Jan 30, 2022

Ralph Wendell Gampp, 83 of Portsmouth, a former Minford area resident, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at SOMC. He was born May 25, 1938 in Scioto County, a son of the late Lowell M. and Edna Mae Wiehle Gampp. Ralph began his teaching career at Minford. He taught at Wheelersburg where he retired from teaching on June 1,...

Jan 30, 2022

Jeffrey Pennington age 68 , passed away peacefully at his home on January 30, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife Tammy and daughter Tiffany. Jeff was born January 26, 1954 in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Jeffrey was a beloved husband, dad, brother, uncle and his favorite title was  papaw. Jeff was survived by his loving wife of 26 years,...

Jan 27, 2022

Paul David Bays, 67 of South Webster passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. Born November 17, 1954 in Portsmouth, a son of Joann Munion Spradlin and the late Delbert Bays, he was a former employee of the Scioto County Engineer and was a US Navy veteran.

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

Jan 23, 2022

Shelia Ann Blevins, 62 of Lucasville passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. She was born January 1, 1960 in Williamson, West Virginia, a daughter of William J. and Barbara J. Maynard Blevins, she was retired from the OSU Extension Office, and attended Madison Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is survived...

Jan 22, 2022

Jacob Wallace Laber, 82 of Wheelersburg passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Rosemount Pavilion. He was born October 28, 1939 in Morristown, Vermont, a son of the late Loyal Marcel and Hazel Abbott Laber and was a farmer.

He is survived by two sons, Phillip Laber, Jacob Laber; two step-sons, Jerry Sparks, Kevin Sparks; one daughter,...

Jan 21, 2022

Lester Brafford, 90 of Minford went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 21, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. Lester was born November 30, 1931, in Minford, a son of the late James and Berta "Bertie" Hall Brafford. He was a Minford High School graduate of 1950, a retired process operator at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant and was...

Jan 16, 2022

Ruby "Peanie" Allen, 93 of Minford passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Concord Nursing & Rehab Center in Wheelersburg. She was born March 13, 1928 in Scioto County to the late Jay Arthonia and Anna Hale Chandler. She was a former employee of Mercy Hospital, Williams Shoe Factory and was a member of Union Free Will Baptist Church....

Jan 15, 2022

Wanda Lee Minzelli, 87 of Minford passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. Born September 30, 1934 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Rev. Russell and Sally Lintz Cantrell, she was a homemaker, and a member of Shawnee Hills Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons, Chuck (Debbie) Turner, Jim (Brenda) Minzelli;...

Jan 15, 2022

Mitchell Collins, 72 of Lucasville passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at SOMC. Born April 20, 1949 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Foster and Virgie Collins, was a Correction Officer at SOCF for 34 years, attended Wakefield Free Will Baptist Church, and was a US Army Vietnam veteran. Mitchell loved his family, church family but was ready...

Jan 14, 2022

Lisa Marie Alley, 52 of Columbus passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born February 11, 1969. She was a former caseworker for Southeast mental Health Center in Columbus.

She enjoyed spending time with her dogs and her loving wife/partner of 21 years. Lisa had a smile that could...

Jan 14, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jill Leigh Albrecht, 56 of Portsmouth, Ohio on Friday, January 14, 2022 after a hard-fought battle with Breast Cancer.  She was born October 19, 1965 and graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1984. She worked as a legal assistant for 20+ years with Attorney Dan Ruggiero, Attorney John...

Jan 12, 2022

Barbara Shoemaker, 81 of Oak Hill passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 20, 1940 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Oliver and Dorothy Allen Hilderbrant and was a homemaker. She is survived by three children, Stewart Matthew (Brooke) Shoemaker, Tammy Faye Shoemaker, Patty (Jeanie) Chapman; five grandchildren, David (Kristenia) Walk,...

Jan 10, 2022

Fanny Kay Noel, 53 of Portsmouth passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at her brother's residence in Greenup, Kentucky. Born November 20, 1968 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Jasper and Patricia Wilson Triplett, she was graduate of Minford High School and was an STNA.

She is survived by one daughter, Brittney (Brandon) Austin; one...

Jan 8, 2022

Matthew 25:23

His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.'

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend Judith Faye Colvin of Springfield, Stockdale and Florida was born into this world on...

Jan 6, 2022

Lonnie Lee Crace, 90 of Lucasville went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at SOMC. Born October 15, 1931 in Oak Hill, a son of the late John Herman and Blanche Mae (Rawlins) Crace, he served in the Air Force for 20 years and was a Teacher at VoTech for 20 years. Lonnie was known...

Jan 5, 2022

Robert C. Will, 88 , of Minford, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his residence. Born August 5, 1933 in Sciotoville, a son of the late Frank and Bessie Rice Will, he was a 1951 East High School graduate, charter member of Jefferson Township Fire Department,  former employee of Empire Detroit Steel for several years, a member of...

Jan 1, 2022

Tamara Lynn Alley, 56 , gained her angel wings on January 1, 2022 after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer.  It would be wrong to say that Tammy lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined. She always worried about others before herself. When anyone else would have...

Dec 29, 2021

Misty Lynn Burchett VanHoose, 49 , of Minford, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was born on September 18, 1972 in Portsmouth.

Misty is survived by her parents, Harold and Karen Burchett. Her sister Mindy (Juan) Burchett Antunez. Her three children, Natacha Collins, Timothy Collins and Curtis Collins. And two grandchildren, Elijah and Alaynah Collins....

Dec 28, 2021

Trevona Holsinger, 75 of New Boston went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Born January 29, 1946 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Ruby Campbell Blair, she was a homemaker and attended Pentecostal Victory Chapel.

She is survived by one son, Curtis "Ray" (Tammy) ...

Dec 18, 2021

Donna Raye Mullins Cordle, 82 of Minford went to heaven on Saturday, December 18, 2021. She was a graduate of McKell High School and attended Morehead State University. She was a former employee of Mitchellace and a farmer. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and her flowers. She is the daughter of the late Garland and Eleanor Mullins, married the late...