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Lisa Dawn Felty

Lisa Dawn Felty

Sep 4, 2009

Lisa Dawn Felty 44 Lisa Dawn Felty 44, of Wheelersburg, died Friday, September 4, 2009 at her residence. Lisa was born in September 8, 1964 in Libertyville, Ill to Mason and Nellie Underwood Plymale who survive. Lisa was a homemaker. Lisa is survived by her husband; Anthony Wayne Felty, two children; Zachary and Sara all of Wheelersburg, one brother; Michael...

Oliver Nelson Dulaney

Oliver Nelson Dulaney

Sep 1, 2009

Oliver Nelson Dulaney 70 Oliver Nelson Dulaney, 70 of Merritt Island, FL died Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Huntington Place Nursing Home in Rockledge, Fl. Nelson was born July 27, 1939 in Portsmouth to the late Lloyd Mack and Hazel Imogene Deatley Dulaney. Nelson was a retired Air Force veteran and had worked for Baxter Trucking company hauling medical supplies....

Stella M. Smedley

Stella M. Smedley

Aug 20, 2009

Stella M. Smedley, 81 Stella M. Smedley, 81 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday August 20, 2009 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born May 5, 1928 in Fullerton, Kentucky to the late William Forest and Cora Lee Skaggs Lowe. Stella worked at Williams Shoe Manufacturing, the Title Dept and at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home for many years....

Mildred "Millie" Geyer

Mildred "Millie" Geyer

Aug 19, 2009

Mildred "Millie" Geyer, 69 Mildred "Millie" Geyer, 69 of Stout died Wednesday August 19, 2009 at SOMC Hospice. She was born August 4, 1940 in Washington, Kentucky to the late Perry Dee and Helen Fite Ginn. Along with her parents Millie was preceded in death by her twin Willard and brothers; Perry D, George and Ronald Ginn and a sister...

Jonathan Bishop

Jonathan Bishop

Aug 18, 2009

Jonathan "John" Bishop, 61 Jonathan "John" Bishop, 61 of West Portsmouth died Tuesday August 18, 2009 at OSU Medical Center. He was born August 17, 1948 in Maryland to the late Marshall Earl Bishop Sr. John was a machinist and worked at area gas stations. John is survived by his wife Susie Brown Bishop who he married on April 11,...

Idalene Joanne Baker Williams

Idalene Joanne Baker Williams

Aug 14, 2009

Idalene Joanne (Baker) Williams 71 Idalene Joanne (Baker) Williams 71, of Blue Creek, beloved wife and cherished mother died at home Friday, August 14, 2009. She was born June 16, 1938 in Adams County to the late Charles Alanzo and Icie Chamblin Baker. She was an avid yard saler, dough artist and loved growing flowers. She was preceded in death...

Donna Charlene Bower Essman

Donna Charlene Bower Essman

Aug 9, 2009

Donna Charlene Bower Essman, 63 Donna Charlene Bower Essman 63, of Portsmouth went to the Lord on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family and close friends after courageously fighting a long illness. Donna was born to the late George Ernest (Ernie) and Mary Helen Lovejoy Bower on March 28, 1946. Donna was a member of...

Janet Sue Payton

Janet Sue Payton

Aug 7, 2009

Janet Sue Payton, 64 Janet Sue Payton, 64 of Portsmouth, died Friday, August 7, 2009 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born April 9, 1945 in West Portsmouth to the late Oscar and Helen Robbins Thacker. Along with her parents Janet was preceded in death by her husband Floyd T. Payton. She was a retired grocery store manager as...

Linda Violet Lucille Blevins

Linda Violet Lucille Blevins

Jul 30, 2009

Linda Violet Lucille Blevins, 59 Linda (Lindie) Violet Lucille Blevins, 59 of Upper Twin Creek Road, went home to be with the Lord Thursday July 30, 2009 at SOMC Hospice. She was born September 17, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Oscar and Liza Fite Blevins. Along with her parents Lindie was preceded in death by a brother Thomas Blevins,...

Crystal Gail Bennett

Crystal Gail Bennett

Jul 28, 2009

Crystal Gail Bennett 29 Crystal Gail Bennett 29 of Portsmouth died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 in Huntington, WV. Crystal was born December 16, 1979 in Portsmouth to the Late George Bennett and Charlotte Wagner who survives. Crystal is survived by two sons; David Lee Carver and Jordan Isiah Bennett, one daughter; Shilo Bennett, 8 brothers; George James, Buddy, Robert, Cody...

