Obituaries

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

Irene A. Sparks, 87, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Born on August 20, 1929 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late James and Pauline Wikoff and was a homemaker.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Sparks and three brothers, Bill, Dick and Charles...

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...

Feb 18, 2017

Patricia Louise Taylor, 76, of New Boston, died Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Pristine Senior Living.  Born on July 3, 1940, she was a daughter of the late William and Ethel Fain Burke and was a homemaker.

Also preceding Pat in death were her husband, Ronald Taylor, two brothers, David and Raymond Burke and two sisters, Donna...

Feb 15, 2017

Homer Gene Henson, 94, of Wheelersburg, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.  Born on January 24, 1923 in Eden Park, he was a son of the late Taylor and Ina Cassidy Henson and resided with his grandparents in early childhood in Grayson.  Homer was a member of Truth Tabernacle and was a teamster.

Feb 11, 2017

Deysa Ann Slone, 44, of Clarksville, Indiana, formerly of New Boston, died Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Clark Memorial Hospital.  Born on December 18, 1972 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of Fred and Edna Daniels Slone and was a clerk at Goodwill Industries.

Surviving are her father, Fred (Mary) Slone of Wheelersburg, her mother, Edna Slone...

Feb 9, 2017

Edna Louise Sexton, 94, of Portsmouth, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Heartland of Portsmouth.  Born on May 10, 1922 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Tranie McCann.  Edna was a former presser at the Echo Dry Cleaners and a member of the North Moreland Christian Baptist Church.

Also preceding her in...

Feb 9, 2017

Paul Glen Hollis, 80, of Sciotoville, died Thursday, February 9, 2017, at his home.  Born on November 18, 1936 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late William and Verna Smith Hollis, was a graduate of Portsmouth High School and was retired from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.

Glen, an Army veteran of the Viet Nam...

Jan 23, 2017

Frances Lucille Williams, 95, of Hill View, formerly of Wheelersburg, died Monday, January 23, 2017, at Hill View Health Care Center.  Born on May 8, 1921 in Portsmouth, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Edna Burke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Williams, and a son, James D. Williams. “Frankie” was a...

Jan 20, 2017

William F. Warner, 82, of Sciotoville, died Friday, January 20, 2017, at the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on January 11, 1935 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Homer F. Warner and Alma “Louise” Hardy Warner.

Bill was a proud retired military veteran, having served in the both the Army and Air Force with over...

Jan 16, 2017

Carrie Dunham, 94, of New Boston, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 16, 2017, at Heartland with her family by her bedside.  Born on September 3, 1922 in Scioto County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Henry Hardin and was a proud member for 59 years of Porter Free Will Baptist Church....

Jan 12, 2017

Patricia Ann Burchett, 82, of Portsmouth, died peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Crystal Care.  Born on August 5, 1934 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Leslie and Grace Roush and was a homemaker.

Pat was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul M. Roush and sister, Gladys Rose and Betty Jane...

Jan 9, 2017

Lois Babb Grose, 90, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2017 at the SOMC Hospice Center with her devoted husband, Lowell and her loving family at her side.

She was born and raised in Manchester, the daughter of the late Anthony and Dorothy Dening Babb.  Lois worked her way through college and earned a...

Jan 5, 2017

Roger L. Cooper, I, 64, of Sciotoville, died Thursday, January 5, 2016, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Born on March 15, 1952, he was a son of the late Sanford and Ida (Fitch) Cooper and former night manager at K-Mart.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Sanford Cooper, and two sisters, Irene Cooper...

Jan 4, 2017

Leeta June Stapleton, 80, of Sciotoville, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on February 28, 1936 in New Boston, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Goldie Rolfe Mathis and was a homemaker.

Leeta was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Stapleton, four brothers, Lonnie, Paul,...