Nov 6, 2025

Darren Lee Bradley, 58 , of West Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Adena Pike Regional Medical Center. He was born February 22, 1967 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Buford and Delores (Crabtree) Bradley. He was a 1985 graduate of Valley High School and was employed by Scioto Trails.

He is survived by...

Nov 2, 2025

Rita Kay Bosworth, age 76 , entered her Heavenly Home on November 2, 2025 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.

She was born on August 27, 1949 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Bob and Wilma DeAtley. Rita grew up in Minford, Ohio where she spent her early years surrounded by family and friends. On August 5, 1972,...

Oct 31, 2025

Cheri Lynn (Conley) Hagler, 66 – It is with broken hearts the family is announcing the passing of our beloved Cheri on Friday, October 31, 2025. Cheri was born July 12, 1959 to Bruce & Mary (McSweeney) Conley. She attended Clay Township Schools and was an avid sports fan spending most of her childhood at the Little League Ballpark...

Oct 31, 2025

Gus Rulen Bennett, Jr., 90 , of Minford, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born July 1, 1935 in Sciotoville, a son of the late Gus Rulen, Sr. and Addie Mae (Scaggs) Bennett. Gus was a prison guard at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, and was a U.S. Army veteran.

He...

Oct 28, 2025

Raymond Louis "Batman" Lunsford, 75 , of McDermott, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 4, 1950 in Mansfield, a son of the late Leonard Robert and Charlotte Marie (Piatt) Lunsford. He was a truck driver and a member of the Laborer's Local 83.

He is survived by his wife, Tracey...

Oct 26, 2025

Roberta Ilene Peach, 84 , of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Best Care Nursing & Rehab Center in Wheelersburg. She was born September 27, 1941 in Minford, a daughter of the late Lewis and Elizabeth (Adkins) Clifford. She was an East High School graduate and a secretary at Minford Middle School for 27 years.

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Oct 26, 2025

Karen Burchett, 59 , of Minford, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha Burchett, and is survived by her father, John Burchett, whom she helped care for until the end, also residing in Minford.

Karen is also survived by two daughters, Amanda Vanhoose of Minford, McKenzie (Timothy)...

Oct 21, 2025

Carmeta Lyn Twinam, 56 , of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at OSU James Cancer Center in Columbus. She was born April 20, 1969 in Columbus, a daughter of the late Tommy and Maysel (Hammonds) Cook, she was a CNA, and was a member of Valley Chapel Church of Christ & Christian Union.

She is...

Oct 18, 2025

Mary Imogene Burchett, 9 5, of Clarksburg, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at her residence. She was born November 2, 1929 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Bert and Gertrude (McGlone) Watters, and was a telephone operator.

She is survived by one son, David (Andrea) Burchett, Sr.; one daughter, Lynn (Timothy) Salyer; two grandchildren,...

Oct 18, 2025

Wayne Edward Lykins, 78 , of Beaver, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at his residence. He was born December 10, 1946 in Portsmouth, a son of the late John D. and Alberta M. (Conley) Lykins, was a 1965 graduate of Valley High School, and was a former employee of the City of Portsmouth.

In addition to...

Oct 9, 2025

Sally Joyce Reid, 90 , of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 12:45 pm. She was born December 3, 1934 at home, above the drug store, in Yellow Springs, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Chester Loe and Ellen Marie (Stroupe) Loe. Sally was a graduate of Bryan High School, Class of 1952, in Yellow...

Oct 6, 2025

Dana LaMonte Messer, 68 , of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at SOMC. He was born March 28, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of Margaret (Fannin) Dulaney and the late Earnest Messer, and was retired from CSX Railroad as a Carman. Dana enjoyed farming, gardening and wood crafting.

In addition to his mother, he is...

Oct 5, 2025

Heath Aaron Pollard, 43 , of Riegel Ridge Road, Jackson, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus. Born June 23, 1982 in Portsmouth, a son of Brian and Cynthia (Dodge) Pollard, he was an employee in the emergency room at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson, and attended Minford High School.

He...

Oct 1, 2025

Bonnie Lafrida Riddlebarger, 88 , of New Boston, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in McDermott. She was born December 10, 1936 in Morehead, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Elmer and Claris (Everman) Blevins, and was owner & operator of an alterations and craft shop. Bonnie was a member of Rubyville Community Church....

Oct 1, 2025

Fontella "Sue" Munn, 87 , of Lucasville, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at her residence. She was born August 23, 1938 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Stanley and Pearl (Gilliam) Pelfrey and was a former employee for the RL Polk & Company, City Directory. Sue loved her kids, grandkids and was an avid reader and...

Sep 22, 2025

Betty Ruth Childers, 98, of Lucasville, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born April 27, 1927 in Lucasville, a daughter of the late Burt Stanley and Kizzie Ann (Chandler) Lintz. Betty worked at the New Boston Shake Shoppe until she was 85 years old. She was a member of Charity Free Will Baptist Church,...

Sep 21, 2025

Anna Elizabeth McClintic, 92 , of Wheelersburg, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Best Care Nursing & Rehab Center in Wheelersburg. She was born October 7, 1932 in Vanceburg, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Forrest and Lilly (Lewis) Sargent, she was a cook at South Webster High School, and attended Bloom Free Will Baptist Church.

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Sep 20, 2025

Robert O. Payne, 82 , of Minford, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1943 in Scioto County, a son of the late Edward O. and Geneva (Carver) Payne, was retired from Osco Industries, and a member of Charity Free Will Baptist church.

He is survived by his wife, Loretta...

Sep 16, 2025

Jerry Lee Ruby, 84 , longtime resident of Wheelersburg, Ohio, successfully completed his earthly race and received the promise of eternal life with Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday morning, September 16, 2025.

Jerry entered this world on May 28, 1941, the first-born, and only son, to the late...

Sep 14, 2025

Frances Catherine Montgomery, 95 , of Lucasville, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025. She was born March 20, 1930 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Dag and Bertha (Born) Martin, and was a homemaker.

She is survived by three sons, Randy Montgomery, Mark (Tami) Montgomery, Mike (Annie) Montgomery; three daughters, Mary Etterling, Margaret Brown, Sandy...