Sidney Boggs graduated from Spencer High School and attended Glenville State College. He worked briefly for the United States Postal Office. Around 1970, he began as a freelance photographer for the Spencer Times Record which lasted for 35-40 years. Sidney won numerous First Place Awards from the West Virginia Press Association and was winner of the Photo of the Year from the West Virginia Press Association. He was known for his love of high school sports and the students who participated. He was very involved in several community clubs as a member on the Spencer City Council, Roane County Chamber of Commerce, Spencer Development Authority, Spencer/Roane Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of DeMolay. Matthew Sidney Boggs died at the age of 59 in 2007.