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William E. Cochran

William E. Cochran

Jan 21, 2005

William E. Cochran - 75 William Elza Cochran, 75, died January 21, 2005 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 3, 1929 to Elmer W. and Mary Stafford Cochran who both preceded him in death as did his son, Philip Dean Cochran, his sister, Betty Simon, and his brother, Joe Cochran. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy...

Robert Lee Kennard

Robert Lee Kennard

Jan 20, 2005

Robert Lee Kennard, 71 Robert Lee Kennard, 71, a life long West Portsmouth resident went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 20, 2005 at Hillview Health Care Center. Robert was born February 23, 1933 in West Portsmouth to the late Letcher and Hettie Williams Kennard. Bob retired from Empire Detroit Steel; served as a trustee for Rehoboth...

Michael A. Shepherd

Michael A. Shepherd

Jan 16, 2005

Michael A. Shepherd, 43 Michael A. Shepherd, 43 of West Portsmouth died Sunday, January 16, 2005. Michael was born May 9, 1961 in Portsmouth to Faye Sibrel Shepherd who survives and the late Eugene Shepherd. He is survived by three sons, Chris and Michael Conley and their Mother Cindi Conley and J.D. Sparks. Michael is also survived by three brothers,...

Estel Elberta Bowles

Estel Elberta Bowles

Jan 6, 2005

Estel Elberta Bowles, 82 Estel Elberta Bowles 82, a former West Portsmouth resident died Thursday, January 06, 2005, at Heartland of Portsmouth. Estel was born August 3, 1922 in Portsmouth to the late William M. and Audrey Stratton Setters. She retired from U S Laundry and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Estel was preceded in death by her...

Dannie Lee Jenkins

Dannie Lee Jenkins

Jan 1, 2005

Dannie Lee Jenkins, 50 Dannie Lee Jenkins, 50 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born December 15, 1954 in Greenup, Kentucky to the late Hager Jenkins and to Hazel White Jenkins who survives. He was a self employed stonemason. He is survived by his wife, Karen Sue Charles Jenkins; two sons,...

Carl William Mcglone

Carl William Mcglone

Jan 1, 2005

Carl William McGlone, 51 Carl William McGlone, 51 of West Portsmouth died Thursday, January 27, 2005 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Carl was born February 24, 1953 in Scioto County to the late Ernest Owen McGlone and to Mabel Gray McGlone of Wheelersburg who survives. He had worked as a Bus Driver and Custodian for Washington-Nile Local School District. He...

Devon Thomas Simon

Devon Thomas Simon

Dec 31, 2004

Devon Thomas Simon, 2 Devon Thomas Simon, 2 of Columbus, died Friday, December 31, 2004 at Children's Hospital in Columbus. Devon was born November 7, 2002 in Columbus to Tobias T. and Melinda Yvonne Barker Simon. In addition to his parents, Devon is survived by a sister, Cadence Simon; Grandfathers Thomas Simon and James Wilson Barker, Jr; grandmothers, Nancy (Thomas)...

Mary Lou Turner

Mary Lou Turner

Dec 31, 2004

Mary Lou Turner, 70 Mary Lou Turner, 70, of Portsmouth died Friday, December 31, 2004 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Mary was born March 16, 1934 in Portsmouth to the Late Nelson P. and Laura A. Smith Brickey. She was a homemaker. Mary is survived by one son, John P. Turner of Hamersville, OH; two daughters, Laura R. Pinson of...

Delmar W. Burchett

Delmar W. Burchett

Dec 29, 2004

Delmar W. Burchett, 75 Delmar W. Burchett, 75, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at Edgewood Manor. He was born October 2, 1929 in Scioto County to the late Charles and Frona McKenzie Burchett. Delmar was a Korean Army Veteran, and was employed and retired as a machinist from Hagglunds Denison in Marysville, Ohio. Delmar is survived by his wife, Genevieve...

Chester L. Locher

Chester L. Locher

Dec 29, 2004

Chester L. Locher, Jr., 78 Chester L. Locher, Jr., 78 of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at his home. Chester was born June 6, 1926 in Portsmouth to the late Reverend Chester Lawrence Locher, Sr. and Lola E. Mitchell Locher. Chester retired from Empire Detroit Steel where he was a Supervisor; he was a WWII Navy Veteran, a...

