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Patricia Nellie Ellis

Patricia Nellie Ellis

Mar 2, 2006

Patricia Nellie Ellis, 52 Patricia Nellie Ellis, 52 of New Boston died Thursday, March 02, 2006 at Heritage Square. Patricia was born April 25, 1953 in Portsmouth to the late Paul and Ocie Lawwill Sowards. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Wade Ellis. She is survived by a son Kyle Ellis of South Portsmouth; a daughter, Ocinda Howard...

Michael Louis Martin

Michael Louis Martin

Feb 23, 2006

Michael Louis Martin, 56 Michael Louis Martin, 56, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Michael was born July 18, 1949 in Portsmouth to Louis and Katherine Lorine Kamer Martin. He was employed by Portsmouth City Schools and was a member of Pond Run Baptist Church. Michael is survived by his...

Thomas Merritt Hansen

Thomas Merritt Hansen

Feb 11, 2006

Thomas Merritt Hansen, 87 Thomas Merritt Hansen, 87, a World War II Navy Veteran passed away at Southern Ohio Medical Center February 11, 2006. He was a son of the late Thomas B. and Margaret Graham Hansen. He is survived by his of wife of 61 years Margie Scott Hansen, one son, Jeffrey (Barbara) Hansen of McDermott; two daughters, Margaret...

Ross Lowell Haynes

Ross Lowell Haynes

Jan 30, 2006

Ross Haynes, Jr., 47 Ross Lowell Haynes, Jr., 47, of West Portsmouth died Monday, January 30, 2006 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Ross was born December 22, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Ross Lowell Haynes, Sr. and to Francis Blevins Haynes of Newark. Ross was employed by Scioto County Community Action and was a former Nile Twp. Fireman. He...

Judy Mae Marshall

Judy Mae Marshall

Jan 26, 2006

Judy Mae Marshall, 44 Judy Mae Marshall, 44 of Lucasville died Thursday, January 26, 2006 at her residence. Judy was born April 3, 1961 in Portsmouth to Harold Russell Scott and Pauline Brown Scott who survive. She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the Eagles and American Legion. Judy is survived by her husband Willie L. Marshall;...

Sharon Kay Webb

Sharon Kay Webb

Jan 14, 2006

Sharon Kay Webb, 45 Sharon Kay Webb, 45 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, January 14, 2006 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Sharon was born July 4, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Gary Shepherd and Doris Jean Webb. Sharon is survived by a daughter Stephanie Webb of West Portsmouth; a brother, Kenneth (Jodi) Webb of West Portsmouth; a sister Donna...

Emogene Shepherd Martin

Emogene Shepherd Martin

Jan 12, 2006

Emogene Shepherd Martin, 78 Emogene Shepherd Martin, 78 of West Portsmouth died Thursday, January 12, 2006 at Best Care. Emogene was born October 8, 1927 in Garrett, KY to the late James B. and Berta Hicks Shepherd. She graduated from Washington Local High School in 1945; worked as a Postal Employee for many years and was the former owner of...

Denny Howard

Denny Howard

Jan 12, 2006

Denny Howard, 65 Denny Howard, 65 of West Portsmouth died Thursday, January 12, 2006 at Southern Ohio Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Denny was born December 26, 1940 in West Portsmouth to the late Jake and Virtree Howard. Denny was preceded in death by his wife Margie Fodge Howard and two brothers, Christy and Dempsey. He is survived by...

Timothy Lee Nelson

Timothy Lee Nelson

Jan 5, 2006

Timothy Lee Nelson, 51 Timothy Lee Nelson, 51 of West Portsmouth died Thursday, January 5. 2006 at OSU Medical Center. Tim was born May 8, 1954 in Portsmouth to the late William Henry Nelson, Jr. and to Peachie Irene Blevins who survives. He is a retired Portsmouth City Employee. Tim is survived by his wife Roxanne Lykins Nelson whom he...

Constance "Connie" Arlene Sommers

Constance "Connie" Arlene Sommers

Dec 28, 2005

Constance "Connie" Arlene Reeder Sommers, 43 Constance "Connie" Arlene Reeder Sommers, 43 of Portsmouth died Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Constance was born October 5, 1962 in Portsmouth to Fredrick Reeder of Kingwood, West Virginia and Janet Swords Ramey and stepfather Leonard Ramey of Sciotoville She is survived by her husband Stephen Charles Sommers whom she...

