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Tammy Lynn Evans
Jan 28, 2012
Tammy Lynn Evans, 40, passed away at her home in South Webster on Saturday, Jan 28, 2012. She leaves behind her father, Monty Leonard; her mother and stepfather, Linda and Don Vititoe; two sons, Scott Vititoe and Tyler Hensley; a daughter, Chelsea Hensley; a grandson, Jacob Vititoe and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by...
Penny Lee Buckely
Jan 25, 2012
Penny Lee Buckley, 56, of New Boston, died, Jan. 25, 2012 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1955 in New Boston, a daughter of the late Harry and Genvieve Spriggs Buckley. Penny is survived by a brother, Denny (Teresa) Buckley of New Boston; a sister, Carolyn Brown of Sciotoville; 5 nieces, Wendy (Adam) Baver of...
Benjamin Harrison Newell, Jr.
Jan 24, 2012
Age 70 of Sciotoville died Tuesday January 24, 2012 at his residence. He was born on November 4, 1941 in Olive Hill, KY to Benjamin and Nora (Patton) Newell. He was a 1960 East High School graduate where he played football and was a Navy veteran, having served as a Dental Tech during his time in the service. Ben...
Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Galloway
Jan 22, 2012
Kenneth "Kenny" Galloway, 76, of Sciotodale, died, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born Dec. 1, 1935 in Buenavista, Ohio, a son of the late Harry and Josie Pollard Galloway. Kenny served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Grimm Galloway of Sciotodale, whom he married Oct. 20, 1956;...
Carmen M. (Beckley) Collins
Jan 21, 2012
Carmen M. Collins, 96, of Portsmouth died Sat. Jan. 21, 2012 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born Nov. 16, 1915 in Belpre, OH. a daughter of the late Charlie and Goldie Stith Beckley. She was a member of Rubyville Community Church and the Daughters of America. Carmen is survived by two sons, Ron (Geraldine) Hayton of McDermott and...
Thelma Fay Fields
Jan 15, 2012
Thelma Fay Triggs Fields of New Lexington, formerly of South Webster, died, Sun., January 15, 2012 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster. She was born March 11, 1932 in South Webster, a daughter of the late Hezekiah and Jennie Fulk Triggs. Thelma is survived by two daughters, Sheila (Timothy) Coakley, Carolyn Summers; three grand-children, Marissa Dugan, Jessica Summers, Coln...
Georgia Conley
Jan 15, 2012
Age 90 of Portsmouth, formerly of Sciotoville, died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Hillview Retirement Center. She was born January 6, 1922 in Ironton to Pearlie and Frances (Wright) Ferguson. She graduated in 1940 from Portsmouth High School and was married to Ray Conley on December 13, 1945 in Portsmouth. Georgia worked for 36 years as a cafeteria manager...
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...

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