Judith A. Meddles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

William Scott Bayless

William Scott Bayless

Aug 29, 2017

William Scott Bayless, 47, of Minford passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at The Ohio State University Hospital East in Columbus. Born March 24, 1970 in Portsmouth, a son of William and Donna Coburn Bayless, he was a 1988 graduate of Minford High School, created The Falcon Wire and was a cell phone electronic repairman. In addition to his parents,...

Darlene A. Hunt

Darlene A. Hunt

Aug 23, 2017

Darlene A. Hunt, 88, of Clarktown, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born May 13, 1929 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Escar and Margaret (Green) Pyle. She is survived by her husband, Donald Hunt; two daughters, Kathy Cook of Columbus, Vikki (Larry) Smith of Wheelersburg; 5 grandchildren, Charles...

Minnie Williams

Minnie Williams

Aug 19, 2017

Minnie Williams, 77, of Lucasville, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at her residence. Born July 11, 1940 in Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late James and Eva (Yates) Lore. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Carl Williams; granddaughter, Amber Karasek; great-granddaughters, Ellamay Runnion and Lilly Ann Runnion; three brothers, Fred Lore, Johnny Lore,...

Pauline Payne

Pauline Payne

Aug 14, 2017

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Irene Freeland

Irene Freeland

Aug 13, 2017

Irene Marie (Honaker) Freeland, 81, of Lucasville went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 13, 2017 at her residence. Born January 14, 1936 in Cove Gap, WV, a daughter of the late Ted R. and Norma Wiley Honaker, she married the love of her life James R. Freeland on September 5, 1953. She was a homemaker who loved flowers...

Pauline Payne

Pauline Payne

Aug 11, 2017

Pauline Payne, 86, of Columbus, a former Minford area resident passed away Friday, August 11, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus. She was born October 5, 1930 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late James and Berta (Hall) Brafford. She is survived by a son, Dennis Payne; a daughter, Roxanne Sy; three brothers, Lester Brafford, Buster Brafford, Terry...

Pauline Payne

Pauline Payne

Aug 11, 2017

Pauline Payne, 86, of Columbus, a former Minford area resident passed away Friday, August 11, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus. She was born October 5, 1930 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late James and Berta (Hall) Brafford. She is survived by a son, Dennis Payne; a daughter, Roxanne Sy; three brothers, Lester Brafford, Buster Brafford, Terry...

Ilene Bailey

Ilene Bailey

Aug 5, 2017

Ilene Bailey, 93, of Rubyville, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at SOMC Hospice. Born November 28, 1923 in Red Bush, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Okie L. and Virgie L. Blanton Williams, she was a homemaker, a member of Lucasville Chapter #495 Eastern Star and a member of Christ Brethren Church in Rubyville. She is survived by one...

Karen "Joy" Leach

Karen "Joy" Leach

Jul 24, 2017

Karen "Joy" Leach, 68, of Mansfield a former Minford area residence passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 after a long fight with brain cancer. Born January 5, 1949 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Alton L. and Garnet Marie Grimshaw Deemer, she was a 1966 graduate of Minford High School, was a nurse at People's Hospital in Mansfield and...

Clotavis Spriegel

Clotavis Spriegel

Jul 22, 2017

Clotavis Spriegel, 81, formerly of Minford, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at National Church Residence @ Bristol Village in Waverly. Born April 30, 1936 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Richard and Minerva Lands Reffitt, she was a former employee of the U.S. Postal Service, was a member of Eastern Star in Waverly and Postal Union NAPUS organization....

Nettie J. White

Nettie J. White

Jul 22, 2017

Nettie Jane White, 68, of Minford passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at her residence. Born December 30, 1948 in Beaver, a daughter of the late Earl Edward Hartley and Delphia Faith Hartley who survives, she was a nurse's aide, drove bus for Minford schools, was a phlebotomist for several doctors offices and was of the Baptist faith. In addition...