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Frank Euphrates Adams of Wheelersburg son of the late Joseph & Minerva Adams was born 2/19/1886 and departed life 8/27/1928. On 8/2/1913, he was united in marriage to Margaret Born. Surviving are his wife & the following children Charles, Helen, Frank, Irene, Gretchen, & Anna Belle. The following brothers & sisters Edward of Cincinnati, Albert of Pine Grove Furnace, Laren of Wheelersburg, Sarah of Sciotoville, Mrs. Verna Craine of Portsmouth, Mrs. William May & Mrs. Charles Green of Sciotoville, Mrs. Clara Crabtree of Wheelersburg. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Wheelersburg Baptist church with Rev U. E. Pinson in charge.

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Oleda R Akers 73 of Ironton died Friday July 3, 1998 at an Ashland Ky. Hospital. Born October 16, 1924 in Mingo County Ky. A daughter of the late Joseph John & Cora Belle Meade Born she was a homemaker & of the Baptist faith. She attended Logan County (W. Va.) & Hanging Rock schools. Surviving are 4 daughters Mrs. Chillis (Phyllis) Terry & Mrs. Noah (Regina) Waddell both of Franklin Furnace, Mrs. Joey (Teresa) Palmer of Ironton & Bonita Dawson of Lexington, Ky; 3 sons David Akers of Ironton, Bill Akers of Wimauma, Fla., Scott Akers of Riverview Fla., 1 brother Alfred Born of Newport News Va., 1 sister Lovetta Coombs of Bronson Fla. 18 grandchildren & 13 great grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by 1 brother Gene Born & 1 granddaughter. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton with Rev. Paul Bartram officiating & interment in Buckeye Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday.

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Nellie Bandy, 67 of Wheelersburg Route 2, died Sunday January 13, 1991 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born January 22, 1923 in Wheelersburg a daughter of the late Jesse Leroy & Fanny May Rose Robinson. Surviving are 2 sons Lonnie Joe Bandy of Minford, Tony Lee Bandy of New Boston; a daughter Sandra Bedford of Lyra; 2 brothers Elmer Robinson of South Webster & Omar Robinson of Arizona; 3 sisters Alma Cardwell of Portsmouth, Bessie Mae Vipperman of Taylor Michigan, & Hazel Cook of South Webster & 3 grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at D. W. Davis Funeral Home in South Webster with the Rev. Gary Caldwell officiating, & interment in Vernon Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday & until the services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Priscilla M. Barnes 73 of Abilene Texas died Tuesday February 23, 1999 in an Abilene hospital. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints-First Ward & retired from Military Wives Club & the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband Ralph Barnes whom she married in 1943 in Baltimore Maryland. 3 daughters Drusilla Falk, Gayle Johnson & Susan Atkinson all of Fort Worth Texas. 3 sisters Mitzi Smith of Delaware, June Ashwell of Ohio & Connie Dyer of Maryland. 1 brother John Hutchison of Maryland. 7 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a..m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Hal Lewis & Gerald Campbell officiating & interment will be in Elmwood Memorial Park.. Friends may call from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at North's Funeral Home 242 Orange St. Abilene Texas.

Donald P. Blevins Sr. 58 of Franklin Furnace died Monday August 25, 1997 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born April 25, 1939 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Elihue Blevins & Mary Frances Ross Blevins, he was retired from Restoring Antique Cars, was of the Apostolic faith & a member of the Scioto County Antique Car Club. Surviving are his wife Carla Clausing Blevins whom he married November 12, 1971; a son Andy Blevins of Franklin Furnace, another son & daughter; a brother Roger Blevins of Madison Tennessee, a sister Linda Nickells of Franklin Furnace, & 4 grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by a brother Carl Eugene Blevins & a sister Helen Rosalee Blevins. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore Kentucky with the Rev. Gary Mounts, Elders Larry Boyd & Bill Spriggs officiating & interment in Haverhill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday & from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday.

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Germany Hollow Farmer Dies After Paralytic Stroke. Death at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday claimed Alfred Born 74 farmer of Germany Hollow near Wheelersburg. His death followed a stroke of paralysis. He was born on May 23, 1861 at Bloom Furnace & was a son of Joseph & Wisla Born (Should Be Ursula). At the age of 15 he moved to Germany Hollow & had lived there ever since. He was a farmer. Mr. Born is survived by his wife, Mrs. Catherine Warner Born & these children. Fred & Mrs. Elizabeth Simon of Germany Hollow, Jerome of Wheelersburg, Jacob & Frank of New Boston, Walter of Akron, Mrs. Lucy Thieken of Slocum Station, Mrs. Clara Delotelle, Mrs. Hilda Coriell, Mrs. Helen Barnes of Sciotoville, David & Edith at home. 1 son died in infancy. He also leaves 18 grandchildren , 2 brothers & a sister Joseph of Germany Hollow, Frank of Wheelersburg, & Mrs. Susan Hughes of Clinton Furnace. Funeral services will be held at St. Peter's church at 10 a.m. Thursday with Rev. Father Thomas Carey officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of McCurdy & Scott.

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Alfred Born 76 of Lick Run Rd. Wheelersburg Rt. 2 died at 3:25 a.m. today at Mercy Hospital. Mr. Born suffered a stroke about 8 p.m. Wednesday & was taken to the hospital by a Harrison ambulance. Born 7/19/1885 at Hoffer Hill he was a son of Frank & Frances Compliman Born. Surviving are 7 sisters Mrs. Mary Ives with whom he made his home, Miss Josephine Born, Miss Nell Born, Mrs. Bertha Martin all of Wheelersburg Rt. 2, Mrs. Margaret Cottle of Wheelersburg Rt. 1, Mrs. Clara Walter of Minford Rt. 1, Mrs. Addie Gerling of Cincinnati, & a brother Frank of Piketon Rt. 2. Mr. Born was a member of St. Peter's Church & the Holy Name of Society of the church. He was a retired farmer. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home.

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Daughter of Civil War Veteran Died in Wheelersburg. Mrs. Frances Catherine Born 75 wife of Frank Born of Wheelersburg died at her home at 2 p..m. Wednesday. She had been in ill health for some time and death was attributed to complications. She was the daughter of Benjamin & Adeline Compliment & was born in Scioto County May 25, 1860. Her father was a Civil War Veteran. She was married to Frank Born April 13, 1879, & was the mother of 13 children. Three children preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons Joseph of West Virginia, Alfred of North Dakota, Frank at home, seven daughters Mrs. Joseph Gerling of Chillicothe, Mrs. Mary Ives of North Dakota, Mrs. John Walter of Minford, Mrs. Margaret Adams of Gephart station, Mrs. Frank Martin of Wheelersburg, Misses Josephine & Nellie Born at home: three brothers John Compliment of Columbus, Frank Compliment of Indiana, & Lewis Compliment of Portsmouth. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held in St. Peter's church at 9 a.m. Saturday and interment under the direction Hacquard (??can hardly read it) will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery.

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Frank Born 94, of the Howard Furnace Road at Lyra died at 8 p.m. Friday in Mercy Hospital. He had been admitted Thursday night. Mr. Born was born in Portsmouth, Ohio and spent most of his life in the Wheelersburg vicinity. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Addie Gerling of Cincinnati, Mrs. Mary Ives of Menoken ND, Mrs. Clara Walter of Minford, Mrs. Margaret Cottle of Wheelersburg Rt. 1, Mrs. Bertha Martin of Hayport Rd, Miss Josephine & Miss Nelle Born both at home, three sons, Joseph of Ironton Rt. 2, Alfred of Menoken N. D., Frank of Waverly Rt. 2, 25 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren & a great great grandchild. His wife the former Frances Compliman, preceded him in death in 1935. A son & two daughters also preceded him in death. But that is not right it should be 2 sons & 1 daughter. He was a member of St. Peter's church. The body will be at McCurdy FuneralHome until 9 a.m. Tuesday when it will be taken to St. Peter's church for services. Rev. Hubert Rubeck will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.

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Frank "Ray" Born Jr. 63 of Grandview Heights Columbus, Ohio died Friday November 30, 1990. Born September 8, 1927 in New Boston a son of Mary Adkins Born of Westerville, Ohio & the late Frank R Born Sr. He was a retired meat cutter of Apex Markets he had worked for Albers Supermarket & was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife Mary M Born. 3 sons Stephen, John & Michael Born. 2 daughters Cecilia Born & Mrs. Susan Grote. 3 sisters Mary Ann Hock of Sciotoville, Madonna Potter of Mechanicsburg & Rebecca Head of Westerville. 3 grandchildren & several nephews & nieces. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday December 3, 1990 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Westerville with the Rev. Arthur Wiles officiating & interment at 3:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Cemetery in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Arrangements were under the direction of Deyo-Davis Funeral Home Grandview Heights Columbus, Ohio.