Emilie Patricia Isgett

Emilie Patricia Isgett

Dec 20, 2004

Emilie Patricia "Patty" Isgett Emilie Patricia "Patty" Isgett, 62 of West Portsmouth, died Monday December 20, 2004 at OSU Hospital in Columbus. She was born November 11, 1942 in Portsmouth to the late Michael and Mabel Himes Sowkulech. She was a retired school teacher from Washington-Nile Local School District where she taught for 30 years. Patty is survived by 4...

Sara Ruth Crawford

Sara Ruth Crawford

Dec 20, 2004

Sarah Ruth Crawford, 70 Sarah Ruth Crawford, 70 of Coles Park, West Portsmouth died Monday, December 20, 2004, at Hempstead Manor. Ruth was born July 22, 1934 in Scioto County to the Late Daniel and Pearlie Mae Spradlin Frailey. She was a homemaker. Ruth is survived by her husband, Donald "Tiny" Crawford; two daughters, Nisa Elaine Mitchell and Terri E....

Homer F. Winters

Homer F. Winters

Dec 18, 2004

Homer F. Winters, 68 Homer F. Winters, 68 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, December 18, 2004 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Homer was born August 27, 1936 in Scioto County to the late Robert and Marie Kitts Winters. He worked as a roofer and mechanic. Homer was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Riggs Winters. He is survived by...

Richard Clayton Deaver

Richard Clayton Deaver

Dec 16, 2004

Richard Clayton Deaver, 86 Richard Clayton Deaver, 86, of West Portsmouth died Thursday, December 16, 2004 at Hempstead Manor. Richard was born June 25, 1918 in New Boston to the late Daniel H. and Serena Hall Deaver. Richard was a WWII Army Veteran, retired as a custodian from Washington Twp Schools, and attended Mt. Zion Apostolic Church. Richard was preceded...

Delbert R. Vogler

Delbert R. Vogler

Dec 10, 2004

Delbert R. Vogler, 83 Delbert R. Vogler, 83, of West Portsmouth, died Friday December 10, 2004 at Heartland of Portsmouth. He was born January 31, 1921 in Portsmouth to the late Harley M and Frances Johnson Vogler. He worked for 35 years at Distel Furniture and retired from Washington-Nile school district. Delbert was a WWII Army veteran where he was...

Paul Everett Pollard

Paul Everett Pollard

Nov 27, 2004

Paul Everett Pollard, 68 Paul Everett Pollard, 68, of West Portsmouth went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2004 at his residence. He was born August 26, 1936 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Kilby and Rose Eulett Pollard. He was a member of Pond Run Baptist Church and was retired from Empire Detroit Steel. Paul is...

Etta Elnora Speck

Etta Elnora Speck

Nov 24, 2004

Etta Elnora Speck, 83 Etta Elnora Speck, 83, of Portsmouth entered into heaven on Wednesday, November 24, 2004, at Scioto Community Nursing Home in Columbus. Etta was born November 1, 1921 in Portsmouth to the late Samuel and Thelma Brock Shaeffer. She was also preceded in death by her step father Frank Schackert. Etta was a loving and devoted wife,...

Mary K. Shaffer

Mary K. Shaffer

Nov 21, 2004

Mary K. Shaffer, 90 Mary K. Shaffer, 90 of West Portsmouth died Sunday, November 21, 2004 at Heartland of Portsmouth. Mary was born August 11, 1914 in Friendship to the late Emory and Jeanette Sowards Tatman. Mary was a former resident of Biggs House. She worked for many years as a Volunteer for the Senior Center and she was a...

Wilma Claire Rice

Wilma Claire Rice

Nov 19, 2004

Wilma Claire Rice, 92 Wilma Claire Rice, 92, a former West Portsmouth resident died Friday, November 19, 2004 at Heartland Rehab Center in Jacksonville, FL. Wilma was born June 4, 1912 in Otway to the late Jacob and Betsy Free Loevenguth. She was the owner-operator of a Grocery Store on Dry Run for many years. Wilma was preceded in death...

George Edward Pertuset

George Edward Pertuset

Nov 19, 2004

George Edward Pertuset, Jr., 44 George Edward Pertuset, Jr., 44 of Portsmouth died Friday, November 19, 2004 at his residence. George was born March 4, 1960 in Dayton, OH to the late George Edward Pertuset Sr. and is survived by his Mother, Barbara Sue Norman Riffe and step father William Riffe of West Portsmouth. George was a Christian, a retired...

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