All Obituaries

Lana Prince, 76, of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Kissimmee. Florida. Born December 17 1942 in Wayland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Garvis G. and Naomi (Gearheart) Turner, she was a graduate of Stockdale High School, and was a retired custodian for Hilliard City Schools. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Donna Prince of Orlando, Florida; a granddaughter Kira Prince, and three sisters, Linda Vulgamore, Judy (Harry) Steel, Jr. and Flo Turner. In...

Merritt Ray Hayward, 86, of Minford, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born March 8, 1933 in Scioto County, a son of the late Forrest and Adrian E. (Kallner) Hayward, he was a science teacher in South Webster for 27 years, and had formally worked for Empire-Detroit Steel Corporation in New Boston.  He was owner and operator of Lady Bug Green House for 45 years and was a member of Sunshine Church of Christ.  He was a farmer all of his life and served...

Sarah Myrtle Hitchcock, 104, of Waverly,  a former Beaver area resident, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Bristol Village, National Church Residences in Waverly, Ohio. Born April 1, 1915 in Winn, Kentucky, a daughter of the late James M. and Laura (Blanton) Lemaster, she was a homemaker enjoyed making quilts and gardening, and was a member of Candy Run United Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, James (Brygida) Hitchcock; two daughters, Mary B. Maddox, Vickie...

  Brittney Gail Holsinger, 30, of Minford, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 in the emergency room at SOMC. Born September 12, 1988 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Sue (Nick Winn) Holsinger of Minford and the late Robert Whitt, she was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her mother and step-father, she is survived by three children, Hadden Holsinger, Felisha Crager, Braden Slusher; two brothers, James Holsinger, Curtis Gillen; a sister, Jennifer Gillem;...

James Roger Conkel, 80, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Born May 10, 1939 in Scioto County, a son of the late Everett and Madge (Childers) Conkel, he was an ironworker and attended Victory Chapel Church of Christ in Christian Union. He is survived by two brothers, Leo Conkel, and four sisters, Helen Tomilson, Marilyn Adkins, Dorothy Doss, and Geraldine McKenzie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Chapman, and two brothers, Freddie...

Kathy Sue McClaskey, 61, of Clarktown, Lucasville, passed away Sunday May 12, 2019 at her residence. Born August 30, 1957 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Albert C. McClaskey, Sr. and Roberta L. (Smith) McClaskey, she attended Coles Boulevard Baptist Church.   She is survived by a son, Kevin Bolton; two brothers, Bill McClaskey and Steve McClaskey, sister-in-law, Debra McClaskey and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Leon Cass Conley, 55, of Minford, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born August 22, 1963 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Harold and Arlena (Meade) Conley, he was a mobile home installer, worked for area lumber yards and Mills Pride. He is survived by his wife, Bobbi (Kinnison) Conley; a son, Eric Williamson; a daughter, Amanda Conley; two grandsons, Zander, Layton; two brothers, William Troy Conley, Billy Joe Conley; five sisters, Fay Shepard, Sue...

Betsy J. Coriell, 84, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, May 05, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born February 27, 1935 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Kennett and Mildred (Book) Askin, she was a secretary for several attorney’s offices in Portsmouth, and a member of Sunshine Church of Christ. She is survived by four sons, Gavin (Karen) Coriell, Jonathan (Tamela) Coriell, Michael (Joan) Coriell, David (Marsha) Coriell; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, and a...

Huxyn Dean Lawhorn, was born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He is survived by his parents, Derek and Chelsea Lawhorn; two sisters, Brelynn Lawhorn, Olivia Lawhorn; maternal grandparents, Renee (Charles) Howard, Randy Ison; paternal grandparents, Sandra Lawhorn, Jerry (Sondra) Lawhorn; paternal great grandparents, Dean and Doris Bobst, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Huxyn was...

Martha Lou Gilbert, 84, of Minford, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Rosemount Pavilion. Born January 25, 1935 in Beaver, a daughter of the late Robert and Birdie Webb Estep, she was a 1953 graduate of Stockdale High School, was a former employee of Goodyear Atomic, Portsmouth Bank, Star Bank and First Star Bank, and attended Minford United Methodist Church. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Beth Gilbert of Minford, and two grandsons, Wes Gilbert and Will...