corp. and attended Bonser Run Christian Baptist Church. He is survived by a...

Oct 15, 2012

Michael Wayne Sullivan, 57, of Franklin Furnace passed away Monday Oct. 15, 2012 at home after a long illness. He was born June 18, 1955 in Parkersburg, W.Va. a son of the late Arthur and Madeline Chapman Sullivan. He is survived by two sisters, Debbie Bays of Franklin Furnace and Charlene Lovejoy of St. Albans, W.Va. and several nieces...

Oct 14, 2012

William "Bill" Craft, 81 of Wheelersburg died Sunday Oct. 14, 2012 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers Emergency Room. Bill was born June 14, 1931 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Robert and Agnes Webb Craft. He was also preceded in death by his longtime mate, Opal Carter, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by 4 sisters,...

Oct 13, 2012

Roger Dale (The Rock) Castle, 68, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012 in SOMC's Hospice care. He was born October 5, 1944 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his father, William A. Castle, mother, Laura Belle (Spence) Castle, a sister, Claudette Castle and 2 brothers, Ricky and Robbie Castle. He is survived by...

Oct 10, 2012

Clara J. Messer, 79, of Sciotoville died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born Sept 8, 1933 in Dayton, a daughter of the late Billy and Alice DeLong Ward. Clara is survived by two sons, Charles E. Messer II and wife Cindy of Franklin Furnace and David Messer and wife Tonya of Portsmouth; 3 grandchildren,...

Oct 10, 2012

Everett Elmo Chaney, 85, of Lucasville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 at Best Care Nursing and Rehab Center in Wheelersburg. He was born Feb. 16, 1927 in Jackson, OH., a son of the late Minnie Smith Chaney and Cecil W. Chaney Sr. He was married on April 4, 1947 to the late...

Sep 30, 2012

David O. "Jack" Horner, 81, of Eden park passed away Sunday Sept. 30, 2012 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Jack was born Aug. 3, 1931 in New Boston, a son of the late James O. Horner and Bessie Hanna Horner. Jack was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Joyce A. (Mullins) Horner and a sister,...

Sep 29, 2012

Ethel Thacker, 83, of Minford died Saturday Sept. 29, 2012 at home. She was born Jan. 19, 1929 in Pike Co., KY. a daughter of the late Joe and Oma Mullins Baker Maynard. She is survived by two sons, Roger Lee Thacker of Williamson, W.VA. and Larry Joe Thacker of Minford; a daughter, Regina Whitt of Minford; 3 brothers,...