Doug Edward Cooley, 67, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, died Friday, April 12, 2013. He was born Sept. 3, 1945, in New Boston, to the late Russell H. and Ruie Johnson Cooley. Douglas was a retired painter and a U.S. Army veteranst Portsmouth. Two brothers
of the Vietnam War. He was also a member of Mt. Zion Apostolic Church in West Portsmouth.
Douglas is survived by his wife, Lola Mae Deaver Cooley who he married July 1, 1967, in West Portsmouth, three sons: Timothy Edward Cooley of New Boston, Christopher Dale Cooley of Columbus, and Joseph Russel Cooley of West Portsmouth, two daughters: Regina Lennex, and Cheryl Thornton both of We
: Robert Cooley of New Boston, and Donald Cooley of South Carolina, one sister, Marilyn Stiltner of Portsmouth, seven grandchildren: Tiffany, Zech, Dwight, Ashley, Samantha, Andria and Kyle, four great grandchildren along with several nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Services wildl be at 1 p.m. Monday April 15, 2013, at Mt. Zion Apostolic Church in West Portsmouth with Donald Harr and Edward Messer officiating. Interment will be in McKendree Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be sent to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com.
OBITUARY
Douglas Cooley, 64
U.S. Army
Vietnam
Stanley R. Adkins, 71 of West Portsmouth passed away April 26, 2007 at his residence.
He was born September 15, 1935 in Scioto County to the late George and Irene Stevens
Adkins. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. and Norman Adkins all of West;
Portsmouth; two sisters, Mary (Norm) Gross and Marcellia Worthington both of Portsmouth;
eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by a sister Emogene McGraw.
Funeral services will be 1 P.M. Monday, April 30, 2007 at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home
in West Portsmouth with Keith Webb officiating. Interment in Worley’s Run Cemetery with
graveside Military Rites by James Dickey Post 23 American Legion. Friends may call at
the Funeral Home from 6 to 8 P.M. on Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Condolences may be sent to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com
Stanley is survived by his wife Rosemary Hobbs Adkins whom he married March 9, 1963;
two sons, Lester (Lynn) Adkins of Croften, KY, and George Adkins of West Portsmouth;
two daughters, Jeannie (Eddie) Wright of Columbus, Eva (Chris) Plummer both of West Portsmouth;
three brothers, Jerry (Pam) Adkins, Marshall (Linda) Adkins,
Stanley R. Adkins, 71
U.S. Navy Veteran
Donald R. Andrews, 76 of McDermott died Friday February 20, 2009 at SOMC Hospice.
He was born September 6, 1932 in Pulaski, VA to the late Charles and Maggie King Andrews. He was a graduate of Pulaski High School and attended Ohio University. He retired from Goodyear Atomic Corporation. Donald was an Army Veteran where he held rank as a Sergeant, a member of Nauvoo Masonic Lodge #769 a 32 degree Mason of the Valley of Cincinnati and was of the Methodist Faith. Don’s greatest joy in life was his family. His beloved daughter and grandchildren were a blessing to him during his long illness. Along with his parents Don was preceded in death by 4 brothers; Arnold, Howard, Darst, William and Wayne Andrews.