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Irene Mae Born 79, of Piketon died Saturday July 3, 1999 at Piketon nursing home. She was born December 18, 1919 in Pike County, a daughter of the late Selsa A Burton & Ella Chandler Burton Patrick. She was a homemaker & a member of the Bethel Christian Church. She was preceded in death August 9, 1979, by her husband Frank Edward Born, whom she married January 8, 1938. Surviving are one son Larry G Born of Piketon; 2 sisters Louise Aynes of Kettering & Ethel Stone of New Boston; & 8 grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one daughter Barbara Wortman. Services will held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Howe Wheeler Boyer Hornback Funeral Home in Piketon, with Elmore Burkitt officiating & interment in Beaver Union Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday & from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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Jerome Joseph Born 81 of Lick Run Rd. Wheelersburg Rt. 2 died at 2 a.m. Thursday at Southern Hills Hospital in Portsmouth. A native & lifelong resident of Wheelersburg he was a retired farmer & a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church & its Holy Name Society. Preceded in death by his wife Carol in 1958. He is survived by 6 sisters Mrs. Clara DeLotelle 1606 5^th St. Portsmouth, Mrs. Lucy Thieken 1141 Charlevoix Avenue Wheelersburg, Mrs. Elizabeth Simon of Germany Hollow Rd. Wheelersburg, Mrs. Edith Herdman of Sabina, Mrs. Helen Burns & Mrs. Hilda Corirell both of Columbus & a brother Walter Born of Akron. Services are to be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends may call at Harrison Funeral Home here after 7 p.m. Saturday where recitation of the rosary is planned at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

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Josephine A Born 91 of 34 Union St. died Tuesday evening in Hillcrest Nursing Home after a long illness. She was born August 3, 1896 in Wheelersburg, Ohio & lived in Butler the last six years. She is survived by a son Paul of Butler; 8 grandchildren & 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers & 6 sisters. Friends may call one hour prior to services at 11 a.m. Friday in the Bellville Snyder Funeral Home by the Rev. Larry Scharf of Resurrection Parish Catholic Church. Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery.

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Mrs. Minnie A Born 67 of 4063 Rhodes Avenue New Boston died at 3:40 a.m. today in Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Born was a native of Scioto County and the widow of Jacob Born who preceded her in death February 9, 1958. Surviving are 3 sons Richard Born 1612 Lakeview Avenue New Boston, Robert 6620 Shela Blvd. Sciotodale, & Gerald Born of Columbus, a daughter Mrs. Dorothy Moore 4213 Rhodes Avenue New Boston. 2 brothers Carl Sommers & Raymond Sommers of Wheelersburg. 2 sisters Agnes Emnett 4029 Rhodes Avenue New Boston, Mrs. Bertha Rase of Wheelersburg & 15 grandchildren. Mrs. Born was a member of St. Monica Church in New Boston & the Altar & Rosary Society.. Funeral services are to be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Monica Church with Rev. Leo Lawler officiating. Interment is to be in St. Peter's Cemetery under directions of Pennington Funeral Home in New Boston. Friends may call after 7 tonight at the funeral home where recitation of the rosary is to be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday.

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Nelle Frances Born 81 of Lick Run-Lyra Rd. Wheelersburg Rt. 2 died Friday 7/10 at Mercy Hospital. A Green township native. She is survived by 4 sisters Margaret Cottle & Bertha Martin of Wheelersburg, Clara Walter of Minford, Josephine of Newark. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church where services are planned at 10 a.m. Monday with Rev Donald Maroon officiating & burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Harrison Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday where recitation of the rosary is planned at 8.

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Paul Born 65 of 126 Union Street Butler died Monday January 13, 1992 at the home of a daughter in Butler after a long illness. Born June 18, 1926 in Columbus he formerly resided in Portsmouth & was reared in Wheelersburg. A World War II Navy veteran of the Pacific Theater. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wheelersburg & retired in 1991 after 26 years as a drywall finisher most recently associated with Don Martin Drywall in Columbus. He is survived by his wife Doris Chaffin Born whom he married August 1, 1947. 5 daughters Garnet LeClair of Johnsville, Elizabeth Darr & Patty Jean Crider both of Butler, Emma Ruth Smith of Newark, & Carolyn Rose Shellenbarger of Mt. Vernon. 3 sons Paul Eugene Joseph Born of Mt. Vernon, John Lee Born & Billy Jo Born both of Butler. 21 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother Josephine Born, a son Roger Paul Born & a grandchild. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Snyder Funeral Home in Mansfield with the Rev. Lawrence Scharf officiating & interment in Lexington Cemetery with military honors.. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home 2553 Lexington Avenue Mansfield 44904.

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Paul Eugene Born Sr. of 107 Howard St. died Wednesday after an apparent heart attack. He was born November 11, 1954 in Mansfield to Paul & Doris Chaffin Born. He came to Mount Vernon from Mansfield 7 years ago. He was a self-employed laborer & a member of the Fredericktown Holiness Church. Surviving are his wife Vickie Carpenter Born. 2 sons Paul C Born Jr. & Jeremy Born at home; 2 daughters Jennifer & Jessica Born at home; his mother in Butler; 2 brothers John & Billy Born both of Butler; 5 sisters Garnet Leclair of Johnsville, Elizabeth Darr & Patty Jean Crider both of Butler, Emma Smith & Carolyn Shellenbarger both of Mount Vernon. He was preceded in death by his father on January 13, 1992 & a brother Roger Paul Born. A funeral service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the Grohe Funeral Home in Mount Vernon by the Rev. Sowers. Friends may call at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Mount View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the education of Mr. Born's children in care of the funeral home or a family member.

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Miss Susan Born 52 died at 5 p.m. Friday at the home of her sister Mrs. C. F. Applegate 2005 Robinson Avenue Portsmouth. An illness of complications. Miss Born was born in Portsmouth & was a daughter of David & Mary Born. The family had lived in Wheelersburg for several years & while there, attended St. Peter's church. After moving back to Portsmouth Miss Born attended Holy Redeemer Church. She is survived by 2 sisters & 6 brothers. Mrs. Applegate of Portsmouth, Mrs. Mary Busteter of Greenup Ky., Carl of this city, Ben of New Boston, Robert of Eden Park, Laurence of Columbus, George of Slocum Station & Anthony of Warren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's church with Rev. Fr. Thomas Carey in charge. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of George Pfeiffer. The body will be taken to the residence at 2005 Robinson Ave. today.

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Alma M Robinson Cardwell 81 a former Portsmouth resident died Tuesday June 1, 1993 in Beavercreek. Born January 30, 1912 in Lyra a daughter of the late Jesse L & Fanny May Rose Robinson she was a retired secretary of Scioto Memorial Hospital & a member of the Franklin Avenue United Methodist Church & Portsmouth Order of Eastern Star. Proceeded in death October 15, 1985 by her husband Ralph E. "Pete" Cardwell whom she married in 1941. She is survived by a son Gerald L Cardwell of Bellbrook, 3 brothers Elmer H. Robinson of South Webster & Omar Robinson of Show Low, Arizona. 2 sisters Bessie Mae Vipperman of Detroit, Michigan & Hazel Cook of South Webster, & 2 grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by 3 brothers Carl, Ralph Galen & Clarence Robinson, & a sister Nellie Bandy. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at South Webster Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas L. Weeks officiating. Friends may call at Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home in Portsmouth from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday.

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Ralph E "Pete" Cardwell 70 of Portsmouth died Tuesday in a Cincinnati hospital. He was a native of Portsmouth & a retired Norfolk & Western Railway engineer. Cardwell was a member of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & a 25-year member of Aurora Lodge. He is survived by his wife Alma Robinson Cardwell. A son Gerald L Cardwell of Cincinnati & 2 grandchildren. Graveside service is to be at 11 a.m. Thursday at South Webster Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas L Weeks officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. today at Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home where Masonic service will be held at 8 p.m.

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Adolph Clausing 80 of 1122 2^nd Street Portsmouth, Ohio died at 8:05 p.m. Sunday at his residence. Mr. Clausing was born February 5, 1869 in Portsmouth a son of Henry & Anna Clausing. He had been ill for 2 weeks with a heart ailment. He was united in marriage to Anna Kirsch April 19, 1893 & she survives. Surviving beside the wife are a daughter Mrs. Frances Collins of Tampa Florida, a brother George of 2001 Scioto Trail. 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. 2 brothers & a sister preceded him in death. Mr. Clausing worked up until 2 weeks ago for Vulcan Last Corporation. He was one of that company's first employees. He was a member of Franklin Avenue Methodist Church. The body is at Windel-Howland Funeral Home.

