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Lillian Bowen Mollett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 1962 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

Larry R. Hayes

Sep 11, 2015

Age 60 of New Boston, died on Friday, September 11, 2015 in Portsmouth.  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.  Arrangements...

Emma Louise Shumate

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

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

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...

Hazel "Jo" Irene (Biars) Grubb

Hazel "Jo" Irene (Biars) Grubb

Sep 3, 2015

Age 75 of Portsmouth, passed away on September 3, 2015 in Portsmouth.  She was born on September 29, 1939 in Wheelersburg to John Henry and Goldie Mae (Cooper) Biars.  Hazel loved her church and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary.  She enjoyed country music and singing at nursing homes.

She is survived by two sons, Richard...

Flora (Mowery) Cooley

Flora (Mowery) Cooley

Sep 2, 2015

Flora R. Cooley, 75 of Sciotoville passed away Wednesday Sept. 2, 2015 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late John 'Doc' Mowery and Minnie Boggs Mowery. Flora was a member of the Highland Bend Pentecostal Church, loved baking, flowers, and going to Flea markets.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Cooley;...

Wilma R. (Aeh) Hagen

Wilma R. (Aeh) Hagen

Aug 29, 2015

Wilma R. Hagen, 84 of South Webster passed away Saturday August 29, 2015 at the home of her daughter. She was born August 23, 1931 in South Webster, a daughter of the late Harvey and Susie Cook Aeh.  Wilma was a 1949 graduate of South Webster High School, was retired from the Bureau of Employment Services, was an avid...

Morton Edward Wallace

Morton Edward Wallace

Aug 28, 2015

Morton E. Wallace , 65 of Lucasville passed away Friday August 28, 2015 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born March 17, 1950 in Portsmouth. Private services will be handled by D.W. SWICK-NELSON FUNERAL HOME in New Boston. Condolences to www.dwswicknelsonfuneralhome.com.

Carl J. Weaver

Carl J. Weaver

Aug 28, 2015

Age 88 of South Webster passed away Friday August 28, 2015 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born March 17, 1927 in Lyra, a son of the late Thomas and Bessie Cheek Weaver. He was a member and former Pastor of Bussey Hill Community Church, was a U.S. Navy veteran and former Service Manager at Hanes's Chevrolet.

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Kenneth E. Lockert

Kenneth E. Lockert

Aug 28, 2015

Age 74 of Portsmouth passed away Friday Aug. 28, 2015 at home after a long illness. He was born April 1, 1941 in South Webster a son of the late Earl and Fern Charles Lockert. He was a former truck driver and loved to hunt and fish.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Nancy Shoemaker Lockert; four...

Ann Denise (Miller) Skinner

Ann Denise (Miller) Skinner

Aug 26, 2015

Ann Denise (Miller) Skinner, 61 of Wheelersburg, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at SOMC Emergency Room. She was born October 30, 1953 in Portsmouth, the daughter of Pearl "June" Miller, Jr. and Sarah M. "Teen" Miller. Ann was a 1971 graduate of South Webster High School. In addition to her mother Sara, she was also preceded in death...

Jeffrey Prince

Jeffrey Prince

Aug 24, 2015

Age 85, passed away on August 24, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Chillicothe He was born in Orr, KY on December 26, 1929 to Oaky and Anna (Conway) Prince Jeffrey was a Korean War Veteran and served in the Army Air Corps/Air Force as a pilot He was a lifetime DAV member and a member of Moose Lodge...

Juanita Mccain Winters

Juanita Mccain Winters

Aug 23, 2015

Age 90 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2015 at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth. She was born January 19, 1925 in Ironton to Chester and Elsie (Walton) Bibbey. Juanita was a long time member of Christ United Methodist Church in Sciotoville where she led Bible studies for many years. She was a woman...

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