Jun 2, 2023

Rosalee Rase, 70 of New Boston, a former Minford area resident for 60 years, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at her residence. She was born July 3, 1952 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Earnest and Vannie Rose Wright Curtis. Rosalee was a 1970 Minford High School graduate, was a homemaker, mom, grandmother and loved her Hello...

May 28, 2023

Patricia L. Kairns, 86 of Minford passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Adena Pike Medical Center. She was born December 19, 1936 in Lowell, Indiana and lived in Crown Point before moving to Minford, Ohio. She was preceded in death by both parents, Earl and Mae Wood; sister, Betty Keck; husband, Paul Kairns, and daughter, Linda Swigert.

May 26, 2023

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Bailey, 64 of Portsmouth passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at SOMC ER. He was born October 19, 1958 in Portsmouth, a son of the late James G. and Ilene Williams Bailey, he was a retired firefighter and EMTA at the Atomic Plant. Jerry was a member of the Bowling Association for 40 years and a...

May 13, 2023

Dr. Jeffrey M. Miller, 52 of Lucasville, OH, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center following a massive stroke. Jeff was born July 4, 1970 to Louanne (Ross) Miller Huff of New Cumberland, WV. Besides his mother, he is survived by his dad, Ed Huff;...

May 5, 2023

Natalia Renee Britton-Cox, 25 of Wheelersburg, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at OSU Medical Center. She was born January 8, 1998 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Brian Britton, Danielle Garvin Thacker, and Daddy Jim Jim Thacker. Natalia was a graduate of Greenup County High School where she was in the ROTC, attended Ohio University Ironton, and worked at...

May 5, 2023

Harold Lee Bobst, 69 of Lucasville went home Friday, May 5, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born March 11, 1954 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Wilbur Glenn Bobst, Jr. and Ethel Jane Skaggs Bobst. Harold was a 1972 Minford High School graduate, retired from Pepsi Bottling Company, was a member of the Teamsters...

May 5, 2023

Richard Edward Colley, 62 of Lucasville passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 26, 1960 in Portsmouth to the late Willard and Vivian Lucille Schouster Colley, he was a member of the Carpenters Local 437, worked for Randy Evans Construction. Richard traveled and worked on Cooling Towers at different power plants but he...

May 3, 2023

Gladys Geneva Conkel, 73 of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at BridgePort in Portsmouth. She was born September 28, 1949 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Raymond and Edna Mae Schomburg Conkel, was a former employee of Staples Warehouse, and was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 105 in London, Ohio.

She is...

May 2, 2023

John M. Cordle, 85 of Rosemount passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born June 14, 1937, to the late Selca and Susie Cordle. He retired from United States Enrichment Corporation, was member and deacon of Candy Run United Baptist Church, and a member of Lucasville Masonic Lodge and Lucasville Chapter of Eastern Star.

Apr 7, 2023

Viola L. Brumfield, 84 of Minford, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth. She was born January 4, 1939 in Kentucky, a daughter of the late Pleas and Sylvia Lyon Fyffe. She was a homemaker, Sales Clerk at Marting's Department Store and attended Minford Bible Baptist Church.

She is survived by...

Mar 30, 2023

Mary Loretta Jenkins, 79 , of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born January 17, 1944 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Howard and Irene Nicely Messer. Mary was a Home Healthcare Aid.

She is survived by four sons, Charles Pitts, Earl Pitts, Tim Pitts, Dayne Pitts; six daughters, Tanya...

Mar 25, 2023

Gerald Wayne DeAtley, 71 , of Lucasville, passed away from this earthly life and entered his heavenly home on March 25th, 2023. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, and is survived by his loving wife Laurel DeAtley of 48 years. Together they have five sons and 11 grandkids! Gerald was a member of Carpenter's Local 437, and worked at...

Mar 21, 2023

Terry D. Conkel, 68 , of Wheelersburg passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born July 28, 1954 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Carol Conkel Leive, he was a pipefitter and a member of the Elks.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Conkel; one son, Jeff (Andrea) Oliver; three grandchildren,...

Mar 21, 2023

Wilma Jean Phillips Warren, 89 , of Bellbrook, Ohio, formerly a Scioto County resident, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Kettering Health in Washington Township, Ohio. She was born October 6, 1933 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Stacy Cecil and Ada Sharp Phillips. She was an RN for Scioto County Health Department, and she along with...

Mar 17, 2023

Angela Jane Mullins, 66 of Minford passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at SOMC ER. She was born January 22, 1957 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robert and Darlene Grooms Taylor, she was a homemaker and attended Pleasant Grove Church. Angie loved crafting, painting, planning family reunions, and loved her family.

She is survived by...

Mar 12, 2023

Rita Cathleen Cornell Carpenter, 90, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at her residence. She passed peacefully in her sleep. She was born October 3, 1932 in Buffalo, WV, a daughter of the late Henry Clayton and Amanda Cornell.

Rita was the loving wife of Cecil Carpenter for over 70...

Mar 11, 2023

Donald R. Ward, 81 of Minford, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Rosemount Pavilion after a brief illness. He was born February 4, 1942 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Charles E. and Lena Carter Ward. He was a 1961 graduate of Portsmouth High School and was an Army veteran. He was of the Christian faith.

Mar 9, 2023

Ronald Keith Parker, 71 of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 25, 1951 in Wheelersburg, to the late Woodrow and Altha Warren Parker.  Ron passed peacefully through this life with his children by his side, and was welcomed home by his best friend and eldest son in Heaven. A most beautiful...

Mar 8, 2023

Fay Allen, 86 of Minford, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born February 13, 1937 in Sciotoville, a daughter of the late Alva Ancel and Elnora (Nichols) McDaniel. She was a homemaker, a member of Homemakers, Salem Community Church and attended Pleasant Grove Community Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Kathy...

Feb 26, 2023

Constance 'Connie' Brisker, 70 of Minford, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, October 26, 1952, a daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel Turner Coriell.

Connie was a graduate of Minford High School. Connie spent her career being a cosmetologist. Her hobbies were gardening, cooking, and reading. She enjoyed spending...