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Effie Mae "Peg" Clausing 92 of Portsmouth died Sunday January 13, 1996 at home. Born February 24, 1903 in New Boston a daughter of the late Marion & Elizabeth Flaugher Young she was a member of Central Church of Christ & its Phileans Class & a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband Stanley Clausing & 2 sons Don & Roger Clausing. Surviving are 4 granddaughters Peggy Clausing of Pedricktown New Jersey, Debra Lumpkin of Picayune Mississippi, Teresa Rowland of Mableton Georgia & Ruth Davis of Mount Carmel Tennessee. 15 grandchildren. A greatgrandson & 2 nieces. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Brant Funeral Home in Portsmouth with Dennis Dawes minister officiating & interment in Sunset Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday.

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George Clausing 88 died at 7:55 p.m. Thursday at the home of a daughter Mrs. Robert Ryan 3101 Scioto Trail Portsmouth, Ohio. He had been ill for a month. He was born June 19, 1864 a son of Henry & Anna Marie Eaves Clausing. He married Lottie Hoskins on December 29, 1884. She died in 1928. Surviving are 6 sons Henry G 2007 Sixth St. Portsmouth, John of near Minford, Orville of 904 Rhulman Avenue, Stanley of 2707 Chestnut St. Portsmouth, Harold of St. Louis Missouri, & Fred of Hinton West Virginia, 2 daughters Mrs. Ryan at whose home he died, Mrs. Ira Maynor of Hinton West Virginia & a brother William of Gowanada New York. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren & 24 great-grandchildren. Mr. Clausing was employed as a chief engineer for Vulcan Last Corporation from 1911 to 1947 at which time he retired. He remained active in a home workshop until last December when he became ill. Mr. Clausing was also well known as an inventor. He held several patents for machinery & parts of machinery. The body is at Daehler Funeral Home & will be taken to the residence after 4 p.m. today. The body will remain at the residence until the funeral hour Monday at which time it will be returned to the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home Rev. Dr. Birney Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery. Funeral services for George Clausing 88 were to be held this afternoon at Daehler Funeral Home with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Clausing for 36 years chief engineer at the Vulcan Corporation plant until he retired in 1947 died Thursday at the home of a daughter Mrs. Rose Ryan 3101 Scioto Trail.

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Harold (Red) Clausing 67 of 3959 Rhodes Avenue New Boston was dead on arrival Tuesday night at Mercy Hospital after an apparent heart attack. A Portsmouth native & a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Employees he was a retired paint shop employee of Norfolk & Western Railway. Surviving include his wife Marcella Oliver Clausing a daughter Marlene Robinson 4019 Rhodes Avenue New Boston. Three brothers Forrest of Sciotoville Rt. 4, William of Clarktown, Eugene of Lucasville Rt. 2. Two sisters Clara Mae Debo of Minford, Mabel Wessel of Rubyville & 4 grandchildren. Services are planned at 1 p.m. Friday at New Boston Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Albert W Shaw officiating & interment in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call at Warren Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight & 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

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Harold Clausing 93 of Friendship died Monday September 27, 1993 at home. Born August 24, 1900 in Scioto County, a son of the late George & Lottie Clausing he was a former owner-operator of Century Last Co. of Portsmouth, & a member of Second Presbyterian Church & Portsmouth Elks Lodge. Surviving are his wife Virginia Clausing; 2 grandchildren Mike Clausing of Wheelersburg & Susan Gammon of Portsmouth; & 5 grandchildren, Stephen Gammon, Phillip Gammon, Connie Gammon, Michael Clausing, & Joshua Clausing. He also was preceded in death by a son George Harold Clausing. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Daehler Funeral Home in Portsmouth with the Rev. Larry Broadright officiating & interment in Memorial Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. & 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

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Henry Clausing died at his home on East Eleventh street this morning at 7:45 o'clock. He had been sick for 2 years past suffering from asthma.. Mr. Clausing was 62 years & 5 months of age. He was born in Germany and came to this country when 24 years of age. The greater part of the time he had spent in this city. For many years, he was employed at the Gaylord rolling mill. His last work was at the Wait Cabinet works where he was employed as a night watchman until ill health compelled him to resign. He leaves a wife and 5 children Lydia, Lewis, George, Adolph & Will. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock standard from the German M. E. church Rev. Koch officiating.

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John Albert Clausing 86 of 811 Findlay St. died Sunday at Mercy Hospital. A Portsmouth native, & a member of Franklin Avenue United Methodist Church & Portsmouth Aurora Lodge of Masons. He was a veteran of World War I. His wife Ada Drummond Clausing died in 1942. Surviving are 3 nieces & 2 nephews. Rev. Richard I Ward is to conduct services at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Daehler Funeral Home. With interment in Memorial Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Tuesday.

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John Clausing 81 of Rubyville Lucasville Rt. 2 died at 12:15 p.m. Friday at Scioto Memorial Hospital. The Portsmouth native had been a resident of Rubyville for 52 years & was a retired employee of Vulcan Last Corp. with 40 years service. Preceded in death by his wife Mary Alice Walker Clausing in 1970 he is survived by 4 sons Harold R 3959 Rhodes Avenue New Boston, Forrest 1346 Dunlop Rd Portsmouth, John William & Eugene both of Lucasville Rt. 2. Two daughters Mrs. Clara Mae Debo of Minford, & Mrs. Mabel Wessel of Lucasville Rt. 2. 4 brothers Henry G of 1903 Williams St Portsmouth, Harold W & Fred Clausing both of Friendship, & Orville Clausing of South Shore Ky. A sister Mrs. Rose Ryan 3101 Scioto Trail Portsmouth. 13 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. Rev. Forrest Chamberlin is to conduct services at 1 p.m. Monday at Erwin-Dodson Funeral home. Burial is to be in Long Run Cemetery at Rubyville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday & from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday.

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Death at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday claimed Louis Clausing 86 of 1827 Baird Avenue Portsmouth, Ohio who was superintendent of the former Waite Furniture Company for many years. He passed away in Mercy Hospital where he had been a medical patient the last six days. He started to fail in health about a month ago. Born May 4, 1861 in Monroe Furnace, Scioto County he had lived in Portsmouth ever since he was 2 years of age. His parents were the late henry & Anna Marie Eaves Clausing. His wife the former Miss Mary Gabler died 17 years ago; a grandson Robert Maguet was killed in service in World War II & a daughter Mrs. William Gowdy also preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 daughters Mrs. John Maguet at home & Mrs. O. M. Hall of Roanoke; 3 sons Walter L, Clarence W & J Albert all of Portsmouth. 3 brothers George & Adolph of Portsmouth, William of Gowanda New York; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Mr. Clausing was a member of Franklin Avenue Methodist Church whose pastor Rev. Benjamin V Smith will officiate at the funeral rites. The body is at Daehler funeral home where the funeral will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Friday with burial following in Greenlawn Cemetery.

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Marcella M. Clausing 68, of New Boston, died on Friday November 29, 1991 at the Scioto Campus of Southern Ohio Medical Center. A native of New Boston, she was born January 18, 1923 to the late Charles & Birdie Jenkins Oliver & was a former employee of Vulcan Last Company. She attended the New Boston Church of the Nazarene. Preceded in death by her husband Harold Clausing, October 19, 1982. She is survived by 1 daughter Marlene Robinson, 1 sister Lena Ray & four grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday December 2nd at Floral Hills Memory Gardens with the Rev. Wayne Beard officiating.

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Death about 7:25 p. m. Tuesday May 6, claimed Mrs. Mary Clausing wife of Louis Clausing 1827 Baird Avenue Portsmouth, Ohio. She had been ill for some time & death was due to complications. She was born August 25, 1863 & was the youngest daughter of Frederick & Christine Gabler of Dogwood Ridge near Wheelersburg. She was united in marriage to Louis Clausing May 5, 1887& to this union were born 6 children 1 of whom preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband & 5 children Mrs. John Maguet, Mrs. O. M. Hall, Walter L, Clarence W, J Albert all of Portsmouth; 1 brother George Gabler of Chillicothe, Ohio, 1 sister Mrs. Jacob Shela of Portsmouth. Mrs. Clausing was a life-long member of the Franklin Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church & until her illness was tireless worker in the interest of her church. The funeral services will be in charge of Rev. Albert L Marting of Cleveland formerly pastor of Franklin Avenue Methodist Church.

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Mrs. John Clausing. Mrs. Mary Alice Clausing 76 of Lucasville Rt. 2 died at 8:55 a.m. today in Southern Hills Hospital after an illness of several months. A native of Greenup County KY. She is survived by her husband John Clausing: 4 sons Harold R of 1209 Harrisonville Avenue New Boston, Forrest 1346 Dunlop Rd, John William & Eugene both of Lucasville Rt. 2, 2 daughters Mrs. Clara Mae Debo of Minford, Mrs. Mabel Wessel of Lucasville, a brother Richard Walker of Franklin Furnace & 13 grandchildren. She was a member of Long Run Freewill Baptist Church where services are to be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment is to be in Long Run Cemetery. Friends may call at Erwin Dodson Funeral Home after 2.p.m. Friday

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Mrs. Mary Ellen Clausing died Wednesday night at her home 150 West Eleventh Street. Deceased was born in Germany & was 69 years of age. Her husband died a few years ago. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon 1:30 p.m. standard time & at the German Methodist church at 2o'clock. Rev. Carl Koch will conduct the services.

