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...

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...