Wayne Jay Blanton
Oct 11, 2009
Wayne Jay Blanton 53 Wayne Jay Blanton 53, of Blue Creek, died Sunday, October 11, 2009 at his residence. Wayne was born December 24, 1955 in Portsmouth, to the late Jay and Betty Lucille Blanton. He had worked at Yorke Doliner Trademark Metals. He was preceded in death by his wife; Mary Ann Blanton, whom he married July 8, 1974...
Ruth Mary Clifford
Oct 8, 2009
Ruth Mary Clifford, 87 Ruth Mary Clifford, 87 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday October 8, 2009 at Heartland of Portsmouth. She was born November 8, 1921 in Portsmouth to the late Oscar and Nellie Neff Dressler. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Portsmouth. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Arthur...
John Henry Curnutte
Oct 6, 2009
John Henry Curnutte, 93 John Henry Curnutte, "39", of Friendship, died Tuesday October 6, 2009 at SOMC Hospice. He was born December 21, 1915 in Stout to the late V.B. and Maude Woods Curnutte. He retired after 40 years of being a steelworker, was a WWII Army Veteran a member of Rome Masonic Lodge and a 45 year member of...
Steven Clay "Steve" Coleman
Sep 27, 2009
Steven Clay "Steve" Coleman, 56 Steven Clay "Steve" Coleman, 56 of West Portsmouth, was surrounded by his loving family as he went to rejoice with the Lord and his heavenly family on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born May 16, 1953 in Portsmouth to the late Bill and Marcella Rexroad Coleman. He...
Harold Joseph Evans
Sep 27, 2009
Harold Joseph "Joe" Evans 78 Harold Joseph "Joe" Evans 78 of West Portsmouth passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Southern Ohio Medical Center after a long illness. He was born on March 26, 1931 in West Portsmouth to the late Hayes and Pearl Evans. He was preceded in death by four brothers; Robert, Thomas, Donald and Gene Evans and...
Joseph Stevenson Skaggs
Sep 17, 2009
Joseph Stevenson Skaggs, 36 Joseph Stevenson Skaggs, 36, of West Portsmouth, died Thursday September 17, 2009 at his home. He was born June 27, 1973 in Columbus to Arlana McCown Skaggs of West Portsmouth and Daryle "Donna" Skaggs of Chillicothe. He was a former Juvenile Corrections Officer and an Air Force Veteran. Along with his parents Joseph is survived by...
Wanda Jean Diller
Sep 6, 2009
Wanda Jean Diller 81 Wanda Jean Diller 81 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, September 6, 2009 at her residence. Wanda was born April 10, 1928 in Portsmouth to the late David Oscar and Matilda (Jamison) Evans. Wanda was employed by Kresge's Department Store and served as a teacher's aide for Jenkin's Elementary School, belonged to the Washington Township Ladies Auxiliary,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