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May Clausing aged 11 years died yesterday afternoon at the home of her parents on 6^th Street extension. The funeral will be held from the residence of her parents tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Harp will conduct the services.

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Orval Clausing 84 of 910 Ruhlman Avenue died Tuesday in a Columbus hospital. A native of Portsmouth & a former South Shore Kentucky resident, he was a retired Detroit Steel Corporation employee, an Army veteran of World War I an honorary member & past chaplain of South Shore Post 276 American Legion & a member of South Shore United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Truda Enyart Clausing; a son Andrew O. of Portsmouth; a daughter Mrs. Bernadine VanHoose of Chillicothe, 2 brothers Henry of Portsmouth, & Harold of Friendship; 3 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. Services are planned at 2 p.m. Thursday at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore Ky. With Rev. Harley Johnson officiating & interment in Scioto Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. today & until the hour of services Thursday.

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Truda Enyart Clausing 87 of Portsmouth a former South Shore Kentucky resident died Saturday at Scioto Memorial Hospital after a short illness. A native of Greenup County Kentucky she was a member of South Shore First United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband Orval Clausing May 18, 1982 she is survived by a son Andrew Clausing of Portsmouth, 3 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore Kentucky with the Rev. John Gowdy officiating & interment in Scioto Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday & until the service Wednesday.

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Barney Cline 66 of Portsmouth died Monday at Mercy Hospital. A native of Raceland Kentucky he was a Christian Baptist. Surviving are his wife Lavina Ryan Cline. 6 sons Michael Cline of West Portsmouth, Charles Cline of Cocoa Beach Florida, Garry Cline of Bucyrus, Ronald Cline, Kevin Cline, & Darrell Cline all of Portsmouth. 6 daughters Brenda Robinson of New Boston, Dianna Rideout of Rosemount, Gayle Kirby of Bucyrus, Linda King, Amanda Evans & Lavina Cline all of Portsmouth. 3 brothers John Cline of Coachella California, Terry Cline & James Cline. 2 sisters Linda Delong of West Portsmouth & Daisy Schieber of Great Falls Montana. 23 grandchildren & a great granddaughter. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Windel-Howland & Brant Funeral Home with the Rev. Vernon Conley officiating & interment in Scioto Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight.

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Delmar Leroy Cook 83 of South Webster died Monday August 3, 1998 at home. He was born October 31, 1914 in South Webster a son of the late George H Cook & Lydia Magiline Riddlebarger. He was a retired clay miner of International Minerals. Surviving are his wife Hazel Marie Robinson Cook whom he married April 30, 1937 in Gallipolis. A son Stanley Cook of Orient. A daughter Norma Cole of South Webster. A brother Adolph Cook of Sugar Grove. A sister Leora Williams of South Webster. 6 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by one son Larry Harold Cook & one sister Mildred Cook. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at South Webster Baptist Church in South Webster with Rev. Mike Bradshaw & the Rev. William Walker officiating & interment in South Webster Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

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Mildred Schwamberger Cook 76, of Wheelersburg, died Wednesday June 30, 1999, at a Columbus hospital. She was born January 26. 1923 in Wheelersburg, a daughter of the late Bernard Schwamberger & Mary Bihl Schwamberger. She was a former cook from Green High School & a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death July 8. 1998 by her husband John Ernest Cook whom she married May 1, 1946. Surviving are one son David J Cook of Columbus; 1 brother Albert Schwamberger of Wheelersburg; & 2 sisters Beatrice Shwab of Ironton & Agnes Kline of Wheelersburg. She also was preceded in death by 3 brothers Bernard, Frank, & Raymond Schwamberger & 3 sisters Christine Delabar, Marie Delabar, & Margaret Sherman. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wheelersburg with the Rev. Peter Gideon officiating & interment in St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home in Wheelersburg, where rosary will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday.

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John Alva Cottle 68 of Wheelersburg Rt. 1 died Saturday after suffering a heart attack at the Howard Turner farm on the Morgan-Henson Road where he worked. He was found about 8 p.m. Saturday 400 feet from the barn by Charles Adams. Coroner Jerome R Sheets after an autopsy said Mr. Cottle died of a heart attack. Surviving are his wife Margaret 5 children Leona, Opal Harmon, Viola Osborne, Edward all of Cincinnati & Ernest Harold of Japan, A Twin brother Sam of Wheelersburg Rt. 1 & 10 grandchildren. The body is at the funeral home. Arrangements are incomplete pending word from the son in Japan. A Twin brother Sam of Wheelersburg Rt. 1. Final rites for John Alva Cottle will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Porter Church and burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at McCurdy Funeral Home..

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Margaret Adams Cottle 94 of Wheelersburg Rt. 1 died Sunday at a Mt. Vernon nursing home. She was a member of the St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wheelersburg. Preceded in death by her first husband Frank E. Adams in 1928 & her second husband John Cottle. She is survived by a son Frank E. Adams of Wheelersburg 3 daughters Irene Belcher of Florida, Gretchen Stultz of Mt. Vernon & Anna Belle Welsh of Columbus. A sister Josephine Born of Butler and many grandchildren. Service is noon Wednesday at D. W. Davis Funeral Home in South Webster with the Rev Clarence Durbin officiating & internment in Memorial Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today where recitation of the rosary is planned at 8:30 & Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the service.

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Mrs. Bertha Ann Jenkins Crance 78 of 1400 Harrisonville Avenue New Boston died at 1:35 p.m. Monday in Scioto Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gallia County & was a member of the Cedar Street Church in Christian Union in New Boston. Mrs. Crance was preceded in death by her husband Raymond in 1943. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Alma Drake 1400 Harrisonville Avenue New Boston. 2 sisters Mrs. Etta Culver of Piqua & Mrs. May Hardy of Ironton. 2 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are to be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union with Rev. Robert Barth officiating Interment is to be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call at Warren Funeral Home in New Boston from 7 to 9 tonight & from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The body is to be moved from the funeral home to the church at 11:30 a.m. Thursday.

This Obituary is from the Sidney Daily News Sidney, Ohio.

Charles H. Culver 62, 6053 Dawson Road, Houston, owner & operator of Culver's Carryout in Oran, was dead on arrival today about 4:40 a.m. at Piqua Memorial Hospital of an apparent heart attack. He was born December 29, 1918 in New Boston son of Luetta (Jenkins) Culver of Piqua, & the late Pearl Culver. He attended New Boston schools & had lived at Houston since 1956. On January 24, 1954, he & the former Rose Wright were married in Richmond, Indiana. She survives with a daughter Shirley Blue of Seminole, Florida; 7 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren; his mother; 2 brothers, Ira of Portsmouth, & Harold of Piqua; 4 sisters Betty Reeves of Anaheim, California; Mrs. Harold (Jean) Roberts of Huntington Beach, California, Mrs. Carl (Ruth) Fine & Mrs. Donald (Janet) Black, both of Piqua. A son, a daughter & 2 sisters are deceased. Mr. Culver was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Piqua, & a World War II Army veteran. He retired from the Champion Paper Co. in Piqua. Arrangements handled by the Melcher Funeral Home, Piqua, were pending at present time.

This Obituary is from The Flesh Library Piqua, Ohio.

Louetta a Culver 96 330 Blaine Avenue Piqua, Ohio died Thursday April 18, 1991 at 11:40 a.m. in Piqua Manor. Born in Vinton County, Ohio on January 28, 1895 she was the daughter of William P & Armilda Russell Jenkins. On March 24, 1918 she married Pearl I Culver who died in 1967. Survivors include 3 daughters Betty Reaves of Lake Elsinore, California, Mrs. Harold Roberts (Jean) of Huntington Beach California, Mrs. Donald Black (Janet) of Piqua. 1 son Harold E Culver of Piqua. 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren & 10 great great grandchildren. 3 daughters, 2 sons, 4 sisters, 1 brother & 2 grandchildren preceded her in death. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with the Rev. Konrad C. Modschiedler officiating. Burial will be in Miami Memorial Park Cemetery in Covington. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m..

