Dec 26, 2010

Bruce Hamilton, 42, of Portsmouth died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010 after a hard battle with cancer. He was born May 15, 1968 in Portsmouth and was a self employed building contractor. Bruce is survived by his wife, Melissa Ann Fraley Hamilton; three sons, Bruce Hamilton, Chris (Jessica) Hamilton and Tyler Hamilton all of Portsmouth; stepson, Chris Tackett of Portsmouth;...

Dec 22, 2010

Della Ashley Saunders, 87, of South Webster passed away Wed. Dec. 22, 2010 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born July 25, 1923 in Wheelersburg a daughter of the late Ora and Eva Johnson Ashley. Della is survived by two sons, Joseph "Doug" (Janie) Saunders and Marvin Saunders; five daughters, Norma Fachs, Wanda Czechlewski, Mary Howard, Anna (David)...

Dec 15, 2010

Charles Ralph King, 71, of Hamburg, Ark, formerly of Minford, died Wed., Dec. 15, 2010 in Hamburg. He was born, Aug. 12, 1939, in Minford, son of the late Charlie and Lou Emma Cottle King. He was a Field Engineer for ITT and a member of the Aurora #48 Masonic Lodge. Charles is survived by his longtime companion, Sheela...

Dec 14, 2010

Bertha Kay Hale, 59, of West Portsmouth died Tues. Dec. 14, 2010 at home. She was born Feb. 3, 1951 in Willard, OH. a daughter of Elmer Bolen of West Portsmouth and the late Billie Jo Baugh Bolen. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is also survived by two sons,...

Dec 13, 2010

David Fannin, 61, of South Shore, KY, died, Monday, Dec 13, 2010, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born June 16, 1949 in Portsmouth, son of the late Bechham and Hazel Fannin. He is survived by two brothers; Paul and Homer Fannin both of South Shore, KY. He was also preceded in death by his brother William Fannin...

Dec 11, 2010

Jose Armando Perez-Fontes,22, of Portsmouth died Sat.Dec. 11, 2010. Services will be 11 AM Sat. Dec. 18, 2010 at D.W. Swick Funeral Home in New Boston. Visitation will be Friday 6 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Mexico. dwswickfuneralhome.com.

Dec 9, 2010

Jessie Anne Shuff Age 80 of Wheelersburg, died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born May 17, 1930 in Grundy, VA to Gordon and Loueasy (Justice) Rife. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was a waitress for over 20 years at Pop's Place in Wheelersburg. Jessie is survived by two...

Dec 9, 2010

Carl Wesley McGraw Senior, 55, of South Webster passed away at his residence on December 9, 2010. Carl was a 1975 graduate of Minford High School. Following graduation he completed training and pursued a career in telephone construction. He was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed farming, horseback riding and spending time with his family and friends. Carl...

Dec 7, 2010

Sharon Kay Blackburn, 66, of Westerville, formerly of New Boston died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born August 18, 1944 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Jesse and Clarice Everman Blevins. She was a member of Cedar St. Church of Christ in Christian Union and was a retired Missionary from the...

Dec 4, 2010

Ruth K. Lewis, 84 of Sciotodale, died Saturday Dec. 4, 2010 at Concord Care Center. She was born May 1, 1926 in Wheelersburg, a daughter of the late Floyd and Goldie Yelley Grashel, whom preceded her.

She was formerly employeed at Kendrick's and Marting's Dept. Store and was of the Baptist Faith.

She is survived...

Nov 25, 2010

Ada Mae Justice 96, of New Boston died Thurs., Nov. 25, 2010 at Best Care Convalescent Center. She was born March 20, 1914 in Lewis Co., KY. a daughter of the late Rev. T.N. Thomas and Rosa Mason Kerr. She was a retired registered nurse, a member of Cedar St. Church of Christ in Christian Union and had been...

Nov 24, 2010

Paul R. Brown, 84, of New Boston died Wed., Nov. 24, 2010 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born Aug. 25, 1926 in New Boston, a son of the late Elza and Lucy Tackett Brown. He was a graduate of Glenwood High School, was a retired United States Postal Carrier having worked in New Boston and Sciotoville, was a...

Nov 18, 2010

Roger E. Adams, 62, of Minford, died Thurs. Nov. 18, 2010 at his residence. He was born June 3, 1948 in Portsmouth, a son of Harold and Grace Stiltner Adams of Lucasville. He was a U.S. Army veteran and of the Baptist faith. Roger is also survived by two sisters, Tami Montgomery of Minford and Lisa Franklin of Gahanna...

Nov 14, 2010

Margaret M. Hanna, 83, of Wheelersburg, beloved wife and mother went to be with her Lord on Nov. 14, 2010 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born in Beatyville, KY a daughter of the late Alva and Della Horner Kamer. She left behind a brother, Richard Kamer; a son, Michael, a daughter, Joyce, 2 grandsons, Tom and Scott and...

Nov 7, 2010

Vicki C. Hacker Age 57 of Wheelersburg, died Sunday November 7, 2010 at OSU Hospital in Columbus. She was born March 17, 1953 in Springfield, Ohio to Leck and Mildred (Hilton) Blanton. Vicki was a member of the Moose, the Eagles, and enjoyed fishing and singing She was a very generous person who loved spending time with her family....

Oct 27, 2010

Mickey Ray Sturgill, 67, of Franklin Furnace, died Wed. Oct. 27, 2010 at home surrounded by his family and his special caregiver, Lorena. He was born Dec. 29, 1942 in Baltimore, MD., a son of the late Farris and Jean Williams Sturgill. He had served in the U.S. Navy, was a former truck driver and member of the New...

Oct 22, 2010

Donald J. Reed, 72, of New Boston died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born Feb. 18, 1938 in Louisville, KY to the late Ed Updyke and Ida Mae Bondner. He was a graduate of Maysville, KY High School, a former automobile salesman and was a popular quartet singer who loved singing gospel songs. Don...

Oct 22, 2010

Paul Larry Cooper, 68, of New Boston died Fri. Oct. 22, 2010 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born April 13, 1942 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Paul R. Cooper and Delilah Cook Holsinger. Larry was a member of Christ Sanctuary and the refrigeration Service Engineer Society. He is survived by his stepmother, Sylvia Cooper of...

Oct 21, 2010

Betty R. Mills, 81, of New Boston went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thurs., Oct. 21, 2010 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born June 8, 1929 in North Moreland, a daughter of the late Alva and Zola Mae Evans Curry. She was a member of Cedar St. Church of Christ in Christian Union...

Oct 16, 2010

Flossie Waneda Miller, 88, of Minford died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Heritage Square in New Boston, Ohio following a long illness. She and her husband had made their home in the Minford area for over 50 years. She was born August 19, 1922 in Big Run, West Virginia to the late James Hugh and...