Obituaries

Oct 9, 2021

Ronnie Woten, 52

Ronnie Woten, 52 of Friendship, died Saturday October 9, 2021, at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 4, 1969 in Portsmouth to Paul R. "Spade" and Earlene "Pug" Vance Woten. Ronne was a 1987 graduate from Portsmouth West High School and worked at Genpak in Columbus. He was a Nascar fan, as well as...

Oct 6, 2021

Kenneth Lee Kitchen, 68

Kenneth Lee Kitchen, 68 of West Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 6, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born March 6, 1953 in Portsmouth to the late Clarence Lee and Alma Lucille Portwood Kitchen. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a sister,...

Oct 2, 2021

Kadie Mykal Monteith Lancaster, 33

Kadie Mykal Monteith Lancaster, 33 of South Webster, died Saturday October 2, 2021 in Portsmouth. She was born November 9, 1987 in Portsmouth to the late Randy Monteith and Kelly Kellemeyer Monteith.

Kadie was an activist for human trafficking and was the Vice President of Finding Megan Lancaster 2013.

Oct 2, 2021

Joann Stambaugh, 87

Joann Stambaugh, 87 of West Portsmouth, died Saturday October 2, 2021 at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born November 17, 1933 in Johnson County, Kentucky to the late Pete and Zella Vanhoose.

She retired from the housekeeping department of Southern Ohio Medical Center. She also attended the Nazarene Church.

Along with...

Sep 28, 2021

Donald Wayne Lute, 79

Donald Wayne Lute, 79 of Lucasville, died Tuesday September 28, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1942 in Rarden to the late Roger and Imogene Mustard Lute. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Jerry Lute, a niece Heather Moore, and a son...

Sep 28, 2021

Ardith Abrams Scott McFann, 82

The world became just a little bit darker on September 28, 2021 when Ardith Abrams Scott McFann of McDermott passed away. Her love for life, kindness, compassion were only surpassed by her love for family and desire to serve the almighty God. Ardith joined the Worldwide Church of God in 1971 and...

Sep 28, 2021

Arthur Emerson McFann, 88

One day shy of his 89th birthday, Arthur Emerson McFann of McDermott went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 28th, 2021. Born to the late Edward Arthur McFann and Flora Violet Wilson McFann.

Arthur was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Ardith McFann, who died earlier the...

Sep 20, 2021

Charlene Stone, 59

Charlene Stone, 59 of Aberdeen, died Monday September 20, 2021 at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, KY. She was born June 10, 1962 in Cincinnati to the late John and Donna Unland Heflin.

She was retired from R.U.L.H. Schools and was a member of Hillsboro Open Door Community Church.

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Sep 20, 2021

Donald Joe Kidder, 79

Donald Joe Kidder, 79 of Otway, went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2021 in the care of SOMC Hospice. He was born march 24, 1942 to the late Herbert and Edna Redmon Kidder.

Joe was a truck driver for over 40 years and attended Safe Haven Church.

Sep 20, 2021

Robert William Howerton, 71

Robert William "Bob" Howerton, 71 of West Portsmouth, died Monday September 20, 2021 at his home. He was born September 15, 1950 in Painesville, Ohio to the late Ernest and Marie Jarvis Howerton. Bob was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was the owner and operator of...

Sep 19, 2021

Rose Mary Wise, 71

Rose Mary Wise, 71 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday September 19, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. She was born October 27, 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Joseph and Josephine Krausfer Ludwig.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Tommie Wise whom she married June 10,...

Sep 19, 2021

Patricia Ann "Pat" Payne, 85

Patricia Ann "Pat" Payne, 85 of West Portsmouth, died Sunday September 19, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. She was born August 8, 1936 in Portsmouth to the late Boone and Virgie Salyer Arnett.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Thomas R. Payne whom she married...

Sep 16, 2021

Kathy Ann Cooper, 60

Kathy Ann Cooper, 60 of Portsmouth, died Thursday September 16, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical  Center. She was born April 4, 1961 in Columbus to the late Roger and Phyllis Bailey Frazier.

Along with her parents Kathy was preceded in death by 2 children Anthony Wayne Cooper JR and Phyllis Cooper....

Sep 16, 2021

Crystal Dawn Seth, 45

Crystal Dawn Seth, 45 of West Portsmouth, died Thursday September 16, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born July 26, 1976 in Portsmouth to Donald P. and Marie Hammond Schmidt.

Crystal was a Hairdresser and a former Teachers Aid at Southern Ohio ESC, She was also a member of...

Sep 15, 2021

Gilbert H. Harris Jr., 80

Gilbert H. Harris Jr, 80 of Portsmouth, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday September 15, 2021, at his home. He was born February 4, 1941, in Portsmouth to the late Gilbert and Beatrice Fritz Harris Sr.

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

Sep 14, 2021

Tommie R. Wise, 73

Tommie R. Wise, 73, of West Portsmouth, died September 14, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born November 15, 1947, to the late George and June Hodge Wise.

Along with his parents he proceeded in death by; 2 brothers, John Wise and George Wise Jr.; 2 sisters, Helen Sparks, ...

Sep 13, 2021

William M. Cottrell, 76

William M. Cottrell, 76 of West Portsmouth, died Monday September 13, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 27, 1945 in West Portsmouth to the late Walter and Mary Howard Cottrell.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Helen Cottrell, a son William "Buddy" Cottrell,...

Sep 10, 2021

Eddie Franklin Stone Sr, 94

Eddie Franklin Stone Sr, 94 of Aberdeen, Ohio, died Friday September 10, 2021 at his home. He was born June 9, 1927 in Greenup County, Kentucky to the late James and Caroline Rister Stone.

He was a engine mechanic and a jack of all trades. He was a member of...

Sep 7, 2021

Leroy "Roy" Stanton Myers, 77

Leroy "Roy" Stanton Myers of Portsmouth, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at his home.  He was born on May 29, 1944, to the late Henry and Charlotte Wilheim Myers.

Along with his parents, Roy was proceeded in death by 4 brothers Kenny, Jeff, Howard, and James Myers.

Roy...

Sep 4, 2021

Gregory Scott Davis, 50

Gregory Scott "Greg" Davis 50, of South Webster, died Saturday September 4, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1971 in Portsmouth to Jack Denver Davis and Carolyn Sue Shriver Davis.

Greg was a 1989 graduate of South Webster High School. He was a member of Cornerstone...