Patrick Slone
Jul 2, 2011
Patrick Slone, 69, of Minford died Sat. July 2, 2011 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born July 12, 1941 in Sciotodale, a son of the late James and Thelma Richmond Slone. He attended Harrison Mills Church of Christ in Christian Union, was a former New Boston Coke employee and a U.S. Marine veteran. Pat is survived by his...
Pauline Caseman
Jun 30, 2011
Age 72, passed away at 11;40 p.m. on June 30, 2011. She was born in Portsmouth to Luther and Lona (Parker) Lewis on September 16, 1938. Pauline was married to Robert Caseman for over 53 years. She enjoyed crocheting, flowers, cooking for her appreciative family, and most of all spending time with her loved ones. Pauline is survived by...
Marquetta Thelma Burke
Jun 29, 2011
Age 77 of Portsmouth, died Wednesday evening at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born June 7, 1934 in Portsmouth to Homer and Thelma (Gronniger) Giles. She married Ronald Gene Burke in 1950. She moved from Portsmouth to Williamson, WV in 1963 where she lived until her move back to Portsmouth in 1992. Marquetta loved gardening, flower arranging, art,...
John Frank Basham
Jun 28, 2011
Frank Basham John Frank Basham, 79, of South Webster, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1931, in New Boston, a son of the late John W. and Margaret Keatley Basham. Frank was a home builder for over 30 years. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60...
Marcella Allen
Jun 25, 2011
Marcella Allen, 69, of Portsmouth went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2011 in Columbus, OH. She was born in Portsmouth on April 22, 1942 to Henry and Mary (Meenach) Murphy and was a former member of the Sand Hill Baptist Church. Marcella was married for 52 years to George Allen, Sr. and liked nothing better...
Ralph "Wayne" Vandeusen
Jun 25, 2011
Ralph "Wayne" VanDeusen, 75, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1935, in RedKey, Ind., son of the late Charles and Fern Mendenhall VanDeusen. He formerly worked at Harbison Walker and was a well known barber at Shorties Barber Shop. Wayne is survived by three sons, Kent (Lisa) VanDeusen...
Margerine "Margie" Holsinger
Jun 18, 2011
Margerine (Margie) Holsinger, 80, of New Boston, went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at SOMC Hospice Center, while surrounded by family. She was born April 1, 1931, in Vanceburg, Ky, daughter of the late, Andrew and Gertrude Sullivan. Margie was a loving homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother as she spent her entire life...
James Leonard Schouster
Jun 17, 2011
James Leonard Schouster, 74, of Portsmouth died June 17, 2011 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born on January 23, 1937 to William and Cora (York) Schouster of Highland Bend, OH. He was a mechanic by trade and enjoyed travel and playing horseshoes. James is survived by one son, John (Sandra) Schouster of Heath, OH; two daughters, Tina...
George E. Moore
Jun 13, 2011
George E. Moore, 65, of South Webster, died Monday, June 13, 2011 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born Jan. 14, 1946, son of the late Floyd and Dorothy Gilliland Moore. He is survived by his wife Evangeline Neff Moore, whom he married on July 4, 1968 in Scioto County. He is also survived by two brothers, Frank Moore...
Sidney Powers
Jun 11, 2011
Age 88, of Sciotoville died Saturday morning, June 11, 2011 at Hempstead Manor in Portsmouth. He was born November 2, 1922 in Magoffin County, KY to the late Dudley and Melissa (Murphy) Powers. Sidney proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for 28 years having served in three wars, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. In addition to his parents...
William Masters
Jun 11, 2011
William C. "Bill" Masters, 84 of South Webster died Sat. June 11, 2011 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born Aug. 25, 1926 in South Webster, a son of the late Perry and Louella Bocook Masters. He was retired from the Safety Dept. at Martin Merrietta, was a WW II U.S. Marine veteran and member of James Dickey...
Brian Keith Woodrow
Jun 9, 2011
Age 37, of Wheelersburg, died Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Community Hospice Center in Ashland. He was born October 6, 1973 in Portsmouth to William Woodrow and Sue Blanton. Brian enjoyed listening to and writing music and liked to draw. He is survived by his mother, Sue Blanton of Wheelersburg; daughter, Jordan Woodrow of Portsmouth; a special friend and...
James C. Lawhun
Jun 6, 2011
James C. "Calhoun" Lawhun, 78, of South Webster, died Monday, June 6, 2011, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born March 14, 1933 in New Boston, Oh, son of the late William and Roseanna Penix Lawhun. "Calhoun" was a machinist at Empire Detroit Steel and served in the US Army during the Korean conflict. He was a member...
Alicia Dawn Barnes
Jun 4, 2011
Alicia Dawn Barnes, 30, of Portsmouth, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 4, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 23, 1980 in Portsmouth to Bruce and Deena (King) King and was a 1998 graduate of East High School. Alicia was a loving mother, daughter, sister, wife, and...
James Otto Smith
Jun 3, 2011
James O. Smith, 72, of South Webster, died Friday, June 3, 2011 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1939 in Frederick, Ohio son of the late Albert Wesley and Violet Shope Smith. He graduated from the Huntington Barber College and served the community as a Barber throughout his life. He was a former Fireman for...
Sue Ann Dingus
May 29, 2011
Sue A. Dingus, 65, of Minford died Sunday May 29, 2011 at Elbrook Pavillian. She was born December 22, 1945 in Columbus to the late Dolores Parlin Shump. She was a former cook at Minford High School and member of the former Minford Womens Club. Sue is survived by her husband, Paul Dingus whom she married on July 11,...
Timothy Gale Wells
May 22, 2011
Timothy Gale Wells, 50, of Latham, died Sunday, May 22, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 27, 1960 in Portsmouth. He will be sadly missed as the eldest son of Helen Sellers and the beloved nephew of Betty Hoskins. Services will be held at the convience of the family. Cremation arrangements are being handled by D.W. Swick...
Betty Opal Kayser
May 22, 2011
Betty Opal Kayser, 97, of Deer Park, Texas died Sunday May 22, 2011 in Deer Park. She was born July 9, 1913 in Vanceburg, KY. a daughter of the late Claude and Martha Horner Bodkin. She was a former cook at Harding Elementry School. She is survived by two sons, Delbert Kayser (Janice Meck) of Richmond, VA. and Clarence...
Vivian Jo Queen
May 20, 2011
Vivian Jo (Canter) Queen, 56 of Scioto Furnace passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 at her home. She was born September 13, 1954 in Ottoway Co.,Michigan, a daughter of the late Fred and Betty (McKenzie) Canter. She was a member of the Calvin Ray Evans Evangelistic Outreach Ministries. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Donnie Queen;...
James C. Smith
May 18, 2011
James C. Smith, 75, of Sciotoville died Wed. May 18, 2011 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born Nov. 20, 1935 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Kenneth and Ethel Hankins Smith. He was a former tugboat seaman and U.S. Army veteran. Jim is survived by his special friend, Wilma Skaggs of Sciotoville; a son, Kenneth Smith of...
