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Vernon Robinson
Jul 18, 2009
Vernon Lee Robinson, 70 of Franklin Furnace died Sat., July 18, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 10, 1939 in Ironton, a son of the late Vernon L. Robinson, Sr and Evelyn Richendollar Robinson. He was a former mechanic and a Marine Corp veteran. He is survived by his wife of 48 yrs., Pauline Bowling Robinson; two...
Donald Ray Hanes
Jul 1, 2009
Donald Ray Hanes, 51 of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at home. He was born September 19, 1957, in Portsmouth, a son of Sandra Faye Duncan Still, of Portsmouth, and the late Donald William Hanes. He was a retired from Neal Hatcher Real Estate, and a Marine Corps Veteran. In addition to his mother, survivors include his step-father,...
Donald Ray Hanes
Jul 1, 2009
Donald Ray Hanes, 51 of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at home. He was born September 19, 1957, in Portsmouth, a son of Sandra Faye Duncan Still, of Portsmouth, and the late Donald William Hanes. He was a retired from Neal Hatcher Real Estate, and a Marine Corps Veteran. In addition to his mother, survivors include his step-father,...
James Leroy Humble
Jun 29, 2009
James Leroy Humble, 79, of Scioto Furnace, died Monday, June 29, 2009. He was born June 10, 1930, in Buena Vista, Ohio. He is survived by a son, Carl L. Humble of Portsmouth; a daughter, Barbara (Greg) Jones of South Webster; a brother, Robert Humble of Buena Vista; a sister, Ettalene Gifford of Portsmouth; a grandson, Dustin Jones and...
Sadie E. Mccann
Jun 26, 2009
Sadie McCann, 85, of Elbrook Pavilion in Minford, formerly of Twin Valley Road went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2009. She was born April 17, 1924 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Milford and Florence Cooper Evans and attended Millers Run United Baptist Church. She is survived by her three daughters, Carolyn (Tim) Williams, Judie...
Wilma Jean Billings
Jun 22, 2009
Wilma Jean Billings, 70, of South Webster, formerly of New Boston, died Monday, June 22, 2009 at home. She previously worked as a cook at Hill View and Crystal Care Center. She is survived by her mother, Edna Ratliff of Lucasville; two sons, Gary (Cindy) Williams and Stephen (Julie) Muncy, both of Portsmouth; three daughters, Vicki Shortridge of New...
Ralph Shaffer
Jun 19, 2009
Ralph G. Shaffer, 70, of South Webster went to be with his Lord on Friday, June 19, 2009 at home surrounded by his family. He was retired from the Portsmouth Waste Water Treatment Plant after 29 years service. He attended IPCC church at Scioto Furnace for 18 years. Ralph leaves behind his wife of 18 years, Glenda Smith Shaffer...
Ruth Mcintosh
Jun 18, 2009
age 49 of Wheelersburg died June 18, 2009 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born May 2, 1960 in Portsmouth to James and Elfie (Loper) Barton. Ruth most recently worked at Little Caesar's in Portsmouth and previously worked for Pillsbury in Wellston for 12 years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by...
Jesse Newberry
Jun 11, 2009
Jesse W. Newberry, 91, of New Boston died Thurs. June 11, 2009 at Hill View Retirement Center. He was born July 25, 1917 in Garrison, KY to the late Thomas and Irene Sullivan Newberry. He was a member of First Church of God in New Boston where he had been a trustee, usher and treasurer. He was a captian...
Carla Pierce
Jun 9, 2009
Easter "Carla" Pierce, 50 of North Moreland passed away Tues., June 9, 2009 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born Oct. 13, 1958 in Portsmouth. She is survived by her parents, James and Joanne Lintz Pierce of North Moreland; two brothers, James (Teresa) Pierce and Jeff (Debra) Pierce all of Portmouth; a sister, Mindy (Shane) Ross of Portsmouth, 5...
