Jul 26, 2021

Clarence Harwood Canter, 89 of Portsmouth passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at his residence. Born February 27, 1932 in Minford, a son of the late Clarence and Maguerite Stockham Canter, he was retired from Goodyear Atomic Plant as Captain of Security and owned & operated Canter Greenhouse. He was a member of Lucasville Masonic Lodge #465 and Madison...

Jul 21, 2021

On July 21, 2021 Homer C. Kelley, age 89, finished his earthly journey at SOMC Hospice and entered the gates of Heaven, where his wife, Betty was awaiting his arrival to enjoy the rest of eternity.

He was born July 14, 1932 in Blaine, Kentucky, to the late Sarah Ann and Herb Kelley.  Homer was the last...

Jul 21, 2021

Mary E. Lynd, 80 of Minford passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her granddaughter's residence. Born July 17, 1941 in Gallipolis, daughter of the late Elmer and Flossie Pierce Hysell and was an RN.

She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Hamilton; one son, Chris Lynd (Patrick Lewellan); three grandchildren, Jeffrey Scott (Holly) Fraley, Brittney (Doug)...

Jul 19, 2021

Arnold "Shorty" Leach, 74 , of Lucasville, a former Mansfield area residence passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at Best Care Nursing & Rehab Center in Wheelersburg. Born January 4, 1947 in Portsmouth, a son of the late James and Wilma Stewart Leach, he was a 1967 graduate of Clay High School, and retired from AK Steel in Mansfield....

Jul 17, 2021

Paul Richard Rolfe, 80 of Lucasville went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Concord Health & Rehab Center in Wheelersburg. Born May 10, 1941 in New Boston, a son of the late Gearhart and Goldie White Rolfe, he was retired from Dayton Walther and attended Minford Bible Baptist Church. He loved golfing,...

Jul 17, 2021

Karen Sue Brown, 64 of Wheelersburg passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at her residence. Born May 15, 1957 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Charles A. Richard and Shirley Mason Lewis, she was teacher and a home healthcare worker. She attended Cook Road Baptist Church.

She is survived by seven sons, Michael K. Lewis, David...

Jul 16, 2021

Jeana K. Pitts, 58 of Minford passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. Jeana was born on February 27, 1963 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Willis and Edith (Lewis) Pitts.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Shaun Pitts, Willis Kevin Pitts; a sister, Theresa (Keith) Parker;...

Jul 15, 2021

Laura Mullins, 58 of Norwood, Massachusetts passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Norwood Healthcare in Norwood, MA. Born October 30, 1962 in Sciotoville, a daughter of the late Ralph McCormack and Opal Mullins Shope, she was a former waitress and homemaker.

She is survived by two sons, Robert Routson, Eric Routson; two daughters, Angel Little, Shayle...

Jul 5, 2021

William Donald Bush, 61 of Columbus passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at The Laurels of Norworth in Worthington. Born June 9, 1960 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Robert Elmer and Ella Bea (Parker) Bush.

Donnie is survived by his wife, Anissa (Burns) Bush of Columbus; four daughters, Yoland Bush, Donna Bush, Savannah Seiber and...

Jul 4, 2021

Gloria Lee Staker, 79 of Stockdale passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at SOMC. Born August 28, 1941 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Earnest and Cathleen Maguire Harris, she was a Portsmouth High School graduate and obtained her bachelor's degree from Morehead University in teaching. She retired from Stockdale Schools and was a substitute teacher at Eastern...

Jul 3, 2021

Emma "Ruth" Bayes, 82 of South Webster passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her residence. Born January 16, 1939 in Blaine, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Bernard and Anna Lee Scarberry VanHoose and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Bayes; one daughter, Sheila Conley; two grandchildren, Andrea (Billy) Burriss, Charles Kallner;...

Jun 30, 2021

Margaret Ethel Brewer, 79 of Stockdale passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Piketon Nursing Center. Born February 19, 1942 in Beaver, a daughter of the late David Richard and Nina M. Dace Dawson, she was a graduate of Stockdale High School, a homemaker, and attended Stockdale Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Solomon Brewer,...

Jun 20, 2021

Sonia Faye Stapleton, 66 of Wheelersburg passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at SOMC. Born December 1, 1954 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Lela Taylor Swint, she was a homemaker and attended Tick Ridge Free Will Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Ray (Marcy) Stapleton, James (Mickie) Stapleton, Charles Stapleton; four grandchildren, Rebecca...

Jun 12, 2021

Jeffrey Lynn Green, 61 of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021. Born March 24, 1960 in Scioto County, a son of Linda Hutchinson Green and the late Bobbie D. Green, he was a construction worker and a former employee of M&J Welding.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two children, Eric Green, Amber...

Jun 9, 2021

Gary Franklin "Gravy Brown" Brown, 71, of Lucasville, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Born November 11, 1949 in Scioto County, a son of the late Frank E. and Jessie Mae (McGowan) Brown, he retired with the rank of Captain from Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, where he was known as "Gravy...

Jun 5, 2021

Gary Steven Souders, 61 of Minford passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. Born September 4, 1959 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Donald Eugene and Janice Carolyn Bayless Souders, he was a 1977 Clay High School graduate and an employee of the U.S. Dept. of Energy, Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. He attended Minford Bible Baptist...

Jun 2, 2021

Evelyn E. Colegrove-McCann, 77 of Vanceburg, Kentucky, a former Clarktown resident, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at SOMC Medical Center in Portsmouth. Born April 13, 1944 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Otis William Hinkle and Delma Jordan Hinkle, she was a 1961 graduate of Valley High School and was a faithful member of 8th Street...

May 31, 2021

Roger "Mack" Smith, 78 of Lucasville passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. Born October 10, 1942 in Beaver, a son of the late Malcolm and Ethel Irvin Smith, he was a 1962 Beaver High School graduate and was a heavy equipment mechanic. Mack was a founding member of Teays Valley Tractor Pullers Club and was a...

May 27, 2021

Clyde E. Leach, 82 of Rubyville passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his residence. Born June 24, 1938 in Eden Park, a son of the late James and Wilma Stewart Leach, he owned and operated Leach's Barber Shop for over 60 years and was a member of Christ Brethren Church.

He is survived by his daughter,...

May 23, 2021

Betty Lee Hite, 85 of Rubyville passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at SOMC. Born August 27, 1935 in Rubyville, a daughter of the late Adam and Susan Frances Howell Swords, she was a former employee of Williams Shoe Factory, was a waitress, a member and former officer of Moose Lodge, and was a Professional Clown "Bele". She attended...