Obituaries

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,...

Jan 28, 2021

Eldon Adams, 93, of New Boston, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at the Suzann Bonzo Hospice Center.  Born on April 5, 1927 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Elmer and Sally Pelphry Adams, and was a retired surveyor for Hubble, Roth and Clark Surveyors in Michigan.  Eldon was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Jan 26, 2021

Claude H. Whitt, Sr. 79, of Columbus, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, with his family by his bedside.  Born on November 6, 1941 in Martin, KY, he was a son of the late Otis and Carrie Thornsberry Whitt.

Also preceding him in death were brothers James Whitt, Otis Whitt, Jr. and Larry...

Jan 25, 2021

Dorothy M. Donathan, 88, of Cincinnati, died Monday, January 25, 2021, at Wellspring Healthcare Center in Cincinnati.  Born on June 13, 1932 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Orville and Mary Mullens Donathan and was formerly employed at the Ivory Dale Plant for Procter and Gamble.

Also preceding her in death were her brothers,...

Jan 25, 2021

John Richard Hull was born on October 15, 1950 to Wilbur & Myrtle (Jackson) Hull in Portsmouth, Ohio.

As the fifth child out of ten children, John grew up in Portsmouth spending time with his friends and would go on to be a Gas Station Attendant before answering the call of his country.

During the...

Jan 19, 2021

Bernard Joseph Rogers, 76, of Portsmouth, took the hand of his Lord and Savior and peacefully left this world to his heavenly home on January 19, 2021, while at home surrounded by his family.  Born on April 3, 1944 to the late Joseph Addison Rogers and Nettie Florina (Wilson) Rogers and grew up in Sciotodale and graduated from Wheelersburg...

Jan 16, 2021

Valeska “Becky” Bowman, 95, of Eaton, died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton.  Born on September 11, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Mary Elizabeth Mullen Marsh and was a panel trimmer for the former Williams Manufacturing Company.

Becky was a graduate of East High School and of the Methodist...

Jan 14, 2021

Jeffrey R. Dodds, 65, of Minford, went to be with his Savior on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Born on February 26, 1955 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Charles and Carol Williams Dodds and retired as a safety and health inspector for O.D.O.T.

Jeff was a proud member...

Jan 12, 2021

Perry L. Hiles, 58, of New Boston, died Tuesday evening, January 12, 2021, at Best Care with his family by his bedside.  Born on October 31, 1962 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Mildred Morrow Hiles.

Perry attended Haverhill United Methodist Church, helped with youth sports, loved basketball and his favorites were the Ohio...

Jan 7, 2021

Kenton Lee Staten, 63, of New Boston, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at River Run in Franklin Furnace.  Born on July 12, 1957 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Earl Staten and Shirlie Williams and former owner of Kent’s Hair Styling.

Kent was a member of Portsmouth First Apostolic Church.

Surviving are...

Jan 3, 2021

David L. Myers, 85, of Portsmouth, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at his home with his family by his bedside.  Born on February 26, 1935 in Chillicothe, he was a son of the late Everett and Mary Frantz Myers and was a retired senior vice-president with Flagler Federal with 30 years of service....

Jan 2, 2021

Shannon Rose Campbell, 51, of Sciotoville, died unexpectantly on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  Born on August 28, 1969 In Portsmouth, she was a daughter of Carl Campbell and Sharon Brown.

Shannon graduated in 1986 from East High School and Vo-Tech.

Surviving are her maternal grandmother, Joyce Martin of Sciotoville; a...

Jan 1, 2021

Bruce R. Smith, Sr., 67, of Sciotoville, died peacefully at home on January 1, 2021 with his family by his bedside.  Born on November 30, 1954 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Bruce P. and Juanita Mowery Smith and was a member of Laborer’s Local #83. Bruce was a U.S. Army veteran with 10 years of...

Dec 30, 2020

Aaron David Donini, 42 of Wheelersburg, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, in Kettering Memorial Hospital in Dayton as a result of a two-vehicle accident.  Born on July 29, 1978 in Portsmouth, he was a son of Jerome and Beverly Bailey Donini and was a salesman for Clarkco Bingo.

Aaron was a graduate of Cambridge High School and...

Dec 29, 2020

David W. Burk, 60, of Sciotodale, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his home.  Born on November 22, 1960, he was a son of the late Charles and Evelyn Craiger Burk and was a heating and air conditioning technician.

Surviving are his wife, Bridgett Ferrell Burk, a son, Michael (Nicky Conley) Burk of Sciotodale; a daughter, Meagan...

Dec 28, 2020

Mary Mae Allard Sellbee of Portsmouth died December 28, 2020 at Rosemont Pavilion. Born January 8,1936 in Scioto County , a daughter of the late John and Lillian Eulett Allard, she was a former LPN at Mercy Hospital. She is survived by eight grandchildren, Adrian Jones, Aaron (Trish)Jones, Aerrielle (Michael) Lewandowski, Aerika ( Kayson) McCalla, Matthew(Stacey) Renison, Joshua(Kayla) Renison,...