All Obituaries

Carl Howard Weghorst, 87 Carl Howard Weghorst, 87 of McDermott died Friday, January 22, 2021 at Hill View Retirement Center. He was born March 2, 1933 in Portsmouth to the late Carl and Hazel Malone Weghorst. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Lois Myers. He was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the James Dickey post 23 American Legion. He was retired from Martin Marietta. Carl was also a member of the Nauvoo United Methodist...

Cynthia K. Collins, 72 January 24, 2021 Cynthia K. Collins 72 of Wheelersburg (AKA “The Devil”) went somewhere upon her death. Not sure who won the game between the two or the outcome but we are certain, without a doubt, she got her way as always.  Ms. Cindy met the love of her life Rod Collins in 1967 in Warren, Ohio and quickly buried her claws in him and they were married in 1968.  She and Rod produced 2 little angels; Christopher E. Collins (KC) of Florida and Tina Kay (Andy)...

Roy Raymond Hobbs, 70 Roy Raymond Hobbs, 70 of Blue Creek died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born July 15, 1950 in Adams County to the late Tommy and Ola Thacker Hobbs.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Ruth Hobbs and 3 brothers; Lowell Thomas Hobbs, Billy Donald Hobbs, and Lloyd Douglas Hobbs. Roy is survived by a daughter, Brenda (Brian) Hickman, 4 grandchildren; Brittany Williams, Christopher Hickman, Madison Hickman, and...

Katherine Carol Litz, 63 Katherine Carol Litz, 63 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1957 in Portsmouth to the late Harold Stone and Golda Slone Lawhorn. Along with her parents Katherine was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Litz whom she married on October 9, 1976, 2 brothers; Harrison Stone and Jackie Stone and a sister Pam Parlin. Katherine retired from the Scioto County Court House and also ran on the...

Rev. Freddie Ray Bales, 83 Rev. Freddie Ray Bales of Friendship, Ohio gloriously went to be with the Lord at 4:15PM Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at SOMC in Portsmouth, Ohio after a brief illness at the age of 83. We would like to thank the staff at SOMC for their generosity and kindness. Rev. Freddie Ray Bales was born December 12, 1937 to the late Glenn and Leafy Bales of Chillicothe, Ohio. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings; Robert Bales and James Bales. Rev....

Kimberly Jo Copas, 62 Kimberly Jo Copas, 62 of West Portsmouth died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her home.  She was born July 28, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Bobby Copas and Judy Newman Hunt.  She was a 1976 graduate of Portsmouth West High School.  She worked for the Portsmouth City Schools as the head custodian and was the Vice President of the Autism Project of Southern Ohio. Kimberly is survived by 2 daughters; Jennifer (Jay Wright) Damron and Elizabeth (Brandon)...

Donald Layton Reynolds, 82 Donald Layton Reynolds, 82 of West Portsmouth died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born March 1, 1938 in Scioto County to the late Harry and Euka Marie Adams Reynolds.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Faye Eden Reynolds, a son, Mark Layton Reynolds, a grandson, Josh Williamson, a brother, Phillip Reynolds, a sister, Carol Payne.  He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and loved the...

Brian Keith Shultz, 37 Brian Keith Shultz, 37 of Greenfield, formerly of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home. He was born September 13, 1983 in Portsmouth to the late Bryan Scott Shultz and Elisabeth Glass Shultz who survives. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Janet and Glenn Shultz, maternal grandfather, Rembert Glass, and a nephew, Dane Carver. Along with his mother, Keith is survived by a daughter, Zoe Shultz of...

John Ward, 84 John Ward, 84 of West Portsmouth died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his home.  He was born April 21, 1936 in Martin County, Kentucky to the late McKinley and Fannie Delong Ward.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John Ward, 4 brothers; Paul Ward Sr., James Ward, Elmer Ward, and Homer Ward, and 2 sisters; Ella Mae Ward and Goldie Cook. He was a United States Army Veteran and coached many kids on the West Side in all sports.  He also...

Virginia Parker, 71 Virginia Parker, 71 of Blue Creek died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born May 27, 1949 in Portsmouth to the late John and Peachie Cooper Parker.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert “Buck” Parker and a sister, Dolly Cook. Virginia is survived by her companion of 44 years, Aubrey Williams of Blue Creek, a daughter, Donna (Cameron) Rothwell of Lynx, 3 sons; Johnny (Crystal)...