Brian Travis Ashmore

Brian Travis Ashmore, 48, of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the SOMC emergency department after a long illness. Brian, a graduate of Clay High School, was born June 9, 1963 to the late Travis Eugene Ashmore and Zelda Ashmore. He was a longtime employee of The Gutterman. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Cordial and special friend Sarah Whisman. Surviving are his mother; brother Daniel (Cheri) Ashmore; sisters Charlene Cordial (Max) Reeder and Anna Ashmore (William) Killian; a cousin who was like a sister Carolyn Lawson (Ron) Moberly; children Nick (Joni) Estle, LaKeisha Snook (Mark) Harpel, Bobbi Jo Snook and T. J. Cantrell. grandchildren Nevaeh, Ethan, Chloe, Evan, Halee, Kierra and Caleb; very dear friends Tracy Whisman and Tonya Whisman Entler and girlfriend Malissa Conley. the family wishes to thank Heartland Nursing Home, Dialysis Clintics Inc., Life Ambulance and Southern Ohio Medical Center. A memorial service to celebrate Brian's life will be held at 11:30 AM Wednesday May 16, 2012 at the New Boston First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. James Patrick officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME in New Boston. The family requests memorial donations may be sent to Sierra's Haven, 80 Easter Dr. Portsmouth, OH 45662 where Brian found his loyal canine buddy "Wisdom". Condolences to dwswickfuneralhome.com