Apr 19, 2021

Wilma {Wid} Jane Nance Shonkwiler peacefully passed away to meet her Lord on April 19, 2021 at the SOMC Hospice Center.

She was born to the late Howard and Mamie Nance on 11/02/1928.  She worked for General Motors in Columbus before she returned to Scioto County where she married George David Shonkwiler on August 19, 1950 and...

Apr 19, 2021

Glenda Sue Smith, 67 of Portsmouth passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at her residence. Born August 11, 1953 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Glen Smedley and Helen Jones Smedley Wheeler, she was a office secretary. She loved horses and spending time with family.

She is survived by two sons, Shane Smith, Wesley (Vickie) Smith;...

Apr 18, 2021

Lee Roy Blevins, 92 of Minford passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. Born December 26, 1928 in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Elmer and Claris Everman Blevins, he was owner/operatory of Village Pizza in Minford, 139 Market and Airport Restaurant, and was a US Army veteran.

He is survived by one...

Apr 17, 2021

Betty Jean Kester, 91, of Minford passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Bridgeport Healthcare Center in Portsmouth.

Born February 2, 1930 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Leeman and Ruth (Headley) Headlee. Betty was a beautician, and was also a consession stand manager at Wheelersburg Go Kart Track. She loved to cook, and was...

Apr 14, 2021

Jane Ellen Mauk, 91 of Atlanta, Georgia, a former Scioto County resident, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Born October 22, 1929 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Jesse and Nola Ball Lyon, she retired from Pleasant Hill Convalescent Center in Piketon as an R.N.  She was a member of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church.

She...

Apr 14, 2021

Richard Harold Crager, 74 of Lucasville passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Columbus. Born March 25, 1947 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Harold Crager, he was a mechanic, member of Operator's Union out of Columbus and was head foreman @ Barton S. Fish, Inc..

He is survived by his wife, Edith Sparks Crager; one...

Apr 5, 2021

Robert Wayne Horner, 59 of South Webster passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at SOMC in Portsmouth. He was born August 31, 1961 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Jesse and Dorothy Adkins Horner. He owned and operated Horner Logging.

He is survived by his wife, Sherri Wagner Horner; two daughters, Cherie Ann (Lorne) Justice, Ashley...

Mar 28, 2021

Joanna Sue Powell, 73 , of Portsmouth passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at River Run Healthcare of Portsmouth. Born October 2, 1947 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Herman and Cora J. McCoy Powell, she was a 1965 Minford High School graduate and a former computer word process operator.

She is survived by cousins....

Mar 28, 2021

Thomas Anthony "Riggo" Riggs, 59 , of Lucasville went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving daughters. He passed Sunday, March 28, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. Born April 1, 1961 in Okinawa, a son of Thomas and Linnie Lemaster Riggs and was a graduate of Russell High School.  He was a truck driver, a truck driving...

Mar 25, 2021

Alva Lee "Al" McDaniel, 75 of Newark passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Alva was born in Minford, Ohio on February 10, 1946 to the late Alva Ancel and Elnora (Nichols) McDaniel. Alva graduated from Minford High School in 1964. He went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering from the...

Mar 21, 2021

Ralph Darrold "Jiggs" Frazie, 91 , of Minford, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth.

Born April 25, 1929 in Scioto Furnace, Scioto County, a son of the late Nathan and Della (Brown) Frazie, he was a retired business owner and a Baptist minister for many years.  He started out as...

Mar 18, 2021

Vicki Lynn Peterson, 44 of West Portsmouth passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at her residence. Born December 10, 1976 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late James "Jack" and Dolores Ann Harris, she was a caregiver.

She is survived by two daughters, Haley Cooper, Taylor Tackett; two sons, Austin Mullins, Dylan Mullins; five grandchildren, Ralynn, Riley,...

Mar 17, 2021

Vernon Lee Conley, 75 of Lucasville passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. Born November 15, 1945 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Isaac Lawson and Mattie Mae Plummer Conley, he retired from N&S Railway, was an ordained Christian Baptist Minister and was pastor of several area churches. Vernon enjoyed running beagles, outdoors and spending time...

Mar 10, 2021

Amy Elizabeth Schreick-Flannery, 39 , of Firebrick, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born November 30, 1981 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Ronald & Stephanie Sommers Schreick, she was a 2000 Minford High School graduate and attended Minford United Methodist Church.

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

Mar 9, 2021

Daffene Slone, 78 of Minford passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth.

Born April 25, 1942 in Thacker, WV, a daughter of the late Jake and Vesta Coleman.

She is survived by three sons, John (Pamela G.) Slone, Timothy (Pamela S.) Slone, James Edward Slone; four daughters, Diana (Daniel) Jenkins,...

Mar 7, 2021

Chester William Fannin , 100 years and 20 days, of Minford Ohio died Sunday March 7th, 2021 in San Diego, California.  Born February 15th, 1921 in Minford, OH to the late Monroe and Flossie Fannin.  On April 5, 1942 he married Clara Florence Cotton. They were married for 67 years until her death in 2009. Chester and Florence lived...

Mar 5, 2021

Vernon Nicholas Kalaimoku "Moku" Paishon, Jr., 57 of Waverly passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 27, 1964 in Columbus, a son of Carol Sue (Jackson) Paishon and the late Vernon Nicholas Kalaimoku Paishon, Sr.,  and worked in construction .

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

Feb 18, 2021

Edith Mae McKenzie Colvin, 87 of Minford, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Concord Health & Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Born November 3, 1933 in Staffordsville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late German and Sallie McKenzie of Jackson, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby D. Colvin of 67...

Feb 17, 2021

Beverly Sue Glenn, 65 of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 1, 1955 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Alvis Riley and Edna Marguerite Buffington Glenn. She will be remembered for her outgoing personality and warm smile. Bev made friends easily, and will be remembered fondly by her friends at...

Feb 9, 2021

Marjorie Lucille Dever, 94 of Lucasville passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Eagle Creek Nursing Home in West Union. Born November 6, 1926 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Lawrence F. and Norma I. Martin Wymer, she was a former employee of Beavercreek High School and Knollwood Florist. Marjorie was a member of Minford Community Church...