Randall Dean Ross
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....
Robert Dean Caseman
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...
Mirttie Weaver
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...
Charles Everett Blair
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.
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Bill M. Abbott
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...
Joann Russell
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...
Charles Lee Sparks
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...
Janice Branham
May 9, 2015
Janice Branham, 72 of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Tom Branham; a daughter, Angie Elrod of Portsmouth; 2 brothers, Ernie and Jan Broughton of Lancaster and Danny and Margie Broughton of New Boston; 3 sisters, Kathy Joseph of Wheelersburg, Diana Bradley of Sciotoville and Margaret and Ron Gammon of Minford; 4...
Bobby Lee Owens
May 7, 2015
Bobby Lee Owens, 80, of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. He is survived by his longtime companion, Ruth Ann Adkins of Portsmouth; 2 sons, Ron Jarvis of Mich. and Jesse Owens of Fla.; 2 daughters, Theressa Goble of W.VA. and Celia Wright of N.C He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Lucille Cole Owens;...
Mary Eloise Cotton
May 4, 2015
Mary Eloise Cotton, 86, of Minford went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 4, 2015 at Southern Ohio Medical Center's emergency room. She was born May 29, 1928 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Hobert and Lillian Flaugher Fannin. She was a former member of Grace Baptist Church and attended Minford Bible Baptist Church. She...
Pearl Marie (Elswick) Burton
May 2, 2015
Pearl Marie Burton, 79 of Franklin Furnace, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born August 7, 1935 in Letcher County, KY, the daughter of the late Ida and Levi Elswick. Pearl was one of nine children and is survived by one sister, Alma Evans of Dayton, OH. She graduated in...
Edith Smith
Apr 30, 2015
Edith (Edie) Marie Eller Smith, 90, of Portsmouth, went home to her maker Jesus Christ, on Thursday April 30, 2015 at Hillview Retirement Center, in Portsmouth, OH Edie was born in Gary, WV on December 18, 1924 to the late James and Maggie Sexton Eller. She retired from Clarks/Rinks in 1986 after 20 yrs. of service as department manager...
Alfred Cook
Apr 29, 2015
Alfred Cook, 74, of Wheelersburg passed away Wednesday April 29, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 10, 1940 a son of the late Harold and Opal Lowder Cook. He was a former mechanic for the Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. and was in the Timber Business.
He is survived by his wife, Martha...
James Richard Cunningham
Apr 24, 2015
James Richard Cunningham, 68, of Wheelersburg, died Friday, April 24, 2015 at The Laurels of Norworth in Worthington, OH. He was born December 8, 1946 in Portsmouth, the son of the late Albert and Ola Irene Coleman Cunningham. Jim always had an adventurous spirit. He took his solo flight at the Portsmouth Regional Airport in Minford at the...
Woodrow Edward Gilmore
Apr 22, 2015
Woodrow Edward Gilmore, 82 of Wheelersburg, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the Concord Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. He was born, May 20, 1932 in Christiansburg, VA, the son of the late, Trigg and Maurine Wirt Gilmore. Woody was an Air Force veteran and had retired from Ashland Oil in Dayton, OH, where he was a Supervisor....
Juanita Masters
Apr 21, 2015
Juanita Masters, 79, of New Boston passed away Tuesday April 21, 2015 at SOMC Hospice Center. Juanita was born May 14, 1935 to the late Benjamin Winters Sr. and Edna Ruby Winters Ratliff. She was retired from Festival Food. Like her mother before her she loved the outdoors and working with her flowers. Juanita also loved the snow and...
Katy Marie Phillips
Apr 17, 2015
Katy Marie Phillips,58, of Wheelersburg passed away Friday April 17, 2015 at SOMC Hospital. Katy was born August 5, 1956 to the late Juanita Runion Little and Oscar Little.
She is survived by her husband Roger D. Phillips, a son Tommy (Jessie) Phillips of New York, two daughters Juanita (Keith) Holloway of Wheelersburg, Sabrina (Ben) Newell of...
Terry L. Salyers
Apr 17, 2015
Terry Lee Salyers, 66, of New Boston passed away Friday April 17, 2015 at SOMC Hospice Center. Terry was born September 7, 1948 to Wilma Delores Turner Salyers and the Late Robert (Bob) Salyers. He was a former Village Councilman and former President of the New Boston Alumni Assoc. He was a retired Master Sargent of the U. S....
John D. Stiltner
Apr 15, 2015
John D. Stiltner, 60 of West Portsmouth died Wednesday April 15, 2015 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was a son of the late Vernon and Mildred Burt Stiltner.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday April 30, 2015 at 7th Street Christian Baptist Church. Arrangements are being handled by D.W. Swick Funeral Home in New Boston....
