Jul 30, 2020

Harry Willis, Jr., 88 of Minford passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his residence. Born November 28, 1931 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Harry Willis, Sr. and Lona Musser Willis, he was a former employee of Empire Detroit Steel and AK Steel in Mansfield. He was a member of the Steel Workers Union, Berean Baptist Church...

Jul 25, 2020

Katlyn Marie Martin, 28 of Lucasville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 6, 1992 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Carl Martin and Sherry (Jordan) Distel. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Aubree Marie Grace Madden, grandfather(s): Sherman Martin, John Wagner and Carl Distel, Jr.; two uncles, Sherman Martin...

Jul 25, 2020

Sherrie Lynn Lykins, 54 , of Minford passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Born October 30, 1965 in Bellflower, California, a daughter of Mary (Laney) Lykins and the late John D. Lykins, III, she was a Data Entry Claims Representative for Anthem Insurance, was a member of Jimmy Buffet...

Jul 22, 2020

Charles Houston Bentley, 45 , of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Portsmouth Health and Rehab in Portsmouth.

Born November 7, 1974 in Georgia, a son of Keneda Kay (Harr) Bentley and the late Bradley H. "Lucky" Bentley, he was a 1993 graduate of Minford High School.

In addition to his mother, he...

Jul 16, 2020

Ruby Ann Martin, 83 , of Portsmouth passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born January 14, 1937 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Cecil and Kelsie (Brame) Nibert, she was a Head Cook at Martin Marietta, and attended Portsmouth Apostolic Church in New Boston. She is survived by two sons, Keith Powell...

Jul 14, 2020

Deidre D. Greathouse, 39 , of Lucasville passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. She was born July 7, 1981 in Portsmouth, a daughter of James and Sherry Ellis Montgomery, and she was a Nurse's Aide.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Christopher Greathouse; two sons, Chris (Destiny) Greathouse, Jacob...

Jul 3, 2020

Robert "Bobby" Allen Ruby, 69 , of McDermott passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence. Born January 4, 1951 in Scioto County, a son of the late Johnie Levi and Helen L. Shumway Ruby, he was an electrician and a US Air Force veteran.

He is survived by three sons, Bobby Ruby, Levi Gallion, Brandon...

Jul 3, 2020

Regina Marie (Zenda) Miller, 88 , of Minford, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by her family who loved her very much. Born April 3, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Regina Zenda, she was retired after being formerly employed by Richmond Brothers in Cleveland and Mitchellace of Portsmouth. She...

Jul 2, 2020

Carl E. Williams, 79 , of Lucasville passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. Born October 20, 1940 in Scioto County, a son of the late George and Irene Fields Williams, he was a welder – welding inspector at Martin Marietta where he retired. Carl had a passion for working on and racing cars.

He...

Jul 1, 2020

Cora "Mae" Sherrick, 79 , of Lucasville passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Kobacker House in Columbus. Born June 9, 1941 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late George J. Carter and Elsie Dingus, she was a homemaker and attended Rubyville Community Church.

She is survived by her husband, Russell Sherrick; two daughters, Pam Sherrick,...

Jun 24, 2020

Norma Jean Stone, 94 , of Lucasville passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Bristol Village in Waverly. Born January 12, 1926 in Letcher County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Alamander and Dellie Williams Amburgey, she retired from Kresge as a Clerk, and was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by one son, Ronald F....

Jun 23, 2020

Martha Ann Stewart, 91 , of Lucasville passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her residence. Born October 11, 1928 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Elbert and Shirley Bryan Hayton, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by two sons, Alex Bryan Stewart, Jimmy Lee Stewart; one daughter, Shirley Fell;...

Jun 22, 2020

Hildegard Sherman, 92 , of Minford, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at her residence. She was born April 19, 1928 in Bernstadt, Germany, a daughter of the late Lina Keck Rau, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by one daughter, Helga Conklin; two grandsons, Eric Roberts, Brian Roberts; one grandson-in-law, Kevin Durio; four great grandchildren;...

Jun 18, 2020

Bobby D. Colvin, 85 of Minford, OH passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. Born September 5, 1934 in Paintsville, KY, a son of Herschel and Esta Colvin of Paintsville, KY, he was a retired Truck Driver and a member of The Teamsters Local Union 413.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Jun 16, 2020

Delbert Vincent Estepp, 66 , of Waverly, a former Franklin Furnace resident, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his residence. Born March 17, 1954 in Scioto County, a son of the late Ovie Delbert and Madgie Isacce Estep, he was a truck driver and a Marine Corp. veteran.

He is survived by one son, Brian Keith...

Jun 16, 2020

Randall "Randy" Vernon Powell, 60 of Minford passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his residence. Born January 8, 1960 in Scioto County, a son of the late Leonard and Betty (Waddell) Powell, he was a forklift operator for Van-Robb in Waverly and attended Lifepoint in Portsmouth.

He is survived by his wife, Tonya Russell Powell; two...

Jun 9, 2020

David Arthur Braden, Sr., 81 of Rubyville passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. Born April 21 1939 in Dayton, Ohio, a son of the late Todd and Thelma Wycuff Braden, he retired from Dayton-Walther where he was known as "Slave" after 29 years of service and attended Rubyville Community Church.

He is survived by...

Jun 9, 2020

Charles Edward Blevins, 74 of Lucasville passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his residence. Born January 8, 1946 in Columbus, a son of the late Charles Blevins, Jr. and Cloia Risner Blevins, he was a former employee of Buckeye Steel Co. and was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Long Blevins;...

May 31, 2020

Mendora Alberta Keeton, 73 of Lucasville passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at her residence. Born August 30, 1946 in Pike County, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and Icy Brown Riddlebarger, she was a former bus driver and attended Stillwater Methodist Church.

She is survived by one son, Darwyn Keeton of Lucasville; two grandsons, Daniel...

May 31, 2020

Sherri Mae Sullivan, 55 of South Webster, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 27, 1964 in Dayton, a daughter of Barbara Ruth Williamson and the late Billie Joe Shull, she was a manager for Taco Bell.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by one sister, Bobbie (Joe) Kelly,...