Albert C. Mcclaskey, Jr

Albert C. Mcclaskey, Jr

Jul 12, 2018

Albert Curtiss McClaskey, Jr., 62, of Lucasville passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 at SOMC Hospice. Born March 5, 1956 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Albert Curtiss McClaskey, Sr. and Robert Louise Smith McClaskey, he was a truck driver and was of the Christian faith. He is survived by his wife, Debra (White) McClaskey; 2 sons, Jason...

Franklin W. Mustain

Franklin W. Mustain

Jul 5, 2018

Franklin Woodrow Mustain, 82, of Wheelersburg passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at SOMC. Born June 1, 1936 in Portsmouth and was a son of the late Arnold Rodney Mustain and Lilly Carter Mustain Fairchild. He was a roofing contractor and a US Marine veteran. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances Layher Mustain; four sons, Steven...

Fayetta M. Keaton

Fayetta M. Keaton

Jul 4, 2018

Fayetta Mae (Jessee) Keaton, 71, of South Piketon passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Adena Pike Medical Center. Born April 5, 1947 in Portsmouth, a daughter of late Thomas and JoAnn (Caudill) Jessee, she was a nurses aid for several area nursing homes. She is survived by two daughters, Linda (Darren) Harris of Beaver, Lorrie Keaton of Beaver; a...

Jerry "Pat" Bennett

Jerry "Pat" Bennett

Jun 30, 2018

Jerry "Pat" Bennett, 78, of Minford passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at his residence. Born November 26, 1939 in Scioto County, a son of the late Ormund S. and Ann Mae Rickey Bennett, he was a 1957 graduate of Minford High School and of Rio Grande University, was a superintendent of the Open Hearth at Cyclops in Portsmouth and...

James "Jimmy" Riddlebarger

James "Jimmy" Riddlebarger

Jun 29, 2018

James H. "Jimmy" Riddlebarger, 53, of Lucasville passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home after a battle with cancer. Born July 28, 1964 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Lawrence and Estella Hayden Riddlebarger. He was always trying to help family, friends, and others do odd jobs for everyone that needed his help. He was a really...

G. David Newsome

G. David Newsome

Jun 29, 2018

G. David Newsome, 72, of Portsmouth passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at SOMC Hospice. Born February 14, 1946 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Dewey and Ada Snyder Newsome, he retired from GTE/Verizon and attended High Praises Church of God. He greatly loved his family and was a doting, devoted and loving grandfather. The love he had for...

Rhuey G. Nagle

Rhuey G. Nagle

Jun 27, 2018

Rhuey Gail Nagle, 64, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at SOMC Hospice. Born April 16, 1954 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Gloria Irene Bentley and was a caseworker for MRDD. She is survived by two brothers, Gary (Jackie) Bentley of Portsmouth, Steve Bentley of Minford; two sisters, Linda (Larry) Frazier of Minford,...

Lillian F. Shirey Coleman

Lillian F. Shirey Coleman

Jun 9, 2018

Lillian F. Shirey Coleman, 90 The strong and beautiful Lillian Shirey Coleman passed to Christ on June 7, 2018. Full of spirit and sparkle, she made her own sunshine and bad times good. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union in Tuttleville, where she was song leader and Sunday school teacher. Lily worked in ICU...

Larry James Bazler Ii

Larry James Bazler Ii

Jun 5, 2018

Larry James Bazler II, 40, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Born June 10, 1977 in Portsmouth, a son of Larry James Bazler and Opal (Purtee) Bazler Mustain. He attended Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Bev (Ferguson) Bazler; a daughter, Paige (Bazler) Arledge (Bryce) of Kettering,...

Ruth A. Sammons

Ruth A. Sammons

May 26, 2018

Ruth A. Sammons, 78 Ruth Ann (Deemer) Sammons, 78, of Minford, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Pleasant Hill Care Center in Piketon. Born June 25, 1939 in Minford, a daughter of the late Alton and Garnet Marie Grimshaw Deemer, she was a 1957 Minford High School Graduate and graduate of Ohio University. She was a teacher at Minford...

