All Obituaries

Kimberly Sue Wittenmyer, 65 Kimberly Sue Wittenmyer, 65 of West Portsmouth died Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  She was born July 25, 1955 in Portsmouth to the late Elmer and Elna Steiner Coleman.    She retired from Palmetto GBA and was a member of Life Point Church.   Kimberly is survived by her husband, Rick Wittenmyer whom she married April 14, 1973, a son, Joshua (Becky) Wittenmyer, 2 granddaughters; Erica and Allie Wittenmyer, and an...

Tara Jo Arthur Claypool, 64 Tara Jo Arthur Claypool, 64 of West Portsmouth went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.  She was born June 12, 1956 in Portsmouth to the late Chester and Scrilda Cooper Arthur.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Oxyer. Tara was a devout Christian, member of Rubyville Community Church where she loved to worship and fellowship.  Anyone that knew her, knew she loved God and her family with all of her...

Anna A. Hayslip, 90 Anna A. Hayslip, 90 of Stout died Friday, April 16, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. She was born January 17, 1931 in Adams County to the late Otto Cline and Gladys America Evans Moore. She was a Godly woman and was a member of Pond Run Baptist Church. Along with her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Hayslip, 4 sons; William, Wayne, Freddie and Ronald Hayslip, a daughter, Barbara Taylor, 3 brothers; Roby, Edward and Otis Moore and several...

Eva Jean Brown, 48 and Scotty Joe Brown, 44 Eva Jean Brown, 48 and her husband Scotty Joe Brown, 44 of Fort Wayne, Indiana formerly of Portsmouth died one day apart on April 11 & 12, 2021 in Indianapolis. Eva was born November 30, 1972 in Portsmouth to the late Robert and Mary Russell Newman. Scotty was born October 22, 1976 in Portsmouth to Michael Brown and the late Sherry Eldridge Hollin. Along with Eva’s parents and Scotty’s mother, they were preceded in death by a...

Catherine Lavon Cooper, 69 Catherine Lavon Cooper, 69 of Wheelersburg, died Saturday April 10, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 7, 1952 in Portsmouth to the late Watt and Mary Alice Neal Hamilton. She was a loving wife and mother and a member of Bloom Freewill Baptist Church. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, John and Kenneth Hamilton and a sister Sherry Ward and 5 unborn children. Catherine is survived by her husband Wayne Cooper who she married...

Anthony Russell Journey II, 35 Anthony Russell “Tony” Journey II, 35 of Portsmouth died Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home. He was born July 3, 1985 in Scioto County to Anthony Russell (Lisa) Journey and Trina Middleton Journey.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Dave and Anna Journey and Bill Middleton along with a sister, Jessica Lawless. Along with his parents, Tony is survived by his grandmother, Cora Middleton, his fiancé, Katie Bryan, 2 children;...

William D. Stapleton, 77 William D. Stapleton, 77 of Portsmouth died Thursday, March 25, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. He was born December 29, 1943 in New Boston to the late Leonard and Katherine Fultz Stapleton. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Willie Stapleton, and 3 sisters; Loraine Stanley, Betty Taylor, and Marie McKenzie. He was a United States Army Veteran, worked in construction, and was a jack of all trades. William is survived by his friend, Nora Stiers, 3...

Cody Luther Alley, 30 Cody Luther Alley, 30 of Waverly died Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home.  He was born May 11, 1990 in Portsmouth to Ricky Luther (Dreama) Alley and Kelly Jo (Dennis) Crabtree.  He was employed by Kenworth Truck Company.  He loved keeping his trucks clean, guns, and spending time with his babies and family. Along with his parents, Cody is survived by his wife, Amanda Doss Alley whom he married March 20, 2015, 2 sons; Corbin and Camdyn, 2 daughters;...

Linda Delawder, 64 Linda Delawder, 64 of Portsmouth died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born January 25, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Francis and Ernestine Ward Delawder.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steven Delawder, 2 brothers; Francis Delawder Jr. and Lawrence Delawder, and 2 sisters, Sandra Delawder and Dianna Delawder. Linda is survived by a special friend of 16 years, Allen Stevens, 6 nieces and...

Madalyn Jane Rose Thompson Madalyn Jane Rose Thompson, infant daughter of Daniel and Whytnie Pollard Thompson died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. Along with her parents, she is survived by a sister, Emerie Thompson, grandparents; Danny and Kathy Thompson, Christine and Paul Breech and Benji Linamood, along with several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West...