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...

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;...