Jun 18, 2019

Randall Edward Tackett, Sr., 69 , of Lucasville passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Born September 6, 1949 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Jesse and Rosalie Maxie Tackett, he was a Union Electrician for Local 495 for 50 years, and was a US Army veteran. He is survived...

Jun 18, 2019

Mary Katherine Rian, 56 , of Heath, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 29, 1963 in Newark. She is survived her mother and stepfather, Carolyn & Wayne Allen of Minford; one sister, Sondra Gutridge; one brother, Craig Mason, and two grandchildren, Robert Kaige Ramsey and Jade Nicole Ramsey. She is preceded in...

Jun 18, 2019

Biddie C. Steerman, 84 , of Minford, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.

Born May 18, 1935, in Salyersville, KY, a daughter of the late Jason B. and Audie (Caldwell) Craft, she was a retired cafeteria supervisor for Minford Local Schools, and attended Harrison Freewill Baptist Church.

She...

Jun 6, 2019

Victoria Elizabeth Coquet, 71,  of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born June 7, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Adam J. and Mary M. (Thompson) Strauss, she was a homemaker and a restaurateur. She is survived by a daughter, Michelle (Dan) Pace; a son, Joe Strauss; four grandchildren, Samantha,...

Jun 1, 2019

Kelly Lea Traylor, 53 , of Wheelersburg passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at SOMC Hospice. Born November 24, 1965 in Scioto County, a daughter of Eloise Keeton Hayward and the late Hayes Wayburn Hayward and was a former employee for Scioto County Clerk of Courts. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter, Kayla (Seth)...

May 25, 2019

Christine Delores Rose, 87 , of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, West Virginia. Born March 19, 1932 in Greenup County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Cecil and Mary (Smith) Sloas, she was retired waitress and homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Karen Risner of Wheelersburg, Cindy Knittel...

May 23, 2019

Lana Prince, 76 , of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Kissimmee. Florida. Born December 17 1942 in Wayland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Garvis G. and Naomi (Gearheart) Turner, she was a graduate of Stockdale High School, and was a retired custodian for Hilliard City Schools.

She is survived by a son and...

May 22, 2019

Merritt Ray Hayward, 86 , of Minford, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born March 8, 1933 in Scioto County, a son of the late Forrest and Adrian E. (Kallner) Hayward, he was a science teacher in South Webster for 27 years, and had formally worked for Empire-Detroit Steel Corporation in New Boston.  He...

May 20, 2019

Sarah Myrtle Hitchcock, 104 , of Waverly,  a former Beaver area resident, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Bristol Village, National Church Residences in Waverly, Ohio. Born April 1, 1915 in Winn, Kentucky, a daughter of the late James M. and Laura (Blanton) Lemaster, she was a homemaker enjoyed making quilts and gardening, and was a member of...

May 16, 2019

Brittney Gail Holsinger, 30 , of Minford, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 in the emergency room at SOMC. Born September 12, 1988 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Sue (Nick Winn) Holsinger of Minford and the late Robert Whitt, she was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her mother and step-father, she is survived...

May 14, 2019

James Roger Conkel, 80 , of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Born May 10, 1939 in Scioto County, a son of the late Everett and Madge (Childers) Conkel, he was an ironworker and attended Victory Chapel Church of Christ in Christian Union.

He is survived by two brothers, Leo Conkel, and four sisters,...

May 12, 2019

Kathy Sue McClaskey, 61 , of Clarktown, Lucasville, passed away Sunday May 12, 2019 at her residence.

Born August 30, 1957 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Albert C. McClaskey, Sr. and Roberta L. (Smith) McClaskey, she attended Coles Boulevard Baptist Church.

She is survived by a son, Kevin Bolton; two brothers, Bill...

May 8, 2019

Leon Cass Conley, 55 , of Minford, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born August 22, 1963 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Harold and Arlena (Meade) Conley, he was a mobile home installer, worked for area lumber yards and Mills Pride. He is survived by his wife, Bobbi (Kinnison) Conley; a son,...

May 5, 2019

Betsy J. Coriell, 84, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, May 05, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.

Born February 27, 1935 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Kennett and Mildred (Book) Askin, she was a secretary for several attorney's offices in Portsmouth, and a member of Sunshine Church of Christ.

She is survived by...

Apr 30, 2019

Huxyn Dean Lawhorn , was born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He is survived by his parents, Derek and Chelsea Lawhorn; two sisters, Brelynn Lawhorn, Olivia Lawhorn; maternal grandparents, Renee (Charles) Howard, Randy Ison; paternal grandparents, Sandra Lawhorn, Jerry (Sondra) Lawhorn; paternal great grandparents,...

Apr 13, 2019

Martha Lou Gilbert, 84 , of Minford, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Rosemount Pavilion. Born January 25, 1935 in Beaver, a daughter of the late Robert and Birdie Webb Estep, she was a 1953 graduate of Stockdale High School, was a former employee of Goodyear Atomic, Portsmouth Bank, Star Bank and First Star Bank, and attended Minford...

Apr 8, 2019

Keith Anthony Childers, 59 , of Lucasville, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at SOMC Hospice. Born April 13, 1959 in Portsmouth, a son of Betty Lintz Childers and the late Gaylen Lee Childers, he was a machinist, truck driver and a member of the Brothers of the Wheel Motorcycle Club. He loved to hunt, fish, riding his Harley...

Mar 29, 2019

Glenda Karin Shumway, 76 , of Lyndhurst, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic. Born June 24, 1942 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Glen and Edith Fisher Powell, she was a Minford High School graduate in the Class of 1960, an elementary school teacher for 43 years retiring in 2008 and attended Disciples Christian...

Mar 29, 2019

Harlan Eugene (Gene) Gambill went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 29, 2019 at SOMC Hospice. Gene was a former employee of JJ's Convenience Store and Vince's Carry Out, both of Portsmouth. He enjoyed life, listening to music, fishing and many sports. He watched NASCAR racing on a very regular basis. When baseball season...

Mar 29, 2019

Michael Alan Crabtree, 72 , of Miamisburg, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at Sycamore Glen Health Center. Born October 26, 1946 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Wames L. and Hazel Leake Crabtree, he was a former employee of Empire Detroit Steel and was an insurance agent for Commonwealth Insurance. He attended Bethel Baptist Church in West...