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Fannie Marie (Hutchinson) Bender
Jul 27, 2016
Mrs. Fannie Marie Hutchinson Bender, 95 of Warrenville, SC, formerly of Scioto County died Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Mrs. Bender was born August 27, 1920 in Portsmouth, OH, a daughter of the late James Hanley Fenton Hutchinson and Blanche Hart Hutchinson. A resident of the Warrenville, SC area since 2007, she attended the Aiken Church of Christ and was...
Kenny E. Mcknight
Jul 27, 2016
Age 72 of South Webster went to be with the Lord July 27, 2016 at his home. He was born October 9, 1943 in Scioto County to Cecil Everett and Virginia Ruby (Messer) McKnight. Kenny was a brick maker by trade for many years at the Harbison Walker Brickyard. He was a member of Bloom Free Will Baptist Church...
James Workman, Sr.
Jul 26, 2016
James Donald Workman Sr. (Jim) of Wheelersburg, Ohio peacefully passed away Tuesday at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
Jim died two hours before his 75th birthday from a stroke. Born the elder son of James and Thelma Workman in 1941, he was a graduate of Belton High School in South Carolina.
Jim honorably served our...
Viola E. (Fultz) Shoemaker
Jul 26, 2016
Age 86 of New Boston died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at her home She was born August 24, 1930 in Lucasville to Thomas and Nellie (Sheets) Fultz Viola graduated from Clay High School in 1948 While working at the Cameo Restaurant she met her beloved husband of 67 years, Rome Leon Shoemaker They were married December 24, 1949 She...
Dannie "Tucker" Olen Turner
Jul 25, 2016
Age 60 of Portsmouth, passed away on July 25, 2016 at his home He was born November 1, 1955 in Columbus to Dannie Olen and Cinda (Borders) Turner, Sr Dannie served his country as Marine during the Vietnam era He was a mechanic by profession and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing and going on walks.
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David Payton
Jul 25, 2016
Age 72 of New Boston died Monday, July 25, 2016 at SOMC in Portsmouth He was born February 9, 1944 in New Boston to James and Kathleen (Copeland) Payton David graduated from Glenwood High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps He was a very active member of the Democratic Party and politics in general He was a...
Perry E Eubanks
Jul 25, 2016
Perry E. Eubanks, 63 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 25, 2016 at the SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth. He was born on October 24, 1952 in Gallipolis, Ohio the son of the late Eldon K. and Ina M. Scott Eubanks. Perry was also preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Holberg .
...Donna Kay (Ramey) Thompson
Jul 24, 2016
Age 73 of Portsmouth, passed away on July 24, 2016 at SOMC She was born June 23, 1943 in Portsmouth to Robert Eugene and Ollie (Haney) Ramey She loved her animal friends, especially her dogs, Bobbi and ChaCha
She is survived by four sons, Paul (Kristie Worthington) Cordell of Wheelersburg, David Cordell of Catlettsburg, KY, Don "PeeWee"...
Donald Eugene Burke
Jul 23, 2016
Donald Eugene Burke, 83, of Harrison, Ohio and Rockledge, Florida, passed away to be with the Lord on July 23, 2016. Don leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Alta (nee Queen), sons Robert and Donald Jr., and many cherished relatives, friends and neighbors.
Don was born May 8, 1933 in rural Scioto County, Ohio to...
Jacee Jo (Price) James
Jul 23, 2016
Age 24 of Portsmouth, passed away on July 23, 2016 at SOMC in Portsmouth.
Jacee Jo (Price) James was born November 2, 1991 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Melvin J. and Jolynn (Mulliner) Price Jacee was the youngest child with three older brothers and one older sister She was an energetic little girl with long, thick...
Lora Jane (Hale) Randolph
Jul 20, 2016
Age 52 of Portsmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at her home. She was born September 29, 1963 in Portsmouth to John "Frosty" and Thelma (Slack) Hale. Lora was a graduate of Wheelersburg High School and had a Bachelor's degree from Shawnee State University. She was the General Manager of Tim Horton's in Portsmouth, a position...
Cathy Elaine Justice
Jul 20, 2016
Age 54 of Sciotoville, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at her home. She was born September 16, 1961 in Portsmouth to Otto and Ann Lawwill. A devoted homemaker, Cathy enjoyed knitting and crocheting and loved to spend time with her family.
She is survived by one son, Steve (Tiffany) Justice of Sciotoville; her mother, Ann:...
Gussie Crum
Jul 18, 2016
Age 87 of South Webster, went home to be with the Lord July 18, 2016 at Best Care in Wheelersburg. He was born August 11, 1928 in Greenup County, KY to James and Mintie (Newsom) Crum. He was a life-long dairy farmer along with his family and enjoyed working in the garden.
In addition to his parents,...
Madeline L. Rawlins
Jul 18, 2016
Age 88 of South Webster, went to be with the Lord July 18, 2016 at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born February 16, 1928 in Scioto Furnace to Peter and Bessie (Call) Hoffman. Madeline loved reading the bible, taking walks, and was of the Pentecostal faith.
She is survived by one daughter Brenda (James "Skip") Leslie of...
Geraldine Sexton
Jul 13, 2016
Geraldine Sexton, age 78 of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday July 13, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 5, 1938 in Adams County, a daughter of the late Luther and Vesta Blevins Holsinger. Geraldine was a 1956 graduate of Glenwood High School and a member of Mabert Road Christian Baptist Church. She retired from the former Williams Shoe...
Marilyn Ruth (Fout) Lykins
Jul 12, 2016
Marilyn Ruth Lykins, 68 of Wheelersburg, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the SOMC Hospice Care in Portsmouth. She was born April 30, 1948 in South Webster the daughter of the late Charles Ogal and Bessie Mae Rawlins Fout. Marilyn was also preceded in death by one sister, Charlene Jarrells.
Marilyn is survived by her husband, William...
Jennie C. Tootie Williams
Jul 11, 2016
Age 88 of New Boston died Monday, July 11, 2016 at Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth She was born December 13, 1927 in New Boston to Samuel S. and Eva (Gulley) Williams.
Jennie is survived by several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Hamilton, Samuel Williams, and Robert Williams; seven...
Jamie Lynn Mullins
Jul 6, 2016
On July 6, 2016, heaven opened its doors to welcome a great man home. Jamie Mullins went to live on God's right hand. Jamie was 41, a native of Portsmouth who passed away unexpectedly. He was born August 14, 1974 in Portsmouth to Walter and Betty June (Pack) Mullins. In addition to his high school graduation in Lewis County,...
Stephany Ruth Hopkins Bryant
Jul 5, 2016
Age 36 of South Shore, KY, passed away on July 5, 2016 in Columbus She was born on October 12, 1979 in Cynthiana, KY to Cheryl Pierce Stephany was a 1998 graduate of Glenwood High School and attended Shawnee State University She enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking, and travel Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends....
Walter G. Hamilton
Jul 5, 2016
Walter G. Hamilton,
Age 77 of South Webster, passed away Tuesday July 5, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 22, 1939 in Scioto County, a son of the late John Hamilton and Mary Edith Yeley (Granny) Walls. Walt was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and retired in 1998 as General Foreman with Martin Marietta...

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