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Steven Dewran Elrod
Oct 21, 2015
Age 59 of Stout, went to be home with the Lord October 21, 2015 at Southern Ohio Hospice in Portsmouth He was born June 22, 1956 in Portsmouth to Bernard and Joyce (Bryant) Elrod, and graduated from West Portsmouth High School in 1975 Steve retired from the Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant after 22 years working as...
Ramey "Sonny" Hoskins
Oct 16, 2015
Age 84 of Portsmouth, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015 at OSU Hospital in Columbus. He was born on July 8, 1931 in Sciotoville to Ramey and Pearl (Larter) Hoskins. He was a 1949 graduate of East High School in Sciotoville and shortly thereafter served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. Later in...
Eudelia G. (Garcia) Gomez
Oct 16, 2015
Age 83 of South Webster, formerly of San Antonio, TX, passed away Friday October 16, 2015 at Crystal Care Center in Portsmouth, OH. She was born March 31, 1932 in Asherton, TX, a daughter of the late Jose Garcia and Maria Martinez Garcia.
She is survived by her daughter, Maria (David) Swick of South Webster; son, Richard...
Ralph O. Slark
Oct 15, 2015
Age 83 of Portsmouth passed away Thursday October 15, 2015 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born October 30, 1931 in Lucasville, a son of the late Ora and Violet Blanton Slark. He was a former U.S. Air Force Veteran, a manager with Clare Cleaners, and a former boxer. He was a member of First Church of Christ in...
Clyde Mullins
Oct 12, 2015
Clyde Mullins passed away on October 12, 2015 in Portsmouth. Â He has donated his body to the Bequest Program at OSU. Â A memorial service is planned for a later date. Â Online condolences may be left at www.DWSwickNelsonFuneralHome.com. Â D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston is handling the arrangements.
Vicki R. Cade
Oct 11, 2015
Age 60 of New Boston passed away Sunday Oct. 11, 2015 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born June 5, 1955 in Portsmouth to Richard and Rosalee Tackett Cade. Vicki was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family and working crossword puzzles.
She is survived by two sons, Carl Cade of Portsmouth and Richie Cade...
Johnny William Canter
Oct 10, 2015
Age 71 of Wheelersburg, passed away on October 10, 2015 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Â He was born in Jackson County, OH on June 29, 1944 to Edward and Eliza Jane (Kelly) Canter
He is survived by his wife, Bettye Canter; three daughters, Rhonda Boggs, Melissa Canter, Tonya Cole; two stepchildren, Louis Parson and Chrissy Sheppard; five...
James Thomas Parker
Oct 10, 2015
Age 94 of Portsmouth, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Hillview in Portsmouth. He was born in Oliver, KY on December 5, 1920 to the late Charles and Cordia (Puckett) Parker. He proudly served his country as a member of the Army 10th Armored Division which was attached to General Patton's 3rd...
Bonnie Jewell (Crace) Harrison
Oct 6, 2015
Age 86 of McDermott, passed away Tuesday October 6, 2015. She was born October 6, 1929 in Oak Hill, a daughter of the late John H. and Blanche (Rawlins) Crace. She had lived in Oak Hill, Jackson, Gerson and South Webster. She graduated from South Webster High School in 1947 with honors and graduated from the Portsmouth Interstate Business...
Lillian Bowen Mollett
Oct 5, 2015
Lillian Bowen Mollett, 86 of Franklin Furnace, passed away at her home on October 5, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 3, 1929 in Inez, KY to Clifford and Ruby (Bradley) Bowen. She was a loving wife, mother, and Mamaw and spend many years raising and caring for her family.
She was...
Katherine Fay (Craft) Irvin
Sep 29, 2015
Age 79 of Portsmouth, died Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Southern Ohio Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born December 11, 1935 in Portsmouth to Robert and Agnes (Webb) Craft. She was an avid bowler for many years, loved being in the outdoors and taking care of the yard. Katherine never met a stranger as she was liked by everyone...
James Richard Hoffman
Sep 24, 2015
Age 71 of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday Sept. 24, 2015 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 20, 1943 in Columbus, a son of Alberta Hebling Hoffman and the late Paul Richard Hoffman. He was a former salesman with Columbus Auto Electric, was a self-employed business owner, and loved sales and building things.
James is...
Homer "Cal" Brust
Sep 21, 2015
Homer "Cal" Brust, age 68 of Rosemount died September 21, 2015 at his residence.  He was born September 4, 1947 in Beaver, OH to Robert J. and Avanelle (Moore) Brust.  Cal worked many years in construction.  He loved fishing and NASCAR racing.  Cal is survived by his wife Kathy Hall; step-son Mikey Hall (Jessica) of Waverly; grandchildren, Laisea, Sarah,...
Regina Sue (Lathrop) Harrison
Sep 20, 2015
Regina Sue Harrison, 57 of Powellsville, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 at the SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth. She was born Feb. 9, 1958 in Portsmouth, the daughter of the late Ray Lathrop and Margaret Ruth Newsom Lathrop who survives her. She was a member of the Moose Lodge 1962 in Titusville,...
Donna L. Wadkins
Sep 18, 2015
Age 69 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 at VNA Horton Hospice Center in Valparaiso. She was born on May 23, 1946 in Valparaiso, IN to the late Ralph and Dorothy (Williams) Marsh. Donna was a resident of Valparaiso since 1972. She was a graduate of East High School in Sciotoville Class of 1964, enjoyed...
Gary M. Slusher
Sep 15, 2015
Age 73 of New Boston, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at his home He was born on February 3, 1942 in Portsmouth to William and Gayle (Gammon) Slusher A 1962Â graduate of Minford High School, he spent 20 years as a prison guard at SOCF He enjoyed collecting pennies and Hot Wheels.
He is survived...
Larry R. Hayes
Sep 11, 2015
Age 60 of New Boston, died on Friday, September 11, 2015 in Portsmouth. Â He was born on May 6, 1955 in Portsmouth to Russell and Marie Hayes and was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Larry was survived by his girlfriend, Debbie King, and one sister.
Private services will be at the convenience of the family. Â Arrangements...
Emma Louise Shumate
Sep 4, 2015
Age 84 of South Webster, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born on November 2, 1930 in Portsmouth to Jasper and Gertrude (Bear) Jordan. Emma was a 1948 graduate of Portsmouth East High School and worked for Mitchellace for several years right out of school. She became a fulltime homemaker and...
Charles William Hinson
Sep 3, 2015
Age 69 of Portsmouth, passed away on September 3, 2015 at SOMC in Portsmouth. He was born September 6, 1945 in Portsmouth to Charles and Violet (Mullens) Hinson. Charles loved guns, old cars, and collecting Indian artifacts.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pat; two sons, Charles W. Hinson Jr. of Portsmouth and Jerome...
Joyce Elaine (Fulk) Carman
Sep 3, 2015
In the presence of her family, Joyce Carman (Fulk) passed away at the Hospice Care Center in Lexington, KY from liver cancer on September 3rd at the age of 53. She was born October 19, 1961. She was an amazing woman that was full of love, laughter, and life. She was a fighter until the very end, letting everyone...

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