Mar 11, 2020

Richard Keith Shonkwiler, 80 , of Minford passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Eugene and Alafair Whitley Shonkwiler, he was a former employee of Empire Detroit Steel and worked at Shoemakers in Minford for over 30 years. He was a medic in the US Air Force and was of the Baptist faith. ...

Mar 4, 2020

Patricia Ann Woodrow, 38 , of McDermott, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at her residence. Born April 18, 1981 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Robin (Keaton) Buckler, and the late John Hensley, she loved to do karaoke and was a nurse's aide. In addition to her mother, she is survived by four daughters, Falicia Woodrow, Whitney Woodrow, Kaleigh...

Mar 3, 2020

Floyd Leslie Cordle, 78 , of Minford passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at his residence. Born February 25, 1942 in Scioto County, a son of the late Selca E. and Susie Ross Cordle, he was a farmer and a former employee for Osco, Ohio Stove and Continental Can. He is survived by his wife, Donna Cordle; one son,...

Mar 2, 2020

Sandra Kay Melvin, 68 , of Clarktown passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. Born December 21, 1951 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Charles Garlinger and Delores Lowe, she was a 1970 graduate of Minford High School, obtained her Associate's degree in Plastic Engineering and later obtained her Bachelor's degree in Health Administration both at...

Feb 24, 2020

John Wayne Dodridge, 68 , of Lucasville passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. Born June 9, 1951 in Scioto County, a son of the late Arnold and Opal Lynn Childers Dodridge, he was a 1972 Minford High School graduate and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by one son, Jonathan (Natasha) Dodridge; five...

Feb 21, 2020

Eloise Hayward, 77 , of Wheelersburg passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at her residence. Born March 15, 1942 in Kentucky, a daughter of the late Winifred and Orabell Kelso Keeton, she was a homemaker and a member Sunshine Church of Christ. She is survived by one son, Jeff (Teresa) Hayward of Minford; four grandchildren, Ashley (Daniel) Parker, Kayla...

Feb 18, 2020

Ashlee Brooke Colvin, 32 of Minford passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at home. A daughter of Roger L. Colvin of Minford and Cynthia Rose Knittle of Minford. She was a nurse's aide and waitress. In addition to her parents she is survived by one son, Austin Foxx Colvin; one sister, Nikki Horr of Portsmouth; two nieces, Layla Kegg,...

Feb 18, 2020

Shane Anthony Hudson, 53 of Rosemount passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born October 28, 1966 in Portsmouth, a son of Delbert Hudson and the late Kathy Ann Beasley and was a 1984 graduate of Clay High School. Shane was a kind, funny and loving person who never met a stranger. ...

Feb 17, 2020

L awrence Blair, Jr., 83 of Leesburg, Florida, a former Wheelersburg area resident, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2020 at his residence in Leesburg, Florida. He was born April 4, 1936 to Ruby Campbell and Lawrence Blair. He enjoy fishing, but most of all he loved singing for his Lord.

Lawrence is...

Feb 13, 2020

Franklin L. DeAtley, 75 , of Minford, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Portsmouth Health and Rehab Center in Portsmouth. Born August 15, 1944 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late David N. and Nellie Agnes (Jones) DeAtley, he was a former employee for Bob Evans Restaurant, K & M Restaurant and E. J. Kendricks Company.  A...

Feb 12, 2020

Katherine Ilene Lauderback, 91 , of Minford passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Four Winds Community in Jackson. Born September 3, 1928 in Pike County, a daughter of the late Nelson and Ruth Days Bellar, she was a 1946 Valley High School graduate, homemaker, and a former employee of Selbys and Williams Manufacturing. She was a former cook...

Feb 8, 2020

Misty Dyan Allen, 42 , of Beaver passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. Born October 25, 1977 in Chillicothe, the daughter of Gary Burns and Diane Carman Richards, she was a home health care STNA.  She was the best wife, mother and sister, she loved softball and wrestling. She was an Ohio State...

Feb 5, 2020

Violet Ruth Fannin, 97 , of Circleville, a former Minford resident passed away Wednesday February 5, 2020 at Logan Elm Healthcare Center. Born March 3, 1922 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Lawrence F. and Norma Isabelle (Martin) Wymer, she was retired and had worked at Martings, JCPenney and Minford Dairy Bar. She was a 1940 Valley...

Jan 30, 2020

Larry Lee Dever, 79, of Minford, went to the Lord Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital after suffering from a massive stroke. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born December 7, 1940 in Portsmouth, son of the late Roscoe & Emma (Shoemaker) Dever of Minford. He was also preceded in death by...

Jan 29, 2020

Willa Mae Mullins, 95 of Minford passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. Born August 31, 1924 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Frank and Mae Andrews and was a homemaker.  She was an avid gardener, loved animals and was a loving mother. She is survived by four sons, Orville Mullins, Jr., Raymond Mullins, Jim Mullins,...

Jan 26, 2020

Roger Bill Combs, 82 of Minford, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at SOMC Hospice. Born March 12, 1937 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Frank and Lura Shepherd Combs, he was a self-employed painter and attended Old Philadelphia Tabernacle. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia Wright Combs of Minford; one son, Curtis (Jenifer) Combs...

Jan 25, 2020

Linda Kay Jones, 71 of South Webster, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at SOMC. Born November 15, 1948 in Jackson County, Ohio , a daughter of the late Dever and Isabella Irene Bloomfield Comer, she was a homemaker and attended Germany Hollow Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Timothy Jones of South Webster, Bill...

Jan 25, 2020

Richard William Trowbridge, 68 of Minford, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth. Born November 13, 1951 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Maurice and Katherine Elizabeth McCall Trowbridge, he was a 1970 Minford High School graduate and a member of Southern Ohio R/C Flyers. He was a retired printer for USEC...

Jan 19, 2020

Dennis W. Newsom, 72 of Kodak, TN passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren Newsom and his son, Wesley Dean Newsom. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Bellman) Newsom; son, Michael Ross Newsom; daughter, Michelle Renee Newsom; grandson, Wesley Ross (Percy) Newsom; mother & step-father, Delsie (Slack) & Thomas R....

Jan 19, 2020

Barbara Jean Horner, 82 of Lucasville, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at SOMC in Portsmouth. Born November 24, 1937 in New Boston, a daughter of the late Chester V. and Edna Mae Howell Ross, she was 1956 graduate of New Boston High School, a homemaker and Business Manager for Horner & Sons Construction. She was Baptized May 22,...