Obituaries

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

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...

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,...

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,...

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...