Jan 4, 2026

Janice "Jan" Conley, age 82 , passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in her home, surrounded by love. She was born March 16, 1944, in Minford, Ohio, to the late Harve and Metta (Lowder) Burchett.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Conley, and her sister, Lela K. Crabtree.

Janice is survived...

Jan 3, 2026

Martha Rose (Comer) Parker, age 92 , of Oak Hill, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Four Winds Community in Jackson, Ohio.

She was born June 26, 1933 at home in Minford, Ohio to the late George Franklin and Dorothy Marie (McGranahan) Comer. Martha was raised in Minford,...

Jan 2, 2026

William Gregory Cordle, 67 , of Minford, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at SOMC ER. He was born January 7, 1958 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William and Helen Jean (Burchett) Cordle. He retired from the Atomic Plant, and was a member of Welcome Home Christian Fellowship.

He is survived by one sister, Gwen...

Dec 30, 2025

Nancy Carol Lewis, 73 , of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Bridgeport 360 in Portsmouth. She was born May 24, 1952 in Dayton, a daughter of the late Thomas Eugene and Anna Mae (Freeman) Bartee, and was a health aide for Heartland of Portsmouth. Nancy loved to play bingo and was of the Pentecostal Faith.

Dec 28, 2025

Edsel Ralph Atkins, 80 , of Beaver, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born January 19, 1945 in Scioto County, a son of the late John William and Pauline (Tatman) Atkins. Ralph was a 1962 graduate of Stockdale High School, and was a lifetime member of the VFW in Beaver. He was...

Dec 26, 2025

Linden Duke Woodworth, 68 , passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025 in Searcy, Arkansas.

Duke was born on March 29, 1957, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Harry and Vivian Woodworth. He spent most of his life in Minford, Ohio, near his maternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Since 2012, he resided with his mother at Harding...

Dec 15, 2025

Virgil Wayne Alley, 59, of Minford, went home to be with his heavenly father and his son Joey on December 15, 2025, at home.

Wayne was born May 3, 1966, to the late Amos & Shirley Davis Alley.

He was a graduate of Valley Local School District; he was previously employed at Shumway Tires until...

Dec 10, 2025

Stephen Dale Reed, 89, of Rubyville, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at his home surround by his loved ones. He was born December 7, 1936 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Stephen Virgil and Doris Vonie (Ervin) Reed. He was a guidance counselor for Valley Local Schools, New Boston Schools, and a shop teacher at Valley Local...

Dec 8, 2025

Rita Kay Ruby, née Montgomery, 83 , of Wheelersburg, Ohio, peacefully passed from this life and into the realms of eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 7:44 pm on Monday, December 8, 2025, at her residence with her family gathered by her side holding her hand.

On Sunday, October 11, 1942 at 6:00 pm,...

Dec 8, 2025

Charles Michael "Mike" Coe, 76 , of Lockborne, a former Scioto County resident, passed away December 8, 2025 at his residence. He was born December 19, 1948 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Frank and Nancy Kathleen (Duncan) Coe. He was a former employee of the City of Portsmouth Water Dept., and attended Shawnee Hills Baptist Church and...

Dec 2, 2025

David Lee Stiltner, 90 , of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 2, 1935 in Sciotoville, a son of the late Marion and Ida (Smith) Stiltner. David was a proud U.S. Army veteran, he served his country with honor for 20 years, where he completed two years of college and was...

Dec 1, 2025

Paul D. Evans, 89 , of Lucasville, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born January 16, 1936 in Greenup, Kentucky, a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Salyers) Evans. Paul was a mechanic for Dayton Walther in Portsmouth and a member of United Steelworkers.

He is survived by two daughters, Teresa...

Dec 1, 2025

Donald Wayne Jones, 87 , of Wheelersburg, entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1, 2025 at his home. Born December 18, 1937 in Oklahoma City, OK, he was the son of the late Mark and Beatrice (Judkins) Jones. Donald faithfully worked as an Ironworker and was a proud member of Iron Workers...

Nov 28, 2025

Margie Hazel  Montgomery-Adkins, 96 , of Minford passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 27, 1929 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Coy and Eula (Horsley) Wright, and was a homemaker.

She is survived by eleven nieces and nephews, Sherri Allbritian, Dave Wright, Stacy Wright, Donna Dietrich, Robin Lavender, Mike...

Nov 25, 2025

Alberta Ruth Lyons, 94 , of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at SOMC ER. She was born May 10, 1931 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late William Henry and Charlotte (Sadler) Gray. Alberta was fond of the outdoors and loved to travel and garden.

She is survived by two granddaughters, Jamie (Jay) Brown, Laura...

Nov 20, 2025

Paul Leo Morrissette, Jr., 42 , of West Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born November 29, 1982 in Van Buren, Arkansas, a son of Patricia (Hay) Morrissette and the late Paul Leo Morrissette, Sr. He was a 2001 graduate of South Webster High School, and was a member...

Nov 17, 2025

Mary Catherine Pitts, 78 , of Jackson, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at Edgewood Manor of Lucasville. She was born November 17, 1947 in Minford, a daughter of the late Levi and Victoria (Perkins) Kline, and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Pitts; two sons, Tony Pitts, Kenneth (Sue Canter) Pitts; one...

Nov 15, 2025

Saturday, November 15, 2025 the pearly gates of Heaven opened up to allow Shawn Allon Hobbs, 41, of Lucasville to enter and rejoice with those who were waiting to share eternal life with him. Shawn spent the last few years suffering with medical conditions. His absence will be hard but we now know he is no longer suffering.

Nov 14, 2025

Donald Ely Scott Jr., 54 , of Wheelersburg, passed away Friday suddenly on November 14, 2025. He was born December 4, 1970 in Fort Bragg, NC, a son of the late Donald Ely Sr. and Connie (Ratliff) Scott. Orphaned at age 6, He was raised by his grandparents, Audrey and Donald Daily whom also preceding him in death. He...

Nov 8, 2025

Justin Boyd Steele, 35 , of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born October 13, 1990 in Portsmouth, a son of Heather Steele and the late Brian Damron, he was owner/operator of Big Steele Towing, and a member of Southern Cruisers Riding Club Chapter 369.

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