Frances A. Murnane
Jan 14, 2017
Frances A. Murnane, 88, of Minford passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Concord Health & Rehab Center. Born April 9, 1928 in Fullerton, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Everett and Nannie L. Cox Vest, she was retired from Armco Steel in the blast furnace department and was the first female to retire from Armco Steel blast furnace. She...
Lorne "Rocky" Dingess
Jan 14, 2017
Lorne "Rocky" Dingess, 52, of Lucasville passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. Born August 4, 1964 in Columbus, a son of the late John W. and Rev. Lucy Dyer Dingess, he was a masonry construction worker and of the Pentecostal faith. He is survived by one son, Lorne Matthew Dingess; one daughter, Katie (Hollyrock) Fisher; five grandchildren, and four sisters,...
Donald R. Lyons
Jan 12, 2017
Donald Ray Lyons, 70, of Minford, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born June 26, 1946 a son of the late Vondon Virgil and Beatrice (McGraw) Lyons, he was a graduate of Minford High School Class of 1966, attended Christ Community Church, and was a former President of the Ohio Association of Deaf. In addition...
David M. Smith
Jan 10, 2017
David Michael Smith, 65, of Minford, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. Born October 2, 1951 a son of the late, Owen and Nola (Flannery) Smith, he was the owner and operator of I.G.A. in West Portsmouth and Minford. David was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed sharing his love of hunting and fishing with...
Lelia M. Gilmore
Jan 5, 2017
Lelia M. Gilmore, 92, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at SOMC. Born January 11, 1924 in Rockhouse near Salyersville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Rev. T.G. and Norma May Scott, she was a former employee of Sears in Portsmouth, Pharmacy Tech at Mercy Hospital and was a licensed tax preparer. She attended Plymouth Heights Church of...
Erma L. Bender
Jan 4, 2017
Erma Lucille Bender, 85, of Harrison Township, died peacefully at SOMC Hospice on January 4, 2017. Erma was born September 16, 1931, the daughter of Adrian Gilliland and Muriel (Crabtree) Gilliland, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Denise Lynn Bender and a sister, Dorothy Cade. Erma was a member...
David A. Kallner
Jan 1, 2017
David Allen Kallner, 86, of Minford, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Hill View Health Care in Portsmouth. Born May 23, 1930 in Madison Township, Scioto County, a son of the late Allen C. and Mabel C. (Bennett) Kallner, he was a self-employed farmer. He was a member of Lucasville Masonic Lodge #465, 32
Richard H. Culp
Dec 31, 2016
Richard Howard Culp, 68, of Minford, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. Born April 20, 1948 a son of the late Howard Culp and Kathleen (Humphries) Culp Locher, he was a graduate of Minford High School Class of 1966, and was an employee of Minford Local Schools. He is survived by his wife,...
Herman Salisbury
Dec 27, 2016
Our family hero, Herman Salisbury, ran his race well and has gained eternal peace. He was born to Dial and Rebecca Salisbury on October 14, 1929 in Langley, Kentucky. He spent his life proud of his Kentucky heritage. It was after his family made a move to Ohio that he met Tharlene Colegrove. The two were married on June 15,...
Thomas J. Stockham
Dec 15, 2016
A celebration of Tom Stockham's life will be held 6:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2016, at Madison Township Community Building in Muletown. Family and friends are encouraged to come and share your stories of Tom. Dress is casual and light refreshments will be available. For more information please e-mail sjstockhjam@yahoo.com
Rolland G. Hammond
Dec 5, 2016
Rolland Grant Hammond, 79, of Lucasville, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at his residence. Born February 28, 1937 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late Grant and Ada (Chapman) Hammond, he was retired owner operator of D & H Construction. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Carter) Hammond, whom he married on August 15, 1976; two daughters,...
Thomas J. Stockham
Nov 27, 2016
Thomas James Stockham, died unexpectedly in his home on November 27th, 2016 in Minford, Ohio at the age of 64. Tom is survived by his brothers, David (Karen) Stockham of Ashville, OH and Joseph (Sharon) Stockham of Lucasville, OH; nephews, David (Karla) Stockham of Canal Winchester, OH Glen (Jennifer Glaze) Stockham of Columbus, OH, Danny Stockham of Ashville, OH, Joseph...
Clarence Tackett
Nov 27, 2016
Clarence Tackett, 80, of Piketon Road Lucasville, passed away Sunday November 27, 2016 at S.O.M.C. Hospice in Portsmouth. Born November 16, 1936 in Melvin, Kentucky a son of the late Grady and Myrtle (Newsome) Tackett, he retired from Empire Detriot steel in New Boston with 25 years of service, and then retired from Eastern Local Schools He was a member...
Bradley H. "Lucky" Bentley
Nov 24, 2016
Bradley H. "Lucky" Bentley, 69, of South Webster, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at King's Daughter's Medical Center. Born December 8, 1946 in Greenup, Kentucky, a son of the late Abraham H. and Rachel Smith Bentley, he was a retired correction officer for SOCF, he attended Rocky Fork Primitive Baptist Church in Minford, and was a 10 year U.S....
Terry J. Colley
Nov 14, 2016
Terry Joe Colley, 57, of Minford, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at Southern Ohio Medical Center due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born July 13, 1959 to the late Willard and Vivian (Schouster) Colley. He was a 1978 graduate of Minford High School and worked as a laborer/construction worker. Terry is survived by his wife...
Richard C. Havens
Nov 3, 2016
Richard C. Havens, 79, of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born May 11, 1937 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late James C. and Averill V. (Shumway) Havens, he was a retired chemical operator for Lockheed Martin. He was a member of Sunshine Church of Christ where he served as Deacon. He...
Kenneth E. Breech
Nov 1, 2016
Kenneth Eugene Breech, 61, of Lucasville passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at his residence. Born April 5, 1955 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Kenneth Carl Breech and Frieda McCoy Harris and was self-employed as a carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Judy Charles Breech; three daughters, Kristina Breech Dingus, Julie Haddox, Jeanette Breech; one son, Kenneth...
Wade Gray
Oct 30, 2016
Taylor Wade Gray, 91, of Clarktown, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Best Care Nursing & Rehab Center in Wheelersburg. Born March 26, 1925 in Greenup County, Kentucky, a son of the late Louis Kellen and Sadie Belle (Smith) Gray, he was retired from Sears and worked for Lawson Dairy. He was a member of Charity Free Will Baptist...
Patricia E. Coburn
Oct 25, 2016
Patricia Elaine Coburn, 67, of Minford passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at her residence. Born November 10, 1948 in McAndrews, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Buddy and Martha Alice (Leedy) Ball, she was a graduate of Belfry High School and received a degree in nursing from Shawnee State University. Pat was the Director of Nursing at Hempstead Manor...
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