Obituaries

Jun 18, 2016

Janet Lee Felts, 85, of Sciotoville, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 18, 2016, with her husband, “Buddy” by her side.  Born on November 21, 1930 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Bayless Shackleford and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Sciotoville.

“Jinx” was a 1948...

Jun 14, 2016

Rick Lee “Indian” Martin, 60, of Sciotoville, took his final ride through the heavenly gates on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at his home.  Born on November 30, 1955 in Portsmouth, he was a son of Beulah Fern (Neal) Martin and the late Edward Eugene “Beanie” Martin.

Indian was a 1974 graduate of East High School and Scioto...

Jun 12, 2016

Ruth Ann Collins, age 56, of Wheelersburg, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at home.  Born on August 22, 1959, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of Helen Ramey Collins of Wheelersburg and the late Merle Collins.

Ruth was also preceded in death by her son, Korey Collins.

Also surviving are a son, Stephen (Eden) Blair...

Jun 10, 2016

Terry Lynn Lewis, 60, of Lucasville, died peacefully  on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at the SOMC Hospice House with her family at her bedside.  Born on February 2, 1956 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Wanda Martin Lewis.

Terry was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Martin, and brothers-in-law, Paul Ward...

Jun 7, 2016

Ina M. Robinson, 92, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Best Care Nursing and Rehab Center in Wheelersburg.  Born on December 11, 1923 in Elliott County, KY, she was a daughter of the late John and Alma Lewis Salyers.

Also preceding her in death were her husband, Jack Robinson, a son, Mark...

May 30, 2016

Vernon “Lightning” Williams, 80, of Sciotoville, died Monday, May 30, 2016, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room.  Born on September 19, 1935 in Scioto County, he was a son of the late Clyde and Polly Castle Williams and was retired from Empire-Detroit Streel Corporation.  Lightning was a dedicated member of the breakfast group of McDonald’s in Portsmouth....

May 27, 2016

Richard E. Applegate, 88, of Portsmouth, passed away May 27th, 2016 at the SOMC Hospice Center.  The oldest son of the late Charles C. and Julia B. (Hannah) Applegate, he was born October 31st, 1927, and was a US Navy veteran.

After military service, he was a barber, dairy salesman, and insurance salesman.  Richard was highly active...

May 22, 2016

James H. Jarvis, 84, of Wheelersburg, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 in the emergency room of the Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Born on July 18, 1931 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Glen and Gladys Alexander Jarvis, also preceded in death by his identical twin, Jackie, in 1932, and was a member of the Temple Baptist Church....

May 21, 2016

Betty J. Whitley, 85, of Wheelersburg, died Saturday in the ICU of Southern Ohio Medical Center with her family by her bedside.  Born on June 19, 1930 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Hubert and Hattie Morris Carver.

Betty was a 1947 graduate of Clay High School and a member of Christ Sanctuary.

May 21, 2016

Roger W. Shamhart, 79, of Sciotoville, died Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the SOMC Hospice Center with his family by his bedside.  Born on September 8, 1936 in South Webster, he was a son of the late Earl and Regina Lananne Shamhart.

Roger attended Rio Grande College and the Sciotoville Church of the Nazarene.

He...

May 20, 2016

Willard H. Charlton, 88, of Portsmouth, died Friday, May 20, 2016 at home with his family by his bedside.  Born on October 1, 1927 in Lewis County, KY, he was a son of the late Edward and Myrtle Eddington Charlton and was a member of Lakeside Community Church.

Willard was employed at Detroit Steel Corporation, Goodyear Atomic...

May 16, 2016

JUNE WILLIAMS

Loretta June Williams, 82, of Sciotoville, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Monday, May 16, 2016, from her home with her family at her bedside.  Born on February 5, 1934 in Greenup County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Craft Howell and was the best mother...

May 13, 2016

Phyllis Louise Shoemaker, 80, of West Portsmouth, died Friday, May 13, 2016, at BridgePort Healthcare Center.  Born on February 28, 1936 in Sciotoville, she was a daughter of the late Gordon and Helen Pugh Lowe.

Phyllis was employed with the Portsmouth City Schools for over 35 years and attended Christ’s Community Church.

Also preceding her...

May 7, 2016

Charlene Eloise McGinnis, 89, of Sciotoville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 7, 2016, with her family by her bedside.  Born on January 18, 1927 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Fannie Stevens King and was formerly employed at the Scioto Shoe Mart.  Charlene was a proud and active...

Apr 30, 2016

Martha Jean Martin, 93, of Sciotoville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2016, surrounded by her family.  Born on April 19, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Mabel Bussey Grashel.  Also preceding her in death were her husband, Charles R. Martin, in 2003, and her sister, Mary Margaret Puckett.

Jean was a...

Apr 24, 2016

Nancy C. Bowman, 81, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, April 24, 2016, at her home.  Born on September 21, 1934 in Adams County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Clara Downing Seaman. She was a retired switch board operator at the Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC). Some referred to her as the “voice of SOMC” and was...

Apr 7, 2016

Jackie Leon James, 61, of Wheelersburg, died Thursday, April 7, 2016 at home.  Born on December 14, 1954 in Columbus, he was a son of the late, Strother and Alice Schouster James.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Dorst James; a sister, Lynda King and two brothers, Bill and Everett James.  Survivors include a son,...

Apr 7, 2016

Thanea Ann Kelly, 47, of Sciotoville, died suddenly Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room.  Born on October 17, 1968 in North Adams, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of Gregory and Gloria Jean Womack Martin and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in South Shore, KY.

Thanea was a graduate of Liberty...

Mar 28, 2016

Albert J. Buffinger, 91, of Sciotoville, died Monday, March 28, 2016, at the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on January 28, 1925 in West Portsmouth, he was a son of the late William and Dorothy Cottle Buffinger and was owner and appraiser of Crossroads Realty.

Al attended Christ United Methodist Church and was a supervisor for the former...

Mar 15, 2016

Ernest Fred Ferrell, 74, of Sciotoville, better known as “Papaw”, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2016.  Born on August 7, 1941 in Lyra, he was a son of the late James and Arlena Boggs Ferrell and was retired from Laborer’s Local #83.

Also preceding him in death were five brothers, Harold, Willie,...