Loretta Grace Bower Henderson

Loretta Grace Bower Henderson

Jul 27, 2009

Loretta Grace Bower Henderson 73 Loretta Grace Bower Henderson of West Portsmouth, died Monday, July 27, 2009 on her 73rd birthday at S.O.M.C. Loretta was born to the late George "Ernie" Bower and Mary H. Lovejoy Bower in Coshocton, Ohio. Also known as "Toots" to her friends, she attended Portsmouth West High School. She was a member of First Presbyterian...

Hershell Ray Frailey

Hershell Ray Frailey

Jul 24, 2009

Hershell Ray Frailey 77 Hershell Ray Frailey 77 of Coles Park, has passed to eternal peace. He was preceeded in death by his parents Daniel and Pearlie Mae Frailey, his daughter Dani and his sister Ruthie. Ray is survived by his wife Mary, his son Dan, his grandchildren Jetta and Drew and his great-granddaughter Lilly. Ray was a 1951 graduate...

Donald Staggs

Donald Staggs

Jul 17, 2009

Donald Staggs, 78 Donald Staggs, 78 of Carey's Run, West Portsmouth, Ohio, died Friday July 17, 2009 at Hill View Retirement Center. He was born February 2, 1931 in West Portsmouth to the late Earl Wilson and Allie Coleman Staggs. He was a retired superintendent of New Boston City, Gallipolis City and Hazard Independent Schools. He also was interim superintendent...

James E. Howard

James E. Howard

Jul 16, 2009

James E. Howard, 41 James E. Howard, 41 of Portsmouth, died Thursday July 16, 2009 at his home. He was born February 23, 1968 in Portsmouth to the late Earl Howard Sr. and Mary Louise Tewalt Howard Boyd. He is survive by 5 brothers; Earl Howard Jr, Robert E. Howard and William Ray Howard all of Portsmouth, Lundy Howard of...

Goldie Irene Lewis

Goldie Irene Lewis

Jul 12, 2009

Goldie Irene Lewis 92 Goldie Irene Lewis 92 of Portsmouth, died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Hempstead Manor. Goldie was born August 28, 1916 in Scioto County to the late Charles and Laura Howe Lewis. She was a Homemaker. Goldie was proceeded in death by four brothers; Everett, William, Melvin and Charles Lewis. Funeral services will be 1pm Wednesday, July...

Arthur Herman Dorsen

Arthur Herman Dorsen

Jul 9, 2009

Arthur Herman Dorsen, 84 Arthur Herman Dorsen, 84 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday July 9, 2009 at Hempstead Manor. He was born October 30, 1924 in Chicago, Ill to the late Henry and Clare Schurhke Dorsen. He was a retired Bartender from Maxi's Place in Chicago and retired Security Guard from Nicholas Senn High School in Chicago. He was a...

Mary Lucille Shively Dillow

Mary Lucille Shively Dillow

Jul 4, 2009

Mary Lucille Shively Dillow 88 Mary Lucille Shively Dillow, 88 of Pond Run, died July 4, 2009 at her residence. She was born July 3, 1921 in Adams County to the late William and Alice Wolfe Shively. Mary was a homemaker and attended Calvary Chapel Church in Portsmouth. She was proceeded in death by her husband; Leslie George Dillow in...

Barbara Ann Journey

Barbara Ann Journey

Jul 2, 2009

Barbara Ann Journey, 66 Barbara Ann Kammer Journey 66 of West Portsmouth went walking with the Lord on Thursday July 2, 2009. She was born July 7, 1942 in Scioto County the daughter of the late William and Frances Lykins Kammer. As we celebrate her life, she is remembered by her husband John Roger Journey, whom she married December 5,...

Tommy Mitchell Callihan

Tommy Mitchell Callihan

Jun 28, 2009

Tommy Mitchell Callihan, 50 Tommy Mitchell Callihan, 50 of West Portsmouth died Sunday June 28, 2009 at his residence. He was born October 17, 1958 to the late Tommy and Helen Roe Callihan. Along with his parents Mitchell was preceded in death by a brother Roger Callihan and a sister Beverly Callihan. Mitchell is survived by a brother Randy (Stephanie)...

Harold Martin Sayre

Harold Martin Sayre

Jun 27, 2009

Harold Martin Sayre, 93 Harold Martin Sayre of West Portsmouth, Ohio went home to the Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2009. He was born on Feburary 15, 1916, the first of three children born to the late Jasper Bennett Sayre and Elma Irene Aeh Sayre on February 15, 1916. Along with his parents Harold was preceded in death by his...

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