Obituaries

Aug 5, 2017

Randy Lee Springs, 44, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his residence.  Born on November 8, 1972 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Luther and Linda Spencer Springs.

Surviving are a son, Brandon Johnson of Portsmouth, two brothers, Joey Springs of Myrtle Beach, SC and Aubert Charles of Portsmouth, and one sister,...

Jul 29, 2017

Hiram “Red” Hall, Jr., 80, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Edgewood Manor in Lucasville.  Born on April 9, 1937 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Hiram Hall, Sr. and Grace Cooley Hall and a construction laborer.

The highlight of Red’s life was going to Las Vegas.

Also preceding him...

Jul 27, 2017

Madeline Faith Mathias, infant daughter of Matthew and Shelley Lewis Mathias of Portsmouth, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Madeline was preceded in death by her grandparents, David and Darlene Lewis and Richard Harlock.

Also surviving are her grandmother, Monica Harlock and...

Jul 26, 2017

W. Christopher Tackett, 53, of Columbus, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at his home.  Born on July 30, 1963 in Portsmouth, he was a son of William H. and Sharon Rollins Tackett and was a very proud Marine veteran.

Chris loved fishing and enjoyed going to the shooting range.

Preceding him in death were his...

Jul 21, 2017

Randall Lee Sexton, 61, of New Boston, died Friday, July 21, 2017 at the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on December 9, 1955 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Paul J. and Edna McCann Sexton.  Randy was a Navy veteran of the Viet Nam War.

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce...

Jul 18, 2017

Ruth Colleen Woodrum, 92, of Sciotoville, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.  Born on June 23, 1925 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Wilma Deitz Conklin and was a homemaker.

Also preceding her in death were her husband, Harold Woodrum, and two brothers, Carl Leroy Conklin and Boyd Eugene...

Jul 11, 2017

Bessie Lee Schweinsberg, 83, of Wheelersburg, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Crystal Care in Franklin Furnace.  Born on November 10, 1933 in Greenup, KY, she was a daughter of the late Winfield and May Jordan Floyd and formerly employed at the Portsmouth Daily Times.

Bessie was a member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian...

Jul 2, 2017

Madeanna L. Stout, 51, of North Moreland, died Sunday, July 2, 2017, at the Ohio State University Hospital after a sudden illness.  Born on October 11, 1965 in Portsmouth, she was co-owner of Sister’s Dairy Bar in Sciotoville and “loved her animals more than her husband”.

Surviving are her husband, Randy Stout, her parents, Jim and Pat...

Jun 6, 2017

Mildred Eileen Wolfe, 94, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in Lawrence, Kansas.  Born on February 1, 1923 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Garret and Winnie Thompson Holcomb.  Also preceding her in death were her husband, William Virgil Wolfe, and brothers, George E. Holcomb and Mervin L. Holcomb.  Millie was Class Valedictiorian at Glenwood High School,...

May 24, 2017

Dorothy Grace Hughes, 101, of Sciotoville, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at home.  Born on September 7, 1915 in Ironton, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Bertina Fosson Justice.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William E. Hughes, two brother, and four sisters.  Surviving are five sons, Ed Hughes, Tom Hughes, Sam Hughes,...

May 19, 2017

Lisa Gail (Meyers) McGinnis, 51, of Wheelersburg, died peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2017, at her home.  She was born on June 22, 1965 in Portsmouth.

Preceding her in death was the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Clifton; her fathers, Buford A. Keeney and Norman L. Meyers, her mother Edna Cooper Keeney, and a brother Darrell...

May 19, 2017

Roger D. Colley, 70, of Sciotodale, died Friday, May 19, 2017, at the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on September 14, 1946 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Robert and Helen Shadd Colley and was a superintendent in construction.

Roger attended Harrison Mills Church of Christ in Christian Union and was a proud Marine during...

Apr 14, 2017

Iris Jean Eldridge, 74, of Wheelersburg, died Friday, April 14, 2017 at the SOMC Hospice Center.  She was born on October 7, 1942 in Portsmouth and was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Eldridge, her mother, Hazel Lykins Jackson and her father and stepmother, Lawrence and Blanche McCormick Jackson.

Surviving are two sons, Gregory (Guille) Tackett...

Apr 6, 2017

Alma B. Hale, 83, of New Boston, died Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Hill View Health Care Center.  Born on November 7, 1933 in Sciotoville, she was a daughter of the late Gus and Addie Scaggs Bennett and was a member of Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union.

Alma was the mother of Keith Edward...

Apr 5, 2017

Charles “Powder” Walker, 77, of Minford, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.  Born on August 1, 1939, he was a son of the late William and Florence Mullins Walker and was a self-employed contractor.

One of Powder’s favorite activities was going to the local flea markets.

Preceding him in death were his...

Mar 25, 2017

Louis H. Martin, 85, of Sciotoville, died peacefully Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the SOMC Hospice Center with his family by his bedside.  Born on October 6, 1931 in Grayson, KY, he was a son of the late Eugene and Minnie Penix Martin and was a retired supervisor in the street department for the City of Portsmouth.

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Mar 24, 2017

Cecil W. McKenzie, 92, of Franklin Furnace, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at home.  He was born on January 29, 1925 in Greenup, KY and was a painter for Doerr’s and Associates.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Zola McKenzie, and a grandson, Greg McKenzie.  Surviving are two sons, Cecil Lowell (Angie) McKenzie and Bill McKenzie,...

Mar 5, 2017

Pauline E. Allen, 74, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Concord in Wheelersburg.  Born on February 21, 1943 in Canton, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Doris Lanker Jackson and was formerly employed for the C & O Railroad.

Surviving are a son, David (Sheila) Allen of Sciotoville; two daughters, Kathy Kilgore...

Feb 26, 2017

R. Maxine Goad, 90, of Portsmouth, departed her earthly life on Sunday, February 26, 2017.  The youngest of twelve children, she was born on September 19, 1926 and was a daughter of the late Isaac and Sinda Jane Jordon Moore.

Maxine was a member of Temple Baptist Church, former active member of the Federated Democrat Women’s Club...

Feb 19, 2017

Kathy S. Boehm, 67, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, February 19, 2017, in the Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room.  She was born on November 22, 1949 in Portsmouth and was a homemaker.

Preceding her in death was her father, Dick Dever, her mother, Ruby Dever Bracken, her stepfather who raised her, Charles Bracken and a brother, Carl...