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...

Tharlene Salisbury

Tharlene Salisbury

Jun 7, 2017

The earthly life created and lived by Herman and Tharlene Salisbury has come to an end. Tharlene gained eternal peace a few short months after losing her partner of 67 years. She resided at Minford Retirement Center before her passing June 7, 2017. Born March 25, 1930 she was very proud being the daughter of Rev. Thomas (Susie) Colegrove. Although...

Gregory W. Deemer

Gregory W. Deemer

Jun 2, 2017

Gregory Wayne Deemer, 58, of Lancaster passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at his residence. Born August 16, 1958 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, a son of Janice Walls Hartman and the late Curtis Deemer, he was a 1976 graduate of Marion Franklin High School, was a welder for C&R Welding in Columbus and General Electric ACSC in Cincinnati. He was a...

Joyce I. Crider

Joyce I. Crider

Jun 1, 2017

Joyce Irene Crider, 78, a former Friendship resident passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. Born May 21, 1939 in Lucasville, a daughter of the late Willard Alonzo and Sarah Melinda (Salyers) Slusher, she was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She is survived by three daughters, Karolyn Newman of McDermott,...

Deloris A. Spradlin

Deloris A. Spradlin

May 19, 2017

Deloris Azenith Spradlin, 66, of Portsmouth passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at her residence. Born June 27, 1950 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late John Howard and Juanita Lewis Sizemore, she was a beautician at Marie's Beauty Shop and Nurses Aid at Edgewood Manor of Lucasville. She was a member of Mackletree Baptist Church, Ladies Auxiliary James...

Jennifer Sue Mcgraw

Jennifer Sue Mcgraw

May 18, 2017

Jennifer Sue McGraw, 66, a former Minford resident, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Hillview Health Care in Portsmouth. Sue was born December 13, 1950 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Wilbur James and Kathleen June (Dials) McGraw. She attended Happy Hearts School in Portsmouth, and was of the...

Linda C. Aldridge

Linda C. Aldridge

May 17, 2017

Linda Carol Aldridge, 70, of Parma, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the University Hospital of Cleveland. Born October 22, 1946, in Minford, a daughter of the late George and Marie (Vanderpool) Lute, she was a graduate of Minford High School Class of 1966, a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by three sons, John E. Aldridge,...

David R. Bower

David R. Bower

May 16, 2017

David Randall Bower, 60, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at his home in Bay Township, Port Clinton, Ohio after suffering a massive stroke. Born to David and Betty (McCoy) Bower on August 19, 1956, Randy is survived by his mother, his daughter Jennifer Bower of Fremont, Ohio; sisters Deborah Gullett of Minford, Ohio and Marjorie (Edward) Hannah of...

Jr., Larry "Eddie" Roush

Jr., Larry "Eddie" Roush

May 15, 2017

Larry Edward "Eddie" Roush, Jr., 48, of Minford passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at his residence. Born May 26, 1968 in Portsmouth a son of Larry Edward Roush, Sr. and Agnes (Scott) Roush. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Jody (Stephanie) Roush of Lucasville; two nieces, Brittany, Bailey; a nephew, Blake, and several aunts,...

Violet M. Radabaugh

Violet M. Radabaugh

May 12, 2017

Violet Radabaugh, 93, of Lucasville, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Born in Olive Hill, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Flossie Cooper Buckler and Reuben Buckler, she was the oldest of 13 children. Violet married the love of her life; Clarence C. Radabaugh on December 23, 1943. She is survived by three daughters, Sharon Y....

Randy L. Evans

Randy L. Evans

May 10, 2017

Randy Lee Evans, 59, of Lucasville passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born December 23, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of Paul D. Evans and the late Marie (Adkins) Evans, he was a former employee of Mills Pride. In addition to his father, he is survived by a son, Ryan Evans of Clarktown; a daughter,...

Stuart R. Childers

Stuart R. Childers

May 8, 2017

Stuart Riley Childers, 47, of Bellville, Ohio passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio after an extended illness. Born October 26, 1969 in Portsmouth, a son of Howard and Shirley Marie (Eldridge) Childers, he was a CNC Maintenance Tech at Ariel Corporation in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and a member of the Waverly Masonic Lodge....