Nov 9, 2023

David Ray Warren, 67 , originally of Minford, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Denton, Texas. David, a graduate of Minford High School class of 1975, resided in Minford until 2017, before making Denton, Texas his home. David is also a member of the Lucasville Masonic Lodge No. 465.

David is preceded in death...

Nov 9, 2023

Harold Raymond Lawhun, 86 of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Courtyard in Wheelersburg. He was born September 11, 1937 in New Boston, a son of the late Albert and Ida Royster Lawhun, he was an independent contract, did upholstery, and attended Grace Baptist Church.

He is survived by one daughter, Susan (Michael) Peach; five...

Nov 3, 2023

Barbara L. Hickman, 91 of Minford passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born January 18, 1932 in Sciotoville, a daughter of the late Russell and Gertrude Shonkwiler Hayward, she was a former employee of Equitable Of Iowa (ING Insurance Company) and Martin Marietta. Barb attended Rubyville Community Church and was a member of Scioto...

Nov 2, 2023

Sam E. Baker, 90 of Minford went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born June 13, 1933 in Pikeville, Kentucky, a son of the late Joseph and Oma Mullins Baker, he was a mine worker and an avid worker in many states. Sam loved Flea Markets, Bluegrass Gospel Music and...

Oct 29, 2023

William "Bill" T. Lute, 83 of Lucasville passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born September 15, 1940 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Doran Edgar and Margaret Mae Belle Bramblett Lute and was a Millright.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita Collier Lute; two sons, Wade Lute of Lucasville, Sam...

Oct 25, 2023

Shirley Katherine Brafford, 88 of Minford went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Concord Health & Rehabilitation Center.  Shirley was born January 1, 1935, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Warren and Jessie Wiget Schuler. She was a Clay High School graduate of 1953, a retired records librarian at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion...

Oct 14, 2023

Michael Leroy Wiley passed from this world to his eternal rest on October 14, 2023. He was born on July 27, 1944 to Martha Jane (Holsinger) and Alfonso Wiley.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, 7 brothers and 3 sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mildred L. (Parker) Wiley,...

Oct 8, 2023

Jason Allen Veach 43 of Port Orange, FL passed away October 8, 2023 unexpectedly. He was born January 31, 1980 in Lancaster, Ohio to Rex Veach and Sandra Poole.

Jason grew up in Portsmouth, Ohio and graduated from Valley High School in 1998. He was a foreman employed by Utility Line Construction Services in Daytona, Florida. He...

Oct 6, 2023

John Charles Widdig, 67 of Minford passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at OSU Medical Center. He was born February 24, 1956 in Lucasville, a son of the late John Smith and Donna Mae Adkins Widdig, he was a truck driver and a member of Laborer's Local 83.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Allen Widdig;...

Oct 5, 2023

Ronald "Ron" Phillip Birchem passed away on October 5, 2023, in Portsmouth, Ohio with his brother Ken at his side. He was born on May 27, 1943 in Portsmouth to Louis and Hazel (Wyant) Birchem.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Toni, his brother Clarence (Linda) Birchem, and his sister Donna (Dutch) Alley....

Oct 3, 2023

Donna Lou Osborne-Vance, 75 of Lucasville passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born July 18, 1948 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late William and Gladys Culp Pitts, she was a nurse's aide and attended Madison Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons, Darren Osborne, Ryan Osborne; one daughter,...

Sep 27, 2023

Darrell "Scott" Donahoe, 44 of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at SOMC ER. He was born August, 18, 1979 in Scioto County, a son of Phyllis (Cummings) Donahoe and Robert Donahoe, and was a self-employed contractor.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters, BreAnna Donahoe, Ciera Donahoe; one brother, Cody Lemaster;...

Sep 27, 2023

Michael Terry Robertson, 77 of Lucasville passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born June 14, 1946 in Scioto County, a son of the late Robert "Bob" Lee Robertson, Wilma Jane Nance Shonkwiler, and his step-father, George Shonkwiler. He was retired from the Atomic Plant, was a member of Rubyville Community Church, was a jack...

Sep 27, 2023

Mary Phyllis Conklin, 84 of Minford passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Best Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. She was born March 1, 1939 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Henry Edward and Veatrice Anna Knapp Rase, she was a former employee of Williams Shoe Factory, was a Homemaker and an avid Daniel O'Donnell fan....

Sep 25, 2023

Brenda Kay Maksimovic, 71 of Portsmouth passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at Grant Medical Center. She was born May 31, 1952 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Roy Nickells and Margaret Buckley Collins, she was a East High School graduate and graduated from Franklin University with a Bachelor's Degree. Brenda retired from AEP with 30 plus years...

Sep 22, 2023

Bonnie I. Davis, 77 of Minford passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at SOMC. She was born October 1, 1945 in New Boston, a daughter of the late Paul and Mildred Bloomfield Davis, was a Data Processor for the State of Ohio, and attended Minford Bible Baptist Church.

She is survived by one sister, Shirley Ratliff; one...

Sep 22, 2023

Helen Elaine Neeld Schreick, 98 of Minford passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at Randall Residence in Wheelersburg. She was born February 26, 1925 in Urbana, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Frances Jones Neeld and was a homemaker.

She is survived by two sons, Joseph (Janet) Schreick, Jr., Ronald (Stephanie) Schreick; three grandchildren, Rebecca...

Sep 19, 2023

Paul Eugene McGraw, Jr. 74 of Minford passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  He was born July 25, 1949 in Dayton, the son of the late Paul Eugene McGraw, Sr and Erma Jean Cutlip McGraw.  He spent his early school years at Minford later moving back to Dayton and graduating from Fairmont East High School in 1967.  Paul...

Sep 18, 2023

Benjamin Franklin Winters, Jr., 90 of Portsmouth passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 28, 1933 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Benjamin Franklin Winters, Sr. and Edna Ruby Winters-Ratcliff, he was a former employee of the steel mill, retired from Shawnee State University in the maintenance department, and was a US...

Sep 15, 2023

Robert D. Mays, 87 of Portsmouth passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born February 3, 1936 in Muletown, Ohio, and the son of the late Escue "Eck" William and Pearl G. Dodds Mays. He graduated from Valley High School in 1954 and later earned associate, bachelor's and master's degrees at the University...