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Jesse Anderson, 84

Jesse Roger Anderson, 84, of New Boston embraced the loving arms of Jesus on Nov. 20, 2012, at SOMC Hospice. Jesse was born in Fullerton, Ky. on Sept. 24, 1928, the son of Virginia and Guy Anderson. He grew up in the Portsmouth area with his brothers Tracy and Charles and sister Barbara.

Jesse was a veteran of the Army Air Force in World War II. He became a devoted Christian and earnestly passed these beliefs on to his family and friends. Jesse was a child of the Great Depression years and learned ‘to make do’ with very little. While visiting with his grandmother in Kentucky, he lost the nickel she had given him for the ferry ride back to Ohio. He found a log which he used to help him get back across the river.

He carried that same pragmatic sensibility coupled with a wonderful sense of humor, throughout his life. Jesse is survived by six children Michael, Donald, Patricia Sue, Roger Paul, Rhonda and Brenda,

12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One grandchild preceded him in death.

His belief in God and love for his family was always apparent.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at MELCHER FUNERAL HOME

Friends may call Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at MELCHER FUNERAL HOME. Burial

will be at Anderson Family Cemetery in Greenup County, Ky. There will be Military Graveside Rites by The James Dickey Post 23 American Legion.

With loving fondness we will remember his enriching presence in our lives. Jesse’s family.

Timothy Liles, 59

Timothy M. Liles, 59, of Sciotoville, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born on March 22, 1953, in Portsmouth, he was a son of Audrey Hook Liles and the late Larkin Liles. Tim was a 1971 graduate of East High School, a 1973 graduate of Scioto Technical College, and was a member of the Sciotoville Boat Club for many years. He was a former employee of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad for 13 years and most recently employed as a water treatment operator for the City of Portsmouth for 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Kristin Felts Liles, a son, Max Liles of Sciotoville, a daughter, Lindsey (Lionel) Hamilton of Hamilton of Rarden, his mother, Audrey Liles of Sciotoville, two brothers, Phil (Gayle) Alenne of Georgia and Gary (Judy) Liles of Virginia; and four grandchildren, Alaina, Alexandra, Magdylan, and Cooper. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday at Christ United Methodist Church in Sciotoville. Friends may gather at the church after 5 p.m. on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of Christ United Methodist Church, 5731 Gallia St, Sciotoville, Ohio 45662 or the Compassion Fund at the SOMC Cancer Center, 1121 Kinneys Lane, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Arrangements are under the direction of the BRANT FUNERAL SERVICE IN SCIOTOVILLE. To offer condolences visit www.brantfuneralservice.com.

Ramone Jones Rein, 55

Ramone (Jones) Rein, 55, of West Union, and formerly of Peebles and Sabina, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, at her residence. The graveside funeral service is Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Peach Mountain Cemetery in Meigs Township in Adams County. Lafferty Funeral Home of West Union is serving the family.

Clarence Myers, 74

Clarence “Bud” Myers, 74, of Coal Grove, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Ironton. Friends may call at noon, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Phillips Funeral Home in Ironton. A memorial graveside service will follow at Woodland Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.

Nellie Willis

Huffman, 77

Nellie Faye Willis Huffman, 77, of Argillite, Ky., died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at her residence. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Bailey Family Funeral Home in Flatwoods. A private committal service will be held at Huffman Cemetery in Cannonsburg, Ky. Friends may call from 11 am until funeral time.

Donald Jenkins, 85

Donald R. Jenkins, 85, of Ironton died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Kings Brook Life Care Center in Ashland, Ky. A private graveside service was held Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.

Jewell Dummitt, 85

Jewell Rose Dummitt, 85, of Mansfield, Ohio, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in the Mifflin Care Center in Mansfield, Ohio. A private visitation will be held Friday, Nov., 23, 2012, at Dickerson Funeral Home in Vanceburg, Ky. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at the Morgan Cemetery in Lewis County, Ky.