All Obituaries

Alvin (Al) Hugh Sanford, 83, of Minford, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at SOMC surrounded by family. He was born March 17, 1942 in Canton, Ohio, a son of the late Clarence and Lora (Bates) Sanford. Al was a professional bowler and a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Pat, and a loving father, grandfather, and friend. Al traveled on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour with his family, visiting national parks, and gold prospecting. In later years, Al and Pat ...

Pearl Emily Finney, 86, of McDermott, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at her residence. She was born May 1, 1939 on Kentucky Trail Road in Minford, a daughter of the late Omar Leslie and May Florence (Canter) Pitts. Pearl was a homemaker and a devoted member of Big Run Church, where she was well known for her love of gospel music and singing. She spent her life caring for her family, serving her church, and sharing her faith through music. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, ...

Anna Ruth Gampp, 78, of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born June 28, 1947 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Donald Ward and Mildred Frances (Nelson) Lemon. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in nursing from The Ohio State University and her masters from Ohio University. Anna was a nursing professor at Shawnee State University, and a member of Sunshine Church of Christ. She is survived by her children, Timothy (Jennifer) Gampp, Sarah Rice ...

Wayne Mathew Brown, 73, of Lucasville, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 25, 1952 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Lloyd and Freda L. (Hinze) Brown. Wayne was retired from USEC Atomic Plant in Piketon where he worked for 40 years. He is survived by two sons, Kevin (Kim) Brown, David (Nikki) Brown; four grandchildren, Naniiya Brown, Elijah Brown, Conner Brown, Baily Brown; two brothers, Lonnie (Elaine) Brown, Gene (Kim) Brown, and his ...

Terry Lee McBee, 74, of Beaver, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born November 18, 1951 in Jackson, a son of the late Given and Stella (Carter) McBee, he was a former employee of DGM Construction, a member of Old Philadelphia Tabernacle and preached for 40+ years. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley (Slusher) McBee; children, Justin (Jenny) McBee of Minford, Shawn (April) McBee of Franklin Furnace, Julie McBee of Stockdale, Melinda ...

Delores Mae Gampp peacefully passed away at home on February 9, 2026, shortly following her 86th birthday after a long and fulfilling life. On January 29, 1940 Delores was born in Clarktown with her late parents Clarice and Helen Dever Preston, and her late older brother, Howard. In her youth, she enjoyed playing the piano and organ at Minford Methodist Church and performed for many weddings. Shortly following her graduation from Minford High School in 1958, Delores began ...

Chane Patrick Reindhardt, 45, of Minford, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. He was born April 15, 1980 in Hillsboro, a son of Gary and Patricia (Sylvester) Reinhardt. Chane was a small engine mechanic and was an author of a published book – God vs. Gods. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two children, Madison Coker, Gabe Reinhardt; two brothers, Christopher (Tina) Reinhardt, Chad (Cynthia) Reinhardt, and one nephew, ...

Carolyn Jean Dawson, 78, of Minford passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 20, 1947 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Raymond Fredrick and Dorothy (Royster) Dummitt, was a beautician, and attended Minford Church of the Nazarene. She had a deep love for travel – especially going out West, and loved going to Myrtle Beach. Above all, she loved her family dearly and was blessed with many friends. She is survived by her husband, Paul Robert ...

Roy Herbert McKinney, 83, of Reynoldsburg, a former Minford area resident, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at The Grove, a memory care center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born January 31, 1943 in Minford, a son of the late Charles and Alma (Cordle) McKinney, and worked in many roles including owed a mechanics shop, was a General Manager of several restaurants including McDonalds, Taco Bell and Zantigo’s; after retiring he became a custodian for Upper Arlington Schools. In addition ...

Brian Dale Williams, 58, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026. He was born on May 10, 1967 and was a 1986 graduate of Minford High School. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Williams; his mother, Norma Williams; and his brothers, Lonnie Williams Jr. and David Williams. He is survived by his son, Bryse Williams; his step-daughter, Breanna (Christopher) Fitzgerald; his niece, Amanda Sexton; and his nephews, Michael Sexton and Brandon Williams. Brian ...