Obituaries

Imogene S. Massie, 76, of Portsmouth, died Monday, June 13, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born December 14, 1945 in Portsmouth, to the late Denny and Vinnie Risner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Massie, son, Rick James, daughter, Crystal Massie, and sister, Linda…

Terry Wamsley, 63, of Otway passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022.  He was born September 29, 1958 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Bill and Helen Wamsley.  Surviving are his two sons, Brad Wamsley of Otway and Brent Wamsley of Lucasville; one sister, Cathy Wamsley Tim Sapp of McDermott; two brothers both of Otway, Kevin…

Martha A. Kitchen, 91, of New Boston, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 10, 2022, surrounded by her family.  Born on January 19, 1931 in Carter, KY, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Martha (Stamper) Duzan. Martha was a loving, caring mother to each of her…

Louise F. Taylor, 84 of South Shore, Kentucky passed away on June 11, 2022 in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born on Sept. 26, 1937 in Buena Vista, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mina Sowards Smith. Preceded in death besides her parents are her husband, Edmond Taylor, Feb.…

Gabrielle Francis, 25, of Portsmouth, died Friday June 10, 2022 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1997 in Portsmouth to David Eugene (Marcella) Meadows and Wendy Lynn Hammonds. She is preceded in death by a brother David Meadows. Along with her parents, she is survived by her children, Kayden Jackson and…

Barbara Ellen Hodge, 73 of Portsmouth, died Saturday June 11, 2022 at her home. She was born May 3, 1949 in Lewis County, Kentucky to the late Harlan and Margaret Wiley Corns. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her sons, Anthony Hodge, and Ronald Hodge Jr., 3 brothers Charles Corns, Jimmy…

Marcia Gail Norman Winters, 68 of Shrewsbury Township, NJ (formerly of West Portsmouth, OH) died Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Anderson Mercy Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. She was born May 24, 1954 in Portsmouth, OH to the late William and Lillian Chaffin Norman. Along with her parents she was predeceased by a brother Steve “Ric…

Charles “Charlie” Ray Reed, 69, of McDermott, died Friday, June 3, 2022.  He was born September 9, 1952 in Mingo County, WV to the late Robert and Mildred (Chafins) Reed. Charlie is survived by husband, Charles Holbrook, and a son, Charles Michael Reed (Elizabeth), of Ironton. A Celebration of Life will be held in September.…

Charles Franklin Bair, 79, of Piketon, died Friday, June 3, 2022 at his home. He was born September 24, 1942 in Carter County, KY to the late Sherman and Iva (Salyers) Bair. He was a graduate of Valley High School, served in the United States Army and retired from USEC, having worked in the maintenance…