Obituaries

Sep 24, 2017

James Patrick McCarty, 40, of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, September 24, 2017, in I.C.U. at the Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Born on February 14, 1977 in Portsmouth, he was a son of Gayle and Mary Shepherd McCarty.

Preceding him in death were his father, Gayle McCarty and his stepfather, Stephen Goad.

Surviving him are his...

Sep 15, 2017

Frosty Vice, 67

Forest C. Vice, 67, of Portsmouth, died on Friday, September 15, 2017, at the SOMC Hospice Center with his family by his bedside.  Born on November 19, 1949 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Forest and Evelyn Lancaster Vice and worked at U.S.E.C. for 11 years.  He previously had...

Sep 2, 2017

William R. Moore, 82, of Sciotoville, died peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Community Hospice in Ashland, KY.  Born on June 7, 1935 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late William and Erma Pack Moore, was a self-employed furniture restorer, and of the Baptist faith.

Bill enjoyed gardening and loved to hunt.  He and...

Aug 28, 2017

Christopher Thomas McKenzie, 41, of Carmichaels, PA, died Monday, August 28, 2017, at his home after a lengthy illness.

Chris was a former manager of Texaco Lube in Wheelersburg, a graduate of Northwest High School and the Law Enforcement Academy.  He was an active member of the Sons of the American Legion.

Preceding him in...

Aug 19, 2017

Daniel Alan Tipton, 67, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, August 19, 2017 at home.  He was born on March 8, 1950 in Portsmouth.

Daniel was preceded in death by his father, James E. Tipton; his stepfather, Donald L. Smith and a sister, Lorri Tipton.

Dan was retired from Barbour Auto Parts, where he was known as...

Aug 17, 2017

Emily Huston, 86, of West Jefferson, died peacefully at home with her family by her bedside on Thursday, August 17, 2017.  Born on January 31, 1931 in Sciotoville, she was a daughter of the late Stewart and Ella Shope Delawder.  Emily was a former rural route carrier for the United State Postal Service.

Surviving are her husband,...

Aug 10, 2017

Jaxson Lee Charles Crapyou, infant son of Miranda Burchett and Jacob Crapyou of South Shore, KY, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Jaxson is also survived by two sisters, Makenlee Diddle of Sciotodale and Rylee Crapyou of South Shore; grandparents, Penny Burchett of Sciotodale,...

Aug 7, 2017

Betty “Granny Bags” Mauk, 90, of Sciotoville, died peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2017, at Best Care Convalescent Center.  Born on September 7, 1926 in Sciotoville, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Crystal Martin Seibert, graduated from East High School, and was an avid bridge player.

Granny Bags was formerly employed at Williams Manufacturing...

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...