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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ruth K. Lewis
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...
Ada Justice
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...
Paul Richard Brown
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...
Roger Adams
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...