Tony R. Martin

Tony R. Martin

May 18, 2018

Tony Ray Martin, 45, of Lucasville passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born May 29, 1972 in Portsmouth, a son of Ella (Breech) Martin and the late Sherman Doran Martin, he was an auto mechanic, and a Clay High School graduate Class of 1991. Tony also loved motorcycles, hunting, and fishing. In addition to his...

Sharon L. Riley Shoemaker

Sharon L. Riley Shoemaker

May 17, 2018

Sharon Lee (Riley) Shoemaker, 74, of Minford passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born March 20, 1944 in Newark, OH, a daughter of the late James Harry "Sarge" Riley and Elizabeth Arlene (Stephens) Riley, she was a graduate of Licking Valley High School Class of 1962, attended Bliss Business College, worked at Minford Post Office,...

Christopher S. Williams

Christopher S. Williams

May 16, 2018

Christopher Scott Williams, 51, of Stockdale passed suddenly on Wednesday, May 16th 2018. Chris was born June 14, 1966, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Marcus and Lucy Williams. He graduated from Eastern Pike High School May 29,1984. Chris was a DJ for Radio Meltdown known as DJ Chris. He found that music and, more specifically, sharing it with others,...

Rachel Smith

Rachel Smith

May 15, 2018

Rachel Smith, 84, of Minford, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. Born May 26, 1933 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Carl and Magdalena (Ross) Bayes, she had worked for Fazio Foods in Dayton, Ohio as head cashier for 17 years, and was a member of Harrison Free Will Baptist Church...

Wayne Johnson

Wayne Johnson

May 11, 2018

Larry "Wayne" Johnson, 48, of Rubyville passed away May 11, 2018 following a motorcycle accident. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on April 10, 1970 to Harlena Ruby Johnson and the late Larry Johnson. Wayne was a graduate of Clay High School and Scioto County Joint Vocational School. He was an honor roll student, a top vocational student, and was...

Mamie C. Brisker Pettit

Mamie C. Brisker Pettit

May 6, 2018

Mamie Corrine Brisker Pettit, 40, of Minford died unexpectedly Sunday, May 6, 2018. Born on February 27, 1978 in Hillsboro, Ohio. She was the daughter of Fred and the late Cindy Brisker. Mamie was a graduate of Minford High School, Shawnee State University and University of Toledo. Mamie resided in Boquete, Panama with her husband, Greg Pettit and their pet,...

Nora C. Horsley

Nora C. Horsley

May 6, 2018

Nora Christine Horsley, 84, of Rubyville, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at her son's residence. Born April 30, 1934 in Middletown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph Ainsley and Carrie Florence Barnes Benner, she was a teacher for 31 years the last 28 of which were spent with the Clay Local School District. She graduated from Ohio University...

Alma R. Hale

Alma R. Hale

May 5, 2018

Alma Ruth Hale, 79, of Wheelersburg passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Florida. Born June 28, 1938 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Archie E. and Mary Alice (Noxsel) Richard, she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, an EMT for Clay Squad 11, and attended Rubyville Community Church and New Testament Baptist Church in Floral City,...

Lester Lykins

Lester Lykins

May 3, 2018

Lester Lykins, 97, of Lucasville passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his residence. Born June 16, 1920 in Magoffin County, KY a son of the late John D. Lykins, Sr. and Florence (Williams) Lykins. Lester was a long time member of Candy Run United Baptist Church. He was beloved by all who knew him and often referred to by...

Howard R. Childers

Howard R. Childers

Apr 30, 2018

Howard Riley Childers, 82, of Stockdale passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born April 24, 1936 in Lucasville, a son of the late Jesse and Ora (Howard) Childers, he was a U.S. Army Veteran, a farmer, and retired from OSCO after 37 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Marie (Eldridge)...