Obituaries

Oct 5, 2015

Chester Terry Artis, Jr., 84, of Sciotoville, died Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Ohio State University Medical Center.  Born on March 19, 1931 in Sciotoville, he was a son of the late Chester Terry Artis, Sr. and Victoria Tackett Artis.

Terry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He was a retired foreman from...

Oct 3, 2015

David Lewis Leightenheimer, Sr., 87, of Rosemount, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October, 3, 2015, in Columbus.

Born on July 3, 1928 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Ernest Dewey Leightenheimer and Beatrice Holt Leightenheimer.  He graduated from Portsmouth High School, and earned a Bachelor of Education degree from the Ohio University in Athens.

Sep 29, 2015

Juanita “Chick” Giles, 84, of Wheelersburg, formerly of Sciotoville, died Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on March 3, 1931 in  Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late William and Agnes Carr Shump and was a former cashier for Glockner’s for over 20 years.  Chick was a member of the Sciotoville Christ United Methodist...

Sep 25, 2015

Robert L. Ankrom, 63, of Wheelersbug, died Friday, September 25, 2015, in Sciotoville as a result of a traffic accident.  A service will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in Memorial Burial Park.  Arrangements are under the direction of the BRANT FUNERAL HOME IN SCIOTOVILLE.   www.brantfuneralservice.com.

Sep 15, 2015

Demetrius L. Henderson, Sr., 36, of Portsmouth, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015.  He was born on August 29, 1979 in Akron, a son of the late Cynthia Henderson.

Survivors include his wife, Lisa Jenkins Henderson; one son, Demetrius L. Henderson, Jr. of Akron; one daughter, Rihanna Henderson at home; his grandmother, Willie Dean Henderson of Akron; father-in-law...

Sep 11, 2015

Leslie Arnold Keene, 85, of Wheelersburg, passed away on September 11, 2015 at his home.  Born on February 13, 1930 in Freeburn, KY, he was a son of the late Frank and Lona Slone Keene and was a member of Berean Baptist Church.

Mr. Keene was a U.S. Army veteran, and a retired teacher for Portsmouth City...

Sep 3, 2015

Helen V. Dietrich, 67, of Sciotoville, died Thursday, September 3, 2015, at the SOMC Hospice House.  Born on September 17, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Rhoda “Dixie” Dixon.

Also preceding Helen in death were a brother, Donnie, sisters, Dorothy, Margie and Juanita; and a precious granddaughter, Morgan Nicole Hannah.

Surviving...

Aug 21, 2015

Clara Jane Hickerson, infant daughter of Caleb J. and Alicia J. McGlaughlin Hickerson, of Frankfort, KY, went to be safe in the arms of Jesus.  She was delivered at Frankfort Regional Medical Center on August 20, 2015.

Also surviving are grandparents, Annette Adams McGlaughlin of McArthur, Devry (Stacie) McGlaughlin of Wellston, Karen (Bob) Morrow of Wheelersburg and...

Aug 18, 2015

Carl “Bob” Locher, 87, of Rosemount, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at Heartland of Portsmouth.  Born on July 8, 1928 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Chester L. and Lola Mitchell Locher and a Marine veteran of the Korean War.

Bob was a member of Wheelersburg Church of Christ, retired salesman for Sears, and...

Aug 6, 2015

James E. Sexton, 73, of Portsmouth, died Thursday, August 6, 2015 at home. Born on March 16, 1942 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Donald Edward and Anna Margaret McDaniel Sexton.  Also preceding him in death was his wife, Judith Welty Sexton.  Surviving are three sons, Michael (Karen) Young, James (Carrie) Young and Durward (Kathy) Chandler,...

Aug 1, 2015

Helyn Jane Secrest died Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Best Care Rehab and Convalescent Center in Wheelersburg.

Born on November 17, 1928 in Firebrick, KY, she was a daughter of the late Samuel R. and Sally Alexander Fetters, attended First Christian Church in Portsmouth and was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse from SOMC, with 16 years of...

Jul 29, 2015

Phyllis May Brannon, 91, of Sciotoville, died July 29, 2015, at her home.  Born on March 20, 1924 in Scioto County, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Stella Harris Ottney, formerly attended Berean Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

Also preceding her in death was her husband, Raymond E. Brannon, and two brothers, Russell...

Jul 9, 2015

Elliana Lynn Cook, a daughter of Jesse and Brigitte Ramsey Cook of Sciotoville, is safe in the arms of Jesus.  She went with Him on July 9, 2015 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Also surviving are a brother, Nehemiah Cook; grandparents, Rodney and Johnita Ramsey of Sciotodale, Teresa Stegall of Sciotoville and Carl Cook of South...

Jul 5, 2015

Sharon Kay Wolfe, 63, of Friendship, died Sunday, July 5, 2015, in Georgia.  Born on February 13, 1952 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of Alfard and Marcella Cook Blevins of Friendship and was a member of Living Waters Fellowship in Portsmouth.

Also surviving are her husband, Roy Douglas Wolfe, a son, Tim Soard of Portsmouth; a...

Jul 3, 2015

Patricia J. Craft, 71, of Wheelersburg, died Friday, July 3, 2015 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.  Born on October 11, 1943 in West Middlesex, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Leona Thompson Fox and was a cashier at Wal-Mart.  Pat attended First Baptist Church in West Portsmouth.

Also preceding her...

Jun 26, 2015

Freda May Ross, 87, formerly of Swauger Valley, died Friday, June 26, 2015, at the River Bend House in Wheelersburg. Born on Jan. 19, 1928, in South Shore, Ky., she was a daughter of the late James Royal and Francis Lykins Kammer. Freda was a former pastor in Chillicothe, Kentucky, and Portsmouth.

She was also preceded in...

Jun 25, 2015

Kelly Dawn Yates, 51, of Sciotoville, died Thursday, June 25, 2015, at her home.  Born on March 1, 1964 in Petaluma, CA, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Oma Eichenlaub Stiltner.

Also preceding Kelly in death was a son, Adam Yates.

Surviving are her husband, Dan Yates; a son, Bobby Yates; a...

Jun 24, 2015

Rita A. Moore, 76, of Sciotoville, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at the Best Care Rehab and Convalescent Center in Wheelersburg.  She was born May 22, 1939 in the Philippines and was of the catholic faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, several brothers, and a sister, Juanita Cooper.

Surviving are two nieces;...

Jun 23, 2015

Opal Violet Carter, 89, of Clarktown, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on June 22, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Archie Carter and Lou “Icy” Rockwell Carter and was a homemaker.

Opal was a graduate of Valley High School, a member of Long Run Free Will Baptist Church, and...

Jun 23, 2015

Korey Jeffery Collins, 15, of Wheelersburg, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at his home of apparent natural causes.  Born on July 12, 1999 in Polk County, Florida, he was a sophomore at Wheelersburg High School, attended Lombardsville Community Church, and was a member of the Challenger baseball and basketball leagues and Just for Fun Bowling team.

Korey...