Sep 8, 2025

Dwight Lee Shoemaker, 83 , of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at his residence. He was born May 4, 1942 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Frank E. and Dorotha M. (Poole) Shoemaker, and was a former owner/operator of Shoemakers Sohio Service Station in Minford. Dwight was a U.S. Army veteran and attended Portsmouth SDA.

Aug 31, 2025

Debra "Debbie" Sue Conley , 60, of Lucasville, died August 31, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. Born December 31, 1964 in East Chicago, Indiana, the daughter of the late Revery Whitt Conley and the late James D. Conley, she was employed by Bomex Corporation. She is survived by three nephews: James Mitchell Conley of Middleport, Zachary Scott...

Aug 31, 2025

John Clinton Brown, 70 , passed away on August 31, 2025. He was born on October 31, 1954, to the late Harry Brown and Wilma (McKinney) Brown. John graduated from Minford High School in 1972. Shortly after, he began a dedicated 42-year career at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant, retiring with a reputation for dependability and integrity. Colleagues remembered...

Aug 25, 2025

Betty Jean Bowman, 83 , of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at her residence peacefully with her family. She was born July 20, 1942 in West Portsmouth, a daughter of the late George and Madilyn Ruth Grandin, and owned and operated a restaurant.

She is survived by four children, Charles Wesley Bowman, Florence (David) Pantele,...

Aug 23, 2025

Anthony Wayne "Tony" Payne, 48 , of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born November 15, 1976 in Portsmouth, a son of Robert Payne and the late Sheila (Parker) Ruggles. Tony was a member of the VFW and a U.S. Army veteran.

In addition to his father, he is survived...

Aug 23, 2025

Laura Frances Benner, 89 , of Lucasville, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 23, 2025. She passed peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born December 22, 1935 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Hasten and Genoa (Farley) Lemaster. Laura was a former employee of Goodyear Atomic Plant, was a homemaker,...

Aug 14, 2025

Daisy Janell Hall, 45 , of Minford, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Buckeye Forest Nursing Home in Jackson. She was born January 20, 1980 in Scioto County, a daughter of Kathy and Doug Bishop and was a homemaker.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by one son, Cody (Makenna) Bryant; two daughters, Annah...

Aug 11, 2025

Hattie Jane Brisker, 95 , of Wheelersburg, Ohio, entered her heavenly home on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born on January 11, 1930, in Hillsdale, West Virginia, to the late Frank and Hattie Beamer O'Neill.

Hattie Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Hughferd Brisker; her sons,...

Aug 4, 2025

Harold John Meldick, 83 , of Oak Hill passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at Adena Health System in Chillicothe. He was born December 1, 1941 in Scioto County, son of the late Phil Raynard and Ona Ellen (Shoemaker) Meldick. Harold was a farmer, founding member of Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department in Jackson County since 1980, and was...

Aug 4, 2025

Shirley Ann Frazee, 80, of Beaver, passed Monday, August 4, 2025 at Buckeye Forest at Jackson. She was born November 9, 1944 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late James and Alta (Montgomery) Lykins and was a homemaker. She loved her loved her family very deeply.

She is survived by her husband of  61 years, George...

Aug 1, 2025

Betty Rosemary Lore, 64, of Lucasville, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was born February 13, 1961 in Portsmouth, daughter of the late Carl Dickerson and Rosemary (Pressley) Fugate and was a homemaker.

She is survived by two sons, Rusty Lore, Keith Lore; a sister, Debbie Stacy; a step-sister,...

Jul 31, 2025

Paul Alva Winn, 46, of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1979 in Portsmouth, a son of Doris (Hodge) Winn and the late Alva Winn. Paul was a Jefferson Township Firefighter, attended New Freedom Community Church in Wakefield and Back Run House of Prayer in Lucasville. He enjoyed fishing, riding...

Jul 30, 2025

Patricia Ann Bennett, 85 , of Minford passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born March 16, 1940 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Miller) Adams. Patricia was a homemaker, was a member of Highland Bend Nazarene Church, and attended Rubyville Community Church.

She is survived by her...

Jul 27, 2025

Leroy Slusher, 89 , of Minford, Ohio went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born in Salyersville, Kentucky on March 20, 1936 to the late Burie and Louise Slusher and attended Old Philadelphia Tabernacle Church in Minford. Leroy was a Carpenter, and worked for Dial Construction for many years....

Jul 26, 2025

Timothy Lee Mauk, 75 , of Jackson passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 23, 1950 in Dayton, son of the late Wilbur M. and Jane Ellen (Lyon) Mauk. Tim retired from General Motors Corp., and was a Radio Teletype Operator in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam war.

He...

Jul 25, 2025

Janet Sue (Brisker) Risner, 83 , of Minford, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday July 25, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born August 10, 1941 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Charlotte L. (McLaughlin) Brisker, she was an elementary school teacher for...

Jul 23, 2025

It is with both deep sorrow and steadfast hope in the promise of Heaven that we announce the passing of Ricky Edwin Johnson on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Rick was surrounded by the love of his family and the compassionate care of Southern Ohio Hospice.

Born in Chillicothe on May 14, 1953, to Samuel Franklin Johnson and...

Jul 19, 2025

Shirley Ann Wheeler, 88 , of Minford, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 19, 2025 in the comfort of her home. She was a devoted Christian and a member of Charity Free Will Baptist Church. She was known for her sweet smile, infinite kindness and peaceful presence. Her greatest treasure and joy in her life was her...

Jul 17, 2025

Rachele Lynne McLaughlin, 44 , of Minford, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her residence due to a pre-existing heart condition. She was born January 22, 1981 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Victor and Rebecca (Howard) Colley and was a 2000 graduate of Minford High School. Rachele loved summer and fall, working in her flowerbed, she was artistic,...

Jul 16, 2025

Paul John "PJ" Glauder, Jr., 68 , of Minford, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born April 19, 1957 in Columbus, son of the late Paul John, Sr. and Mary Lou (Powell) Glauder. PJ was a retired substance abuse counselor, was a faithful member of Alcoholics Anonymous since 10/13/1987, and was...