Don is survived by his wife Carolyn Shepherd Andrews who he married on June 16, 1962 in Portsmouth, a daughter Julie (Jody) Montavon of McDermott and 2 grandchildren; Rachel Howell and Luke Montavon, 2 brothers; Kenneth Andrews of Kernersville, NC, Gene Andrews of Pulaski, VA a sister Audrey Fisher of Hallsville, Texas, brother-in-law Elmer (Lorraine) Shepherd of West Portsmouth, sister-in-law’s Joyce(Charles) Stamper of McDermott and Dolores Shepherd of West Portsmouth. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth with Greg Carter and James Poole officiating. Interment will be in Scioto Burial Park with graveside military rites by James Dickey Post 23 American Legion. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday and 1 hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Masonic Services will be held at 8:00 PM on Tuesday with Nauvoo Masonic Lodge # 769 officiating. The family requests that donations be made to SOMC Hospice in Donald’s name. Condolences may be sent to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com
Donald R. Andrews, 76
Army Veteran
STOUT - David E. Easter, 87, of Stout, Ohio, died Thursday, October 17, 2013, at his residence. He was born June 6, 1926, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Harry Easter, Sr. and Ruby Hazelbaker Easter. He was a retired POl/E6 Navy veteran and served in World War II, the Korean Conflict and was a former fireman at the A-Plant. He was a member ofa American LJmes Dickey Post 23 egion; Rome Lodge No. 535 F.A.M; and captain of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Auxiliary for over 30 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Easter, II; a great-great-grandson, Derrick Lee; three brothers, Harold Easter, Harry Easter, Jr. and Paul Howard Easter; and one sister, Margaret Singer. David is survived by his wife, Doris Jean McCorkle Easter; two sons, Terry (Janet) Easter of Portsmouth and Jerry (Randy) Easter of South Portsmouth, Kentucky; one daughter, Tammy (Roger) Brannan of Portsmouth; seven grandchildren, Teresa Richardson, J.D. Easter, Kerry Stambaugh, Shannon Scott, Lorie Grooms, Lee Easter, and Sarah Vetrano; and 11 great-grandchildren, Caela, Darius, Sheldon, Mariah, Shelby, Hunter, Alexis, Austin, Courtney, Hannah and Kayleen. The family expresses a special thank-you to Staker's Pharmacy in Portsmouth, PCM Homecare, and SOMC Hospice. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2013, at F. C. Daehler Mortuary Company in Portsmouth followed by a graveside service at McKendree Cemetery with Reverend Darrel Musick officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Honor Detail of James Dickey Post 23 American Legion. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/portsmouth-dailytimes/obituary.aspx?n=david-easter&pid=167597200#sthash.vNo5nv0A.dpuf
DAVID EASTER
SOUTH PORTSMOUTH, Ky. - Richard Adair Howerton, 70, of South Portsmouth, KY, went to be with his Lord Monday, October 14, 2013, in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH. He was born February 16, 1943, in South Portsmouth, KY, a son of the late, Orville Howerton and Freda Bertine Boggs Howerton. Surviving are his wife, Gloria Ratliff Howerton to whom he married August 12, 1967; one son Richard (Tammy) Howerton of South Portsmouth, KY; three daughters, Rhonda Howerton of South Portsmouth, KY, Diana (Steven) Kilgore of Greenup, KY, and Shannon (Fred) Muller of Lexington, KY; three sisters, Dona King of Richardson, TX, Teresa Howerton of Danville, KY, and Joanna Wilcoxson of Liberty Hill, TX; seven grandchildren, Lyndsay, Madeline and Nathan Hieneman, Joshua, Tayla, Macy and Lily Ann Howerton. He was the owner of Howerton Engineering & Surveying in Greenup, KY, and Portsmouth, OH, a member of the St. Paul Church of Christ in St. Paul, Kentucky, Past President of the Alben Barkley Club, Kentucky Colonel, Fivco Board Chairman, State Board of Licensure for Engineers & Surveyors, Register Surveyor for Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia, former Director of League of Kentucky Sportsman, Past President of the former South Shore Rotary Club, former member of the Greenup County Democrat Executive Committee, Greenup County Surveyor for 25 years, graduate of Shawnee State University Civil Engineering Technology, and a United States Air Force Veteran. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at the St. Paul Church of Christ, St. Paul Kentucky, with Minister Kevin Yeager officiating at the services. Friends may call at the St. Paul Church of Christ from 10 a.m. until noon. Burial will be in the Howerton Family Cemetery, South Portsmouth, KY. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore, KY. Military graveside services will be performed by the James L. Flannery American Legion Post #276 of South Shore, KY. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/portsmouth-dailytimes/obituary.aspx?n=richard-howerton&pid=167567328#sthash.e8RUWMD0.dpuf
Richard Adair Howerto