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Rose E Culver 63, 6053 Dawson Road, died Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Piqua Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health about a year. Born May 7, 1918 in Sidney, she was the daughter of George & Cora (Slagle) Wright. On January 24, 1954, she was married to Charles Culver in Richmond, Indiana. He died June 9, 1981. Surviving include a daughter Shirley Blue of Houston, 4 grandchildren, 3 stepgrandchildren, & 5 greatgreatgrandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Robert (Alberta) Lyman & Mrs. Oris (Agnes) Nawman, both of Piqua. A brother is deceased. Mrs. Culver & her husband had owned & operated the Culver Carryout near Oran. She was a member of the Oran Christian Church. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Melcher Funeral Home, Piqua, with the Rev. Terry McKenzie officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Clara Mae Debo 75, of Minford died Sunday May 23, 1993 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born February 23, 1918 in Scioto County a daughter of the late John & Mary Alice Walker Clausing, she was a former cook for the Minford Local School District & a member of Minford United Methodist Church & Minford Senior Citizens. Preceded in death by her husband Lloyd E Debo May 13, 1980. She is survived by 3 brothers Forrest R. Clausing of Dunlap Rd. Portsmouth, John William Clausing of Lucasville Route 2 & Eugene Clausing of Houston Hollow Rd. Lucasville Rt. 2, a sister Mable Wessel of Lucasville Rt. 2; 6 nephews; 7 nieces & several great-nephews & great-nieces. She also was preceded in death by a brother Harold R Clausing. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Erwin-Dodson Funeral Home in Minford with the Rev. Gene James & the Rev. Calvin Ray Evans officiating & interment in Bennett Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday & from noon until the services Wednesday.

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Lloyd E Debo 73 of Minford died at his residence today. He was a retired employee of the Gilbert Grocery Company where he had worked for 25 years & a member of the United Commercial Travelers. Survivors include his wife Clara Mae Clausing Debo & several cousins. Funeral services are to be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at Erwin-Dodson Funeral Home here. Burial is to be in Bennett Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 to 9 p. m. Wednesday & 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday.

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Louise A. (nee Born), beloved wife of the late John F Gerling dear mother of Leo, John, William, Charles Gerling & the late Mrs. Mary Coffey. A sister of Mrs. Clara Walter, Mrs. Margaret Cottle, Mrs. Babe Martin, Miss Josephine, Nell Born & Frank Born. Grandmother of 21 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren & 4 great-great grandchildren. Friday September 28, 1973 in her 94 year residence 3601 Ebenezer Rd. Friends may call at the Vitt & Stermer Funeral Home 3425 Harrison Ave. Cheviot on Monday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday October 2 at 9:00 a.m. Funeral Mass St. Jude Church 9:30 a.m.

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Doris Louise Chaffin Born Hale 66 of Butler died Saturday April 10, 1999 at a Mount Vernon hospital. She was born January 2, 1933 in Portsmouth a daughter of the late William W & Emma R Stevenson Chaffin. She was a homemaker & worked as a housekeeper & nurse's aid at Winchester Terrace Nursing Home in Mansfield & as a housekeeper for Mansfield Management & Pleasant Hill. Surviving are her husband James A Hale of Shelby whom she married April 27, 1996. 5 daughters Mrs. Skip (Garnet A) LeClair of Johnsville, Mrs. Kenny (Elizabeth J) Darr of Butler, Mrs. Carter (Emma R) Smith of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Steve (Patty Jean) Crider of Butler & Carolyn Rose Cockrell of Mt. Vernon. Two sons Johnny Lee Born & Billy Joe Born both of Butler. One stepdaughter Teresa Hale of Shelby. One stepson James D Hale of Shelby. 2 sisters Ruth R Hogan of Mansfield & Wanda Jean Bray of Manchester Ky. 1 brother David C Chaffin of Columbus. 22 grandchildren & 17 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her first husband Paul Born January 13, 1992. Two sons Paul Eugene Joseph "Joe" & Roger Paul Born & one granddaughter. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Snyder Funeral Home 2553 Lexington Avenue Mansfield with Rev Edward R Gayheart officiating & interment in Lexington Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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Mrs. Freda May Hardy 83 died Friday February 17 at 5 p.m. at Lawrence County General Hospital. She had been living with her granddaughter Mrs.. Mike (Linda) Burcham of 1538 S. 4^th St. She was born May 30, 1894 in New Boston but it should be have been 1897. The daughter of William P & Matilda Jenkins. She lived in this area all of her life. She was married to Elba Shears & James Hardy. She was preceded in death by her husband & 4 children. She is survived by 2 daughters & 2 sons: Mrs. Ellis (Lorene) Massie of Ironton, Mrs. Hilda McComas of Ironton, Earl of Ironton, Thomas Hardy of Hecla, 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren & 1 sister Etta Culver of Piqua Ohio. Funeral services will be Tuesday 1 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home with the Rev. Phillip LeMaster officiating. Burial in Woodland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday 6 to 10 p.m.

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Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ives 88 of Lick Run Rd Wheelersburg Rt. 2 died this morning in Mercy Hospital. She is survived by 2 daughters Mrs. Ann Cieslak of Minneapolis, Minnesota & Mrs. Minnie Jordan of Redwood City Washington: a brother Frank Born of Piketon Rt. 1. 5 sisters Misses Nell & Josephine Born of Wheelersburg, Mrs. Margaret Cottle of Wheelersburg, Mrs. Louise Gerling of Cincinnati, Mrs. Clara Walter of Minford, Mrs. Bertha Martin of Wheelersburg. 11 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren. Services are to be conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic church in Wheelersburg with Rev. Edward Hopping officiating. Interment is to be in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 7 tonight at Harrison Funeral Home. Recitation of the rosary is planned Sunday night at 8 at the funeral home.

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William Perry Jenkins 79 of 1409 Harrisonville Avenue New Boston passed away at 5:45 a.m. Sunday in Portsmouth General Hospital following a three-year illness of complications. He was born October 14, 1867 in Buffalo West Virginia. The only son of the late Daniel Perry & Margaret Jenkins he was married in 1885 to Armilda Russell who also preceded him in death to this union were born four daughters Mrs. Bertha Crance with whom he resided & Mrs. Charles Oliver of New Boston, Mrs. May Hardy of Ironton, Mrs. Pearl Culver of Piqua. In later years he was married to Mrs. Miram Cassidy & to that union were born five children5 children 3 of whom survive Perry & Elmer Jenkins of Columbus, & Mrs. Maxine Onley of Springfield. Also surviving are three sisters Mrs. Lena Fowler, Mrs. Cora Landers, & Mrs. Darcus Lett of Ramon City West Virginia. 22 grandchildren & 17 great grandchildren. Two other sisters are deceased. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emanuel Baptist church with Owen Croy pastor in charge. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. The body will remain at Sowards funeral home until the funeral hour.

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Charles Edgar Keller 74 of Minford Retirement Center Minford Rt. 1 & formerly of Pine Street New Boston died Monday February 18, 1991 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born September 9, 1916 in Scioto County a son of the late Stephen A & Dora Alice Kent Keller & a lifelong resident of Scioto County. He had been employed for 30 years as a trimmer by the former Vulcan Corporation & also operated Keller's Produce. He attended Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union in New Boston for several years & during the last two years attended Minford Church of the Nazarene & was a member of the United Commercial Travelers. Preceded in death by his wife Ethel Juanita Oliver Abbott Keller on June 29, 1988 he is survived by 4 sons James L Abbott & Charlie Keller both of Minford, Paul S Keller of Wheelersburg, & William E Norman of Columbia, Illinois. 2 sisters Louise "Granny" Mougey of Minford & Dollie Sexton of Huntington West Virginia & 8 grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Erwin-Dodson Funeral Home in Minford with the Rev. Sidney Snyder officiating & burial in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday & from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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Mrs. Ethel Juanita Keller 67 of 4314 Pine Street New Boston, Ohio died Friday at Scioto Memorial Hospital. A native of New Boston she attended Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union. Surviving are her husband Charles Keller. 4 sons James Abbott of Minford Rt. 2, Paul Stephen Keller of Wheelersburg, Charles Ray Keller of Minford Rt. 1 & William Keller of St. Louis Missouri, 2 sisters Lena Ray of Columbus & Marcella Clausing of Rhodes Avenue New Boston & 8 grandchildren. Service is 1 p.m. Monday at Warren Funeral Home in New Boston with the Rev Robert Carroll officiating & interment in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. & 7 to 9 p.m.

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Funeral services for Raymond LeCompte 43 of 4214 Spruce Street New Boston, Ohio, are to be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at New Boston Methodist Church. Mr. LeCompte a stationary engineer for Detroit Steel Corporation Portsmouth Division lost his life in a traffic accident at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday near Tazwell Tennessee. Mr. & Mrs. LeCompte had gone to Harrogate Tennessee Sunday to attend graduation ceremonies for their son-in-law & daughter Mr. & Mrs. George Goble who received diplomas Monday from Lincoln Memorial University. The parents had planned to spend a week visiting in Tennessee & were scheduled to return home to New Boston next Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Goble. The LeCompte auto & a tandem truck were involved in the accident five miles north of Tazwell. Mr. LeCompte who had been employed at the steel plant 25 years was born in Mingo County West Virginia August 17, 1915 a son of Edward LeCompte & Carmen Elizabeth Moore LeCompte. Mr. LeCompte was married February 14, 1935 in Cattlettsburg, Kentucky to Lena Oliver. Mrs. LeCompte survives. Also surviving are the daughter Mrs. Lena Rae Goble who plans to teach at Portsmouth East High School in the fall; the son-in-law who plans to enter the armed service; a cousin Eugene Moore of New Boston & an employee in the Rexall pharmacy there. Mr. LeCompte was preceded in death by his parents. He was a member of the Western Sun Masonic Lodge of Wheelersburg, Yezdigerd Grotto & the United Steel Workers of America Local 2116. Rev. Roy Heimbach of Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union is to officiate at services in New Boston Methodist Church. Interment is to be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens under the direction of Morton Funeral Home of New Boston. Masonic services are to be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home where friends may call after 7 tonight.

