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Majorie Pitts Osborne

Majorie Pitts Osborne

Jul 27, 2008

Marjorie Pitts Osborne 85 Marjorie Pitts Osborne 85 of Portsmouth, died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Heartland of Portsmouth. Marjorie was born May 27, 1923 in South Webster to the late Thomas and Lona Jenkins Pitts. She had worked as an assembly line worker at the Phoenix Pie Plant. Marjorie was proceeded in death by her husband; Ray Edward Osborne...

H. Rodney Maynard

H. Rodney Maynard

Jul 24, 2008

H. Rodney Maynard, 90 H. Rodney Maynard 90 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday July 24, 2008 at his residence. He was born May 7, 1908 in Scioto County to the late John K and Mary Murray Maynard. Rodney managed Leet Lumber Company for 30 years, was a WWII Army Veteran, a member of the James Dickey Post # 23 American...

William Russell Mathews

William Russell Mathews

Jul 20, 2008

William Russell Mathews, 85 William Russell Mathews, 85, a native and life-long resident of West Portsmouth passed away on July 20, 2008 after an extended illness. He was born on April 17, 1923 in West Portsmouth, a son of the late Johnny and Mizzie Mathews. He was one of eight children born to this union. Brothers Carl and Dave Mathews,...

Clarence Rhoden

Clarence Rhoden

Jul 16, 2008

Clarence Rhoden, 69 Clarence Rhoden, 69 of Piketon went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at his residence. Clarence was born February 18, 1939 in Greenup, Ky to the late James and Mary Ann Ulett Rhoden. Clarence had retired from Strawsers Paving in Columbus. He was proceeded in death by his son; Clarence (Steven) Rhoden, grandson;...

Creola Lorraine Hall

Creola Lorraine Hall

Jul 15, 2008

Creola Lorraine McAllister Hall, 92 Creola Lorraine McAllister Hall, 92 of West Portsmouth, died Tuesday July 15, 2008 at SOMC Hospice. She was born August 16, 1915 in Pike County to the late Elmer D. and Helen Chesnut McAllister. Creola was a graduate of Portsmouth Interstate Business College and managed the Artwill Dress Shop in Portsmouth for 30 years. She...

Robert Lee "Bob" Lemon

Robert Lee "Bob" Lemon

Jul 12, 2008

Robert Lee "Bob" Lemon, 52 Robert Lee "Bob" Lemon 52 of West Portsmouth, passed away Saturday July 12, 2008 at his home. He was born May 1, 1956 in Portsmouth to the late Carl and Ethel Smith Lemon. He was a1976 graduate of Portsmouth West High School and was employed by Mitchellace Inc. Along with his parents Bob was preceded...

Alberta Irene Blakeman

Alberta Irene Blakeman

Jul 4, 2008

Alberta Irene Blakeman, 87 Alberta Irene (Rudity) Blakeman, 87 of West Portsmouth died Friday, July 04, 2008 at Heartland of Portsmouth. Alberta was born April 26, 1921 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Clarence E. and Rose Adkins Rudity. She was a Homemaker, a member of Bigelow Methodist Church, and was a member of the Rebekahs and served as Noble...

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...

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