All Obituaries

John David Lykins, III, 70 of Minford, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in the emergency room at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born October 9, 1948 in Scioto County, a son of the late John D. Lykins, Jr. and Alberta M. (Conley) Lykins, he was a retired truck driver for the Scioto County Engineer and attended Charity Free Will Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Laney) Lykins; a son, John D. (Debi) Lykins, IV; a daughter, Sherrie Lykins; two grandchildren, John Wayne...

Howard Dennis Shonkwiler, 66, of Minford, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his residence. Born January 16, 1953 in Scioto County, a son of the Wilma (Nance) Shonkwiler and the late George David Shonkwiler. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son, Darren Shonkwiler; a daughter, April (Grant) Keller; five brothers, Michael (Olivia) Robertson, David (Sandy) Shonkwiler, Timothy Shonkwiler,  Gregory Joseph (Pam) Shonkwiler, Mark Thomas Shonkwiler, and two sisters,...

Vancil Lee Culp, 80 of Minford passed away on July 18, 2019 at his residence. Born December. 31, 1938 in Madison Township to the late Orville and Olga Culp. He is survived by a sister, Maxine Kelly; his son, Ricky (Nichol) Stapleton of Quincy; two grandsons Levi and Ajay Stapleton, also of Quincy, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Wednesday July 24, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford.    

Jean Stone, 88, of Lucasville, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at The Pavilion in Piketon. Born February 22, 1931 in Sciotoville, a daughter of the late Dewey and Lorraine Colley Holsinger, she was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, Eric Stone; three daughters, Teresa Stone, Terry (David) Conley, Erica (Burt) Latone; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren, and three siblings, Shirley Conley, Richard Holsinger and Carol Whisman. In addition to her parents, she was...

Misty Kay Slusher, 36, of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. Born October 11, 1982 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Nelson (Jill) Slusher and the late Melody Kay (Laxton) Adkins, she was a beautician. In addition to her father, she is survived by a daughter, Amya Eley; a brother, Jeremy Slusher; her step-father, Scott Adkins; three step brothers, Jason Plummer, Jess Plummer, Evan Adkins; grandparents, Leroy and Elsie Slusher, and...

Evelyn Jeraldine “Jerry” Groves, 94, of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at her residence. Born January 29, 1925, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Ruby Warnock Cook. She was a former employee of Williams Manufacturing. She was a former member of Calvary Baptist Church in Portsmouth, and is now a member of Madison Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Marjory Ann Bussa of Minford; one granddaughter, Evelyn (Mark) Burchett...

Martha L. Burchett, 73, of Minford passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at SOMC Hospice, surrounded by the love of her husband, children, grandchildren, and other close family members. She was born February 15, 1946 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late John Allen Kallner and Maxine Allen Kallner. Martha is survived by her husband of 55 years, John M. Burchett; two daughters, Sallie Burchett, Karen Burchett; six grandchildren, Adam (Jennifer) Burchett, Isaac Osborne, Joshua Matthews,...

Bertha K. Waring, 63, of Minford passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. Born April 13, 1956 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Henry and Ronella Henry Waring, she was a graduate of Clay High School, a homemaker and of the Jehovah Witness faith. She is survived by one daughter, Heidi Osborne of Lucasville; three grandchildren, Sierra Osborne, Allysia Osborne, Ayla Osborne; two sisters, Vicki Wells, Patty Tackett; three brothers, Hank Waring, Steve...

Verna Mae Stevens, 80, of Beaver passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at SOMC. Born July 15, 1938 in Wayland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Elbie and Brookie Waller Collins, she was a former employee of Martin Marietta/USEC, homemaker, and formerly attended Rubyville Community Church. She is survived by two sons, Jeff (Denease) Stevens of Lucasville; Jim (Mary) Stevens of Beaver; one daughter, Regina (Scott) Lewis of Lucasville; eleven grandchildren; many great grandchildren; one great...

David Lee Allen, 65, of Minford passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at SOMC Hospice. Born January 1, 1954 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Marvin G. and Marie Salyers Allen, he was a 1973 Minford High School graduate, was an employee of N&S Railroad for 40 years, and attended Rubyville Community Church. David was a member of International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Portsmouth Elks. He is survived by two brothers, Ray Allen, Dale Allen, four sisters, Jean Ginn, Connie Stamper, Debbie...