All Obituaries

Geneva Mae Cox, 96 Geneva Mae Malone Cox, 96 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday October 1, 2022 at Portsmouth Health and Rehab Center. She was born August 20, 1926 in Scioto County to the late Clovis and Grace Helen Johnson Malone. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph and 2 brothers: Elmer Malone and Clarence Malone. Geneva formerly worked at Williams Shoe Manufacturing, Montgomery Wards and the Atomic Plant. She is survived by a sister Pauline Wooten, a...

Jack Denver Davis, 82 Jack Denver Davis, 82 of South Webster, died Sunday October 2, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born March 31, 1940 in South Webster to the late Denver Wallace and Marguerite Scott Davis. Jack was a funeral director and embalmer and was the former owner of D.W. Davis Funeral Home in South Webster. He was a 1958 graduate of South Webster High School where he was also inducted in the Hall of Fame. He attended Miami University and the Cincinnati College of...

Robert Humble, 96 Robert Humble, 96 of Stout, died Saturday October 1, 2022 at his home. He was born February 9, 1926 in Stout to the late Erman Ray and Hazel Elizabeth Herdman Humble. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a son Gary Edward Humble. Robert was a WWII Army veteran. He worked at Dayton Walther Corporation, Greenup Dam and Vulcan Shoe manufacturing. Robert is survived by his wife of 71 years, Clara Willadean Furnier Humble whom he married on February 24, 1951, a...

Patty Ann Weaver, 77 Patty A. Weaver, 77 of West Portsmouth, passed away at SOMC on Thursday September 29, 2022.  She was born July 17, 1945, to the late Herbert & Elizabeth Ratliff. Patty and her husband worked together to build the locally known business of Weaver’s Gas & Oil, where she retired.  Patty was known to her family as the strongest, most caring mother, sister and friend.  She put others before herself for as long as can be...

William Franklin Wolfe Jr., 69 William Franklin Wolfe Jr., 69, of Lucasville, died September 28, 2022, at SOMC Hospice. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on March 22, 1953 to Alma Wolfe and the late William F. Wolfe. Along with his father, he is preceded in death by a son, William F. Wolfe III, and two beloved pets, his horse Old Man and dog Birdie. He was a United States Army Veteran. William is survived by a son, Christopher Dale Wolfe, a special adopted daughter, Emmy Lute, 4 brothers;...

Brian Keith Price, 59 Brian Keith Price, 59 of Stout, died Wednesday September 28, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born march 27, 1963 in Portsmouth to the late William E. Price and Alice Sue Whitt Collins. Along with his father he was preceded in death by his step-father Donald Collins and a brother Tim Price. Brian attended Pond Run Baptist Church. Along with his mother Sue, Brian is survived by 3 brothers: Michael (Debbie) Price, William Jeffrey Price and Mark (Julie)...

Ernest Lee Howard, 69 Ernest (Ernie) Lee Howard, 69, of West Portsmouth died Saturday, September 24, 2022 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born June 25, 1953 in Portsmouth to the late Ezra and Louella Estep Howard. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by 4 brothers, Eddie Howard, David Howard, Ricky Howard, and Joe Howard, 2 sisters, Mary Sue Howard, and Bonnie Howard.  Ernie was a member of the Starlight Enterprise Baptist Church where he was a dedicated...

Garry M. Sexton, 73 Garry M. Sexton, 73, of Portsmouth, died September 22, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born in Walsh, Kentucky on September 2, 1949 to the late Jewel and Ruth Harper Sexton.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a beloved son, Garry Sexton Jr.; 5 brothers, Paul, Bob, Don, Wavey and Jesse Sexton; 2 sisters, Helen Bentley and Joann Royal; a sister-in-law Patty Bratt and his loving 4-legged companion Delilah Mae.  Garry...

Virginia Lucille Duffy, 60 Virginia Lucille Duffy, 60 of West Portsmouth died Sunday, September 18, 2022 at her home. She was born January 29, 1962 in Portsmouth to the late Kerwin Duffy and Wilma Hook Duffy, along with her parents she is proceeded in death by two brothers, John Duffy and David Carver. She is survived by a sister, Donita (Jess) Whitt, a brother, Donald Duffy, and her nephew that took care of her Mark Chamblin Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 27,...

Richard James, 81 Richard James, 81 of Hocking County formerly of Portsmouth died Tuesday September 20, 2022 at Lanfair Nursing Home in Lancaster. He was born April 23, 1941 in Portsmouth to the late Charles and Lillian Galloway James. Richard was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and was a Registered nurse where he worked for the IRS where he worked as a occupational health nurse for 30 years. He is survived by his wife Nancy VonderHaar James whom he married March 3, 2003. Richard...