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     Her Social Security Number was 302-24-5361.² Her married name was Thornberry. Cora Mae Spillman was buried at McKendree Cemetery, Buena Vista, Scioto Co., Ohio.⁴ She married Bertie Thornberry. Cora Mae Spillman was born on February 3, 1923 at Rowan Co., Kentucky.^4,1,2,3 As of circa 1940,her married name was O'Neal.⁵ She married Leonard Franklin O'Neal, son of George Dewey O'Neal and Rebecca Jane Smith, circa 1940.⁵ Cora Mae Spillman and Leonard Franklin O'Neal were divorced on September 21, 1989 at Scioto Co., Ohio.⁵ Cora Mae Spillman died on March 3, 2002 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 79.^4,1,2,6

     Donald Eugene Griffith Donald Eugene Griffith, 80, of Lucasville, died Monday, April 28, 2014, at SOMC Hospice. He was born Jan. 23, 1934, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Murdy and Violet Marie Fullwiler Griffith. Don was a retired Molder for O.S.C.O. Industries and a member of High Praises Church of God in New Boston. He is survived by his wife, Loraine O'Neal Griffith whom he married June 30, 1962, in Lucasville; two sons, Martin A.(Sherry) Griffith of Portsmouth and Mark A. (Pam) Griffith of McDermott; one daughter Leona (Jim) Lens of Lucasville; seven grandchildren, Michael, Jason, Joshua, Brandon, Derrick, Rebekah Griffith, and James Lens; one great-grandson, William Michael Griffith; and one sister, Charlotte Phillips of Columbus. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Rodney Lens; one brother, Carl Griffith; and three sisters, Hazel Phipps, Betty Radar, and Annabell Griffith. Burial will follow in Scioto Burial Park.² He was buried at Scioto Burial Park, 4757 McDermott Pond Creek Road West, McDermott, Scioto Co., Ohio.^1,2 He was born on January 23, 1934 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.^1,2 He married Bonnie Loraine O'Neal, daughter of Leonard Franklin O'Neal and Cora Mae Spillman, on June 30, 1962 at Lucasville, Scioto Co., Ohio.^1,2 Donald Eugene Griffith died on April 28, 2014 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 80.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 276-78-8403.⁴ Brian Keith O'Neal was buried at McKendree Cemetery, Buena Vista, Scioto Co., Ohio.² He was born on December 29, 1966 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.^1,4,2,3 He married Tamara M. Rayburn on June 25, 1989 at Scioto Co., Ohio.^2,5 Brian Keith O'Neal died on May 18, 1998 at West Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 31.^4,2,3,6 He WEST PORTSMOUTH, Ohio - Brian K. O'Neal, 31, of Portsmouth was killed about 1:30 p.m. Monday when he drove his pickup truck into the path of a tractor-trailer, the State Highway Patrol reported. The patrol said O'Neal was attempting to turn left from Calvert's Lane onto Rt 73 in West Portsmouth when the left side of his truck was hit by a southbound semi driven by Jerry L. Curtis, 59, of Mount Sterling, Ky. O'Neal was pronounced dead at the scene. Curtis was not injured. on May 20, 1998.⁶

     Martin Alexander Griffith Martin A. Griffith, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on October 17, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on May 3, 1963, in Portsmouth. Martin was a beloved husband to Sherry Griffith, a devoted father to his three sons, Michael, Jason, and Joshua, and a proud grandfather to William, Asher, and Emily. He was the cherished son of Loraine Griffith and a loving brother to Leona (James) Lens and Mark (Pam) Griffith, and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Donald Eugene Griffith and one nephew. Martin found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He had a passion for gardening, growing food for his family to enjoy. He loved spending quality time with his family. Whether working on cars, fishing by the river, or listening to classic rock and roll, Martin's spirit shone brightly in every activity he engaged in. Known for his dedication to bodybuilding and staying fit, he always exuded strength and vitality. As a laborer at Taylor Lumber Mill, Martin spent his days among the sounds and scents of the lumberyard, where he found fulfillment in his work. His commitment to his craft and his colleagues did not go unnoticed. In his memory, Martin leaves behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and unwavering love for his family. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Though he may have left this world, Martin's memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.³ He was born on May 3, 1963 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.^2,3 He married Sherry Ann Brown on August 14, 1986 at Scioto Co., Ohio.⁴ Martin Alexander Griffith died on October 17, 2024 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, at age 61.³