Aug 11, 2012

Age 39 of Sciotoville, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at her home. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 24, 1972 to Arnett and Connie (Napier) Hogston. Tina was a 1990 graduate of East High School, an avid reader, and enjoyed gardening. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family.

Tina...

Aug 10, 2012

Franklin T. Carver, 54, of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away August 10, 2012 at SOMC Hospice Center after an extended illness. Frankie was born May 20, 1958 in Glendale, CA. Frankie is survived by his parents, Frank and Barbara Carver of Portsmouth; three sisters, Kathy and Russ Kalis of Oxford, GA., Pam and Danny Stiltner of Portsmouth and Angie and...

Aug 9, 2012

Age 79 of Sciotoville, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born on December 20, 1932 in Huntington, WV to Alva and Corean (Harbour) King. A graduate of Huntington East High School, she married Russell E. Vaught on August 17, 1950. Betty was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed a good game of Bingo,...

Aug 6, 2012

Sharon Brown, 61, of Portsmouth, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at SOMC Hospice. She was born April 8, 1951, in Portsmouth, a daughter of John and Joyce Miller Martin who survives. Sharon is also survived by two daughters, Shannon Campbell, Candie (Richard) Asbell; three grandchildren, Angel (Doug) Compton, John Evans, and Amber Evans. She was preceded in death by...

Aug 1, 2012

Marvin R. "Bud" Adkins, 83, of Portsmouth died Wed. August 1, 2012 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born Jan. 1, 1929 in Portsmouth a son of the late Lonnie and Evelyn Brisker Adkins. He was a longtime member of New Boston First Church of God, was a graduate of Glenwood High School, a Golden Bear, former New Boston...

Jul 29, 2012

Challas Tackett, 81 of Eden Park died Sunday July 29, 2012 at his residence. He was born August 13, 1930 in Portsmouth a son of the late Elzie and Alta Reed Tackett. He was a former employee of Empire Detroit Steel Corp. He is survived by a son, Challas Dean Tackett and wife Beth; grandchildren, Challas Dean Tackett II...

Jul 27, 2012

Age 72 of Portsmouth died Friday, July 27, 2012 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1939 in Williamantic, CT, to Richard and Martha (DeFries) Ward. Nancy enjoyed cooking, housekeeping, and going for rides.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Tom; one son, Richard Fraher, Jr. of Pensacola, FL; one daughter,...

Jul 26, 2012

Age 56 of New Boston passed away on July 26, 2012 at OSU Hospital in Columbus. She was born in Portsmouth on March 25, 1956 to Orville and Mary (Kinnison) Sparks. A Correction Officer by profession, Lola worked for the Lucasville Penitentiary and retired in 2002. She was a Minford High School graduate and attended the High Praises Church...

Jul 26, 2012

Christine Pennington Gyor Howard, 83, of Sciotoville, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born August 5, 1928. She was a daughter of the late Shade Franklin Pennington and Nellie Smith Pennington. Christine is survived by her five sons, Paul (Linda) Gyor of Marion, Dennis (Pierrette) Gyor of Williamsburg, VA, Randy Gyor of Sciotoville, Danny...

Jul 26, 2012

Malena Jo Easter, 27, of South Webster died Thurs. July 26, 2012 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born Jan. 26, 1985 in Portsmouth a daughter of John Easter and Cindy Moore Faw. She was a homemaker and attended Central Church of Christ. She is also survived by her signifiant other, Floyd Thorne; grandparents, Avanelle Moore...

Jul 25, 2012

Cora Mae McGraw, 73, of New Boston died Wednesday July 25, 2012 at SOMC Hospice Center after a long battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 27, 1938 to the late William and Rettie (Blair) Howard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cluster McGraw Sr. on Dec. 30, 2003. Surviving are five sisters, Lillie Perkins, Mary Hayes,...

Jul 21, 2012

Inez Delores Logan, 86, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Hempstead Manor. She was born August 16, 1925, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late William Henry and Betty E. Pernell Austin. Inez dedicated her life to fostering many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, and friends and she will be missed by all. She was also preceded...

Jul 20, 2012

Pansy Zeleles, 87, of New Boston, died, Friday, July 20, 2012 at SOMC Hospice. She was born March 19, 1925, a daughter of the late Christopher and Rosa Antonaros Zeleles. Pansy attended the New Boston First Church of God, she volunteered at the SOMC Gift Shop, and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She retired after 40...

Jul 19, 2012

Donald E. Fowler, 30, of Portsmouth died Thurs. July 19, 2012 at home after a brief illness. He was born April 25, 1982, a son of Janet McGhee of Portsmouth and Donald Fowler of Portsmouth. He was a U.S. Army veteran and attended Glenwood High School. Donald is also survived by a son, Donavon Fowler and two daughters, Elexis...

Jul 17, 2012

Basil F. Greene, 55, of Chillicothe, died, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at his residence. He was born Sept. 29, 1956, in San Diego, CA, a son of the late Harry Greene, Sr., and Darlene Bryant Greene of Portsmouth. Basil is also survived by his daughter, Sarah Greene; two brothers, Harry Greene, Jr. and Bobby Greene; two sisters, Renee Greene...

Jul 12, 2012

Steven E.Holsinger, 33, of Wheelersburg died Thursday, July 12, 2012. He was born November 27, 1978 in Portsmouth, a son of Jack Holsinger of Lucasville and Ruth (Harold) Mills of West Portsmouth. Steven was a pest control technician. He is also survived by his wife, Jennifer Bowers Holsinger: three sons, Kayden and Collin Holsinger and Kristopher Coyle at home;...

Jul 8, 2012

Chester N. Willis, 93, of South Webster died Sunday July 8, 2012 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born March 17, 1919 in Carter Co., KY. a son of the late Herbert and Clara Wells Willis. Chester was a 1938 graduate of South Webster High School, a lifelong farmer and retired from Southern ohio Correctional Facility in 1983. He...

Jul 6, 2012

Alma Jean Goddard, 83, of New Boston died Friday, July 6, 2012 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born Oct. 21, 1928 in New Boston, a daughter of the late John and Thelma Briggs Layne. Alma is survived by six sons, John, Jeff, Charlie, Joe, Mike and Carl Goddard; four daughters, Eva Rupe, Mary Ann Kirkpatrick, Tammy Lynn Banta...

Jul 5, 2012

Easter Craft, 92, of Portsmouth died Thursday July 5, 2012 at SOMC emergency room. She was born April 4, 1920 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Baker and Ivy Pearl Hayes Fisher. Easter is survived by 3 sons, Ernie (Liz) Hamilton of Wheelersburg, Larry (Debbie) Hamilton of Cocoa Beach, FL. and Fred (Pat) Keidel of Hillsboro; 3 daughters,...

Jul 5, 2012

Catherine Ann (Houston) Smith, born February 10, 1962, went to be with the Lord July 5, 2012 at Hospice of Portsmouth. She was proceeded in death by her first husband, Mitchell Bud Houston, Everette Senior and Margaret Cook, a daughter Margaret Houston, Leslie Cook, Albert Cook, James Cook and Geneva Cook. She is survived by her husband Benjamin Smith...