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Dorothy Lucille Meyers Willis

Dorothy Lucille Meyers Willis

Feb 18, 2012

Dorothy Lucille Meyers Willis, 87, of Sciotoville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at Hempstead Manor in Portsmouth. She was born May 26, 1924, in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Lewis and Mary Weeks Meyers. Dorothy graduated from Minford High School in 1941. She retired after more than 45 years as...

Donald R. Holland

Donald R. Holland

Jan 31, 2012

Donald R. Holland, 72, of Minford died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 at the V.A. Medical Center in Huntington, W.VA. He was born April 7, 1939, in New Boston, a son of the late Raymond Holland and Ruth Wiley Purtee and step-father Dallas Purtee, Sr. Donald served in the U.S. Air Force in Greece, was an Auto Body Repairman, and...

Penny Lee Buckely

Penny Lee Buckely

Jan 25, 2012

Penny Lee Buckley, 56, of New Boston, died, Jan. 25, 2012 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1955 in New Boston, a daughter of the late Harry and Genvieve Spriggs Buckley. Penny is survived by a brother, Denny (Teresa) Buckley of New Boston; a sister, Carolyn Brown of Sciotoville; 5 nieces, Wendy (Adam) Baver of...

Carmen M. (Beckley) Collins

Carmen M. (Beckley) Collins

Jan 21, 2012

Carmen M. Collins, 96, of Portsmouth died Sat. Jan. 21, 2012 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born Nov. 16, 1915 in Belpre, OH. a daughter of the late Charlie and Goldie Stith Beckley. She was a member of Rubyville Community Church and the Daughters of America. Carmen is survived by two sons, Ron (Geraldine) Hayton of McDermott and...

Robert Lee Miller

Robert Lee Miller

Jan 12, 2012

Robert (Bob) L.Miller, 54, of Hastings Hill, formerly of Eden Park, passed away Thurs., January 12, 2012 at his residence. He was born July 20, 1957, a son of Fredrick Miller of Eden Park and the late Joy Lee Wheeler Miller. Bob served in the U.S. Army. He is also survived by his wife, Lisa Miller; a four legged...

Michael Lee Stout

Michael Lee Stout

Jan 12, 2012

Michael Lee Stout, 61, of Eden Park, died, Thurs., January 12, 2012 at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 14, 1950, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Albert and Clara Stevenson Stout. Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Joann Galloway Stout of Eden Park;...

Robert Paul Murta

Robert Paul Murta

Jan 10, 2012

Robert Paul Murta, 76, of Lucasville, died, Tues., Jan. 10, 2012, at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born Oct. 11, 1935 in West Portsmouth, a son of the late Donavon and Jennie Vernier Murta. Robert is survived by three sons, Robert Murta of Portsmouth, Douglas Murta of S.C., Richard Murta of HI; two daughters, Teresa Blair of New...

Anthony Wayne Cooper, Iii

Anthony Wayne Cooper, Iii

Dec 30, 2011

Anthony Wayne Cooper, III, infant son of Tequila Estep and Anthony Cooper, Jr, died at birth on Dec. 30, 2011 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He is also survived by 3 sisters, Joclyen Cooper, Aubrey Spencer, Laken Cooper; 1 brother Aaron Greenfield; grandparents, Teresa Estep, Kathy Cooper, Charles Fethrolfe, and Anthony Cooper, Sr; and several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins....

Donald Sherman

Donald Sherman

Dec 30, 2011

Donald Sherman, 82, of New Boston, died, Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born June 18, 1929, in North Moreland, a son of the late Aniul and Della Fraley Sherman. Donald served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and was awarded the Purple Heart. He is survived by his...

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Niziol

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Niziol

Dec 21, 2011

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Niziol, 75, of Lucasville, died Wed., December 21, 2011 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 22, 1935, in New Boston, a daughter of the late Milford and Florence Cooper Evans. Betty attended Miller's Run Evangelical Church. She is survived by four sons, Dennis (Anne) Niziol of Bicester, UK, Steve Niziol of Piketon, Anthony Niziol and...

