Obituary Listings

Harold Lamont Buffington

Harold Lamont Buffington

May 13, 2012

Harold Buffington, 74, of Lucasville, died, Sunday May 13, 2012 at SOMC. A private memorial service will be held at the convience of the family. Cremation arrangments are under the direction of D.W. Swick Funeral Home of New Boston.

Richard Earl Cade, Jr

Richard Earl Cade, Jr

Apr 26, 2012

Richard Earl Cade, Jr., 44, of New Boston, died, Thurs., April 26, 2012 at his residence. He was born Sept. 5, 1967, a son of the late Richard Earl, Sr. and Rosalee Tackett Cade. Richard is survived by two brothers, Kenneth Rodney Cade and Steven Eugene Cade; and six sisters; Linda Lee Sparks, Ricarda Esther Cade, Vicki Romaine Cade,...

Hazel Spencer

Hazel Spencer

Apr 20, 2012

Hazel Spencer, 76, of Portsmouth, died Fri. April 20, 2012 at Best Care Nursing Home. There will be no public services. Arrangements are under the direction of D.W. Swick Funeral Home of New Boston.

Louise Imes

Louise Imes

Apr 9, 2012

Louise Jennings Imes, 83, of New Boston, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012 at Bristol Village in Waverly. She was born August 2, 1928, a daughter of the late Floyd and Sally Arnold. The family would like others to remember their mother and grandmother as they remember her. She was always eager to share her fun-spirited nature and great...

Claudene Hensley

Claudene Hensley

Mar 29, 2012

Claudene Nolan Hensley, 79, of Wheelersburg, died Thurs., March 29, 2012 at her residence. She was born April 5, 1932, in Harlan County, KY, a daughter of the late John and Lula Pace Nolan. Claudene worked at Cops Turkey Farm, Campbell Hausfield, and was a nursing assistant. She was a member of the Harrison Free Will Baptist Church.

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Edward F Trowbridge

Edward F Trowbridge

Mar 28, 2012

Edward F. Trowbridge, 67, of Wheelersburg, died, Wed., March 28, 2012 at his residence. He was born December 4, 1944, in Springfield, Oh, a son of the late Forrest and Mary Smith Trowbridge. Edward is survived by his wife, Paula Tewksbury Trowbridge; a son, Robert Trowbridge; a step-son, Andrew Myers; two daughters, Stephanie Gilbert, Stacy Kinnison; a step-daughter, Denise...

Richard Dale Lyons

Richard Dale Lyons

Mar 25, 2012

Richard Dale Lyons, 69, of Portsmouth, died, Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born Oct. 18,1942, in Sidney, Oh. Richard is survived by his wife, Sadie Lyons of Portsmouth; a son, Robert Lyons of Portsmouth; a daughter, Lisa Lyons of Franklin Furnace; five grandchildren; Robert Damron, Sarah Fisher, Tyler, Brooklyn and Mason Lyons. He...

Helen Louise Hoffman

Helen Louise Hoffman

Mar 9, 2012

Helen L. Hoffman, loving wife and mother, died, Friday, March 9, 2012, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born January 12, 1959, a daughter of Robert Huff and the late Nevada Williams. Helen is survived by her husband, James Hoffman; a daughter, Leah Huff; three brothers, Robert, Bill, and Randy Huff; and a sister, Rene McHone....

Johnnie Nelson

Johnnie Nelson

Feb 26, 2012

Johnnie Nelson, 73, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, after a brief illness at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1938, in New Boston, a son of the late John and Lilly Mae Bowling Nelson. Johnnie retired as a U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer after 23 years of faithful and dedicated service. He was...

Steven W. Hall

Steven W. Hall

Feb 26, 2012

Steven Wayne Hall, 44, of Honoka'a Hawaii, died, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at Hilo Medical Center in Hawaii. He was born January 2, 1968 in El Paso, TX, the son of Judith Hall Allison and the late Marcus Hall. Steven is also survived by his step-father Charles (Chuck) Allison, Sr.; three brothers, Darren Hall,and John and Evan Allison. He...

Ollie A. Whisman

Ollie A. Whisman

Feb 24, 2012

Ollie A. Whisman, 83, of New Boston died Sat. Feb. 25, 2012 at Best Care Reabilitation Center. He was born Oct. 9, 1928 in New Boston, a son of the late David Crocket Whisman and Maggie Rodgers Whisman. He retired from the City of Portsmouth, Maintinance Dept. and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by a son,...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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....