Clarence F. Wells
Dec 1, 2017
Clarence F. Wells, 86, of Minford, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe. Born May 21, 1931 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Ora McKinley and Esta Marie Kallner Wells, he was a former employee of New Boston Coke Plant for 43 years, was a US Air Force veteran, and was of the Christian...
Dan Rader
Nov 26, 2017
Dan Rader, 85, of Wheelersburg passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017. Born Nov. 15, 1932 and raised in Franklin Furnace. A son of the late Dan Rader Sr. and Anna (Gumbert) Rader. He was a very generous man who never came across a stranger. Dan served in the Marine Corp. during...
June Allen Meade
Nov 23, 2017
June (Allen) Meade, 94, of West Portsmouth passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Columbus. Born September 24, 1923 in Minford, a daughter of the late Alva J. and Esther Marie Warren Allen, she was a homemaker and was of the United Methodist faith. She was a member/secretary of Scioto County Memorial Day Association, serving as leader of the Ladies...
Erma I. Fannin
Nov 18, 2017
Erma I. (Kayser) Fannin, 85, of Portsmouth, a former Minford area resident, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born December 13, 1931 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late, Delbert "Venie" Kayser and Emma L. (Morton) Kayser. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law; James W. & Hope Fannin of Wheelersburg, Larry &...
Debra K. Jordan
Nov 14, 2017
Debra Kay Hoover Jordan, 60, of New Boston passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at her residence. Born April 2, 1957 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Herbert Mark and Janet Margaret Sowards Hoover, she was a Home Health Aide for Hallmark Healthcare. She is survived by her longtime companion, Jimmy Arthurs; one son, Joshua Arthurs of New...
Nancy J. Buckle
Nov 11, 2017
Nancy Jane Buckle, 83 of Minford passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Minford Retirement Center in Minford. Born February 1, 1934 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Joseph Henry and Nannie Gertrude Ravencraft Harris, she was a 1952 graduate of Valley High School and a homemaker. She was a member of Lucasville Chapter No. 495 Order of the...
James D. Wyrick
Nov 6, 2017
James Daily (Pooch) Wyrick, 67, of Lucasville went home to be with the Lord, Monday, November 6, 2017 while in Hospice care surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to Howard and Norma (Leach) Wyrick, in Mansfield, Ohio on September 27, 1950. After the death of his father, he resided in Rubyville, raised by his mother and grandparents; Jim...
Mylia J. Powell
Nov 6, 2017
Mylia Jean Powell, 67, of Columbus passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at Pleasant Hill Manor in Piketon. Born August 11, 1950 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Ray Ellsworth and Thelma Marie (Shaffer) Powell, she had worked for the FBI and Health and Human Services in Columbus. She is survived by a brother, Richard (Anne) Powell of...
Billy Joe Hutchinson
Nov 4, 2017
Billy J. Hutchinson of Minford, aged 87, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 4, 2017. He was born on August 7, 1930 to Louis and Sarah Hutchinson. Billy was retired from the United States Air Force and the Minford School District. He was a member of the James Irwin Post 622, where he served...
Garnet Stephens
Oct 30, 2017
Garnet (Humphries) Stephens, passed away October 30th 2017. Daughter born to Gabriel and Minnie Humphries of Minford on November 13th 1918. Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 4th 2017 at 1 p.m. at Bennett Cemetery, Minford, with Pastor Brian Baer officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edaf.com.
John E. Malott
Oct 30, 2017
John Eugene Malott, 76, of Minford, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born February 20, 1941in Portsmouth, a son of the late Fred and Eva (Penix) Malott, he worked at the former Empire Detroit Steel Corp., he had worked for Madison Township, and the U.S. mail. He was also a member of the Portsmouth Moose...
Judith A. Meddles
Oct 21, 2017
Judith A. Meddles age 82 of Stout went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 18th 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Meddles, son, Gordon (Bub) Meddles, daughter-in-law, Peggy Meddles, mother, Helen Nelson, step-father, Russel Nelson, father, Gordon (Trigg) Cooper, and brother, Gordon Cooper. She leaves behind many loved ones including 2 children, Pam...
Beulah M. Colvin Dixon
Oct 15, 2017
Beulah M. (Colvin) Dixon, 96, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital in Jackson. She was born February 3, 1921 in Paintsville, KY, a daughter of the late Herschel and Esta Lee (Salyers) Colvin. Beulah is survived by a son, Lowell (Bonny) Dixon of Jackson, MI; two daughters, Geraldine Knapp of Jackson, MI,...
John Coburn
Oct 5, 2017
John Lewis Coburn of Hillview in Portsmouth, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Thursday, October 5, 2017 at SOMC. He was born April 3, 1929 and is survived by his wife, Ella (Scott) Coburn. He was proceeded in death by John and Jeannie (Bennett) Coburn, and four sisters, Kathleen, Louella, Abbie and Alice. He is survived by three children,...
Paul K. Dever
Sep 27, 2017
Paul Kenneth Dever, 93, of Portsmouth passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Best Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg, Ohio after a brief illness. Paul was born December 12, 1923 in Sciotoville, Ohio to the late Clifford and Emma Caroline Dever. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family, farm life, reading, traveling, and discussing the history and politics...
Cora B. Reese
Sep 20, 2017
Cora Belle Reese, 89, of Wheelersburg passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2017 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born July 30, 1928 in Wayne, WV, a daughter of the late Elmer and Pearlina (Maynard) Miller, she was a homemaker and attended Tick Ridge Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Carl (Kathy) Reese of Wheelersburg; a daughter, Karen (Les)...
Burley R. Havens
Sep 16, 2017
Burley Ray Havens, 59, of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born July 19, 1958 in Portsmouth, a son of Fern Muck Havens and the late George Havens. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Dovie Smith Havens; one son, Ryan Havens; one grandson, Gage Havens; one...
Jr. Floyd Swaim
Sep 16, 2017
Floyd Swaim, Jr., 89 of Minford, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at SOMC Hospice. Born January 3, 1928 in Minford, a son of the late Floyd E. Swaim, Sr. and Minnie Aliene Brame Swaim, he was a former employee of Ray Canter Garage in Minford, Williams Shoe Co., and was a Corrections Officer at SOCF. He attended Harrison Free...
Edwin H. Benner
Sep 3, 2017
Edwin Hugh Benner, 82, of Lucasville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Born January 10, 1935 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of the late Roy and Kathleen (Ruby) Benner. Edwin was a graduate of Clay High School in the class of 1953. He worked at Empire Detroit Steel for thirteen years. He retired...
Janet L. Burgett
Aug 29, 2017
Janet Leigh Burgett, 80, of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Born September 4, 1936 in Webbville, KY, a daughter of the late Paul and Orbia (Bays) Shepherd, she was a school bus driver for Minford Local Schools, she had taught Sunday School at Sunshine Church of Christ, and Grant and Summit Church of Christ. Janet was a talented...
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