All Obituaries

James E. Hopkins, 90 James E. Hopkins, 90 of Wallace, Idaho formerly of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday June 6, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born June 10, 1927 in Kingston to the late Orin Lindell Hopkins and Irma Rosalind Plummer Campbell. James was a WWII US Navy Veteran and was a retired printer for McCalls Printing. James was preceded in death by 3 wives; Louise Loretta McCabe, Joyce Elaine Cornett, and Evelyn Kenyon Wallace, a daughter, Mary Louise (Ralph who survives)...

James Franklin Logan, 69 James Franklin Logan, 69 of Stout went to be with his beloved Savior surrounded by his family on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1949 in Garrison, Kentucky to the late James Alfred Logan and Wilda Jean Stamper Logan. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Jamie Lynn Logan, and a brother Gary Richard Logan. James was a carpenter out of the Carpenters Local 437 and a member of Saint Mary’s...

Joyce Purdy, 62 Joyce Purdy, 62 of West Portsmouth, died Friday October 12, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born October 4, 1956 in Portsmouth to the late George F. and Lucille Whitman Wittenmyer. Along with her parents Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Bolton Purdy, 2 brothers; Charles E. and Dr George F Wittenmyer and a sister Linda Thompson. Joyce was a critical care nurse at SOMC for 35 years. Joyce is survived by a son, Joseph (Tennille)...

John H. Hall, 54 John H. Hall, 54 of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born August 30, 1964 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Norman Hall Sr. and Carol (Barry) Drennen Showalter who survives.  Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Paul and Garnett Drennen, uncle; Paul Drennen Jr., and 2 sisters; Rebecca Tribbey and Julie Ann Hall. Along with his mother and stepfather, John is survived by his wife;...

Earl Lester “Sonny” Breech, 76 Earl Lester “Sonny” Breech, 76 of Portsmouth died Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born September 23, 1942 in Portsmouth to the late Lester Ellsworth and Augusta Murphy Breech.  Along with his parents, Sonny is preceded in death by a son; Bob Knotts, a brother; Bobby Lee Moore, and a sister; Dollie Mae Kohl. Sonny is survived by 5 sons; David Breech, Randy Hanes, Dale Hanes, Charles Breech,...

Margaret Faye Shepherd, 91 Margaret Faye Shepherd, 91 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday September 29, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1927 in New Boston to the late Fred and Mary Margaret Grumme Sibrel. Margaret was a homemaker and a member of the Careys Run Church in West Portsmouth. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a son, Michael Shepherd, 2 sisters; Juanita Gibson, and Joan Twaddle, and a grandson Jonathon Shepherd and a son in law David...

Kimberly Ann Days, 48 Kimberly Ann Days, 48 of Lucasville died Friday, September 28, 2018 at SOMC Hospice.  She was born December 21, 1969 in Portsmouth to the late Robert and Charlotte Zornes Days.  Kimberly was a 1988 graduate of Portsmouth High School and worked at the Atomic Plant for over 25 years.  She enjoyed traveling, swimming, and any other outdoor activities. Kimberly is survived by a daughter; Stephanie Days of Portsmouth, an aunt; Lois DeLotell of Rosemount, and...

Marjorie Jean Blevins, 83 Marjorie Jean Blevins, 83 of Stout died Wednesday September 26, 2018 at Hospice of Cincinnati. She was born November 6, 1934 in Portsmouth to the late Arthur and Goldie Pollard Cook. Along with her parents Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband James Blevins, Jr., a son James Dale Blevins and 2 sisters; Faye Webb Puckett and Anna Mae Blevins. Marjorie is survived by 2 sons; Charles (Elizabeth) and Paul (Patty) Blevins both of Manchester, 5...

Thelma Violet Murta, 86 Thelma Violet Murta, 86 of Wheelersburg, died Tuesday September 25, 2018 at Best Care in Wheelersburg. She was born November 7, 1931 in West Portsmouth to the late Donavon and Jennie Vernier Murta. Along with her parents Thelma was preceded in death by 2 brothers; William Murta and Robert Murta and a sister Dorothy Hatfield. Thelma is survived by 2 brothers; Fredrick Murta of Circleville and Russell Murta of Sciotoville, 3 sisters; Ruth Stir of Niceville, FL, Helen...

Misty Lynn McCoy, 42 Misty Lynn McCoy, 42 of Otway died Monday, September 17, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  She was born March 5, 1976 to Dannie (Vickie) Wright and Wilma Sims Wright.  Misty was very active in 4H where she was a leader.  She was also involved with the Horse Community that she was very proud of, she loved to show and ride, as well as being a Horse Show Mom to many kids.  Her main passion was being a Mother and Mimi.  She was proud of Andrew...