Robert Lee Miller
Jan 12, 2012
Robert (Bob) L.Miller, 54, of Hastings Hill, formerly of Eden Park, passed away Thurs., January 12, 2012 at his residence. He was born July 20, 1957, a son of Fredrick Miller of Eden Park and the late Joy Lee Wheeler Miller. Bob served in the U.S. Army. He is also survived by his wife, Lisa Miller; a four legged...
Michael Lee Stout
Jan 12, 2012
Michael Lee Stout, 61, of Eden Park, died, Thurs., January 12, 2012 at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 14, 1950, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Albert and Clara Stevenson Stout. Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Joann Galloway Stout of Eden Park;...
Robert Paul Murta
Jan 10, 2012
Robert Paul Murta, 76, of Lucasville, died, Tues., Jan. 10, 2012, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born Oct. 11, 1935 in West Portsmouth, a son of the late Donavon and Jennie Vernier Murta. Robert is survived by three sons, Robert Murta of Portsmouth, Douglas Murta of S.C., Richard Murta of HI; two daughters, Teresa Blair of New...
Carolyn Joyce Eldridge
Jan 8, 2012
Age 68, of Lucasville, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2012 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born in Baltimore, MD on October 15, 1943 to Alva and Wilma (Jones) Williams. Carolyn was of the Pentecostal faith, enjoyed cooking and reading, was an avid fan of Valley High School football, and most of all loved...
Raymond "Wink" Simmering
Jan 2, 2012
Raymond "Wink" Simmering, 91, of South Webster passed away peasefully at home on Thursday January 2, 2014. He was born February 2, 1922 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Edward and Mayme Pitts Simmering. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during WW II. Raymond is survived by his wife, Vivian Lewis Simmering and a daughter, Tamela...
Donald Sherman
Dec 30, 2011
Donald Sherman, 82, of New Boston, died, Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born June 18, 1929, in North Moreland, a son of the late Aniul and Della Fraley Sherman. Donald served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and was awarded the Purple Heart. He is survived by his...
Anthony Wayne Cooper, Iii
Dec 30, 2011
Anthony Wayne Cooper, III, infant son of Tequila Estep and Anthony Cooper, Jr, died at birth on Dec. 30, 2011 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He is also survived by 3 sisters, Joclyen Cooper, Aubrey Spencer, Laken Cooper; 1 brother Aaron Greenfield; grandparents, Teresa Estep, Kathy Cooper, Charles Fethrolfe, and Anthony Cooper, Sr; and several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins....
Leona D. "Doug" Arthur
Dec 25, 2011
Age 78 of Sciotoville went to be with the Lord on Christmas Day at SOMC. A native of Blue River, Floyd County, KY, she was born on April 6, 1933 to James and Sally (Hale) Wallen. She was a member of the East High School 1950 graduating class. Leona worked as a photographer's tinting artist, a nurse for many...
Mary B. Ogg
Dec 25, 2011
Age 74 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Christmas Day at SOMC Hospice. She was born October 21, 1937 in South Webster to Wince and Essie (Messer) Howard. On September 9, 1958 she was married to Charles K. Ogg, Jr. in San Antonio, TX. Mary was of the Pentecostal faith, enjoyed crocheting, and was an avid...
Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Niziol
Dec 21, 2011
Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Niziol, 75, of Lucasville, died Wed., December 21, 2011 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 22, 1935, in New Boston, a daughter of the late Milford and Florence Cooper Evans. Betty attended Miller's Run Evangelical Church. She is survived by four sons, Dennis (Anne) Niziol of Bicester, UK, Steve Niziol of Piketon, Anthony Niziol and...
James "Jimmy" Louis Blackburn
Dec 16, 2011
James "Jimmy" Louis Blackburn, Jr., 14, of Portsmouth, died, Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at his residence. He was born April 27, 1997, in Bowling Green, KY, a son of James and Glynis Sloan Blackburn. Jimmy was a student at Portsmouth Junior High School. He is also survived by two brothers, Glenn Miller and Marvin Blackburn; a sister, Amanda Miller;...
Denver C Ferguson
Dec 14, 2011
Denver C. Ferguson, 84, of New Boston, died, Wed. Dec. 14, 2011 at Best Care Nursing Home. He was born July 26, 1927, a son of the late William Ferguson and Ruth Westfall Ferguson Grizzle. He was a Construction Foreman and veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Denver's favorite pass time was waving...
Kenneth W. Bradley
Dec 13, 2011
Age 78 of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord December 13, 2011 at Concord Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 27, 1933 in Olive Hill, KY to Lige and Ida (Johnson) Bradley. He worked as a barber in New Boston, then at Empire Detroit Steel, and finally as a boiler operator at the prison in Lucasville...
Phyllis Newman
Dec 11, 2011
Phyllis J. Newman, 66, of Portsmouth, died, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 6, 1945 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robert Clay, Sr. and Mildred Hanes Eshem. Phyllis was a 1963 graduate of Minford High School and graduated from Portsmouth Business College in 1966. She was a former employee of E.J. Kenricks...
Florene "Granny" Payton
Dec 9, 2011
Florene "Granny" Payton, 91, of North Moreland went home to be with her Lord and family on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011 at the home of a daughter in Mansfield. She was born May 10, 1920 in New Boston to the late Zed and Sarah Kelly Wadkins. She was a homemaker and member of North Moreland Christian Baptist Church. She...
Helen Louise Cropper
Dec 3, 2011
Helen Louise Cropper, 84, of Sciotoville died Sat. Dec. 3, 2011 at Concord Health Center. She was born Dec. 8, 1926, in New Boston, a daughter of the late Reynolds and Estella Rickman McKenzie. Helen graduated from East High School and was a member of the Riverbend Golf League and the Sciotoville Methodist Church. She is survived by her...
Judith (Judy) A. Matney
Nov 30, 2011
Age 64 of Sciotodale, died November 30, 2011 at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born on July 12, 1947 in Charleston, WV and her parents were Wilson and Gertrude (Brogan) McElroy. Judy worked for many years as a general office worker, at one point working in the State House in West Virginia. She is survived by her mother, Gertrude...
John N. Baise
Nov 28, 2011
Age 82 of Wheelersburg, died November 28, 2011 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born March 28, 1929 in Proctorville, OH to Charles and Ora (Money) Baise. John worked for many years as a paper carrier for the Herald Dispatch in Huntington, did a lot of yard care for people, and worked for a printing company. He was...
Linda Kay Pack
Nov 23, 2011
Age 60, passed away away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at her home in Sciotoville. Born in Portsmouth on August 6, 1951, she was the daughter of Walter and Evelyn (Hanes) Holland. She was married to the late James L. Pack and worked for SOMC for over 30 years as a nurse's aide. Linda was a member of the...
Harold Robert Delotell
Nov 22, 2011
Harold Robert Delotell, 87, of New Boston, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011 at SOMC Hospice. He was born Nov. 1, 1924, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Forrest and Erma Conley Delotell. Harold was a retired Engineer with the N&S Railroad, served in the Navy during WWII and a member of the First Church of God of New...
