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Maralyce Newberry

Maralyce Newberry

Jan 26, 2011

Maralyce Williams Newberry, 83, formerly of New Boston, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Hillview Retirement Center. She was born November 23, 1927, in Akron, a daughter of the late Horace and Hazel Reid Williams. She was a lifelong active member of First Church of God in New Boston serving as a Sunday School teacher, choir member, WCG treasurer,...

Timothy A. "Minner" Mault

Timothy A. "Minner" Mault

Jan 23, 2011

Age 54 of Portsmouth died Sunday, January 23, 2011 at SOMC Hospice. He was born April 14, 1956 in Portsmouth to Roscoe and Geneva (Baer) Mault. He graduated in 1974 from Glenwood High School in New Boston. Tim was a veteran of the United States Navy and loved playing chess, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family. He...

Rebecca Sue Conley

Rebecca Sue Conley

Jan 22, 2011

Age 58 of Wheelersburg, died Saturday, January 22nd at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born August 1, 1952 in Portsmouth, OH to August "Curly" and Lillian (Shaw) Conley. Rebecca was a homemaker and enjoyed watching basketball and football, rooting for both the Manning brothers. She also loved horseback riding and was a great lover of animals, rescuing the...

Elwood Williams

Elwood Williams

Jan 19, 2011

Elwood Williams, 94, of South Webster died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 at Best Care Nursing Center. He was born July 21, 1916 in Lewis Co., KY., a son of the late George W. Williams and Nellie Linkous Williams. He was retired from Harbinson Walker as a press operator, was a U.S. Army WW II veteran and member of South...

Thomas Newberry

Thomas Newberry

Jan 15, 2011

Tom Newberry, 89

Thomas Homer Newberry, 89, of New Boston, Ohio, died Saturday, January 15, 2011, at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth. He was born September 9, 1921, in New Boston, to the late Thomas Henry and Hattie Irene Sullivan Newberry. He was a graduate of Glenwood High School in New Boston, Anderson College in Anderson, Indiana,...

Arlie Joe Castle

Arlie Joe Castle

Jan 15, 2011

Age 63 of Franklin Furnace, died Saturday, January 15, 2011 at SOMC in Portsmouth. He was born July 10, 1947 in Ashland, KY to Arlie and Estelene (Donaldson) Castle. Arlie was a welder for Northern Electric Company in Galion, OH and during the 1990's owned and operated C & D Bait and Tackle shop in Franklin Furnace. A life...

Dorothy L. Ashley

Dorothy L. Ashley

Jan 15, 2011

Dorothy L. Ashley, 89, of New Boston died Sat. Jan. 15, 2011 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born June 2, 1921 in Greenup Co., KY., a daughter of the late Lee and Daisy Yates Williams. Dorothy is survived by 7 sons, Jack Jennings of Bentonville, Ark., Larry Jennings and Don Jennings both of Mansfield, Don Ashley, Dave Ashley,...

Sharon Kay Ogborn

Sharon Kay Ogborn

Jan 12, 2011

Sharon Kay Ogborn, 53, of Minford, a loving wife, mother and grandmother died Wed., Jan. 12, 2011 at home. She was born Feb. 27, 1957 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Doris Wolfe Weekly of New Boston and the late Morris Weekly. Sharon is also survived by her husband, David Ogborn; a son, John Osborne of Wheelersburg; three daughters, Christy...

Thelma C. Shope

Thelma C. Shope

Jan 4, 2011

Age 76, of Wheelersburg, died January 4, 2011 at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born in Dunlap, OH on May 1, 1934 to Orva and Mildred (Hibbs) Newman. She is survived by one son, Steven (Kathy) Shope of South Webster; one daughter, Kim Shope of Russell, KY; two granddaughters, Cassie Cole and Cherie White; one grandson, Jason Shope; three...

Christopher Lee Rowe

Christopher Lee Rowe

Jan 3, 2011

Age 40, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sciotoville on Monday, January 3, 2011. He was born May 28, 1970 in Portsmouth to Betty (Bryant) Rowe and Darrell Rowe. He is survived by his mother Betty Rowe of Sciotoville, father Darrell Rowe of Portsmouth; two sons, Jonathan Rowe of Portsmouth, David (Mack) Walters of Portsmouth; uncle Paul Bryant...

Shirley Rhea Gillum

Shirley Rhea Gillum

Dec 30, 2010

Age 75 of Franklin Furnace, died Thursday, December 30, 20120 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born September 7, 1935 in Ashland, KY. She was an over-the-road truck driver for over 30 years and spent over 15 years driving for Werner Enterprises. Shirley loved to walk on her farm and observe the wildlife. She was a big fan...

Bruce Hamilton

Bruce Hamilton

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;...

Della Saunders

Della Saunders

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)...

Charles Ralph King

Charles Ralph King

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...

Bertha Kay Hale

Bertha Kay Hale

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,...

David Crisp Fannin

David Crisp Fannin

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...

Jose Armando Perez-Fontes

Jose Armando Perez-Fontes

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.

Jessie Anne Shuff

Jessie Anne Shuff

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...

Carl Wesley Mcgraw, Sr

Carl Wesley Mcgraw, Sr

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...

Sharon Kay Blackburn

Sharon Kay Blackburn

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...

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