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Kimberly L. (Sturgill) Nolen
Jul 4, 2019
Age 57, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at SOMC Hospice She was born April 16, 1962 in Portsmouth to Franklin and Arlene (Keller) Sturgill She was a lifelong resident of the Portsmouth area and graduated from Portsmouth East High School Kimberly enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, listening to music, and loved all animals She especially enjoyed chocolate...
Ethel Marie (Blevins) Spurlock
Jun 26, 2019
Age 84 of Oak Hill, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in Columbus. She was born March 13, 1935 in Ashland, KY, a daughter of the late Estill and Bessie (Conley) Blevins. Ethel was of the Baptist Faith, loved to listen to country music, and loved being a Momma to anyone in the community.
She is survived...
Barbara Jean (Nichols) Hall
Jun 22, 2019
Age 59, of Latham, OH, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 She was born July 3, 1959 in Baltimore, MD to Robert G. and Margaret (Hayslip) Nichols Barbara was a homemaker who loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.
She is survived by sons, Robert and Michael Hall, both of Latham; sisters, Roxanne Nichols of New...
Peggy Sue (Shope) Queen
Jun 22, 2019
Age 80, of Reynoldsburg, formerly of South Webster, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 in Reynoldsburg. She was born December 29, 1938 in Portsmouth to Thomas and Ruth (Kuhner) Shope. A 1956 graduate of South Webster High School, Peggy was a staunch union member who worked for over 30 years for General Motors. She enjoyed bingo and was an...
Grace Lee (Stiltner) Adams
Jun 18, 2019
Age 93, of Lucasville, went to be with the Lord June 18, 2019 at her home She was born December 13, 1925 in Sciotoville to Marion and Ida (Smith) Stiltner She was a longtime member of Portsmouth Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years Grace was a member of the SOMC Ladies Auxiliary, enjoyed working around...
Arlene Marie (Fraley) Kittles
Jun 17, 2019
Age 46, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born September 16, 1972 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Fred Fraley and Nancy Cassidy Rister. She was a member of Lloyd Ridge Church, enjoyed riding motorcycles on Charity runs and Poker runs, and loved spending time with her...
Steven Hurden Mault
Jun 16, 2019
A great father, a gentleman, a caring friend, a brilliant businessman, a knowledgeable outdoorsman, and a kind mentor to those struggling to survive. Our father, Steven Hurden Mault, personified these and other characteristics of the finest of American men.
Steve was born to Roscoe and Geneva Mault in Slocum Station, OH on a cold New Year's Eve...
Arthur A. Toland
Jun 15, 2019
Age 83, of South Webster, passed away Saturday June 15, 2019 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth. He was born June 12, 1936, a son of the late Fred and Edna Miller Toland. He attended Pilgrim Wesleyan Church, was a Marine Veteran who loved talking about the Marines, and enjoyed being outdoors.
He is survived by two...
Patricia C. (Copas) Jenkins
Jun 13, 2019
Age 89, of West Milford Township, New Jersey formerly of Sciotoville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 13, 2019. She was born September 8, 1929 in Sciotoville to Verlyn and Mildred (Harris) Copas. Her parents ran the Lane Shop in Portsmouth, known as the "Restaurant on Kinney's Lane". She was an R.N. by profession and worked for...
Thomas Elroy Whitaker
Jun 13, 2019
Age 83, of South Webster, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland, KY. He was born February 26, 1936 in Franklin Furnace to Herbert and Martha (Van Horn) Whitaker. He had a Master's Degree in Education from Xavier and spent many years as a teacher, enriching the minds...
Hi Maynard
Jun 13, 2019
Age 79, of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on June 13, 2019 at SOMC Hospice Center. Hi was born May 31, 1940 in Pikeville, KY to the late Robinson and Oma (Mullins) Maynard. He was a retired member of the Laborers Local 83 Union of Portsmouth, OH. In his spare time he enjoyed...
Blanche Cozetta (Jenkins) Cox
Jun 12, 2019
Age 80, of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at her son's home in Haverhill. She was born October 20, 1938 in Edsel, KY to Henry and Thelma (Edwards) Jenkins. Blanche was a member of the 1956 graduating class of Glenwood High School and enjoyed reading, crosswords, gardening, and was an avid lover and...
James Thomas Mccormick
Jun 11, 2019
Age 26, of South Webster, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was born July 13, 1992 in Portsmouth to John and Diana (Charles) McCormick. James was a 2010 graduate of South Webster High School and attended Vo-Tec. Professionally, he worked as a mechanic for Lang Truck and Trailer. He enjoyed hunting and riding four-wheelers, but one...
Molly Irene (Stoneking) Harrington
Jun 8, 2019
Age 82, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth She was born February 27, 1937, in Glovers Gap, West Virginia to John Lee and Nancy (Watson) Stoneking Molly worked for the Parks and Recreation Department in Portsmouth She enjoyed gardening, crocheting reading, and listening to music.
She is survived by her...
Jack F. Willis
Jun 2, 2019
Age 80, of Florence, KY, formerly of Sciotoville, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his home. He was born July 1, 1938 in Portsmouth to Bernard and Lena (Monroe) Willis. Jack was a graduate of East High School and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired after working 37 years for the Norfolk Southern Railroad...
Rebecca Sue Dickens
Jun 1, 2019
Age 39, of Wheelersburg, passed away June 1, 2019 in Wheelersburg. She was born January 1, 1980 to Darrell and Vernetta Dickens, and is survived by them both.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memories of Rebecca and expressions of condolence may be shared at www.DWSwickNelsonFuneralHome.com.
Jean M. (Newcomer) Johnson
May 31, 2019
Age 95, of Wheelersburg, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home. She was born February 11, 1924 in Akron, OH to Clinton J. and Margaret S. (Bowen) Newcomer. She was a great homemaker, loved her cats, and attended Sand Hill Christian Baptist Church. She will be sadly missed by all.
Jean is survived by son,...
Mark Steven King
May 31, 2019
Age 60, of Wheelersburg, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at OSU Hospital in Columbus. He was born May 11, 1959 in Portsmouth to Garrett and Edna Eileen (Perkins) King. Mark served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and worked as a laborer for the local union in Columbus, retiring in 2012. He loved to work,...
Wilma Jean (Turner) Greathouse
May 26, 2019
Mom completed her journey…and what an adventure it was. She was a true blessing and a sassy inspiration for all of us. She had a deep love for her family and her church. She loved to camp and travel, especially to the beach, and enjoyed reading. She was a retired paralegal and also spent time in customer service where...

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