All Obituaries

Regina Marie (Zenda) Miller, 88, of Minford, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by her family who loved her very much. Born April 3, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Regina Zenda, she was retired after being formerly employed by Richmond Brothers in Cleveland and Mitchellace of Portsmouth. She was an avid supporter and member of Minford Athletic Boosters. She also enjoyed working at the poll booths during elections as well as attending the...

Robert “Bobby” Allen Ruby, 69, of McDermott passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence. Born January 4, 1951 in Scioto County, a son of the late Johnie Levi and Helen L. Shumway Ruby, he was an electrician and a US Air Force veteran. He is survived by three sons, Bobby Ruby, Levi Gallion, Brandon Craft; two daughters, Melissa Ruby Peavy, Megan Ruby Coburn; ten grandchildren, Kaitlin, Alec, Ember, Deanna, Bobby, Ethan, Olivia, Mason, George, Hadley; three brothers, Johnnie...

Carl E. Williams, 79, of Lucasville passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. Born October 20, 1940 in Scioto County, a son of the late George and Irene Fields Williams, he was a welder – welding inspector at Martin Marietta where he retired. Carl had a passion for working on and racing cars. He is survived by one brother, Roy (Bertha) Williams; five sisters, Sandy Moore, Helen (Fred) Lore, Susie Walburn, Debbie (Danny) Yeager, Karen Stone; one granddaughter, Amber Karasek;...

Cora “Mae” Sherrick, 79, of Lucasville passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Kobacker House in Columbus. Born June 9, 1941 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late George J. Carter and Elsie Dingus, she was a homemaker and attended Rubyville Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Russell Sherrick; two daughters, Pam Sherrick, Yvonne Telfer; one son, Russell Sherrick, Jr.; eleven grandchildren; many great grandchildren, and a twin sister, Rosa Faye Ross. In...

Norma Jean Stone, 94, of Lucasville passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Bristol Village in Waverly. Born January 12, 1926 in Letcher County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Alamander and Dellie Williams Amburgey, she retired from Kresge as a Clerk, and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by one son, Ronald F. Stone of Lucasville; two grandchildren, Dawn Sandstrom, Ron Stone, II; nine great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was...

Martha Ann Stewart, 91, of Lucasville passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her residence. Born October 11, 1928 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Elbert and Shirley Bryan Hayton, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by two sons, Alex Bryan Stewart, Jimmy Lee Stewart; one daughter, Shirley Fell; six grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Stewart whom...

Hildegard Sherman, 92, of Minford, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at her residence. She was born April 19, 1928 in Bernstadt, Germany, a daughter of the late Lina Keck Rau, she was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter, Helga Conklin; two grandsons, Eric Roberts, Brian Roberts; one grandson-in-law, Kevin Durio; four great grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren, and one sister. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Sherman, and one...

Bobby D. Colvin, 85 of Minford, OH passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. Born September 5, 1934 in Paintsville, KY, a son of Herschel and Esta Colvin of Paintsville, KY, he was a retired Truck Driver and a member of The Teamsters Local Union 413. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Edith Mae McKenzie Colvin; one sister, Patricia Underwood of Columbus; one daughter, Patricia Ann (Stan) Conklin of Minford; two sons, Roger Lee Colvin of Minford, Donald Lee...

Randall “Randy” Vernon Powell, 60 of Minford passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his residence. Born January 8, 1960 in Scioto County, a son of the late Leonard and Betty (Waddell) Powell, he was a forklift operator for Van-Robb in Waverly and attended Lifepoint in Portsmouth. He is survived by his wife, Tonya Russell Powell; two daughters, Stefani (Daniel) Leming, Brandi Powell; one step-daughter, Miranda (Kaleey) Porter; seven grandchildren, Brielle, Breanna, Davynn, David,...

Delbert Vincent Estepp, 66, of Waverly, a former Franklin Furnace resident, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his residence. Born March 17, 1954 in Scioto County, a son of the late Ovie Delbert and Madgie Isacce Estep, he was a truck driver and a Marine Corp. veteran. He is survived by one son, Brian Keith Lore of Lucasville; one brother, William Joe (Janet) Estepp of Shelby; two sisters, Edwinna Wroten of Waverly, Etheldreth Caldwell of Minford, and several nieces and nephews. In...