Frances Bush Lee 80, of Hobart Oklahoma formerly of Gallia County died Saturday at Hobart Hospital. Born August 17, 1909 in Cadmus, she was a daughter of the late Elmer & Bessie Rose Bush. She married Chester Lee on June 22, 1927 at Cadmus & he preceded her in death on December 7, 1986. Surviving are 5 sons Robert E, Lee of Lompoc, California, Harold E Lee of Loraine, Ohio, Ernest W. Lee of the Solomon Islands, Cecil E. Lee of Norman Oklahoma, Lloyd E Lee of Highland, New York; 1 daughter Chestora Lee of Douglas Wyoming; 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son & 2 brothers. She was a former member of Grace United Methodist Church & attended the First Methodist Church at Hobart, Oklahoma. Services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday.

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Benjamin Frank Martin 78 of Hoskins Rd. Wheelersburg Rt. 3 died Wednesday at home. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Bertha Mary Born Martin 2 daughters Mrs. Mary Robinson & Mrs. Frances Montgomery both of Wheelersburg Rt. 3. A brother Earl Martin & a sister Eunice Conley both of Wheelersburg Rt. 1. 15 grandchildren & 20 great-grandchildren. Services are planned at 2 p.m. Friday at Harrison Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Kimble officiating & interment at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2to 9 p.m. today & from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour Friday.

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Services for Bertha Mary Martin 79 of Wheelersburg Rt. 5 who died at Mercy hospital is to be held 1 p.m. Friday at St. Peter's Catholic church where she was a member. She was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Frank Martin in 1980. Surviving are 2 daughters Mrs. Mary Robinson & Mrs.. Frances Montgomery both of Wheelersburg, 2 sisters Margaret Cottle of Wheelersburg & Josephine Born of Butler; 15 grandchildren & 34 great-grandchildren. The Rev. Donald maroon is to officiate with interment in the church cemetery. Recitation of the rosary is to be at 8 tonight at Harrison funeral home here where friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today.

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Funeral services for John McDowell 69 of 623 9^th St Portsmouth will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Mabert Road Christian Baptist Church with Rev. Hollie Conley officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Burial Park. Mr. McDowell died at 10:05 a.m. Friday in Portsmouth General Hospital following a long illness. A native & life-long resident of Portsmouth, he was born March 14, 1881, a son of Isaac & Mary Henderson McDowell. He was a painter & was a member of the local painters union. Surviving is his wife Tora. 2 children Richard & Jean. A brother Dan of Mt. Joy. A sister Mrs. Marian Sprouse of Michigan & 3 grandchildren Richard, Robert & Ronald. Friends may view the body at the residence.

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Richard McDowell Sr. 75 of Portsmouth died Monday at Scioto Memorial Hospital. A native of Portsmouth he was a retired meat cutter. He was of the Presbyterian faith. Surviving are his wife Thelma Oliver McDowell of Columbus, 3 sons Richard Jr. & Ronald D of Columbus, Robert D of Worthington. A sister Jean McDowell of Portsmouth & 4 grandchildren. Service is to be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home with Rev. Evan D. Fisher officiating & interment in Memorial Burial Park. Friends may call from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Ronald Dwight McDowell 52 of Columbus a former Portsmouth resident died Wednesday March 11, 1998 at a Columbus nursing home. Born August 29, 1945 in New Boston a son of the late Richard & Thelma Oliver McDowell Sr.. he was a 1963 graduate of Portsmouth High School of the Protestant faith & a Vietnam War Navy veteran. Surviving are two brothers Richard McDowell Jr. of Portsmouth & Robert D McDowell of Worthington. Services will be held at 10 a. m. Friday at Ralph F Scott Funeral Home in Portsmouth with the Rev. Richard Patmore officiating & interment in Memorial Burial Park with military graveside rites by James Dickey Post American Legion. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday & from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday.

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Thelma McDowell 74 of Columbus a former Portsmouth resident died Wednesday in a Columbus Hospital. A native of Portsmouth she was preceded in death by her husband Richard McDowell in 1985. Surviving are 3 sons Richard McDowell of Portsmouth, Robert McDowell of Worthington, Ronald McDowell of Columbus. 3 sisters Lena Ray of Columbus, Ethel Keller of 4314 Pine Street New Boston, Marcella Clausing of 3959 Rhodes Avenue New Boston & 4 grandchildren. Services is 10 a.m. Monday at Warren Funeral Home in New Boston with the Rev. Steve Cremeans officiating & interment in Memorial Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday..

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Frederick Eugene Moore 57 of 4213 Rhodes Avenue New Boston Ohio died at 10:25 a.m. Friday at University Hospital in Columbus Ohio of an apparent heart attack. A native of Matewan West Virginia. He was a member of St. Monica Church, New Boston Eagles & New Boston Disabled American Veterans was a veteran of World War II & was a former owner of New Boston Pharmacy. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Born Moore; 2 sons Martin & Michael at home; 3 daughters Mrs. Mary Jane Kelly of Great Falls Montana, Monica & Margaret both at home; his parents Tom & Mate Maynard Moore 4268 Cedar Street New Boston, Ohio, & a grandson. Services are to be Monday at 10 a.m. at the church with Rev. John Ryan officiating. Interment is to be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends may call at Pennington Funeral Home here from 7 to 9 tonight & from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Rosary is to be recited at the funeral home Sunday at 8 p.m.

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Mate E Moore 89 a former New Boston resident died Sunday January 6, 1991 at Golden Years Convalescent Center. Born January 11, 1901 in Banner Kentucky a daughter of the late Frank & Ellen Justice Maynard she was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas R Moore in January 1978 & a son Eugene Moore. Surviving is a sister Grace Hammond of DeLand Florida. 5 grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pennington-Bishop Funeral Home in New Boston with Rev. William Patterson officiating & interment in Memorial Burial Park.

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Charles L Oliver 62 of 1209 Harrisonville Avenue died at 2:30 this morning at the residence after a two-week illness with a heart ailment. A veteran of 39 years employment at the local steel plant he had worked until 11 days ago when he suffered the first heart attack at his house. He was born March 22, 1886 in Lawrence County a son of Isaiah & Jane Malone Oliver.. He was married December 25, 1909 to Birdie Jenkins who survives. He moved here from Ironton in 1910. Also surviving are four daughters Mrs. Richard McDowell of 2017 Thomas Avenue Portsmouth, Mrs. Raymond LeCompte of 4214 Spruce Street New Boston, Mrs. Charles Keller of Minford Rt. 3 & Marcella at home. A Brother Louis of Ironton, 2 sisters Mrs. Clarence Dillon of Ironton, Mrs. Clyde Call of Welch West Virginia & 6 grandchildren. A son & brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at New Boston Methodist Church with Rev. C Green officiating & burial in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction Emrick Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the residence Friday morning & will remain there until the funeral hour.

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Death Calls Mrs. Alice Born Orlett. Mrs. Alice Born Orlett wife of Joseph Orlett of Nauvoo West Side passed away in Mercy hospital limited to a major operation. In addition to her husband. She is survived by 2 sons Bernard & William; her parents MR & Mrs. Frank Born of Wheelersburg, 3 brothers Alfred of Britton ND, Joseph of Holden W. VA., Frank at home, 7 sisters Mrs. John Gerling of looks like Ruhlman Avenue, Mrs. John Walter of Minford, Mrs. Mary Ives of Britton N. D, Mrs. Margaret Adams of Gephart Station, Misses Josephine, Nellie & Bertha at home. Mrs. Orlett was a member of St. Mary's funeral services will be held there Wednesday Morning. She is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Portsmouth, Ohio.

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Joseph J Orlett 67 of Wheelersburg died Tuesday in an Athens Hospital. Born November 10, 1895 in Scioto County he was a son of Joseph & Catherine Witt Orlett. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Mary Edith Miller Orlett to whom he was married in 1930.3 sons Bernard with the Navy at New Orleans, Louisiana, William of Cincinnati, & Edward of Dayton. 2 brothers John J of Portsmouth Rt. 1, & Louis Anthony of McDermott Rt. 2. 2 sisters Mrs. Mary Montavon of McDermott Rt. 1. & Mrs. Theresa Spencer of Cincinnati, & 7 grandchildren. Orlett was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Mrs. Alice Born Orlett who died in 1928 & several brothers & sisters. He was a member of St. Peter's Church in Wheelersburg & belonged to the Catholic Order of Foresters. Funeral services are to be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Church with Rev. Raymond Orlett of Cincinnati officiating. Burial is to be in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Melcher Funeral Home. Recitation of the rosary is to be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday.

