Irene Dyer

Irene Dyer

Oct 10, 2026

Irene Dyer beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt and sister, passed away on October 10 2026, following a brief illness that left her unable to continue living independently. She was 91 years old.

Born on September 23, 1935 in Letcher County Kentucky. Irene lived a long and meaningful life centered around her family, her home and the things she...

Teresa Lynn Scott

Teresa Lynn Scott

Oct 3, 2026

Teresa Lynn Scott, 55, of Minford, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at her home. She was born on February 22, 1971, in Columbus, Ohio, to Ernest Ray (Connie) Ross and the late Velma Louise (Hay) Ross, and will be remembered with deep love by all who knew her.

Teresa devoted herself to her work as the supervisor for the...

Henry "Hank" Barry Collins, II

Henry "Hank" Barry Collins, II

Oct 1, 2026

Henry “Hank” Barry Collins II, 61, of Waverly, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026. He was born on August 16, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, son of Henry and the late Jeanetta Collins.

In addition to his father, Hank is survived by his children, Henry Barry Devon (Blake) Collins, III, Brady Alexander (Adrian) Collins, Abagail June (John) Nelson, Tedra (Mike) Grate,...

Jacqueline Sue Oliver

Jacqueline Sue Oliver

Sep 27, 2026

Jacqueline Sue Oliver, 75, of Minford, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. She was born on September 18, 1951, in Huntington, West Virginia, to the late Everett, Jr. and Mildred (Abrams) Pulley, and will be remembered with love by all who knew her.

Jacqueline’s life was marked by faith, family, and caring for others. She worked at Pulley...

Ruth Ann Shuff

Ruth Ann Shuff

Sep 24, 2026

Ruth Ann Shuff, 86, of Minford, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at River Run Healthcare in Franklin Furnace. She was born on January 14, 1940, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Isadore and Bertha (Holsinger) Weaver, and lived a life marked by devotion to education, faith, and family.

Ruth earned her master’s degree in teaching and devoted her career...

Harold "Dean" Conklin

Harold "Dean" Conklin

Sep 21, 2026

Harold “Dean” Conklin, 88, of Minford, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 3, 1937, in Scioto County, a son of the late Floyd and Esther M. (Smith) Conklin.

Dean was a 1956 graduate of Clay High School. He served in the Army Reserves, was an Ohio Highway State Patrolman, a parole officer,...

Louretta Reed

Louretta Reed

Sep 17, 2026

Louretta Reed, 88, of Stockdale, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Bristol Village in Waverly. She was born on November 10, 1937, in Dickenson County, Virginia, to the late William Jennings and Goldie Mae Mullins, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her students, her church, and her community.

Louretta earned her Bachelor’s degree in teaching and...

George Milton Frazee, Sr.

George Milton Frazee, Sr.

Sep 16, 2026

George Milton Frazee, Sr., 81, of Stockdale, went to be with his wife, Shirley, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Jackson Care Center. He was born on February 9, 1945, in Stockdale, Ohio, to the late Clyde Albert and Ruthie May (Jenkins) Frazee.

George spent his working years in the grocery industry and also drove truck for Pepsi. He was known as...

Charles Algon Culp

Charles Algon Culp

Sep 15, 2026

Charles Algon Culp, 64, of Wheelersburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born August 11, 1962, in Scioto County, a son of the late Charles N. and Margaret (Beckett) Culp. Charles was a 1980 graduate of Minford and Scioto County Joint Vocational School. He went on to build his working...

Carolyn Sue Raby

Carolyn Sue Raby

Sep 13, 2026

Carolyn Sue Raby, 72, of Minford, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born April 4, 1954 in Jackson, a daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Glass) Johnson. She was a CNA III and a member of 3:16 Ministries.

Carolyn will be remembered as a woman whose heart was centered on the people...

Ronald Chandis Hale

Ronald Chandis Hale

Sep 10, 2026

Ronald Chandis Hale, 86, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 3, 1940 in New Boston, son of the late Harlan Chandis Hale and Bonnie (Eggers) McGlaughlin. Ronnie was an engineer for Norfolk & Southern Railway for over 41 years and attended Rubyville Community Church.

He is survived by his...

Anna Lee Wells

Anna Lee Wells

Sep 6, 2026

Anna Lee Wells, 90, of South Shore, KY, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born March 19, 1936, in Greenup County, Kentucky, to the late Zachary and Clara Bell (Boyles) Marshall, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, steady faith, and the simple pleasures that bring warmth to a home.

She...

Emanuel "Bob" Moore, Jr.

Emanuel "Bob" Moore, Jr.

Sep 2, 2026

Emanuel “Bob” Moore Jr, age 96 (“working on 97”) passed away September 2, 2026, at Suncoast Hospice (Mid-Pinellas) Pinellas Park Florida. On January 4, 1930, Bob was born in Portsmouth Ohio to Emanuel and Edna Schomburg Moore.

He is survived by sons Daniel (Laura) Moore (Oak Harbor Washington), Scott Moore (St. Petersburg Florida), and Mark (Alyson) Owen (Dunedin Florida). Grandchildren include...

Amy Denise Colegrove

Amy Denise Colegrove

Sep 1, 2026

Amy Denise Colegrove, 50, of Wheelersburg, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born November 21, 1975, in Portsmouth, a daughter of Sherrie Denise Frisby and the late Paul Richard Colegrove, Jr.  Amy grew up in Chandler, Arizona, and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from The Ohio State University. She built...

Brenda Kay (Traylor) Evans

Brenda Kay (Traylor) Evans

Sep 1, 2026

Brenda Kay (Traylor) Evans, 75, of Wheelersburg, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Concord Health & Rehab in Wheelersburg. She was born October 29, 1950, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late William Howard and Mary Frances Traylor.

Brenda will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, a woman whose care and devotion were felt most deeply by...

Sandra K. Lykins

Sandra K. Lykins

Aug 20, 2026

Sandra K. Lykins, 75, of Lucasville, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. She was born on June 24, 1951, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Royster) Dummitt. She was a pharmacy tech for The Wright Pharmacy in South Shore, and babysat for many years. Sandra’s life was marked by compassion, strength,...

Thomas Wayne Stevens

Thomas Wayne Stevens

Aug 18, 2026

Thomas Wayne Stevens, 80, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 18, 2026 at SOMC hospice. Though our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we find comfort in knowing that he is now at peace resting in the arms of the Lord. He was born November 24, 1945 in Marion, Ohio to the late Jake and...

Denver Edward Adkins

Denver Edward Adkins

Aug 14, 2026

Denver Edward Adkins, 87, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 in his home. He was the son of William Riley and Bertha (Dyer) Adkins. He was a retired member of the Ironworker's Brotherhood and the Laborer's Union.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Jo (Sherer) Adkins as well as two...

Vivian Bonzo Woodworth

Vivian Bonzo Woodworth

Aug 13, 2026

Vivian Bonzo Woodworth, 94, died on August 13, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas after a lengthy illness.

Born December 26, 1931, in Minford, Ohio, to Lyle and Mildred Bonzo, she lived in Harding Place Retirement Living in Searcy, Arkansas, since 2012 with her son, Duke. He preceded her in death on December 26, 2025.

A woman graced with many artistic talents, Vivian...

David Cinereski

David Cinereski

Aug 7, 2026

David Cinereski, 82, of Minford passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born on July 1, 1944, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Michael Cinereski and Esta (Hall) Cinereski-Estep. David had worked at a foundry in Columbus, and was a Barber.

He is survived by his loving wife, Glena Cinereski; his son, Paul (Cindy)...