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Denise E. (Mahoney) Kelly

Denise E. (Mahoney) Kelly

May 24, 2017

Age 57 of Minford passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at her home.  She was born January 25, 1960 in Riverside, CA. A casino pit boss by profession, she enjoyed pets and playing cards.

Denise is survived by her husband, Roger Carver; sons, Jason Asher of Highland, CA and Robert Asher of IA; daughter, Robyn Powell of...

Lawrence "Larry" H. Woodrum

Lawrence "Larry" H. Woodrum

May 24, 2017

Age 78 of Bradenton, FL formerly of Portsmouth, passed away May 24, 2017 in Bradenton, FL He was born April 21, 1939 in Portsmouth to Walter and Anna (Hall) Woodrum Larry was a barber for over forty years at Larry and Luther's in Portsmouth and Woodrum's Barber Shop in Wheelersburg and Portsmouth In his spare time he loved to...

Bobby Milton Barbour

Bobby Milton Barbour

May 19, 2017

Bobby M. Barbour, 83 of Wheelersburg passed away Friday May 19, 2017. He was born November 29, 1933 in Vinton, WV, a son of the late Walter and Elsie Durham Barbour.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma Barbour of Wheelersburg; two daughters, Gail Marie Barbour and Andrea Barbour both of Nebraska; and several grandchildren. He was...

William Jerry Arthur

William Jerry Arthur

May 18, 2017

William "Jerry" Arthur, 80 of Bethel, OH formerly of Wheelersburg, passed away May 17, 2017 at home following a long illness. He was born January 23, 1937 in Portsmouth to the late William and Julia Osborne Arthur. Jerry attended Bethel United Methodist Church, was retired from CSXT Railroad where he had worked in Russell, KY, Cumberland, MD, and Cincinnati....

Karen Lee (Holbrook) Peck

Karen Lee (Holbrook) Peck

May 17, 2017

Age 76 of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Columbus. She was born February 10, 1941 in Portsmouth to Frank David and Gertrude (Smith) Holbrook. On October 19, 1963 she married Norman Peck in Dayton and celebrated 53 years together. Karen enjoyed crocheting, bingo, and loved to play cards.

She is survived by her husband,...

Brenda Kay (Parker) Horner

Brenda Kay (Parker) Horner

May 14, 2017

Age 64 of Lucasville passed away Sunday May 14, 2017 in Columbus. She was born November 30, 1952 in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Bruce and Erma Kiser Parker, Brenda was a very caring and giving mother and grandmother who always took care of everyone above herself. She loved to color, read, collect dolls and Coca Cola products....

Evelyn Crawford

Evelyn Crawford

May 10, 2017

Age 98 of Sciotoville, passed away May 10, 2017 at Heartland of Portsmouth. She was born June 18, 1918 in Scioto County to James and Capitola (Smith) Wheeler. Evelyn worked 25 years with Williams Shoe Factory and 10 years at Mercy Hospital. She enjoyed gardening and quilting.

She is survived by son, James (Lisa) Crawford of Minford;...

Ilene (Scherer) Mckenzie

Ilene (Scherer) Mckenzie

May 10, 2017

Age 88 of Portsmouth, passed away May 10, 2017 at Bridgeport Health Care She was born September 24, 1928 in Portsmouth to the late Edward and Thelma (Turner) Scherer She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Elvin McKenzie and her sister, Marilyn Scherer Born.

She is survived by her son, Paul Edward McKenzie and his...

James Galloway

James Galloway

May 9, 2017

Age 58 of Portsmouth, passed away May 9, 2017, at his home   He was born November 24, 1958 in Portsmouth to Kenneth and Marilyn (Grimm) Galloway James worked as a laborer in the scrap metal industry He was a fan of the Martial Arts and taught them at the local YMCA He enjoyed shooting pool, but his favorite thing...

Eric "Chuckles" Tyler Charles

Eric "Chuckles" Tyler Charles

May 3, 2017

Age 35 of Portsmouth passed away May 3, 2017. He was born June 28, 1981 in Portsmouth a son of Cindy Pitts Baer of Portsmouth and the late John Charles. Eric was a welder and formerly worked at JAK Telemarketing and Giovanni's Pizza. He loved his tattoos, cooking, collecting Hot Wheels, and working with Habitat for Humanity in California....

Melvin Green

Melvin Green

May 2, 2017

Arrangements are being handled by D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.

Paul V. Mcnutt

Paul V. Mcnutt

May 2, 2017

Age 71 of New Boston, went to be with Jesus May 2, 2017 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth He was born July 19, 1945 in Portsmouth to John and Lissie (Holsinger) McNutt Paul was a 1964 graduate of Clay High School and worked many years as a baker with the Bluebird Bakery in New Boston He was a member...

Alice Aldrich

Alice Aldrich

May 2, 2017

Age 59 of Lucasville, passed away May 2, 2017 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth She was born April 15, 1958 in Columbus to Brosia and Betty (Stonerock) Dunn Alice loved her flowers, playing bingo, camping, and fishing.

She is survived by her husband, Samuel; sons, Larry Risner of Lucasville, Carl Boggs of West Virginia, and...

Kris Edward Runyon

Kris Edward Runyon

May 2, 2017

Age 39 of Sciotoville, died accidently May 2, 2017, due to a fall at his work in Meridian, MS. He was born January 25, 1978 in Portsmouth to Silas Runyon Jr. and Katherine (Hazelbaker). He was a 1996 East High School graduate and was a longtime worker with cell tower construction throughout the country. He loved four wheeling, hunting,...

Jane (Bowen) Pettigrew

Jane (Bowen) Pettigrew

Apr 30, 2017

Age 87 of Wheelersburg passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born November 26, 1929 in Gary, Indiana to Clarence and Mary (York) Bowen. A 1947 graduate of Wheelersburg High School, she honorably served her country as a member of the United States Air Force. She was a teacher by profession and taught kindergarten at...

Frank Horner

Frank Horner

Apr 30, 2017

Age 74 of South Webster, passed away April 30, 2017 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  He was born September 7, 1942 in South Webster, the son of the late Harmon Estel and Dorothy (Moore) Horner. Frank had retired as a custodian at Wheelersburg High School, had also retired from Lone Star Cement, and was a longtime logger.  Most of all,...

William J. Shaw

William J. Shaw

Apr 20, 2017

Age 83 of Wheelersburg passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at his home.  He was born May 6, 1933 in Kensit, Arkansas to Alvia and Coralee (Winters) Shaw.  A graduate of Findlay High School, William served his country honorably as a Sargent in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War era.  He was a truck driver by profession...

Carolyn Fenton

Carolyn Fenton

Apr 19, 2017

Age 80 of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017.  She was born in Oak Hill on November 24, 1936 to David and Nellie (Dunn) Bates.  She was a member of United Methodist Church in Kettering and sang in nine church choirs in the Ohio West Conference.  She was co-chair of the National Masonic Order of Campers.  Carolyn loved...

George Dempsey Sullivan

George Dempsey Sullivan

Apr 15, 2017

Age 67 of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at his home. He was born January 22, 1950 in Portsmouth to Arthur and Ruth (Fannon) Sullivan. George spent many years as a truck driver for Independence Equipment and Supply Company. He was a fan of country music and in his younger days enjoyed going fishing.

He...

Michael Benner

Michael Benner

Apr 13, 2017

Age 65 of Columbus, passed away on April 13, 2017 at his home. He was a nurse and worked for the Columbus State Hospital.

He is survived by his brother, Charles Benner of Union

Arrangements are being handled by D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston.

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