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W. Albert (Al) Ray 60 of Columbus formerly of Portsmouth, died Monday in a Columbus Hospital. A Portsmouth native he had been employed by Timkin Roller Bearing Co. of Columbus, was a veteran of World War II, a member of Portsmouth's Aurora Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge of Columbus, United Commercial Travelers of Portsmouth, Minford Post American Legion & North Moreland United Methodist Church. Surviving is his wife Lena Oliver Ray, a daughter Rae LeCompte of Columbus his father Albert D Ray of 2008 Valley Street. A sister Mrs. Janice Beloat of Portsmouth & a grandson. Services are planned at 11 a.m. Thursday at Warren Funeral Home in New Boston with Rev. Irvin Lane officiating & Interment in Lucasville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday Masonic services are planned at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

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Carl Robinson 74 of Wheelersburg Route 2 died Monday November 5, 1990 at Greenbriar Convalescent Center after a long illness. Born July 16, 1916 at Lyra a son of the late Jessie Leroy & Fannie May Rose Robinson he was a World War II Army veteran & retired from Empire Detroit Steel Corporation. Preceded in death in 1973 by his wife Marcella Lewis Robinson. He is survived by a son Jonathon Robinson of South Webster Route 2, 2 daughters Betty Bross of Tipp City & Jean Faudree of Dayton, a brother Elmer Robinson of South Webster, 4 sisters Alma Cardwell of Portsmouth, Bessie Mae Vipperman of Taylor, Michigan, Hazel Cook of South Webster & Nellie Bandy of Lyra, & 7 grandchildren. Service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at D. W. Davis Funeral Home in South Webster with the Rev. Timothy Simpson officiating & interment in Vernon Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 tonight.

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Clarence L Robinson 80, of 4140 13th Ave. S, died Thursday (June 6, 1985) at his residence. Born in Delaware, Ohio, he came here more than 20 years ago from Portsmouth, Ohio, where he was a tool and die maker. He was a member of Central Christian Church and a 32nd degree Mason. Survivors include his wife, Geneva; two brothers, Omar, Arizona, and Elmer, Michigan; and three sisters, Alma Cardwell and Hazel Cook, both of Ohio, and Bessie May, Michigan. Robert D. Easter Funeral Home, Gulfport.

This Obituary is from The Portsmouth Times Newspaper Portsmouth, Ohio.

Mrs. Fannie May Rose Robinson of Wheelersburg Route 2 passed away at 3:30 p.m. Thursday April 25, 1946 age 63 years, 10 months and 9 days old.. She was born on June 16, 1882 at Peniel, Ohio the oldest daughter of Joseph W & Elizabeth Rose. She is survived by her husband Jesse L Robinson 9 children Clarence of Sciotoville, Omar of Cleveland, Mrs. Alma Cardwell of Portsmouth, Carl at home, Mrs. Bessie Mae Vipperman of Detroit, Michigan, Mrs.. Hazel Cook of Wheelersburg Route 2, Elmer of Sciotoville, Nellie at home & Ralph of Cleveland. A sister Mrs. Bessie Bush of Thurman. 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father & mother, 1 child & 2 grandchildren. She attended Camp Creek grade school. In Gallia County later took advanced work at Olive Furnace School following which she attended Rio Grande College. She taught in the public schools for five years, two years at home school on Dry Ridge, one year at Bloom Furnace, one year at Thompson school on Pine Creek & one year at Lyra school. When she was 15 years old, she became a member of the Methodist Church at Olive Furnace, Ohio. After the death of her mother & completion of her work at Rio Grande College, she spent one year at Maysville, Kentucky where she studied music. On December 22, 1903, she became united in marriage to Jesse L Robinson. After living in Delaware, Ohio one year, they established the present home at Lyra. Her many friends in the community remember her for the loyal devotion she so faithfully gave her family. She is also well remembered for her beautiful handicraft work & for her lovely flower gardens.

Mrs. J. L. Robinson Ill six months. Mrs. Fannie May Robinson of Wheelersburg Rt. 2 died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at her home. She was 63. Among her survivors are J. L. Robinson. 9 children Clarence & Elmer of Sciotoville, Omar & Galen of Cleveland, Carl & Nellie at home, Mrs. Bessie Vipperman of Michigan, Mrs. Hazel Cook of Wheelersburg Rt. 2 & Mrs. Alma Cardwell of Portsmouth. She also has a sister Mrs. Bessie Bush of Thurman. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10.a.m. at Antioch Baptist church at Lyra. Rev. John Kemper & Arthur Weaver will be in charge. Burial will be in Vernon cemetery under direction of D. W. Davis funeral home. The body may be viewed tonight at the home.

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Geneva D Robinson 77 of New Port Richey, Florida died Saturday (July 16, 1988) at Southern Pines Nursing Home, New Port Richey. Born in Ohio, she came here 28 years ago from Dayton, Ohio. She was a member of First Christian Church, St. Petersburg. Survivors include a brother, Donald Castrop, Marion, Ohio; 2 sisters, Alice Miller, New Port Richey, Florida and Jean McCurry, Dayton; and several nephews and nieces. National Cremation Society, Holiday.

This Obituary is from The Portsmouth Times Newspaper Portsmouth, Ohio.

Jesse Leroy Robinson 75 a retired farmer died Saturday at 3:45 p.m. at his home at Lyra Wheelersburg Rt. 2. He had been in ill health for 2 weeks. Born 6/16/1876 at Asheville, Oh. He was the son of John & Mary Robinson. His wife the former Fannie May Rose preceded him in death. Surviving are these children Clarence of Dayton, Omar J of Cleveland, Mrs. Alma Cardwell of Portsmouth, Carl Robinson & Mrs. Hazel Cook of Wheelersburg Rt. 2, Nellie Robinson at home, Mrs. Bessie Mae Vipperman, Lincoln Park Michigan, & Elmer Robinson of Dearborn, Michigan. Mr. Robinson also leaves two brothers Charles of Laurelville, Ohio, Edward of McArthur, three sisters Mrs. Clarissa Huffine & Susie Nupp of Logan, & Mrs. Anna Sherman of St. Louis Missouri. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church at Lyra with Rev. John Kemper & Rev. Dave Widdig officiating.. Burial in Vernon Cemetery will be under the direction of D. W. Davis Funeral Home. Friends may call at the residence until the funeral hour.

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Judith Kay Robinson 6 months old was found dead about 6:30 a.m. today at the home of her grandparents Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Robinson of Lyra. Coroner Virgil Fowler was called. Surviving are the grandparents & the mother Nelle. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Antioch church at Lyra with Rev. John Kemper officiating. Burial will be in Vernon Cemetery under the direction of D. W. Davis. The body will be taken to the grandparents home Sunday.

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Kenneth Leroy Robinson 45 of Lyra died Thursday at a Columbus hospital. An employee of Barnett's Auto Trim he was a member of New Boston Eagles. Surviving are his mother Nellie Robinson Bandy of Lyra, 2 brothers Lonnie Joe Bandy of Minford, Tony Lee Bandy of Portsmouth, a sister Sandy Belford of Lyra. Services is 2 p.m. Sunday at D. W. Davis Funeral Home in South Webster with interment in Vernon Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Saturday & until the service Sunday.

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Omar J Robinson 89 of Mesa, Arizona a former Scioto County resident died Thursday March 5, 1998. Born June 29, 1908 in Lyra a son of the late Jesse Leroy Robinson & Fanny May Rose Robinson he was a retired engineer. Surviving a daughter Eloise Annis & 2 sons Calvin & Gilbert Robinson all of Mesa Arizona. Two stepdaughters Sharon Kloss of New York & Audrey White of South Dakota. Two sisters Bessie Mae Vipperman of Detroit Michigan, & Hazel Cook of South Webster, a brother Elmer Robinson of South Webster. Seven grandchildren & two great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by three brothers Clarence, Carl, Ralph Galen Robinson & 2 sisters Alma Cardwell & Nellie Bandy. Services were held at 5:30 p.m. March 8^th at Venture Out 5001 East Main St. Mesa Arizona with interment near Cleveland.Arrangements were under the direction of Falconer Funeral Home 215 West Juniper Avenue Gilbert Arizona.

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Pfc. Robinson Dies In Combat. South Webster Graduate Casualty in Korea. Pfc. Ralph G. Robinson 25 son of Jesse L. Robinson of Wheelersburg Rt.. 2 has been killed in action in Korea where he was serving as a rifleman with the 7^th Calvary Regiment. Pfc. Robinson had resided in Cleveland for 6 years prior to entering the army September 1950. He was the husband of Mrs. Muriel Robinson of Cleveland. He was killed October 5^th according to the message sent his wife by the Department of Defense. The infantryman took his basic training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky & was sent to Korea last January. He was a graduate from South Webster High School. Besides his father & wife, 4 sisters & 4 brothers survive.

