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Diana Parker

Diana Parker

Jul 11, 2020

Diana Parker, 69

Diana Parker, 69 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at her home. She was born April 1, 1951 in Portsmouth to the late Stewart and Birdie Jenkins Parker.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Chris Purdy and a brother, Stewart "Sonny" Parker.

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Melinda Kay Villegas

Melinda Kay Villegas

Jul 10, 2020

Melinda Kay Villegas, 61

Melinda Kay Villegas, 61 of Groveport died Friday July 10, 2020 at her home. She was born June 17, 1959 in Portsmouth to the late Chester and Linda Lawson Holsinger. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a son Delbert Murphy Jr., and a daughter Deborah Murphy.

Melinda...

Flora Ruth Sparks

Flora Ruth Sparks

Jul 6, 2020

Flora Ruth Sparks, 85

Flora Ruth Sparks, 85 of Otway died Monday, July 6, 2020 at her home.  She was born October 18, 1934 to the late Taylor and Bertha Endicott Frazier.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sparks whom she married February 18, 1950, a son, Charles "Bubby" Sparks,...

William David Royster

William David Royster

Jul 5, 2020

William David Royster, 54

William David Royster, 54 of Aberdeen, Ohio died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Adena Pike Medical Center.  He was born June 12, 1966 in Waverly to the late Harvey and Anna Marie Rister Royster.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Buddy Royster.

He was employed...

Anita Hayslip

Anita Hayslip

Jun 25, 2020

Anita Hayslip, 47

Anita Hayslip, 47 of West Portsmouth died Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born April 22, 1973 in Portsmouth to the late Harold Wayne Hayslip and Jeannie (May) Hayslip who survives.

Along with her mother, Anita is survived by a son, Alexander Rule, a brother, Harold Wayne...

Roger William Gray

Roger William Gray

Jun 23, 2020

Roger William Gray, 76

Roger William Gray, 76 of Lucasville passed away Tuesday June 23, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. Roger was born April 30, 1944 near Friendship to the late William and Catherine Bussa Gray. Roger attended the Turkey Creek Freewill Baptist Church most of his life.

Along with his parents he is preceded in...

Robert Morlan Hamm

Robert Morlan Hamm

Jun 22, 2020

Robert Morlan Hamm, 73

Robert Morlan Hamm, 73, formally from West Portsmouth died June 22, 2020 at Meadow Grove Transitional Care in Grove City, Ohio. He was born October 13, 1946 in Portsmouth to the late Raymond and Geraldine Gilbert Hamm. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Ronald, Randy and Billy...

Lisa Roark Horn

Lisa Roark Horn

Jun 21, 2020

Lisa Roark Horn, 58

Lisa Roark Horn, 58 of Portsmouth went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born October 25, 1961 in Portsmouth to Robert "Bob" Roark and the late Donna O'Brien Roark.  She was smiling as she entered the gates of Heaven as she was reunited...

Naomi Josephine Mcgraw

Naomi Josephine Mcgraw

Jun 13, 2020

Naomi Josephine McGraw, 83

Naomi Josephine McGraw, 83 of Portsmouth died Saturday, June 13, 2020 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born February 25, 1937 in Otway to the late Forrest and Emma Thompson Chaffin.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter James McGraw whom she married March 16, 1985, 2 brothers;...

Patricia Ann Manchester

Patricia Ann Manchester

Jun 10, 2020

Patricia Ann Manchester, 74

Patricia Ann Manchester, 74 of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her home.  She was born February 4, 1946 in Greenup, Kentucky to the late Homer and Helen Oliver Cremeans.  She retired from Hempstead Manor as the Activities Director and was of the Baptist Faith.

Patricia is survived by...

Delores (Bloomfield)  Campbell-Hall

Delores (Bloomfield) Campbell-Hall

Jun 5, 2020

Delores Campbell-Hall, 81

Delores Campbell-Hall, 81 of New Boston died Friday, June 5, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. She was born July 26, 1938 in Scioto County to the late George Edward and Edna Davis Bloomfield.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of 38 years and the father of...

Allen Ray Ferguson

Allen Ray Ferguson

Jun 4, 2020

Allen Ray Ferguson, 70

Allen Ray Ferguson, 70 of West Portsmouth, Ohio died Thursday June 4, 2020 at his home. He was born October 13, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late Donald and Ruth Jarrells Ferguson. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a granddaughter Jeana Denise Yates and a brother Gary Ferguson.

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Eula Mae (Russell)  Craft

Eula Mae (Russell) Craft

Jun 3, 2020

Eula Mae Craft, 62

Eula Mae Craft, 62 of Portsmouth died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home. She was born August 16, 1957 in Portsmouth to the late Winford and Wilma Jean Ward Russell.

Along with her parents, Eula was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Craft, a son, David Michael Kitchen Jr., ...

Leslie J. Monroe

Leslie J. Monroe

Jun 1, 2020

Leslie Junior Monroe, 73

Leslie Junior Monroe, 73 of Otway, died Monday June 1, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. He was born May 12, 1947 in Garrison, Kentucky to the late Noble and Sylvia Hammonds Monroe. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Monroe and a sister, Janet Craft.

Leslie...

William Shaffer

William Shaffer

May 30, 2020

William Shaffer, 51

William Shaffer, 51 of West Portsmouth died Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Adena Regional Medical Center.  He was born October 11, 1968 in Portsmouth to the late William Lewis and Phyllis Rigsby Shaffer.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Michael Shaffer.

William is survived by...

Brandy Sue (Swords)  Hobbs

Brandy Sue (Swords) Hobbs

May 29, 2020

Brandy Sue Swords Hobbs, 34

Brandy Sue Swords Hobbs, 34 of West Portsmouth died Friday, May 29, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born September 30, 1985 in Portsmouth to Scotty and Susan Willis Swords. Brandy is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Oscar and Mary Swords, her first husband, Darrin Johnson, second husband,...

Helen Jane (Wise)  Sparks

Helen Jane (Wise) Sparks

May 28, 2020

Helen Jane Sparks, 67

Helen Jane Sparks, 67 of Stout died Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born August 18, 1952 in Portsmouth to the late George Wise Sr. and Lida Mae Hodge Wise. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, George Sparks, a daughter, Pamla...

Clarence "Dink" Rollins Jr.

Clarence "Dink" Rollins Jr.

May 24, 2020

Clarence Rollins Jr., 66

Clarence "Dink" Rollins Jr., 66 of Blue Creek died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at The Pavilion of Piketon. He was born December 17, 1953 in Portsmouth to the late Clarence Rollins Sr. and Joan Bivens Rollins who survives. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeremy Eric Rollins....

Floyd E. "Boone" Pollard Jr.

Floyd E. "Boone" Pollard Jr.

May 19, 2020

Floyd E. Pollard Jr., 86

Floyd E. "Boone" Pollard Jr., 86 of Stout died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 21, 1933 in West Portsmouth to the late Floyd and Badie Taylor Pollard. He was retired from the United States Army Corps of Engineers after 28 years at Captain Anthony Meldahl Lock...

Arie O. Culver

Arie O. Culver

May 18, 2020

Arie O. Culver, 56

Arie O. Culver, 56 of West Portsmouth died Monday, May 18, 2020 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born April 20, 1964 in Portsmouth to the late Clarence "Barney" and Pearlie Cable Culver. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Richard Culver and Henry Culver.

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