Dylan Virgil Joe Markwell

Dylan Virgil Joe Markwell

Dec 24, 2005

Dylan Virgil Joe Markwell Dylan Virgil Joe Markwell, five day old son of Jason and Amanda Bennington Markwell died Saturday, December 24, 2005 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Dylan is also survived by two brothers, Jason Kerry Dale Markwell and Joshua Kevin James Markwell; one sister Cheyenne Bennington; grandparents, Elaine and Joe Markwell and Sherry and Pete Bennington; great grandparents, Emma...

Luke A. Howard

Luke A. Howard

Dec 22, 2005

Luke Howard, 44 Luke Howard, 44 of West Portsmouth died at his residence on Thursday, December 22, 2005. Luke was born January 5, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Harris Howard and to Mary Irene Fitch Howard who survives. Luke is also survived by his wife Mary Howard; two daughters, Amber and Tiffany Howard; five brothers, Charles, Michael, David, Tim...

John Roy Nesbit

John Roy Nesbit

Dec 17, 2005

John (Ray) Roy Nesbit, 89 Ray Roy Nesbit, 89 of Franklin, Tennessee, a former Scioto County resident died Saturday, December 17, 2005 at Murfreesboro, Tennessee VA Hospital. Ray was born September 3, 1916 in Blue Creek, Ohio to the late John Perry and Emma Evans Nesbit. He was of the Baptist Faith, worked at Ohio Stove and Weber Air Craft...

Menda Granny Ison Lewis

Menda Granny Ison Lewis

Dec 14, 2005

Menda "Granny" Ison Lewis, 88 Menda "Granny" Ison Lewis, 88 of Carver's Ridge, Portsmouth died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Menda was born March 25, 1917 in Elliott County, Kentucky to the late Alfred Anderson and Lucy Gilliam Ison. She was a member of Mt. Zion Apostolic Church. Menda is survived by her husband Lester Lewis...

Donald Edwin Bradshaw

Donald Edwin Bradshaw

Dec 9, 2005

Donald Edwin Bradshaw, 76 Donald Edwin Bradshaw, 76, of West Portsmouth died at his home, Friday, December 9, 2005. Don was born November 26, 1929 in Wheelersburg to the late Levi Joseph and Edna Pearl Morgan Bradshaw. He worked at Goodyear/Martin Marietta as a Process Operator for 41 years, served in the US Air Force for 20 years and was...

Michael Keith Wiliams

Michael Keith Wiliams

Dec 3, 2005

Michael Keith Williams, 51 Michael Keith Williams, 51, of West Portsmouth died Saturday, December 3, 2005. He was born April 20, 1954 in Adams County, the son of the late Donald Williams. Michael is survived by his mother, Myrna Williams Sexton of Portsmouth, three daughters, Helen and Sandy of Kentucky, Tammy of Cincinnati, three brothers, Daniel of West Portsmouth, Tony...

Dorothy Marie C. Reutzel

Dorothy Marie C. Reutzel

Dec 2, 2005

Dorothy Marie C. Reutzel, 86 Dorothy Marie C. Reutzel, 86 passed away Friday, December 2, 2005 at Heartland of Portsmouth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Reutzel, Jr. (Buddy), her father Oliver C. Baer, Sr., her mother Margaret C. Hess Baer, brothers, Richard, M. Baer, William H. Baer, Oliver C. Baer, Jr., sister Mary Grace (Honey)...

Juanita Simpson Holsinger

Juanita Simpson Holsinger

Dec 1, 2005

Juanita Simpson Holsinger, 91 Juanita Simpson Holsinger, 91, of New Boston died Thursday, December 01, 2005 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Juanita was born November 2, 1914 in New Boston to the late George and Rosella Martin Simpson. She worked at Selby's for 21 years and owned and operated Nita's Coffee Shop in New Boston. She was a member of...

Gregory Victor Roe

Gregory Victor Roe

Nov 29, 2005

Gregory Victor Roe, 30 Gregory Victor Roe, 30 of Blue Creek died Tuesday, November 29, 2005. He was born October 25, 1975 in Portsmouth to the late Alfred Roe and to Audrey Blevins Roe of Vanceburg. He was a member of Portsmouth Local 39 Brick Layers and Allied Craft Union and was active in Boy Scouts and 4-H Club work....

Alice Pearl Bentley

Alice Pearl Bentley

Nov 28, 2005

Alice Pearl Bentley, 71 Alice Pearl Bentley, 71, of Stout died Monday, November 28, 2005 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Alice was born September 11, 1934 in Buena Vista to the late Edward Estel and Daisy Edith Rodgers Holsinger. She was a homemaker and a member of the Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Department serving as the Treasurer for many years....

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