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Elba Scherer 83 of 1805 Harrisonville Avenue North Moreland died at 3:30 a.m. today in Elmwood Village Convalescent Center. He was a native & life-long resident of Scioto County a retired employee of Empire Detroit Steel Corporation & a member of the CIO-AFL United Steelworkers Union Local 2116. Surviving are a son Earl Scherer of Kitts Hill, Ohio 2 daughters Mrs. Lorene Massie & Hilda of Ironton. A stepdaughter Mrs. Maurice Sizemore of Beaver Rt. 2 & 10 grandchildren. Rev. Irene Blevins is to officiate at services at 2 p.m. Thursday at Erwin Dodson Funeral Home in Minford. Interment is to be in Memorial Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

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Mrs. Elba Scherer. Mrs. Sophia Ramey Scherer 75 of 1805 Harrisonville Avenue North Moreland died Tuesday at the home of a grandson, Robert Sizemore of Sciotoville Rt. 2 after suffering an apparent heart attack. A native of Greenup County Kentucky. She is survived by her husband Elba Scherer; a daughter Mrs. Betty Sizemore of Beaver Rt. 2; a stepson Earl Shears & 2 stepdaughters Mrs. Lorene Massie & Mrs. Hilda McComas all of Ironton & a sister Mrs. Ina Hutchinson 3701 Rhodes Avenue New Boston. Services are to be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. at North Moreland Christian Baptist Church with Rev. William Hamilton officiating. Interment is to be in Memorial Burial Park. Friends may call at the residence after 7 tonight. The body is to be taken to the church Friday at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Warren Funeral Home.

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Membranous croup caused death of Carland Shears son of Elba & May Shears 526 Hill Street New Boston . He was 6 years 11 months old had been ill only a short time. Surviving are the parents, 2 brothers Raymond & Earl Shears, a sister Hilda.

This Obituary is from the Ironton Tribune Ironton, Ohio.

Last rites for Raymond H. Shears 39 of Kitts Hill will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home with Rev. Woodrow Walls officiating. Mr. Shears was pronounced dead on arrival at General Hospital Thursday morning. Death was attributed to a heart attack. The body is at the funeral home where friends may call.

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William R Skiver 80 of 3759 Gallia Street New Boston, Ohio died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at his home. Mr. Skiver was born August 22, 1869 in Greenup County Kentucky a son of Zachariah & Mary M. McGary Skiver. He was married to Clara Kitts & she preceded him in death in 1931. Surviving are his second wife Eugenia. 5 sons Thomas of Wheelersburg, John of St. Joseph Michigan, Cecil 1628 Robinson Avenue Portsmouth Ohio, Earl of Wayland, Everett of 3164 Gallia Street Portsmouth Ohio, 3 daughters Mrs. Joseph Barnes of Front Street Sciotoville Ohio, Mrs. Mary French of Cleveland Ohio, Mrs. Louis Dextel of Dorr Michigan. 36 grandchildren & 19 great-grandchildren. His first wife, his parents, a son, a daughter preceded him in death. Mr. Skiver was a retired night watchman at the Peebles brickyard. Funeral services are to be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Church Frost with burial following in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The body may be viewed at the residence after 2 p.m. Monday. Burial will be under the direction of Emrick Funeral Home.

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Caitlyn Jayne Traum, 19 month-old daughter of John T. & Stephanie Robinson Traum III of Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery Alabama, died Monday December 21, 1998 at home. She was born May 25, 1997 in Montgomery Alabama & was of the Catholic faith. Survivors also include 2 sisters Dallas Nicole Robinson at home, & Skyler Wood of Pensacola Florida; grandparents Stephen & Marlene Clausing Robinson of MacClenny Florida, John & Linda Traum Jr. of Holland Pennsylvania; great-grandparents Elmer H. Robinson Sr. of South Webster, John & Clare Traum Sr. of New Hope Pennsylvania, & Thomas & Marion Buck of Port Charlotte Florida; & several aunts, uncles, & cousins. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Church in Wheelersburg with the Rev. Peter Gideon officiating & interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Brant Funeral Home in Sciotoville from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The family's favorite charity is St. Jude's Children Hospital.

This Obituary is from The Philadelphia News Newspaper Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

TRAUM LINDA (nee Buck) of Holland, PA, formerly of Northeast Philadelphia, beloved wife of John T. Traum Jr., dearest mother of John T. Traum III and Christopher T. Traum, daughter of Thomas and Marion Search Buck, sister of Thomas Buck, daughter-in-law of John and Claire Bruey Traum. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral, Monday at 8:30 AM from THE JOSEPH A. FLUEHR III FUNERAL HOME, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA and to her Funeral Mass, 10 A.M. at St. Bede the Venerable Church, Holland, PA. Int. Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine Cem., Doylestown, PA.. Friends may call Sunday evening from 7-9 PM at the Funeral Home. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 539 Lane Avenue, Memphis, TN 39105.

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Funeral services for John Walker 71 a former resident of Portsmouth who died Saturday in Chillicothe were to be held today at 2 p.m. at Siloam with burial there. Mr. Walker lived in Portsmouth until about 15 years ago when he moved to Chillicothe. He is survived by two brothers Richard Walker of Franklin Furnace & Joseph Walker of Hinton, W. VA & two sisters Mrs. John Clausing of Lucasville Rt. 2 & Mrs. Margaret Seymore of Chillicothe. Four daughters & one son also survive him.

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Clara Frances Walter 95 of Minford Stockham Rd Minford Rt. 1 died Sunday at Southern Hills hospital. A Hanging Rock W.Va. native (which should be OHIO) & a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Wheelersburg she was retired from the Patterson Box Co. Preceded in death by her husband John Walter, Sr., in 1961. She is survived by 3 sons John of Minford Rt. 1, Charles of Phoenix Arizona, William of Minford Rt. 2, a daughter Alice Lee of Thief River Falls Minnesota, 3 sisters Margaret Cottle of Wheelersburg Rt. 1, Josephine Born of Newark, Bertha Martin of Wheelersburg Rt. 2, 20 grandchildren & 17 greatgreatgrandchildren. Mass is planned at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with Rev Donald Maroon officiating & burial in the church Cemetery. Friends may call at Harrison funeral home in Wheelersburg from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where recitation of the rosary is planned at 8 p.m.

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John W. Walter 81 of Stockham Rd. Minford died Saturday November 27, 1993 at a Lexington Kentucky hospital. Born March 7, 1912 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Will & Clara Born Walter he was a retired machinist foreman of the former Goodyear Atomic Corporation & a Baptist. Surviving are his wife Shirley Walter; a son Gary Walter of Columbus; a stepson Danny Ward of Wheelersburg, 2 stepdaughters Patty McGraw of Minford & Angie Morrison of Wheelersburg; a brother William Walter of Minford; a sister Alice Lee of Clearwater, Florida. 4 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, & 4 step-great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by his first wife Louise Walter; a daughter Sandra Maldonado; & 3 brothers. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Erwin-Dodson Funeral Home in Minford with the Rev. Daniel L Widdig officiating & interment in memorial Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday & from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday.

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Mrs. Birdie Oliver Weghorst 83 of 1209 Harrisonville Avenue New Boston died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday in Elmwood Village Convalescent Center. Mrs. Weghorst a native of Gallia County was preceded in death by her first husband Charles Oliver in 1949 & by her second husband Ted Weghorst in 1963. Surviving are 4 daughters Mrs. Thelma McDowell & Mrs. Lena Ray of Columbus, Mrs. Ethel Keller of 4314 Pine St. New Boston & Mrs. Marcella Clausing of 1209 Harrisonville. 3 sisters Mrs. Etta Culver of Piqua, Mrs. Bertha Crance 1400 Harrisonville Avenue New Boston, Mrs. Freda May Hardy of Ironton. Among survivors are 8 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren.Funeral services are to be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union with Rev. Robert Barth & Rev. Roy Heimbach officiating. Interment is to be in Memorial Burial Park. Friends may call at Warren funeral home 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. tonight & from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The body will lie in state at the church for an hour before the funeral..

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Frank Edward Weghorst 74 of 1209 Harrisonville Avenue New Boston died at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Portsmouth General Hospital following an illness of four weeks. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Birdie Ruth Weghorst a stepsister Mrs. Edna Goff of Lucasville Rt. 4. Four stepdaughters Mrs. Thelma McDowell of 1014 Third St Portsmouth, Mrs. Lena Ray of Columbus, Mrs. Ethel Keller of 4314 Pine Street New Boston, Mrs. Marcella Clausing of the home address. He was preceded in death by his first wife Mrs. Nellie Weghorst, his parents, a son, a brother & a sister. Funeral services are to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sandy Springs Church with Rev. Roy Heimbach officiating. Burial is to be in Sandy Springs Cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home until one hour prior to the services when the body is to be moved to the church.