Jan 16, 2024

Gloria Ann (Day) Adams 73 of Lucasville went to her heavenly home Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, at the SOMC Hospice Center with her family by her side.

Gloria was born on September 8th, 1950, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Charles and Anna (Christiansen) Day. She was raised in Portsmouth and throughout the early years of her life attended...

Jan 11, 2024

Virginia Faye Porter, 90 of Pataskala, a former Scioto County resident, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her residence. She was born February 19, 1933 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Herbert and Ada Mae Day Lykins, she worked in a factory and was of the Free Will Baptist Faith.

She is survived by one...

Jan 10, 2024

Eva Marie Sexton, 95 , of Minford, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was born November 21, 1928 to Susan and Adam Swords in Kentucky.

Eva Sexton, was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a warmhearted grandmother and a devout Christian, known for her impeccable sewing skills, scrumptious cooking, and her adept gardening. She...

Jan 10, 2024

Richard V. Daniels, 73 of Minford passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born May 31, 1950 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Gerald and Emma Webb Daniels, he was a 1968 Minford High School graduate, retired from SOCF, and was a former employee of Herman's Meats and Western Southern Life Insurance. ...

Jan 4, 2024

Ronald Coy Wright, 82 of Lucasville passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus. He was born April 15, 1941 in Rubyville, a son of the late Coy and Eula Horsley Wright. He was retired from Empire Detroit Steel, and owned and operated Wright Brothers Auto Sales. Ron was a member of Western Sun Masonic...

Jan 3, 2024

Linda Lou (Kinder) Williams , born May 3, 1945, passed away in the evening of January 3, 2024 at Piketon Nursing Center.

She was born in Toledo, Oh. She was raised in Maumee, Oh. After graduating from Maumee high school, she remained in Maumee to raise her family. In 1997 she moved to Zephyrhills, Fl to live...

Jan 1, 2024

Patricia Ann Dorst, 56 , of Portsmouth passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at home. She was born March 17, 1967 in Union City, New Jersey, a daughter of the late William Dorst, Sr. and Elizabeth (Nichtula) Dorst, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by one son, Zachary Dorst; two grandchildren, Lucas, Kaylee; two brothers, William...

Dec 31, 2023

David Keith Shonkwiler, 72 , of Minford, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 16, 1951 in Portsmouth, a son of the late George and Wilma Jane "Wid" (Nance) Shonkwiler, he retired from Southern Ohio Correctional Facility after 30 years of service and was also a retired brick...

Dec 27, 2023

David Rea Conkey, 87 , of Minford went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. Born April 24, 1936 in Scioto County, a son of the late Thomas and Kathleen Coburn Conkey, he was a graduate of Portsmouth East High School and retired as a self-employed dump truck driver. In his early years he...

Dec 23, 2023

Paul Daryl Oberley, 88 of Minford passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at his residence. He was born August 28, 1935 in Scioto County, a son of the late Lowell and Gertrude Frowine Oberley.

Paul graduated from Minford High School in the class of '53, and when he found out he would be drafted, joined the U.S....

Dec 19, 2023

Betty Joe Daniels, 88 of Minford, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Bristol Village in Waverly. She was born December 10, 1935 in Cabell County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Varnatt) Schouster, she was a East High School graduate, and was retired from Blackburns as a Cashier.

She is survived by...

Dec 14, 2023

Terry Alley, 61 of Beaver, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 14, 2023 after a recent diagnosis of cancer. Terry was born August 31, 1962, the son of the late Bob Alley and Linda Alley, who survives.

Terry loved being outside with his dogs and adding to the playground for the...

Dec 13, 2023

Helen Barnett, age 99 went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She was born December 25, 1923, a daughter of the late Hubert and Dolly (Rapp) Estep. She retired from Williams Manufacturing Company and was a founding member of Stockdale Baptist Church. She was faithful to God and read her bible daily. She made her home...

Dec 9, 2023

Christopher C. Potters, 70 of Portsmouth went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2023 peacefully at his home. Born August 16, 1953, Chris was a proud Marine, a loving husband, dad, and papaw. He loved to cook for family and will be missed by all.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47...

Dec 1, 2023

Roger Allen Combs, 56 of Lucasville passed away Friday, December 1, 2023. He was born February 3, 1967 in Portsmouth, a son of the late James J. and Sharon I. Toland Combs.

He is survived by his son, Christopher (Kelsey) Combs, and three grandchildren, Brynleigh, Cainan and Lennox Combs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Nov 22, 2023

Margaret Ann Reed, 84 of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at SOMC. She was born November 20, 1939 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Firman M. and Mabel Amelia Coriell Wiehle. She was a 1957 Minford High School graduate, a former employee of Williams Shoe Factory, and Portsmouth Banking Company. Margaret was retired Transportation Secretary...

Nov 19, 2023

Alan Clay Brisker, 71 of Minford passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at SOMC ER. He was born May 11, 1952 in Portsmouth, a son of Hattie Jane (O'Neil) Brisker and the late Hughferd Brisker. Alan was an avid farmer and owned and operated Brisker Farms. He was a 1970 Minford High School graduate, attended Hobart School of Welding,...

Nov 14, 2023

Donna Moon, 80 , of Beaver, Ohio, went home to see her savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023. She went to heaven with gratitude and peace, surrounded by family and friends, after a recent cancer diagnosis.

Donna was born October 26th, 1943, daughter of the late Albert Lamar and Mildred Gladys Thomas Stafford. She is...

Nov 13, 2023

Linda Kay Howard, 78 of Portsmouth passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born January 14, 1945 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Eugene and Alafair Whitley Shonkwiler, was a bank teller, and her grandchildren's biggest fan. She was a loving mam and loved to be with her family and supporting her grandchildren...

Nov 11, 2023

Elsie (Patrick) Slusher of Minford, Ohio went home to be with her Lord on November 11, 2023. She was born March 16, 1939 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Chester and Nancy (Shepherd) Patrick. Elsie was a homemaker and attended Old Philadelphia Church in Minford for 45 years.

She is survived by her husband, Leroy Slusher whom...