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...

May 6, 2024

Troy Lee Montgomery, 73 of Minford passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at SOMC ER in Portsmouth. He was born September 21, 1950 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Rader and Bonnie Blanton Montgomery. Troy enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by one son, Troy Montgomery, Jr.; one grandson, Nicholas Montgomery; two great grandsons, Noah...

May 5, 2024

Gladys R. Conley, 92, of Lucasville, went home to be with the Lord and the love of her life, Sunday, May 5, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Care Center. She was born August 24, 1931 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Noah and Bertha (Gillum) Griffith.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David "June" Conley...

May 3, 2024

Delana Rae Boldman, 65 of Portsmouth passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born October 30, 1958 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Paul Graham "Tucker" and Yvonne Kay "Bonnie" Sisler Boldman, and was a teacher at CAO Headstart and retired after 30 years of service. Delana was a breast...

Apr 29, 2024

Ralph William Caudill, 53 of Portsmouth passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. He was born November 25, 1970 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Larry Wayne Caudill and Gail Barnes Webb, he was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in Operation Desert Storm and was a handyman.

He is survived by one son, Thomas...

Apr 23, 2024

Betty Agnes Williams, 93 of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Edgewood Manor in Lucasville. She was born October 17, 1930 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Bernice Downey Miller and Samuel Miller. She was a former employee of Columbus Paperbox Company and was a homemaker.

She is survived by four sons, Roger...

Apr 20, 2024

Sherry Dianne Kennison Puckett, 55 of Newark, a former Minford area resident,  passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. She was born July 27, 1968, a  daughter of the late Richard Lee Kennison and Norma Lee Pyle Easter. In addition to her parents, she also lost a daughter, Carla Jean Boggs, a brother, Randy...

Apr 15, 2024

Jannettia Lee Burchett, 89 of Minford passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. She was born June 12, 1934 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Harold and Edith Marie (Bobst) Graham, she was 1952 graduate of Portsmouth High School, and a cook for Albrecht's Town House and K&M Restaurant. Jannettia was a member of New Hope...

Apr 11, 2024

Homer Junior Magnet, 75 of Minford passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. He was born April 5, 1949 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Joseph Homer and Emma Mae (Coburn) Magnet. He was a (self-employed) retired Snyder's Distributor and Professional Square Dance Caller for 48 years. He was a softball coach for many years taking...

Apr 9, 2024

Annette Maureen (Stone) Bennett, 83 of Minford passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. She was born June 1, 1940 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Wilbert B. and Ruth E. Workman Stone, she was a hairdresser and was Manager of Minford Pharmacy. Annette was a long time member of First United Methodist Church, was a...

Apr 9, 2024

Gladys Sue Riggs, 97 of Lucasville mother of 18 children has passed away and gone to be with our Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born August 31, 1926, the daughter of the late Taylor and Ina Henson. She was a faithful member of Rubyville Community Church.

Gladys is survived...

Mar 28, 2024

Marlene Kelly, 76 of Minford passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her home. She was born May 18, 1947 in Paintsville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Bernard and Anna Lee (Scarberry) Vanhoose and was co-owner of Kelly's Carpet in Portsmouth.

She is survived by one daughter, Colena Rena (Nick) Davis; one son, Gregory Aaron (Angie)...