Obituaries

Oct 29, 2017

Phyllis A. Buffington, 57, of Sciotoville, died Sunday, October 29, 2017 at home.  Born on October 10, 1960 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn Spencer Springs.

Also preceding her in death was a son, Christopher L. Buffington and two sisters, Carol Spencer and Shirley Vestal.

Surviving are her husband,...

Oct 19, 2017

Cathy A. Grashel, 65, of Rosemount, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday evening, October 19, 2017, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center, with her family by her bedside.  Born on September 20, 1952 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Phyllis Grashel and was a former nurse’s aide at Hempstead...

Oct 2, 2017

James L. Adkins, 75, of New Boston, died Monday, October 2, 2017 at his home with his family by his bedside.  Born on December 7, 1941, in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Orville and Edna Sexton Adkins and was a professional mechanic.

Jim was a 1961 graduate of Glenwood High School and was a...

Sep 30, 2017

Donald Stone, 82, of Wheelersburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 30, 2017.  Born on June 1, 1935 in New Boston, he was a son of the late Estil and Pearl Stamper Stone.

Also preceding him in death was a granddaughter, Johnda Kay Conn.

Don was a faithful...

Sep 29, 2017

Jerry Ray Cummings, 71, of Portsmouth, died Friday evening, September 29, 2017, with his family by his bedside at the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on April 29, 1946 in Marion, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Lilly Flake Cummings and was a proud self-employed roofer.

Jerry was Viet Nam army veteran, and was a...

Sep 28, 2017

Carolyn Sue Houser, 65, of Portsmouth, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on January 4, 1952 in Forsyth, NC, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ruby Swain Houser.

Surviving are her brother, Tony Houser of Winston Salem, NC, a nephew, Johnny Smith and a "daughter", Nancy Miller...

Sep 28, 2017

Michael E. Feeman, 62, of Wheelersburg, went to be with his Savior on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at the SOMC emergency room.  Born on June 24, 1955 in Mansfield, he was a son of Clarence and Reva Haddox Feeman and was a administrator for Micronet Solutions.

Mike was a devoted member of Truth Tabernacle in Wheelersburg, where...

Sep 25, 2017

Robert B. Altman, 57, of Sciotoville, died Monday, September 25, 2017, at the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born on April 26, 1960, he was a son of Robert L. and Betty Peach Altman and was a retired fork lift driver for Pepsi.

Bob was a 1978 graduate of East High School, was an avid bowler and loved to...

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...