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William Howard Furnier

William Howard Furnier

Jul 2, 2008

William Howard Furnier, 81 William Howard Furnier, 81 of Portsmouth, formerly of Upper Twin Creek, died Tuesday, July 2, 2008 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. William was born August 2, 1926 in Buena Vista to the late James and Martha Devers Furnier. William was proceeded in death by his first wife Evelyn Blevins Furnier and a companion Frances Roe; four...

Lucy A Davis

Lucy A Davis

Jun 21, 2008

Lucy A. Davis, 62 Lucy A. Davis, 62 of Orient formerly of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord Saturday June 21, 2008 at her home. She was born March 7, 1946 in Portsmouth to the late Shirley and Fearn Coburn Henderson. She attended Canaan Land Church of Grove City and a former member of Rubyville Community Church. Lucy is...

Ralph E Swords

Ralph E Swords

Jun 14, 2008

Ralph E Swords, 60 Ralph E. Swords 60, of Rubyville, formally of Friendship died Saturday June 14, 2008 at his home. He was born May 31, 1948 in Scioto County to the late Robert Paul and Catherine Ratcliff Swords. He was a drywall finisher and worked for Don Martin and Company. Along with his parents Ralph was preceded in death...

James Lewis Wiltshire

James Lewis Wiltshire

Jun 12, 2008

James Lewis Wiltshire, 82 James Lewis Wiltshire, 82 of Portsmouth, died Thursday June 12, 2008 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born August 30, 1925 in West Portsmouth to the late Charles and Irene Sword. He was a WWII Army Veteran where he received the Bronze Star, he was a truck driver for McGovney's, was a member of International...

Brooklyn Olivia Conschafsky

Brooklyn Olivia Conschafsky

Jun 7, 2008

Brooklyn Olivia Conschafsky Brooklyn Olivia Conschafsky, infant daughter of David Conschafsky and Sherry Parker, died Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Brooklyn was proceded in death by her grandparents; Mary (Eugene) Conschafsky and Wince Howard and one aunt Barbara Kinnison. Brooklyn is survived by Six brothers and sisters; Shawn Crabtree, Josh Conschafsky, Brandon Crabtree, Marybeth Conschafsky, Gerri...

Jonas Cooper

Jonas Cooper

Jun 4, 2008

Jonas Cooper, 77 Jonas Cooper, 77 of Stout stepson of the late Everett Lewis, and son of the late Jonas Cooper and Dorothy Holsinger Lewis died Sunday June 1, 2008 at his residence. Jonas was born December 29, 1930 in Buena Vista. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and was a Brick Mason at Detroit Steel....

Harold Clifford Martin

Harold Clifford Martin

Jun 1, 2008

Harold Clifford Martin, 85 Harold Clifford Martin, 85 of West Portsmouth died at his residence Sunday, June 1, 2008. Harold was born May 19, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Eugene Harold and Alice Marie Sutton Martin. In addition to his parents Harold was also preceeded in death by his wives Ruby Jewell Martin and Agnes K. Robert Martin...

Stephen Goad

Stephen Goad

May 27, 2008

Stephen Goad, 55 Stephen Goad, 55 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday May 27, 2008 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born May 28, 1952 in Portsmouth to the late William Goad and Maxine Moore Goad of Portsmouth. He was a Maintenance Supervisor for Portsmouth Public Library and was a sculptor and a painter. Along with his father Stephen...

Violet Ann Milstead

Violet Ann Milstead

May 24, 2008

Violet Ann Milstead, 75 Violet Ann Mullins Milstead, 75 of West Portsmouth died at her residence Saturday, May 24, 2008. Violet was born December 9, 1932 in West Portsmouth to the late John A. and Elennora M. Deaver Monk. She was a founder of Mt. Zion Apostolic Church and had worked as a pillar in the church from its beginning....

Ruth E. Tieman

Ruth E. Tieman

May 22, 2008

Ruth E. Tieman, 65 Ruth E. Tieman, 65 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday May 22, 2008 at St Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. She was born September 20, 1942 in Baltimore, MD to the late Earl and Jean Book Carter. Ruth a former Marting's Employee where she worked in gift rap for many years, she also worked at the...

