Feb 23, 2023

Susanne Walburn, 74 passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023 surrounded by family. She had battled 8 months with cancer. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to many. She will be greatly missed.

At her request there will be no service.

Feb 23, 2023

Betty Ruth James, 90 of Minford passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at SOMC Hospice. She was born April 9, 1932 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Thomas and Bessie Jane Eggers James, she was a homemaker, and attended Berean Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Sandra (Kevin) Bourne, Lawana (Paul) Whitt; eight grandchildren,...

Feb 20, 2023

Marjorie Ann Tackett, 75 of Piketon passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 30, 1947 in Chesapeake, a daughter of the late Franklin, Sr. and Crystal Ellis Biggs and was a homemaker.

She is survived by three daughters, Crystal Blanton (Tony Finley), Nancy Horne (Richard Davis), Gladys Neely; three step children,...

Feb 19, 2023

Janet Ruth (Allen) Day , 75, of Portsmouth, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on February 19, 2023 after a long battle with vascular dementia.  She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Frank J. & Ada Beryl (Gilliland) Allen on August 4, 1947.  She grew up on Pleasant Avenue with her two sisters.  She attended...

Feb 15, 2023

Mark Thomas Shonkwiler, 58 , of Lucasville, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his residence.

Born August 7, 1964 in Portsmouth, a son of the late George and Wilma Jane "Wid" (Nance) Shonkwiler, he was a chemical operator for Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth in Piketon.  He was a graduate of Minford High School in the class of 1982 and...

Feb 9, 2023

Rose Ann Carter, 82 of Bucyrus, was welcomed into a joyous reunion with her husband, parents, siblings, and other family as she went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9th, 2023. Rose was born on May 25th, 1940, in Harrison Township, Sciotoville, Ohio to the late David and Pheobe (Seibert) Conkel. She was the oldest of...

Feb 9, 2023

William Ronald Lutz, 87 of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at SOMC Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1935 in New Boston, a son of the late Eugene Bryson and Fern Alice Bender Lutz, he was the General Manager for 40 years of TM Patterson Paper Box Company, was member of Mabert Road Baptist Church and...

Feb 9, 2023

Eugene (Gene) Crisp of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away at Randall Residence on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Gene was born on November 20, 1926 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Henry and Essie Crisp. He was one of ten children.  Gene joined the Navy at age 16, doctoring his birth certificate in order to serve in WW II. After being...

Feb 7, 2023

Earl Ray Bennett, 72 , of Minford, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was born January 21, 1951, in Minford, the middle son of the late Marion Bennett, Jr. and Mary Helen Eckhart Bennett.

Earl is survived by his wife of 47 years, DeLynn Bennett and daughter, Kristin Bennett and her...

Feb 4, 2023

Naomi Marie Dever, 89 of Minford passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the home of her daughter. She was born December 5, 1933 in Minford, a daughter of the late Lee and Martha M. Garrett Warren. She was a 1952 graduate of Minford High School, was a former employee of the A-Plant and Clerk of Courts, and attended...

Jan 26, 2023

George Daniel Moore, 76 , of Minford, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on January 26, 2023 after his battle with cancer. Born to the late Melvin and Geneva Moore on March 20, 1946. Danny lived the majority of his life as a resident in Madison, West Virginia. Being an "ace of all trades", he spent many years...

Jan 24, 2023

Martha Potts passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023, with her loving family and friends by her side.

Martha was the youngest child of Duncan and Ruth Reagin Baxter and grew up with her older brother Dale in Portsmouth Ohio. She received a BA Degree in Education from Ohio University in Athens, OH.

Martha was...

Jan 24, 2023

Firmin "Phil" Rodrigue, 80 of Rubyville passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at his residence with his family. He was born June 22, 1942 in Quebec, Canada, he was a member of the Carpenter's Union Local #437 and an active member of Rubyville Community Church. Phil loved the outdoors, was full of life, hardworking, strong, and kind. His grandchildren...

Jan 24, 2023

Michelle Renee Crabtree, 50, of Miamisburg passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Kettering Health in Miamisburg. She was born January 7, 1973 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Michael Alan Crabtree and Gail Louise Moore Crabtree. Michelle was a teacher, worked in retail sales, and attended Bethel Baptist Church in West Carrollton. She graduated from Miamisburg High...

Jan 22, 2023

G.B. Francis Colvin, 86 of Lucasville passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born May 5, 1936 in Johnson County, Kentucky, a son of the late Earl and Mattie Hitchcock Colvin and was retired from AG Samuelson, Inc.

He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Linda Colvin; one grandchild; three great grandchildren; one...

Jan 18, 2023

Louis Jhan Aeh, 81 of Lucasville passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his residence. He was born May 6, 1941 in Wheelersburg, a son of the late Gale Thomas and Geraldine Elizabeth Christian Aeh. Jhan was a loving and very supportive Dad, Pappy, "Sweetheart" and friend. He cherished every opportunity to show support through his kindness, generosity and...

Jan 15, 2023

Homer Duncan, 94 of Portsmouth departed this life at SOMC Hospice to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born January 13, 1929 to Wallace and Della Duncan of Portsmouth, Ohio.  He served his Country during the Korean War as a Ham Radio Operator. After the war was over he met Ruth Hattion of New Boston....

Jan 13, 2023

Jason Todd Muck, 49 of Lucasville passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 12, 1973 in Portsmouth, a son of Juanita Collier Lute and the late Eddie Muck. He was a construction worker, tattoo artist and loved guitars and old cars.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his...

Jan 8, 2023

Timothy William Trowbridge, 46 , of Minford passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 3, 1976 in Portsmouth, a son of Barbara Powell Trowbridge and the late Richard William Trowbridge.  Tim was a 1994 Minford High School graduate, a former employee of Blackburn's Market for several years and Manager @ Glockner Auto Credit...

Jan 1, 2023

Rodney Allen Vulgamore, 74 of Lucasville passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Best Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. He was born March 16, 1948 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Harold and Norma Jean Uhl Vulgamore, he was a 1966 Clay High School graduate, a Millwright and owner and operator of Vulgamore Towing.  Rodney was...