Obituary Listings

Feb 5, 2009

Norma Jean Lyle, 73, of Portsmouth went to with the Lord on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born May 4, 1935 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late George Munion and Dorothy Henry Munion Cooper. She was a homemaker. Norma is survived by three sons, Spencer Munion of Warren, OH., Doug (Susie) Munion and...

Feb 1, 2009

Eileen Doughty, 91, formerly of New Boston died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at Best Care Convalescent Center. She was born August 25, 1917 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Oscar and Lillian Grubbs Mershon. She attended Ohio Ave. Christian Church, worked at the former Williams Shoe Factory, Community Action and the defense Plant in Dayton during the war....

Jan 20, 2009

Richard Lee Kuntz, 52, of Portsmouth, died Tues., Jan. 20, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1956 in Ross County, a son of the late Joseph and Gladys Eidenour Kuntz. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Mustain Kuntz; one son, Daniel Mustain and Annie of Portsmouth; one daughter, April Mustain of McDermott, one brother, Joseph...

Jan 19, 2009

Robert Dale Curnutte, 64, of Portsmouth died Monday, January 19, 2009 at his residence. He was born Feb. 5, 1944 in Portsmouith, a son of the late Wells and Margie Hill Curnutte.He was retired from N&W railroad and was a member of the Portsmouth Eagles. He is survived by two daughters, Tammy Curnutte-Newman of West Portsmouth and Cheri Curnutte-Payton...

Jan 14, 2009

Estelle Griffith "Griff" Dean Spray, 93, of Sciotoville died Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Best Care Nursing Center. She was born March 19, 1915 in Wayne Co, W.VA. a daughter of the late Clabe and Drusia Akers Wellman. She was a homemaker , a 33 year member of Sciotoville Christian Church and member of the Lamplighters Class. Griff is...

Jan 13, 2009

Harold E. "Monk" Everling,93, formerly of Scioto County died Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Fairfax Nursing Center in Fairfax, Virginia. He was born November 30, 1915 in New Boston, the only child of Firman Everling and Clara (Lintz) Everling. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Frances I. (Oliver) Everling. He is survived by a son, Harold...

Jan 12, 2009

PPaul Kenneth Shepard, 61, of Franklin Furnace died Monday, Jan.12, 2009 at St. Mary's hospital as the result of an automobile accident. He was born Sept. 7, 1947 in Galopolis, OH., a son of the late Paul and Madeline Chapman Shepard. He served in the U.S. Marines and was a member of the Franklin Furnace Independant Baptist Church. Paul...

Jan 7, 2009

Raymond "Jock" Murphy, 64, of Slocum Heights, Portsmouth, died Wed. Jan. 7, 2009 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born Nov. 8, 1944 in Portsmouth a son of the late Carl and Thelma Craft Murphy. He is survived by a son, Dan Walker of Circleville; two daughters, Rhonda Ballengee and husband David of McDermott and Nina Moore and...

Jan 4, 2009

Thelma Irene Cunningham, 84 of Rosemount Rd., passed away Sunday, January 4, 2008 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH. She was born August 17, 1924, a daughter of the late Clyde and Irene Williams Bush. She was a 1942 graduate of Glenwood High School and retired in July of 1985 from the Portsmouth City Schools Adult Education...

Jan 2, 2009

Robert Lee Collins, 59, of Portsmouth died Fri. Jan.2, 2009 at his residence. He was born Sept. 18, 1949 in Delbarton, W.VA., a son of the late James Collins Sr. and Ethel Hensley Collins. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Chafin Collins; five sons, Robert Collins Jr of Wheelersburg, Cecil Collins of Portsmouth, James Collins and Tonya of...

Dec 28, 2008

Lillian Mae Magee, 94, of New Boston died Sunday, December 28, 2008 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born August 4, 1914 in Elliott Co., KY., a daughter of the late Martin Luther Ferguson and Della Belle Gillium Ferguson. Lillian was a 75 year member of Ohio Ave. Christian Church, Wheelersburg Order of Eastern Star and was a former...

Dec 23, 2008

Willard O. Levan ll, 59, of Eden Park, died Tuesday, December 23, 2008 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born July 8, 1949 in Marysville, OH., a son of the late Willard and Maude Harper Levan. He was a retired engine repairman with the Army National Guard. Willard is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Levan of...

Dec 18, 2008

Helen Marie Chase Fannin, 69 of North Moreland, died Thursday, December 18, 2008 at her residence. She was born April 20, 1939 in New Boston a daughter of the late Arthur Carl Chase and Myrtle Young Chase. She retired from Hillview as a nurses aid. Helen is survived by two sons, Randy Fannin of North Moreland and James Fannin...

Dec 17, 2008

To: [email protected] , [email protected] Allen Spaulding, 74 of Rubyville died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at his residence. He was born Oct. 6, 1934 in Portsmouth, a son of the late John and Louise McCoy Spaulding. He was a retired office machine repairman and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ward Spaulding; one...

Dec 13, 2008

Bernice Myers Clausing

Bernice Myers Clausing, 79, of Portsmouth, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 13, 2008. Born November 3, 1929, in Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Ulysses Grant Myers and Emma Frances Sizemore Myers. Her husband, Floyd Clausing, whom she married on May 3, 1947 in Greenup, Ky, preceded...

Dec 9, 2008

Carol G. McQueen, 53 of Greenup, KY., died Tues. December 9, 2008 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born Sept. 13, 1955 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late General and Lydia Hobbs Hammonds. She was a homemaker and member of Victory Chapel Penticostal Church. Carol is survived by five daughters, Angela McQueen and Grace McQueen both...

Dec 1, 2008

Charles F. Robbins, 60, of New Boston died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 at his residence. He was born May 19, 1948 in Greenup, KY., a son of the late Edmond Robbins and Anna Manning Robbins of Portsmouth.He is also survived by two sons, Frank Robbins of Rapid City, SD. and Anthony Robbins of Presho', SD; two daughters, Sara Robbins...

Nov 17, 2008

William C. Marcum, 36, of Portsmouth died Mon., Nov. 17, 2008 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born Dec. 18, 1971 in Los Angeles, CA., a son of the late William C. and Catherine Phipps Marcum. William is survived by his wife, Candy Mosley Marcum; 2 sons, William A. Marcum and Ryan Marcum; a daughter, Maegan Marcum and...

Nov 10, 2008

Ronald l. Pennington, 68, of New Boston died Monday, November 10, 2008 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born December 5, 1939, a son of the late A.M. Pennington and Nannie Rice Pennington. He was a member of Unity Fellowship Church, served in the military for 3 years in the Army and 7 years in the Air Force. He...

Nov 10, 2008

Ronald l. Pennington, 68, of New Boston died Monday, November 10, 2008 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born December 5, 1939, a son of the late A.M. Pennington and Nannie Rice Pennington. He was a member of Unity Fellowship Church, served in the military for 3 years in the Army and 7 years in the Air Force. He...