Obituaries

Samuel Paul Carter, aged 81, passed peacefully from this life, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, craftsmanship, and unconditional love. Born on May 9, 1944, to Earl and Jean Carter, Sam grew up rooted in strong family values that shaped the remarkable man he became. On November 23, 1963, Sam married the love of his…

George Raymond Walton, 86, of Wheelersburg, a longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at The Courtyard at Wheelersburg. He was born on June 13, 1939, in Wellston, a son of the late Everett and Lucille Wetzel Walton. Following his graduation from Wellston High School, George served in the Army for two…

William “Billy” Patrick Gay, 59, of Portsmouth, OH passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born January 25, 1966, to the late Melton and Carolyn (Trout) Gay and survived by his wife, Lisa (Lyons) Gay, whom he married April 25, 1992. Billy graduated from Greenup County High School…

Jerry Nelson Kirkendall, 78, of McDermott, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born March 15, 1947 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Clifton and Ruth Bergman Kirkendall. Jerry was a 1967 Northwest High School graduate, and a retired foundry laborer from OSCO Industries, where he worked for 36 years.…

Judith A. Lewis, 81, of South Shore, KY., went to be with her Lord Saturday, November 22, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Portsmouth, OH., on December 12, 1943, a daughter of the lateTheodore and Effie Eulett Gregory. She was a 1961 graduate of West Portsmouth High School, attended the Portsmouth Interstate Business…

Lavanda Mae Ricks, 92 of Portsmouth, died Thursday, November 27, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born August 3, 1933 in Portsmouth, to the late Charles and Lena Mae Smith Boyd. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Norman Richard Ricks Sr., whom she married on February 12, 1961, 3…

Donald Wayne Jones, 87, of Wheelersburg, entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1, 2025 at his home. Born December 18, 1937 in Oklahoma City, OK, he was the son of the late Mark and Beatrice (Judkins) Jones. Donald faithfully worked as an Ironworker and was a proud member…

Judith “Judy” Rhonda Kee (née Loudon), 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 25, 2025. She was born, unexpectedly, on December 1, 1933, at Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio while her mother was travelling with her father, for business. Her parents, the late Andrew “Lee” and Virginia Loudon were able…

Hattie Marie Montgomery, 87, of Otway, Ohio passed away November 30, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  She was born June 8, 1938 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Everett and Helen Lauderback Webb. On January 25, 1954 she was united in marriage to Leroy Montgomery who survives.  Also surviving are a daughter, Rhonda (Brian)…

Jason Lee Scott, 51, a devoted son, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, was tragically taken from us. He is deeply missed by all who knew him. Jason is survived by his loving family, including his sons, Jason Jr., 27, (Sarah), Justin, 24, and Joseph, 16, and his grandchildren, Maci, 12, Jaxx, 4, and Jasmine,…