Eileen Thelma Kirkpatrick

Eileen Thelma Kirkpatrick

May 21, 2008

Eileen Thelma Kirkpatrick, 87 Eileen Thelma Kirkpatrick, 87 of Portsmouth, died Wednesday May 21, 2008 at Heartland of Portsmouth. She was born August 28, 1920 in Wellston, Ohio to the late Edward and Majel Helen Cole Spellacy. She was a former director of Medical Records. Eileen is survived by a daughter and her husband Patricia A. and Jack Stockham of...

John Henry Journey

John Henry Journey

May 20, 2008

John Henry Journey, 86 John Henry Journey, 86 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday May 20, 2008 at his home. He was born November 11, 1921 in West Portsmouth to the late John and Gertrude Henderson Journey. He was a former mechanic at Glockner's and retired as a self employed auto mechanic. He was a member of Stoney Run Freewill Baptist...

Mildred "Mitter" Pistole

Mildred "Mitter" Pistole

May 14, 2008

Mildred "Mitter" Pistole, 78 Mildred "Mitter" Pistole, 78 of Portsmouth, died Wednesday May 14, 2008 at SOMC Hospice. She was born October 31, 1929 in Portsmouth to the late Clarence and Rildie Conley Ratliff. She was retired from Kurz Kach of Dayton and was a member of New Beginning Church of God. Along with her parents Mildred was preceded in...

Lillie Shepherd

Lillie Shepherd

May 14, 2008

Lillie Shepherd, 85 Lillie Shepherd, 85 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday May 14, 2008 at Golden Years Convalescent Center. She was born June 7, 1922 in West Portsmouth to the late Warney and Leona Cook Hopkins. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church. Along with her parents Lillie was preceded in death by her husband Dinges...

Donald Page Cook

Donald Page Cook

May 11, 2008

Donald Page Cook, 53 Donald Page Cook, 53 of Stout died Sunday, May 11, 2008 in Adams County. He was born May 25, 1954 in Scioto County to the late Page F. Cook and Mildred McGraw Cook of Stout. Along with his father he was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Ann Blevins Cook and a brother Kenneth Cook...

Randy Paul Monteith

Randy Paul Monteith

May 9, 2008

Randy Paul Monteith, 43 Randy Paul Monteith, 43 of West Portsmouth died Friday May 9, 2008 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1964 in Portsmouth. He was a member of Laborers Local 83 and worked for Boone Coleman Construction Company. Randy was preceeded in death by his father Paul "Butch" Monteith Jr, his sister Paulette Mueller, 2 wife's...

Hubert "Hubie" Burl Hoover

Hubert "Hubie" Burl Hoover

May 8, 2008

Hubert "Hubie" Burl Hoover, 79 Hubert "Hubie" Burl Hoover, 79 of West Portsmouth died May 8, 2008 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Hubert was born July 15, 1928 in Bryson City, North Carolina to the late Walter Elmer Hoover, Sr. and Annie "Sowkulech. He was a Korean and Vietnam War Veteran and retired from the Military where he was highly...

Chloe Isabella Adkins

Chloe Isabella Adkins

May 7, 2008

Chloe Isabella Adkins Chloe Isabella Adkins ,infant daughter of Amanda Simpson and Justyn Adkins died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. In addition to her parents, Chloe is survived by a brother, Leland Simpson; grandparents Ray and Pam Lutz and Brian and Rhonda Simpson; and great grandparents Alyce McGraw and Bud and Juanita Simpson. Graveside services will...

Bill Coleman

Bill Coleman

May 7, 2008

Bill Coleman, 78 Bill Coleman, 78 of West Portsmouth a loving Dad and Papaw died, Wednesday May 7, 2008 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1929 in West Portsmouth to the late Clay and Gaynelle Priode Coleman. Bill was retired from the Ohio Operating Engineers and Boone Coleman Construction, He was a Air Force Veteran, a...

David Lee Monroe

David Lee Monroe

May 2, 2008

David Lee Monroe, 29 David Lee Monroe, 29 of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord Friday May 2, 2008 in Ironton, Ohio. He was born June 9, 1978 in Portsmouth. He was preceded in death by an aunt; Janet Monroe-Craft of Portsmouth, an uncle; Bobby Ray Monroe of Portsmouth and his grandmother who helped raise him Sylvia Hammonds-Monroe of...

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