Sharon L. Riley Shoemaker
May 17, 2018
Sharon Lee (Riley) Shoemaker, 74, of Minford passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born March 20, 1944 in Newark, OH, a daughter of the late James Harry "Sarge" Riley and Elizabeth Arlene (Stephens) Riley, she was a graduate of Licking Valley High School Class of 1962, attended Bliss Business College, worked at Minford Post Office,...
Christopher S. Williams
May 16, 2018
Christopher Scott Williams, 51, of Stockdale passed suddenly on Wednesday, May 16th 2018. Chris was born June 14, 1966, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Marcus and Lucy Williams. He graduated from Eastern Pike High School May 29,1984. Chris was a DJ for Radio Meltdown known as DJ Chris. He found that music and, more specifically, sharing it with others,...
Rachel Smith
May 15, 2018
Rachel Smith, 84, of Minford, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. Born May 26, 1933 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Carl and Magdalena (Ross) Bayes, she had worked for Fazio Foods in Dayton, Ohio as head cashier for 17 years, and was a member of Harrison Free Will Baptist Church...
Wayne Johnson
May 11, 2018
Larry "Wayne" Johnson, 48, of Rubyville passed away May 11, 2018 following a motorcycle accident. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on April 10, 1970 to Harlena Ruby Johnson and the late Larry Johnson. Wayne was a graduate of Clay High School and Scioto County Joint Vocational School. He was an honor roll student, a top vocational student, and was...
Mamie C. Brisker Pettit
May 6, 2018
Mamie Corrine Brisker Pettit, 40, of Minford died unexpectedly Sunday, May 6, 2018. Born on February 27, 1978 in Hillsboro, Ohio. She was the daughter of Fred and the late Cindy Brisker. Mamie was a graduate of Minford High School, Shawnee State University and University of Toledo. Mamie resided in Boquete, Panama with her husband, Greg Pettit and their pet,...
Nora C. Horsley
May 6, 2018
Nora Christine Horsley, 84, of Rubyville, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at her son's residence. Born April 30, 1934 in Middletown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph Ainsley and Carrie Florence Barnes Benner, she was a teacher for 31 years the last 28 of which were spent with the Clay Local School District. She graduated from Ohio University...
Alma R. Hale
May 5, 2018
Alma Ruth Hale, 79, of Wheelersburg passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Florida. Born June 28, 1938 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Archie E. and Mary Alice (Noxsel) Richard, she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, an EMT for Clay Squad 11, and attended Rubyville Community Church and New Testament Baptist Church in Floral City,...
Lester Lykins
May 3, 2018
Lester Lykins, 97, of Lucasville passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his residence. Born June 16, 1920 in Magoffin County, KY a son of the late John D. Lykins, Sr. and Florence (Williams) Lykins. Lester was a long time member of Candy Run United Baptist Church. He was beloved by all who knew him and often referred to by...
Howard R. Childers
Apr 30, 2018
Howard Riley Childers, 82, of Stockdale passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born April 24, 1936 in Lucasville, a son of the late Jesse and Ora (Howard) Childers, he was a U.S. Army Veteran, a farmer, and retired from OSCO after 37 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Marie (Eldridge)...
Helen L. Creech
Apr 27, 2018
Helen Louise (Keller) Creech, 90, of Minford, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at her residence. Born March 23, 1928 in Pike County, a daughter of the late Oren O. and Serena (Parker) Keller, she was a member of Sunshine Church of Christ and a graduate of Minford High School in the class of 1945. She was a former employee...
Shirley A. May
Apr 19, 2018
Shirley Ann (Canter) May, 80, of Portsmouth went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, April 19, 2018 at SOMC. Born July 27, 1937 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Clarence and Marguerite Stockham Canter, she was a 1955 graduate of Stockdale High School, was a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ Chapel @ Riverview....
Betty Lucille Kelley
Apr 18, 2018
Sunday, April 15, 2018, the pearl gates of Heaven opened up to allow Betty Lucille (Hunter) Kelley, 84 of South Webster to enter and rejoice with those whom was waiting to share the eternal life with her. As she stands guard at the gates awaiting our arrival to welcome us home to a place of peace and harmony and bodies...
Shirley A. Semones
Apr 10, 2018
Shirley Ann Semones gained her wings and went into the loving arms of her Lord on April 8, 2018 surrounded by her beloved family. Shirley was an avid golfer and always referred to her days at the Little Scioto Golf Course and Elks Country Club as one of the best times of her life. Shirley leaves behind two daughters that...
John D. Collier
Apr 6, 2018
John Douglas Collier, 79, of Minford passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at his home. Born August 1, 1938 in Scioto County to the late Earl and Mary Wiehle Collier, he was a 1956 graduate of Minford High School and a former employee of Empire Detroit Steel Corporation in New Boston. He is survived by two sons, John R. (Donna)...
Robert E. Leach
Apr 5, 2018
Robert E. Leach, 54, of Lucasville passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. Born December 14, 1963 in Scioto County, a son of Clyde Leach and the late Janet Marie (Leadingham) Leach, he was an over the road truck driver for 25 years. In addition to his father, he is survived by a sister,...
Gerald J. Speights
Apr 4, 2018
Gerald James Speights, 81, of Lucasville, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Heartland of Portsmouth. Born April 19, 1936 in Alamar, North Carolina, he was a heavy equipment operator for Scioto County. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, attended Community Bible Church, an Army Veteran and was an avid hunter. He is survived by his wife, Rita...
Amos D. Salisbury
Mar 31, 2018
Amos Dial Salisbury was born in Goose Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky on March 18, 1932 to the late Dial and Rebecca Salisbury, one of ten children. In 1957, he married the love of his life, his wife of over sixty years, Regina Tackett. They have four children, starting with Connie Lynn (Lucas) Goble, William David (Laura), Jeffrey Amos (Christine) and...
Maya R. Smith
Mar 18, 2018
Maya Renee Smith, 28, of Minford, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. She was born June 1, 1989 in Naples, Florida, a daughter of the late Jennifer Diane McMullen-Jones and attended Temple Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Russell Smith; one daughter, Alaina Roberts of Ft. Meyers, Fl.; two sisters, Lauren...
Jeffrey N. Benner
Mar 13, 2018
Jeffrey Neal Benner, 60, of Fairfield passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Born April 27, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of Laura Lemaster Benner and the late Edwin Hugh Benner, he attended Rubyville Community Church, and was a graduate of Clay High School in the class of 1975. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother, Bradley...
Neil Gleim
Mar 11, 2018
Neil Leland Gleim, age 73, of Marengo, Ohio, walked out of time on Earth into eternity in heaven on March 11, 2018. Neil was born on December 18, 1944 in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Forrest Paul Gleim, his mother, Mary Kathryn Gleim Davis, his wife, Phyliss Sweeney Gleim, sister, Arbana Mae Gleim of Cambridge,...
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