Obituaries

Aug 12, 2024

Mary Beth Morgan, 59

Mary Beth Morgan, 59 of West Portsmouth, died Monday August 12, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 12, 1965, in Portsmouth, to the late Robert Everett and Juanita M. Sagowitz Peed.

Mary Beth was a loving wife, mother and mamaw.

Mary Beth is...

Aug 11, 2024

Rick Carver Sr. 64

Rick Carver Sr., 64 of Lucasville, died August 11, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. He was born March 21, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Stoney Robert and Patricia Williams Carver. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Penny Puckett Carver, a son, Nicholas Robert Carver, and a brother,...

Aug 9, 2024

Russell Ellis Sowards, 48

Russell Ellis "Rock" Sowards, 48 of Friendship, died Friday August 9, 2024 at OSU Hospital in Columbus. He was born May 5, 1976 in Portsmouth to the late Donald R. Sowards and Debra K. Bowling Sowards who survives.

Along with his father Donald, Russell is preceded in death by his grandparents;...

Aug 7, 2024

Robert Baxter Sturgill, 70

Robert Baxter Sturgill, 70 of Columbus, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his home. He was born June 21, 1954 in Flat Gap, Virginia to the late Fred and Rita Creech Sturgill.

Robert was a professional truck driver and was the owner and operator of Sturgill's Trucking. He also was a...

Aug 4, 2024

Minta Marie Kinney, 97

Minta Marie Kinney, 97 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Hillview Nursing Home. She was born May 12, 1927 in Lucasville, to the late Link and Didama Crabtree.

Minta was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of Bible Chapel Church for many years....

Jul 31, 2024

Richard Brian Curtis, 59

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Brian Curtis, who left us just 12 days short of his 60th birthday. Brian's legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

Brian was a devoted husband to Cherie...

Jul 20, 2024

Charles Ernest Whitaker, 92

Charles Ernest Whitaker, 92 of McDermott, passed on to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born July 11, 1932 in Floyd County, Kentucky, the eldest son of the late Ernest and Alka Whitaker.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his...

Jul 17, 2024

Morris Maple, 82

Morris "Mr. Magic" Maple, 82 of West Portsmouth, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born October 15, 1941 in New Boston, to the late George Harold and Minta Alice Dowdy Maple.

Along with his parents, Morris was preceded in death by his loving wife of...

Jul 13, 2024

Christopher Reed, 47

Christopher Reed, 47, of West Portsmouth, died on July 13, 2024, at his home.  He was born April 19, 1977, to Ellis Andrew Bryant and Della Mae Reed.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Kamer; a sister, Amanda Bryant; a stepfather, Ernest Leroy Lawson; his paternal grandparents, Emmanual and Audrey Bryant;...

Jul 9, 2024

David Matthew "Matt" Zuefle, 60

David Matthew Zuefle, 60, of Charlottesville, Virginia, formerly of McDermott, Ohio, died July 9, 2024 at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. He was born on December 30, 1963, to the late David Lawrence and Elpha Mae (Keyser) Zuefle. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mark Ward...

Jul 5, 2024

Patricia Elaine McCall, 68

Patricia Elaine McCall, 68, died July 5, 2024, at her home.  She was born October 3, 1955, to the late Dennis Charles and Virginia Agnes (Montavon) McCall.  Along with her parents, she was proceeded in death by a son-in-law, Nicholas Shoaf.

After leaving home at a young age with an adventurous...

Jul 3, 2024

Jarrod Paul Keyser, 46

Jarrod Paul Keyser,46, of McDermott left us heartbroken on July 3, 2024. He was born to Sharon Conley of McDermott, and Paul Keyser (Loretta) of Portsmouth. Left behind to grieve with his parents are his loving wife, Wendi Burns Keyser, who he married on September 15, 2007, his sons, Carter Lee Keyser and...

Jun 30, 2024

Paul E. Carver, 82

Paul E. Carver, 82 of McDermott, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland, died June 30, 2024, at SOMC Hospice.  He was born December 9, 1941, in Baltimore, to the late Paul Eugene and Anna Jane (Carter) Carver.  Along with his parents, he was proceeded in death by his wife, Virginia "Ginger" Carver and 2 brothers,...

Jun 23, 2024

Harold Edward Sexton Jr. 57

Harold Edward Sexton Jr. 57 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his home. He was born May 12, 1967 in Portsmouth, to the late Harold Edward Sexton and Pamela Clay Blanton who survives.

Harold loved sports, especially Ohio State football. He was a loving son and father....

Jun 21, 2024

David Allen McNutt, 63

David Allen McNutt, 63 of Portsmouth, died Friday, June 21, 2024 at his home. He was born August 4, 1960, in Portsmouth, to the late Ralph Norman and Leona Louise "Tina" Kennedy McNutt.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son David Shane McNutt and a brother...

Jun 9, 2024

Jimmy Dean Winn, 46

Jimmy Dean Winn, 46, of Portsmouth died June 9, 2024, at his home.  He was born February 23, 1978, in Portsmouth, to the late Rufford and Maltie (Spencer) Winn, who survives.

Jimmy enjoyed watching competitive fighting, had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and make those around him...

Jun 9, 2024

Vicki Lynn Bloomfield, 69

Vicki Bloomfield, 69 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born April 24, 1955 in Portsmouth to the late Bill and Marcella Rexroad Coleman.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Steve Coleman, a brother-in-law Jack Bloomfield, nephew...

Jun 8, 2024

Danny Colley Jr., 53

Danny Colley Jr., 53 of Portsmouth, died Saturday, June 8, 2024 at his home. He was born August 18, 1970 in Portsmouth, to the late Danny Colley and Diana Colley who survives.

Danny was a member of the Portsmouth Motorcycle Club where he was known as "Jughead". He enjoyed working with...

Jun 4, 2024

Mary Delores Moore, 72

Mary Delores Moore, 72 of Portsmouth, died Tuesday June 4, 2024 at her home. She was born November 15, 1951 in Greenup, Kentucky, to the late Finess and Lola Boggs Burnett.

Along with her parents Mary was preceded in death by her first husband, Roland Mershon and her second husband, Roby...

Jun 3, 2024

Walter Ernest Jarrells, 86

Walter Ernest "Walt" Jarrells, 86 of Stout, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at The Courtyard at Wheelersburg Assisted Living Center. He was born July 4, 1937, in West Portsmouth, to the late Jack and Thelma "Timmie" (Williams) Jarrells.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant...