Obituaries

May 17, 2021

Keith Avery Clements, 69, of Portsmouth, died Monday, May 17, 2021, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus with his family by his bedside.  Born on July 29, 1951 in Savannah, GA, he was a son of the late John and Alice Barham Clements.

He attended Christ Community Church and was a proud U. S. Air Force veteran of...

May 15, 2021

Todd Kevin Williams, 48, of Lucasville, died Saturday, May 15, 2021, in the Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room.  Born on August 4, 1972 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Marvin and Shirlie Hicks Williams and was a mill wright union.

Todd graduated from Portsmouth High School and enjoyed playing darts with his best...

May 10, 2021

Gloria Jean Martin, 75, of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Sciotoville, died Monday, May 10, 2021, in Lynchburg.  Gloria Jean was preceded in death by her parents, August Owlsley Womack and Faye Montgomery Womack, and a daughter, Thanea Kelly.  Surviving are her husband, Greg Martin, a grandson, Ian Kelly and a granddaughter, Montgomery Kelly.  Arrangements are under the direction of...

Apr 25, 2021

Joy E. Canary, 90, of Sciotoville, died Saturday at River Run in Portsmouth.  Born on May 25, 1930 in the farm house on Swauger Valley, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Edith Daniels Canary.

Also preceding her in death were brothers, Charles, Gabriel and Jack Canary and sisters, Opal Irvin, Violet Canary, Geneva Canary...

Apr 24, 2021

Allie Boggs, 88, of Toledo, died Saturday, April 24, 2021 in St. Charles Hospital in Oregon, OH.  Born on June 22, 1932 in Elliott County, KY, he was a son of the late John Boggs, Jr. and Samantha Barker Boggs.

Allie was of the Baptist faith, self-employed contractor and a proud U. S. Army veteran of the...

Apr 16, 2021

David R. Payton, 74, of Slocum Station, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 16, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Born on December 27, 1946 in Portsmouth, to the late Robert and Alma Evans Payton, he was retired U. S. Navy veteran with 28 years of service to his country.

Also preceding him in death was a...

Apr 3, 2021

Walter L. Fox, 87, of Rosemount, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, in the Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Born on August 1, 1933 in West Middlesex, PA, he was a son of the late Harry and Leona Thompson Fox and was a member of Valley United Methodist Church, where he was a custodian for several years.

Walt was...

Mar 27, 2021

Nancy “CeCe” Gable, 73, of Rosemount, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021, from her home with her family by her bedside.  Born on October 4, 1947 in Portsmouth, she was a retired activity director for long care patients at Heartland.

A member of The Rock Church in Wheelersburg, CeCe looked forward to...

Mar 24, 2021

Rose Marie Lambert, 64, of Franklin Furnace, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.  Born on July 25, 1956 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Ruby James Skaggs and was a private duty nanny.

Rosie was a member of Wait’s Baptist Church.

Also preceding her in death...

Mar 22, 2021

Kenneth R. Whisman, 73, of Twin Valley, died Monday, March 22, 2021, at his home.  Born on March 22, 1948 at home in Twin Valley, he was a son of the late Melford and Nellie Murphy Whisman and was a retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad with 40 years of service.

Kenny was a lifelong member of...

Mar 21, 2021

Donald “Bub” Jenkins, 38, of Wheelersburg, formerly of Sciotoville, died Sunday, March 21, 2021 in the Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room after a lengthy illness.  Born on October 1, 1982 in Portsmouth, he was a son of Michael and Teresa Dingess Jenkins.

Preceding him in death were his father, Michael, his mom and dad, Alice and...

Mar 14, 2021

Kathryn Ann Price, 79, of Wheelersburg, died Sunday, March 14, 2021, at the SOMC Hospice Center with her family by her bedside.  Born on November 3, 1941 in Huntington, WV, she was a daughter of the late John and Laurama Williams Marshall, and was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Price, a...

Mar 10, 2021

David Lee Morrison, 69, of Sciotoville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at his home with his family by his bedside. Born on May 1, 1951 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Paul and Hilda Price Morrison. Dave was first and foremost a dedicated husband, dad, and “Pop Pop.”  He was a proud dad,...

Mar 10, 2021

George S. “King George” McCain, 78, of Sciotoville, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in the Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room.  He was born on August 30, 1942 in Pike County and had worked several years in the court house and most recently at Goodwill, with 52 years of service.

George was preceded in death by his...

Feb 28, 2021

Ernie L. Mick, Jr, 35, of Sciotoville, died Sunday, February 28, 2021, in the Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room.  Born on December 23, 1985 in East Liverpool, he was a driver for Ted’s Towing and attended Sciotoville Church of the Nazarene.  Ernie was a loving husband, daddy and son.  He never met a stranger and had a big...

Feb 21, 2021

Claude W. Duckworth, 86, of Twin Valley, died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home after a lengthy illness with cancer.  Born on May 21, 1934 in Easley, SC, he was a son of the late John A. Duckworth, Jr. and Dora Jones Duckworth Hodge.  Also preceding him in death were a sister, Dora Blackledge and a brother, James...

Feb 16, 2021

William Lewis Imes, Jr., 60, of Sciotoville, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on August 23, 1960 in Ironton.

Preceding him in death was his father, William Lewis Imes, Sr.

Surviving are four sons, Ralph (Misty) Imes, Brian Imes, William (MJ) Hamilton and Billy (Amber) Imes; two daughters, Kim (Michael)...

Feb 14, 2021

Judy Murta passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at the SOMC Hospice Center with her family at her bedside.  Judy was born on February 1, 1943 in Cincinnati to the late Ancel Earl and Eileen Hamilton Harris.

Surviving are her loving husband of sixty years, Russell Murta, two sons, Scott (Kris) Murta of Powell and Steven Murta...

Feb 12, 2021

James Roger Myers, 72, of West Portsmouth, died at his residence.  Born on March 4, 1948 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Homer Allen and Helen Lauth Myers and was a computer programmer.

Jim was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.

Surviving are a son, Roger Myers, a...

Feb 11, 2021

Patricia Isabelle Whitt, 57, of Sciotoville, died Thursday, February 11, 2021, at King’s Daughters Hospital in Ashland, KY.  Born on January 16, 1964 in Morehead, KY, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Lucy Barker Brown and was a homemaker.

Also preceding her in death were a son, Gregory, a daughter, Saundra, and a sister,...