Jul 10, 2024

Grady Dwayne Ratliff, 62 , of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 29, 1961 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Van and Juanita (Compton) Ratliff, and worked in Security.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra "Sandy" Brady Ratliff; one son, Cole Ratliff; one brother, Bobby Ratliff; one sister,...

Jun 25, 2024

Ola Marie Fraley, 97 , of West Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. She was born May 17, 1927 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Floyd and Badie Taylor Pollard, she was a homemaker and a member of Kingdom of Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Portsmouth for 71 years.

She is survived...

Jun 22, 2024

In the 88 years that Shirley lived, she was many things to many people.  She was a daughter, sister, veteran's wife, beloved mother, caring grandma, cousin, aunt, and a friend.  Shirley was a welder, seamstress, avid reader, an observer, life advisor, strong, independent, stubborn, loving, sarcastic, giving, sports enthusiast, owl lover, best rock candy and monkey bread maker with...

Jun 22, 2024

Jeffrey John Jones, 64 of Lucasville, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at his residence. He was born May 7, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Harold Jones and the late Sylvia Holstein Jones, and was a lithographer.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Nancy (Blakeman) Jones; one son, Andrew Jones,...

Jun 18, 2024

Dorothy Hall (Spears) passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024, in Wheelersburg, Ohio, at the age of 93. Born on November 16, 1930, in Floyd, Kentucky, Dorothy was a cherished member of her family and a devout follower of her faith. Dorothy's life was marked by her love for Jesus, her joy in tending to her flower beds, and...

Jun 11, 2024

James "Jim" Roscoe McGraw, 81 , of Minford, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 14, 1943 in Scioto County, a son of the late Wilbur James and Kathleen June (Dials) McGraw, and was the 1st to score a touchdown for Minford High School. He was retired...

Jun 8, 2024

Phyllis Lorraine Seidel, 86 , of Minford, passed away and went into the arms of Jesus on Saturday June 8, 2024.

Born March 24, 1938, in Rubyville, a daughter of the late Escom and Hazel (Walker) Borders, she was a homemaker and had worked as a clerk for Minford Pharmacy for over 25 years. She graduated from...

Jun 4, 2024

Mary Jane Lute, 72 , of Minford, lost her long courageous battle with cancer after 14 years Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. She was born April 27, 1952 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Doran Edgar and Margaret Mae Belle Bramblett Lute, she was a nurse for 30 years most recently working at Bristol Village, and...

May 30, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Keller, 77 , of Beaver passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at her home. She was born July 10, 1946 in Stockdale, a daughter of the late Millard "Pike" and Jane Bowers Keller, she was a former employee of the A Plant for 23 years, a Medical Transcriptionist for Pike County Hospital, and a member of Stockdale...

May 29, 2024

William J. Hayton, 77, of Lucasville, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Rosemount Pavilion. He was born May 26, 1947 in Boyd County, Kentucky, a son of the late James D. and Ethel Carter Hayton and was a laborer.

He is survived by one sister, Florence Drummond; nieces, Robin Riddlebarger, Tammy Kight, Sheba Davidson, and several...

May 29, 2024

Winnie Louise Jacobs, 78 , of Minford, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born November 17, 1945 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Luther Elwood and Lona Francis Parker Lewis, she was a member of Muletown Mini Mart for 37 years, and a member of Rubyville Community Church.

She...

May 24, 2024

Madison Quinn Copas, 6 , of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born August 24, 2017 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Joseph Dominick "Nick" (Morgan Runyon) Copas and the late Courtney Parker-Copas. Madison was a cheerleader, outgoing, energetic, spunky, and was just a sweet, lovely little girl.

In addition to her father and step-mother,...

May 23, 2024

Randall Marvin Rhoden, 71, of Minford, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at SOMC in Portsmouth. He was born June 30, 1952 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Willie and Audrey L. Hensley Rhoden, he was a 1970 Valley High School graduate, was retired from Kroger after 40 years of service, and was a member of the 55...

May 16, 2024

Mary Catherine Pyle, 85 , of Pataskala, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Florida. Born August 23, 1938 in Minford, a daughter of the late John Allen Kallner and Eva (Mummert) Hayes, she was retired from Lucent Technologies with 30+ years. She received an associate's degree in accounting from Central Ohio Technical College.

She is...

May 15, 2024

Mark Shannon Smith, 72 , of Lucasville, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.

Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

May 14, 2024

Nathan "Buck" Stone, 86 , of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born December 31, 1937 in Acme, West Virginia, a son of the late Roy and Ethel Campbell Stone, he was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, was a Foreman at the A Plant, and a U.S....

May 14, 2024

Jeffrey Allen Buckler, 60 , of Piketon, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born March 10, 1964 in Portsmouth, a son of Reuben and Shirley Marshall Buckler, he was a 1982 Valley High School graduate, and an electrician.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...

May 14, 2024

James Dallas Fyffe, 80 , of Minford, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born January 8, 1944 in Holmes County, Ohio, a son of the late Herschel Robert and Sylvia Mae Shumway Fyffe, he was retired from Minford Middle School and Gahm's Supermarket.

He is survived by two sons, James...

May 10, 2024

Markus Timothy Lott, 66 , of Minford, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. He was born September 26, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Herschel and Betty Bell Lott, he was the owner and operator of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Lott's Plumbing, and attended The Way Church.

As a person he was...

May 7, 2024

Robert Wayne McGuire, 69 of Lucasville passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at SOMC ER in Portsmouth. He was born February 18, 1955 in Wheelersburg, a son of the late Robert and Edna Potts McGuire and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Robert liked old cars, motorcycles, music and playing the guitar.

He is survived by his...