James "Jimmy" Louis Blackburn

James "Jimmy" Louis Blackburn

Dec 16, 2011

James "Jimmy" Louis Blackburn, Jr., 14, of Portsmouth, died, Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 at his residence. He was born April 27, 1997, in Bowling Green, KY, a son of James and Glynis Sloan Blackburn. Jimmy was a student at Portsmouth Junior High School. He is also survived by two brothers, Glenn Miller and Marvin Blackburn; a sister, Amanda Miller;...

Denver C Ferguson

Denver C Ferguson

Dec 14, 2011

Denver C. Ferguson, 84, of New Boston, died, Wed. Dec. 14, 2011 at Best Care Nursing Home. He was born July 26, 1927, a son of the late William Ferguson and Ruth Westfall Ferguson Grizzle. He was a Construction Foreman and veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Denver's favorite pass time was waving...

Phyllis Newman

Phyllis Newman

Dec 11, 2011

Phyllis J. Newman, 66, of Portsmouth, died, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 6, 1945 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robert Clay, Sr. and Mildred Hanes Eshem. Phyllis was a 1963 graduate of Minford High School and graduated from Portsmouth Business College in 1966. She was a former employee of E.J. Kenricks...

Helen Louise Cropper

Helen Louise Cropper

Dec 3, 2011

Helen Louise Cropper, 84, of Sciotoville died Sat. Dec. 3, 2011 at Concord Health Center. She was born Dec. 8, 1926, in New Boston, a daughter of the late Reynolds and Estella Rickman McKenzie. Helen graduated from East High School and was a member of the Riverbend Golf League and the Sciotoville Methodist Church. She is survived by her...

Harold Robert Delotell

Harold Robert Delotell

Nov 22, 2011

Harold Robert Delotell, 87, of New Boston, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011 at SOMC Hospice. He was born Nov. 1, 1924, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Forrest and Erma Conley Delotell. Harold was a retired Engineer with the N&S Railroad, served in the Navy during WWII and a member of the First Church of God of New...

John Robert Ellis

John Robert Ellis

Nov 22, 2011

John Robert Ellis, 60, of Lucasville, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011. He was born April 20, 1951, a son of the late Wade and Bertha Smyers Ellis. John is survived by his wife, Lois Tackett Ellis; 3 sons, Raymond Moore, David Moore, John Ellis, Jr.; 8 daughters, May Moore, Mary Mullins, Angela Moore, Elizabeth Ellis, Tracy Ellis, Gail, Kim,...

Violet M. Ferguson

Violet M. Ferguson

Nov 18, 2011

Violet M. Ferguson, 87, of New Boston, died, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 at SOMC Hospice. She was born Sept. 1, 1924, in Vinton Co., Oh, a daughter of the late Louis and Mable Brown Barber. Violet is survived by her husband Denver Ferguson of New Boston; a daughter, Pam (Peter) Cardinal of St. Petersburg, FL; a sister, Faye Hall...

Anthony Richard Moore, Sr

Anthony Richard Moore, Sr

Nov 17, 2011

Anthony Richard Moore, Sr., 59, of New Boston, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born January 28, 1952, in Gary, Indiana, a son of the late George Moore and Marilyn Smith Lankford. He was a member of the Sunday night mixed league at Rainbow Bowling Lanes and the New Boston Eagles. Anthony is...

Donald Ray Wilfong

Donald Ray Wilfong

Nov 16, 2011

Donald Ray Wilfong, 43, of West Portsmouth, died Wed., Nov. 16, 2011. He was born Dec. 20, 1967, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Bessie Hobbs. Donald is survived by his wife, Carla Wilfong and 2 sons, Donald Wilfong Jr. and Josh Wilfong. A Memorial service will be held at Noon on Sat. Nov. 26, 2011at D.W. Swick...

Timothy Wayne Trowbridge

Timothy Wayne Trowbridge

Nov 7, 2011

Timothy W. Trowbridge, 46, of Russell, KY, died, Monday, Nov. 7, 2011 at Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital. He was born March 23, 1965, a son of Carol Trowbridge Johnson of Greenup. Timothy is also survived by his wife, Christina Betts Trowbridge of Russell; 2 daughters, Pandora and Kieadakosh Trowbridge, both of Russell; 4 sisters, Annette of South Point,...

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