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...

Sep 10, 2023

Helen Delores Hinze, 87 of Minford passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at SOMC ER. She was born January 1, 1936 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Ralph and Elnora Wolfe Nagle, she was a former employee of Minford Retirement Center, Heritage Square, Heartland of Portsmouth, Select Dairy in Portsmouth and The Hamburger Inn. She was a member...

Sep 6, 2023

Sandra Sue Elliott, 72 of Minford passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born May 6, 1951 in Ragland, WV, a daughter of the late Earl and Gladys Varney Farmer, she was a Home Health Aide and was a loving mother, mamaw and friend.

She is survived by one daughter, Lisa (Keith) Halbert;...

Aug 21, 2023

Charleigh Jayne Smith passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. She was born August 16, 2023 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, a daughter of Kyler and Sarah Poplin Smith.

In additon to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Brenda (Tony Marcum) Poplin; maternal grandfather, Charles (Rhonda) Poplin; paternal...

Aug 14, 2023

Erma Jean McGraw, 93 of Minford passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 17, 1929 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Samuel L. and Hettie Flowers Cutlip, she was retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base where she was a secretary and was of the Christian faith. Jean was a member...

Aug 14, 2023

Carolyn Sue Whisman, 73 of Lucasville passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at SOMC. She was born September 14, 1949 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Dewey and Lorene Colley Holsinger, she was retired from Golden Years and was a homemaker.

She is survived by two sons, Steven (Christie) Whisman, Brian (Antoinette) Whisman; two grandsons, Isaac...

Aug 12, 2023

Linnie Marie (Lemaster) Riggs, 82 , of Rubyville, OH went home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. A daughter of the late Hasten and Genoa (Farley) Lemaster. Linnie was born on August 24, 1940. She married the love of her life, Thomas Riggs, on January 13, 1959. She was a proud...

Aug 10, 2023

Larry Edward Rupp was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.  He was 91 when he left this world on Thursday, August 10, 2023.  Larry lived a long and full life.  His passion for public service and education benefited all.

Larry was born on March 10, 1932, in Cincinnati.  He was the only child of George...

Jul 29, 2023

Jacob Thomas Prater, 31 of New Albany, a former Minford area resident, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital in Columbus. He was born June 30, 1992 in Huntington, WV, a son of Dennis (Kristen) Prater and Laura (Benjamin) Wiget, and was a journeyman carpenter for Local #200 Columbus.

In addition to...

Jul 21, 2023

Donald William Murphy, 93 of Minford passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born June 11, 1930 in Fullerton, Kentucky, a son of the late Herbert Earl and Pauline Mayme Edwards Murphy. Don served in the U.S. Navy on USS Waldron DD699 for four years as a Sonar-man Second Class. After returning from the military...