Vena Willis
Jun 6, 2009
Vena Willis, 81, of South Webster died Saturday, June 6, 2009 at her home. She was born July 25, 1927 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late John B. and Phoebe Craft Adams. She was retired from SOMC-ER after 23 years, was a member of Happy Hollow Union Church in Tolesboro, KY., where along side her husband Roy,...
Angel Michelle Collins
Jun 3, 2009
Angel Michelle Collins, 3 month old daughter of James and Tonya Blankenship Collins of Franklin Furnace, died Wednesday June 3, 2009 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. She was born February 23, 2009 in Cincinnati. She is also survived by three brothers, Tony, Daniel, and Dwight Collins, all at home; grandmothers, Tina Blankenship and Charlene Collins, both of Portsmouth; two special...
Michael Lee Todd
May 27, 2009
Michael Lee Todd "Mikie", 46, of Hilliard, went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning May 27, 2009 at his residence, after a long battle with ALS "Lou Gehrig's Disease." He was born June 26, 1962 in Portsmouth to Talmage "Mike" & Diana Bussa Todd. Mike was self-employed in Columbus, where he operated a lawn care business. He loved...
Sandra Marie Short
May 24, 2009
Sandra Marie (Lore) Short, 54, of Athens, Alabama, formerly of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord May 24, 2009 at an Athens, Alabama Hospital. She was born June 12, 1954 in Portsmouth, to Creana Wiley Stiles and the late John Edward Lore. Sandra was an activity leader for over 10 years with the MRDD program. She was a...
Paris Sheppard
May 21, 2009
Paris G. Sheppard, 60, of Portsmouth died Thurs., May 21, 2009 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born June 14, 1948 in Williamson W.VA , a son of the late Wallace Sheppard and Ovia Lynch.He is survived by his wife, Brenda Sherman Sheppard; a son, Thomas Sheppard of Lucasville; four daughters, Pamela Sheppard, Selena Vasques and Gina May all...
Nicholas V. Paishon
May 20, 2009
Nicholas V. Paishon, 73, of Sciotoville died Wed., May 20, 2009 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born Nov. 28, 1935 in Honolulu, Hawaii, a son of the late David and Anna Lavonus Paishon. He is survived by his wife, Carol Jackson Paishon; six sons, Thomas Paishon and wife, Eilene of Columbus, Victor Blankenship of Sciotoville, Michael Paishon...
Nathaniel Brown
May 18, 2009
Nathaniel Kreed Brown, 7 month old son of Danny E.Brown and Misty Lee Dawn Ruggles of Portsmouth died Monday, May 18, 2009 after a life long illness. He was born Oct, 4, 2008 in Columbus. He is also survived by a brother, Jeromy Justin Green of Portsmouth; 3 sisters, Mary L. Ratliff and Amber L. Brown both of Portsmouth...
Carol Ratliff
May 15, 2009
Carol Ann Ratliff, 65, of Portsmouth died Fri. May 15, 2009 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born Feb. 11, 1944 in Marion, a daughter of Mary Truitt Snyder and the late Edward Snyder. She was a homemaker and formerly attended Freewill Church of God on 5Th St. She is survived by a son, Ernest Ratliff of Portsmouth; two...
Opal Bailey
May 11, 2009
age 88 of Wheelersburg died Monday, May 11, 2009 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born July 21, 1920 in Keaton, KY to John and Esta (Rose) Thompson. She married Thomas Bailey who died in 2003. Opal was known throughout the county for her quilting, and was a member of Ohio Valley United Baptist Church in Wheelersburg. She...
Robert Mac Hurst
May 8, 2009
Robert Mac Hurst, age 63, of Portsmouth died May 8, 2009 at his home. He was born October 28, 1945 in Sciotoville to Romulus and Addie (Huffman) Hurst. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was of the Baptist faith. Bob enjoyed all types of racing, especially sprint racing and dirt cars. He is survived by...

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