Obituaries

Oct 8, 2004

Helen Louise McCoy, 77 Helen Louise McCoy, 77, a former West Portsmouth resident died Friday, October 8, 2004 at Edgewood Manor in Westerville, Ohio. Helen was born October 19, 1927, in Portsmouth to the late John and Edna Birchfield Riley. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and worked at Mercy Hospital. Helen was preceded in death by...

Oct 5, 2004

Rick Stevens, 49 of Portsmouth, passed away October 5, 2004 at his residence. He was born December 11, 1954 in Portsmouth to the late Stanley and Dorothy Stevens. Rick is survived by one daughter, Tawana Scott of Piketon; seven brothers, Charles, Larry, John, Perry, Gregg, Mark, and Randy Stevens; three sisters, Mary Pierce, Tracy Stevens, and Charlotta Anderson; two grandchildren...

Oct 2, 2004

Charles Leroy Montavon, 71 Charles Leroy Montavon, 71, of West Portsmouth died Saturday, October 2, 2004 at Heartland of Portsmouth. Charles was born March 24, 1933 in Scioto County to the late Joseph and Banna Smith Montavon. Charles was a Navy Veteran, A former Business Owner of Wrights Farm Center and a member of Holy Trinty Catholic Church. Charles is...

Sep 28, 2004

Mary Lucille McGinnis, 83 Mary Lucille McGinnis, 83, of Stout died Saturday, September 25, 2004 at Golden Years Convalescent Center. Mary was born September 18, 1921 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to the late Leonard and Martha Hall Tabor. She was preceded in death by her stepmother Tomie Tabor and her husband George Washington McGinnis. Mary is survived by one son,...

Sep 27, 2004

Carlotta Jeanine Robinson, 52 Carlotta Jeanine Robinson, 52 of Friendship died Monday September 27, 2004 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born July 4, 1952 in Portsmouth to Robert S. and Charlotte Clark Bentley of South Shore. Jeanine was a teacher at Portsmouth West High School where she has been teaching for 30 years. She was a 1970 graduate...

Sep 26, 2004

Conner Joseph Johnson Conner Joseph Johnson was born on February 17, 2004. He left us on Sunday, September 26, 2004. He was a beautiful and happy baby who touched the lives and hearts of so many in his short seven months of life. The joy he brought to us can never be measured or replaced. The pain and sorrow of...

Sep 21, 2004

Lois Avanelle Humphreys, 76 Lois Avanelle Humphreys, 76 of West Portsmouth died Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Lois was born March 19, 1928 in Scioto County to the late Charles and Anna Timberlake Doddridge. Lois was preceded in death by her husband Guy Fredrick Humphreys. She is survived by two sons, Samuel Lee Humphreys of Rockwall,...

Sep 6, 2004

Mary Evelyn McManus, 80 Mary Evelyn McManus, 80, of McDermott died Monday, September 06, 2004, at Minford Retirement Center. Mary was born April 22, 1924 in Morehead, Kentucky to the late Sheridan and Virgie Leigh Skaggs Vinson. She was a homemaker, a member of Central Baptist Church and a Den Mother. She is survived by her husband Ralph McManus; three...

Sep 2, 2004

Dollie Brown, 87 Dollie Brown, 87, of Blue Creek died Thursday, September 2, 2004 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Dollie was born September 7, 1916 in Adams County, Ohio to the late Ambrose and Elizabeth Royal Brown. She was a homemaker, a member of Mackletree Baptist Church and attended Tick Ridge Baptist Church. Dollie was preceded in death by her...

Aug 25, 2004

Robert Allen Holsinger, 52 Robert Allen Holsinger, 52, of Stout died Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Robert was born January 18, 1952 in Scioto County to the late Thomas Edward and Daisy E. Rodgers Holsinger. He was also preceded in death by a son Thomas Edward Holsinger. Robert is survived by his son Robert Allen Holsinger,...

Aug 19, 2004

Robb C. Bussa, 34 Robb C. Bussa, 34, of Newark, Ohio died Thursday, August 19, 2004 at his home. Robb was born November 12, 1969 in Portsmouth, Ohio. He is survived by his Father and Stepmother Richard L. and Marjory Bussa of Minford, his Mother and Stepfather; Marianne Easter and Dale Sturgell of Newark. Robb was a sports writer for...

Aug 14, 2004

Steven Earl Bolton, 46 Steven Earl Bolton, 46, of Blue Creek died Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Our Lady of Bellefonte in Ashland, KY. Steven was born June 30, 1958 in Scioto County to Delana Carter Bolton of West Portsmouth and the late Reese Bolton. Steven was a member of Local 577 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. Steven is survived by...

Aug 12, 2004

Jonas Herbert Moore, 63 Jonas Herbert Moore, 63 of Blue Creek died at his residence Thursday, August 12, 2004. Jonas was born February 16, 1941 in Portsmouth to the late Oscar and Katie Cooper Moore. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 577 and worked for BB&E. Jonas was preceded in death by his wife Hattie Jenkins...

Aug 5, 2004

Avonelle Grooms Kitchen, 77 Avonelle Grooms Kitchen 77, of West Portsmouth died Thursday, August 05, 2004 at her residence. Avonelle was born June 7, 1927 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Roy and Stella Collins Grooms. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Avonelle is survived by her husband Cleo Kitchen; a son and his wife, Richard and...

Aug 4, 2004

Clyde Eugene Spencer, 50 Clyde Eugene Spencer, 50, of Portsmouth died Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Clyde was born August 30, 1953 in Portsmouth to the late Cager and Oma Collins Spencer. He worked at Taylor Lumber Company and attended the West Portsmouth Church of God. Clyde is survived by eight brothers, Willie, Albert, Edgar, Claude,...

Jul 21, 2004

Elbert Duane "Blackie" Black, 72 Elbert Duane "Blackie" Black, 72, of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2004, at home. He was born March 24, 1932 in Blue Creek, the only child of Helen D. Black and the late John E. Black. Blackie is survived by Loretta Black, daughters Pamela K. and husband Jeff Hammonds and Jhonda L. and...

Jul 9, 2004

Joey Alan Wooten, 47

Joey Alan Wooten, 47 of West Portsmouth died Friday, July 09, 2004 at his residence. Joey was born October 23, 1956 in Scioto County to the late Charles William and Thelma Stevens Wooten.

Joey is survived by his wife Jennifer Sue Scott Wooten; two sons, Jeremy and Joshua Wooten;...

Jul 6, 2004

Ethel Grace Jackson, 88

Ethel Grace Jackson, 88, of Friendship went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 6, 2004.

Ethel was born August 23, 1915 in Pike County to the late Otto and Grace Beoddy.  She attended church at Bethel United Methodist Church in West Portsmouth.

Ethel was preceded in...

Jul 6, 2004

Flora M. Stewart, 88

Flora M. Stewart, 88 of Portsmouth a former Rome, GA resident died Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Flora was born March 2, 1916 in DeKalb County, Alabama to the late Henry T. and Ruthie J. Miller.  She was a member of  the Cathedral of Praise Church of...

Jul 5, 2004

Lillian Mae Pennywitt Speas 83

Lillian Mae Pennywitt Speas, 83 of West Portsmouth died Monday, July 05, 2004 at Hillview Retirement Center.  Lillian was born January 7, 1921 in Scioto County to the late Charles and Myrtle Mullins Pennywitt.  She was a homemaker and a member of Dry Run Church of Christ.

Lillian...