Feb 22, 2024

William David Dalton, 56 of Stockdale passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was born January 20, 1968 in Savannah, Georgia, a son of William J. and Sarah Dawson Dalton. David attended Stockdale Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Joseph Andrew Dalton.

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Feb 16, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Smith, 58 of Minford passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at SOMC. She was born October 26, 1965 in Xenia, Ohio, a daughter of Russell Foster and the late Joan (Knisley) Foster, she was a Unit Clerk @ SOMC and attended Minford Community Church.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her...

Feb 11, 2024

Paul Michael Canter, 82 of Lucasville passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at SOMC. He was born May 21, 1941 in Sciotoville, a son of the late Clarence and Marguerite (Stockham) Canter,  he was a retired heavy equipment operator and was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by two sons, Tony and Roger; one daughter, Sheila;...

Feb 6, 2024

Shawn Paul Colley, 50 , of Minford passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was born September 5, 1973 in Portsmouth, a son of David Lee (Pam) Colley, and Brenda Kay Collier(Ron) Barker. He was a 1992 Minford High School graduate and was an engineer for the N&S Railway. Shawn was a Teamster and a member of the Brotherhood...

Feb 4, 2024

Janet Eileene Cruse, 80 , of Beaver, Ohio, died at home surround by her children on February 04, 2024. She was born on June 27, 1943 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter to the late Escar and Margaret (Green) Pyle. She attended Stockdale United Methodist Church, was a member of the Beaver VFW, American Legion Post #142, and Waverly Moose...

Feb 1, 2024

Willie Martin Conley, 64 of Minford passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at home. He was born July 21, 1959 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Hearl and Arlene Mead Conley and was a former factory worker.

He is survived by one son, Billy (Shelly) Conley; one daughter, Jessica Workman; one step son, Nicholas (April Skaggs)...

Jan 30, 2024

Ralph Edward Hutchinson, 94 of Minford, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at home. Born March 29, 1929 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late Lewis F. Hutchinson and Sarah Elenora Crawford Hutchinson. He was retired after 36 years of employment from the Ohio Power Company nka AEP Ohio. Ralph was a 1948 graduate of Minford High...

Jan 27, 2024

Kenneth Dwight Barnett, 79 of Minford passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 22, 1944 in Greenville, South Carolina, a son of the late Cresswell and Josie (Ranson) Barnett, he was a member of the Insulators Local #80, Franklin Valley Country Club, and attended St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church.

He...

Jan 23, 2024

In Memoriam: Ajay Michael Stiles

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ajay Michael Stiles, a young vibrant soul who left this world too soon. Ajay, aged 17, of Minford, OH, departed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH. Born on...

Jan 23, 2024

Margaret Gammon, 77 of Sciotoville passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Concord Health & Rehab Center. She was born May 23, 1946 in Dayton, a daughter of the late John D. and Dorothy Lovel (Evans) Broughton.

She is survived by her husband, Ron Gammon; four children, Mark Allen Gammon, Tina Clark, Tammy (Dusty) Apel, Teresa (Brian)...

Jan 22, 2024

Bradley Leonard Traylor, 45 of Lucasville passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 22, 1978 in Portsmouth, a son of Cheryl Evans Traylor and Orville Traylor, and he was a Facebook Marketplace Entrepreneur.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Orville Traylor, Rocky Traylor; his significant other,...

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...