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...

Mildred Messer

Mildred Messer

Jul 20, 2017

Mildred "Mid" Mae Messer, 90, of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Heartland of Portsmouth. Born September 4, 1926 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Elizabeth Nichols Payne, she was 1945 graduate of Clay High School and a former employee of Mitchellace and Selby's in Portsmouth. She is survived by five daughters, Pam...

Zane A. Murray

Zane A. Murray

Jul 16, 2017

Zane Alan Murray, 51 of Lucasville passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his residence. Born May 28, 1966, a son of Loretta Gilliland Murray of Lucasville and the late Samuel Murray, he was a 1984 graduate of Valley High School, a member of Carpenter's Union Local 437 in Portsmouth and a member of Mary Chapel United Baptist Church in...

David E. Collins

David E. Collins

Jul 10, 2017

David Estel Collins, 59, of Minford passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at St Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV. Born April 9, 1958 in Scioto County, a son of Faye (Norman) McGinnis and the late Estel Collins, he was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 577 and was of the Christian faith. In addition to his mother and...

Raymond L. Burchett

Raymond L. Burchett

Jul 1, 2017

Raymond Lee Burchett, 73, of Minford passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth. Born December 18, 1943 in Scioto County, a son of the late Robert Lee and Pearl (Logan) Burchett, he was a 1962 graduate of Minford High School, member of Harvest Chapel Community Church in Sciotoville, and a retired bus drive, custodian, and...

Kevin Meadows

Kevin Meadows

Jul 1, 2017

Kevin Paul Meadows, 56, of Minford passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson. Born June 12, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio, a son of the late Norman Arthur Meadows, Sr. and Neva Jean (Coldiron) Meadows, he was a 1980 graduate of Franklin High School in Franklin, Ohio and was a truck driver and contractor. He is...

James Rader

James Rader

Jun 29, 2017

James Rader, 81, of Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Best Care Nursing & Rehab Center in Wheelersburg. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

James A. Parker

James A. Parker

Jun 24, 2017

James Alfred Parker, 74, went to his heavenly home Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Best Care Nursing & Rehab Center in Wheelersburg after a courageous battle with Parkinson's. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 24, 1943 to the late James T. and Thelma (Hunt) Parker. He attended Valley High School, where he excelled in sports. He was voted...

Edgar S. Lute

Edgar S. Lute

Jun 22, 2017

Edgar Scott Lute, 74, of Galena, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann's Hospital in Columbus. Born November 24, 1942 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Doran and Margaret Mae Bramblette Lute, he was a truck driver and a U.S. Army veteran. Edgar was an avid race car fan, driver and car builder. He is...

William M. Dodson

William M. Dodson

Jun 18, 2017

Mr. William M. Dodson, 93, died June 18, 2017, at Minford Retirement Center. He was born December 9, 1923, to Sam and Sue Pickrell Dodson in Ashland, Kentucky, where he was primarily raised and graduated from high school. He was a decorated infantry veteran of WWII, serving in the Philippine Islands and Okinawa. After the war, he graduated from The...