Dec 15, 2025

Virgil Wayne Alley, 59, of Minford, went home to be with his heavenly father and his son Joey on December 15, 2025, at home.

Wayne was born May 3, 1966, to the late Amos & Shirley Davis Alley.

He was a graduate of Valley Local School District; he was previously employed at Shumway Tires until...

Dec 10, 2025

Stephen Dale Reed, 89, of Rubyville, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at his home surround by his loved ones. He was born December 7, 1936 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Stephen Virgil and Doris Vonie (Ervin) Reed. He was a guidance counselor for Valley Local Schools, New Boston Schools, and a shop teacher at Valley Local...

Dec 8, 2025

Rita Kay Ruby, née Montgomery, 83 , of Wheelersburg, Ohio, peacefully passed from this life and into the realms of eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 7:44 pm on Monday, December 8, 2025, at her residence with her family gathered by her side holding her hand.

On Sunday, October 11, 1942 at 6:00 pm,...

Dec 8, 2025

Charles Michael "Mike" Coe, 76 , of Lockborne, a former Scioto County resident, passed away December 8, 2025 at his residence. He was born December 19, 1948 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Frank and Nancy Kathleen (Duncan) Coe. He was a former employee of the City of Portsmouth Water Dept., and attended Shawnee Hills Baptist Church and...

Dec 2, 2025

David Lee Stiltner, 90 , of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 2, 1935 in Sciotoville, a son of the late Marion and Ida (Smith) Stiltner. David was a proud U.S. Army veteran, he served his country with honor for 20 years, where he completed two years of college and was...

Dec 1, 2025

Paul D. Evans, 89 , of Lucasville, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born January 16, 1936 in Greenup, Kentucky, a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Salyers) Evans. Paul was a mechanic for Dayton Walther in Portsmouth and a member of United Steelworkers.

He is survived by two daughters, Teresa...

Dec 1, 2025

Donald Wayne Jones, 87 , of Wheelersburg, entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1, 2025 at his home. Born December 18, 1937 in Oklahoma City, OK, he was the son of the late Mark and Beatrice (Judkins) Jones. Donald faithfully worked as an Ironworker and was a proud member of Iron Workers...

Nov 28, 2025

Margie Hazel  Montgomery-Adkins, 96 , of Minford passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born February 27, 1929 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Coy and Eula (Horsley) Wright, and was a homemaker.

She is survived by eleven nieces and nephews, Sherri Allbritian, Dave Wright, Stacy Wright, Donna Dietrich, Robin Lavender, Mike...

Nov 25, 2025

Alberta Ruth Lyons, 94 , of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at SOMC ER. She was born May 10, 1931 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late William Henry and Charlotte (Sadler) Gray. Alberta was fond of the outdoors and loved to travel and garden.

She is survived by two granddaughters, Jamie (Jay) Brown, Laura...

Nov 20, 2025

Paul Leo Morrissette, Jr., 42 , of West Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born November 29, 1982 in Van Buren, Arkansas, a son of Patricia (Hay) Morrissette and the late Paul Leo Morrissette, Sr. He was a 2001 graduate of South Webster High School, and was a member...

Nov 17, 2025

Mary Catherine Pitts, 78 , of Jackson, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at Edgewood Manor of Lucasville. She was born November 17, 1947 in Minford, a daughter of the late Levi and Victoria (Perkins) Kline, and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Pitts; two sons, Tony Pitts, Kenneth (Sue Canter) Pitts; one...

Nov 15, 2025

Saturday, November 15, 2025 the pearly gates of Heaven opened up to allow Shawn Allon Hobbs, 41, of Lucasville to enter and rejoice with those who were waiting to share eternal life with him. Shawn spent the last few years suffering with medical conditions. His absence will be hard but we now know he is no longer suffering.

Nov 14, 2025

Donald Ely Scott Jr., 54 , of Wheelersburg, passed away Friday suddenly on November 14, 2025. He was born December 4, 1970 in Fort Bragg, NC, a son of the late Donald Ely Sr. and Connie (Ratliff) Scott. Orphaned at age 6, He was raised by his grandparents, Audrey and Donald Daily whom also preceding him in death. He...

Nov 8, 2025

Justin Boyd Steele, 35 , of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born October 13, 1990 in Portsmouth, a son of Heather Steele and the late Brian Damron, he was owner/operator of Big Steele Towing, and a member of Southern Cruisers Riding Club Chapter 369.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by...

Nov 6, 2025

Darren Lee Bradley, 58 , of West Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Adena Pike Regional Medical Center. He was born February 22, 1967 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Buford and Delores (Crabtree) Bradley. He was a 1985 graduate of Valley High School and was employed by Scioto Trails.

He is survived by...

Nov 2, 2025

Rita Kay Bosworth, age 76 , entered her Heavenly Home on November 2, 2025 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.

She was born on August 27, 1949 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Bob and Wilma DeAtley. Rita grew up in Minford, Ohio where she spent her early years surrounded by family and friends. On August 5, 1972,...

Oct 31, 2025

Cheri Lynn (Conley) Hagler, 66 – It is with broken hearts the family is announcing the passing of our beloved Cheri on Friday, October 31, 2025. Cheri was born July 12, 1959 to Bruce & Mary (McSweeney) Conley. She attended Clay Township Schools and was an avid sports fan spending most of her childhood at the Little League Ballpark...

Oct 31, 2025

Gus Rulen Bennett, Jr., 90 , of Minford, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born July 1, 1935 in Sciotoville, a son of the late Gus Rulen, Sr. and Addie Mae (Scaggs) Bennett. Gus was a prison guard at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, and was a U.S. Army veteran.

He...

Oct 28, 2025

Raymond Louis "Batman" Lunsford, 75 , of McDermott, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 4, 1950 in Mansfield, a son of the late Leonard Robert and Charlotte Marie (Piatt) Lunsford. He was a truck driver and a member of the Laborer's Local 83.

He is survived by his wife, Tracey...

Oct 26, 2025

Roberta Ilene Peach, 84 , of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Best Care Nursing & Rehab Center in Wheelersburg. She was born September 27, 1941 in Minford, a daughter of the late Lewis and Elizabeth (Adkins) Clifford. She was an East High School graduate and a secretary at Minford Middle School for 27 years.

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