SOUTH SHORE, KY - Ralph Estill Hunt, 95, of South Shore, KY, passed away October 18, 2013, in Ashland Community Hospice in Ashland, KY. He was born August 11, 1918, in Greenup, KY, a son of the late John Milford Hunt and Maria Smith Hunt. He was a World War II Veteran and a retired Farmer. Surviving are one daughter ,Alice Kay (John) McGinnis of Greenup, KY; three grandchildren, R. Stephen (Vicki) McGinnis of Greenup, KY, Susan McGinnis (John) Callihan of Louisville, KY, and Mary Kay McGinnis (David) Ruark of Greenup, KY. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren, Connor and Duncan McGinnis, Laura and Anna Callihan, and Baylor and Emma Kay Ruark. He was preceded in death by one son R. Stephen Hunt, one sister Boots Hall, and one brother Howard Hunt. Pallbearers will be R. Stephen McGinnis, Brent Hall, David Ruark, Barry Brown, Connor McGinnis, Baylor Ruark, Duncan McGinnis and Honorary Pallbearer Ron Horsley. Family and friends may call at the Bennett's Chapel United Methodist Church from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2013. Graveside services following at 4:30 p.m. at Bennett's Chapel Cemetery, with his grandson-in-law Chaplin John E. Callihan officiating. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore, KY. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/portsmouthdailytimes/obituary.aspx?n=ralph-hunt&pid=167597198#sthash.8saP6fKU.dpuf
Ralph Estill Hunt
ALMA COLE BILLIE COLE NORTH MORELAND - Alma Jean Cole, 86, and Billie Cole, 86, both of North Moreland, died Saturday, October 19, 2013, and Sunday, October 20, 2013, respectively, at Community Hospice in Ashland, Ky. Born on July 13, 1927, in Portsmouth, Alma was a daughter of the late Leo and Sylvia Fern Platt Lyons and was a housewife. Preceding her in death were a son, Ron Cole; sisters, Catherine Montavon, Lucille Jones and Mary Ann Karbula; a grandson, Ron Cole II; and a great-grandson. Born on July 8 1927, in Wheelersburg, Billie was a son of the late Cecil and Ruth Pearl Daulton Cole, was a retired truck driver for Coca-Cola, and was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the James Dickey Post of the American Legion, Poage Masonic Lodge in Ashland, Ky., and a Shriner. Preceding him in death were his wife, Alma; a son, Ron Cole; a grandson, Ron Cole II; a great-grandson; and a brother, Glen Ray Cole. Surviving Alma and Billie are three sons, David and Gregory Cole of North Moreland and Larry Cole of Alexandria, Va.; five daughters, Carolyn Cole and Betty Cole, both of North Moreland, Patricia (Bill) Howerton of New Boston, Linda Stout of Jacksonville, Fla., and Dolores (Robert) Ackerman of Ceredo, W.Va.; a daughter-in-law, Angela Cole of Franklin Furnace; grandchildren, Shaine David Cole, Ben Noel, Billie Jo Noel, Zachary Cole, Nathan and Christopher Scott Cole, Joshua Howerton, James, Jerry and Jason Stout, Christina Carter, Melissa Preece and Kevin Allen; and 16 great-grandchildren. Alma is also survived by a sister, Helen (Roger) Likes of Mansfield. A Celebration of Their Lives will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the BRANT FUNERAL HOME IN SCIOTOVILLE with Rev. Sam Salyer officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Burial Park, with military honors for Billie conducted by the James Dickey Post. The family will receive friends of Alma and Billie at Brant's from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday. A masonic service for Billie will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/portsmouth-dailytimes/obituary.aspx?n=alma-and-billie-cole&pid=167649837#sthash.S95H8mfk.dpuf
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WWII Veteran.
Norma Jean Garrett
Member of V.H.V.O.
was the widow of
Charles James Garrett
Norma Jean Garrett, 66, of Minford, died Sunday, January 26, 2014, in the SOMC Hospice Center. Born on September 12, 1947 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late floyd and Nora Snith Faulkner, and was a homemaker. Also preceding her in death was her husband of 38 years, Charles James Garrett, brothers, Raymond Greene and Ken Faulkner and a sister, Bonnie Monroe. Surviving are a son, Steven (Billy) Garrett, daughters, Lisa (Bryan) Hickcoock, Brenda (Rusty) Garrett and Lon (Frankie) Harper, all of Minford; brothers William "Buck" (Vada) Greene of Lorain and Clarence (Bonnie) Faulkner of South Wester, sisters Eveln (Glen) Mullins of Wakeman and Juanita "Edie" (Glen) Donley of Pedro, and 7 grandchildren, Kyle Hitchcock, Elizabeth Culp, Kaleb Hitchcock, Ryan Waddell, Kyrie Harper, Easton Harper and Laynah Harper. A funeral service was held at 3:30 P.M. on Thursday at the BRANT FUNERAL HOME IN SCIOTOVILLE. Interment was in Scioto Furnace Cemetery. The family received friends at Brant's after 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Norma was the widow of a veteran, Charles James Garrett. She was a member of V.H.V.O. where she received assistance as a widow of a veteran.