Jul 3, 2015

Age 44, of Portsmouth, passed away on July 3, 2015 at SOMC in Portsmouth.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa; two sons, Jeremy Michael and Hayden Charles; parents, Ronald and Melinda Conkel; sister Jodi Conkel.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Jun 30, 2015

Age 53 of Lucasville, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at SOMC Hospice after his brief battle with cancer. He was born on May 29, 1962 in Portsmouth to the late Nigel Elaine First-Evans and was the grandson of the late Mickey Mirandi Noel. Chris was the store manager at the Fastop Market (Blue Store) in...

Jun 29, 2015

Age 61, of Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2014 at his home. He was born on November 18, 1953 in Memphis, TN to Joseph and Frances (Teague) Ivy. Professionally, he was a building contractor specializing in the sale and installation of vinyl siding. For many years he owned H & I construction in Hernando, MS. In his...

Jun 28, 2015

Age 72 of South Webster, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.  He was born on April 13, 1943 in South Webster to Jerry and Zolena (Arthur) McGlone.  For over 40 years he had a used car dealership in South Webster, Dave's Auto Sales.  He was a long time member of South Webster Wesleyan...

Jun 27, 2015

Mayor James Warren

The Honorable James "Jim" N. Warren, Jr., age 78, passed away on June 27, 2015 after a brief illness with family at his side.

Mayor Warren was born to James Warren and Marie (Cassity) Warren in New Boston on August 28, 1936 He was an Alumni of Glenwood High School, Class of...

Jun 26, 2015

Age 61, of Wheelersburg, passed away on June 26, 2015 at OSU James Cancer Center in Columbus, OH. She was born on November 8, 1953 in Woodstock, IL to Walter and Joanne (Petty) Clauson. She loved the color blue and was a talented crafter who enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, and cooking. Deborah liked antique collecting and any kind of...

Jun 25, 2015

Age 61, passed away on June 25, 2015 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  He was born in Portsmouth on February 8, 1954 to George and Marian (Dinguess) Neff.

He is survived by sons, Bobby Neff and B.R. Myers; daughters, Angel Payne, Crystal Rivera, Robin Parsley; brother George (Eddie) Neff; sister Carolynn Lunsford; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.  He was...

Jun 25, 2015

Age 89 of Portsmouth, passed away on June 25, 2015 at Hillview Retirement Community in Portsmouth. She was born on August 31, 1925 in Portsmouth to James and Clara (Viers) Keller. A 1943 graduate of East High School, Rosie loved nothing more than to sit on her front porch and visit with friends and family. She was organized, a...

Jun 24, 2015

Age 90, of Sciotoville, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born on September 10, 1924 in Portsmouth to Charles and Lilly (Bender) McLaughlin. A retired Engineer for Norfolk & Southern Railroad, he was a 1942 graduate of Minford High School and a member of the Wheelersburg Church of Christ in Wheelersburg....

Jun 23, 2015

Delores A. "Dodie" Kiser, 76, of New Boston passed away Tuesday June 23, 2015 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers emergency room. She was born April 19, 1939 in New Boston a daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel Burton Stone. Dodie worked at the former Rink's Dept. Store in Portsmouth and was retired from Walmart. She was a former...

Jun 19, 2015

Age 61 of Chesapeake, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Imogene Dolan Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. She was born December 15, 1953 in Portsmouth to Armel and Betty (Riley) Davidson and resided for many years at Rescare Group Home in Chesapeake where she loved the wonderful care she received.

Toni is survived by...

Jun 16, 2015

Age 59, of South Webster passed away June 16, 2015 at her residence after a brief illness. She was born March 13, 1956 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late Lloyd and Arminda Collier Robinson. She attended Oak Hill High School and was a former accountant.

Sandra is survived by her husband, Terry Richmond; a daughter, Terra...

Jun 16, 2015

Carolyn K. Helfenstine, 69 of Blue Creek, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at her residence. She was born, September 13, 1945 in West Virginia to the late Louis Gertrude Nowell Reece. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Edward Helfenstine. She had worked for H. T. Collins Company and was a homemaker, mother, and caretaker for...

Jun 12, 2015

Age 61 of Portsmouth, passed away at his home on Friday, June 12, 2015. He was born on May 14, 1954 in Portsmouth to Arthur and Utahana "Tonnie" Keller Ross. He worked as an Assemblyman for General Motors for 30 years before his retirement. In his younger days Randy enjoyed motorcycling and was a member of a motorcycle club....

Jun 3, 2015

Age 89, of Slocum Station, went home to be with Jesus, Wednesday, June 3, 2015. He was born June 27, 1925 in Cambridge, OH, the son of Ancil and Nellie (Wigel) Caseman. He was formerly employed at N & W Railroad, worked construction as a carpenter, was a member of the Jackson Avenue Apostolic Church, and served...

May 24, 2015

Age 85, of South Webster, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1929 in Wheelersburg a daughter of the late Millard and Ella Horner. She was a homemaker and member of Bussey Hill Community Church.

Mirttie is survived by her husband, Carl Weaver; two sons, Jim Weaver and wife Mary...

May 23, 2015

Age 59, passed away at his home in Portsmouth on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Charles was born on November 23, 1955 in Portsmouth to Lawrence and Phyllis (Morris) Blair. He worked in construction for many years and spent a lot of time working on cars. Charles loved his dog "Lady", enjoyed fishing, and was of the Baptist Faith.

May 17, 2015

Bill M. Abbott, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 17, 2015 at the SOMC Hospice Center. He was a resident of the Hill View Retirement Center. Born March 27, 1927, he was a son of the late John and Edna Abbott of Sciotoville. He graduated from East High School after which he joined the...

May 12, 2015

Joann Russell, 79 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 12, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 3, 1935 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Paul Cooper and Delilah Cooke Holsinger. She was a retired sales clerk and member of Christ Sanctuary in Sciotoville.

Joann...

May 11, 2015

Charles Lee Sparks, 76, of Ashland passed away May 11, 2015 at Ashland Community Hospice. Charles was born December 18, 1938 to the Late Charlie Sparks and Freda Campbell Sparks.

He is survived by his wife Dianna Frasure Sparks,3 daughters Kathy Lynn (Shawn) Vaughn of Allegan, Mich., Freda LeeAnn (Roger) Whisman, Klinge Rockford, Mich. and Tonya Marlene...