Aug 4, 2025

Shirley Ann Frazee, 80, of Beaver, passed Monday, August 4, 2025 at Buckeye Forest at Jackson. She was born November 9, 1944 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late James and Alta (Montgomery) Lykins and was a homemaker. She loved her loved her family very deeply.

She is survived by her husband of  61 years, George...

Aug 1, 2025

Betty Rosemary Lore, 64, of Lucasville, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was born February 13, 1961 in Portsmouth, daughter of the late Carl Dickerson and Rosemary (Pressley) Fugate and was a homemaker.

She is survived by two sons, Rusty Lore, Keith Lore; a sister, Debbie Stacy; a step-sister,...

Jul 31, 2025

Paul Alva Winn, 46, of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 17, 1979 in Portsmouth, a son of Doris (Hodge) Winn and the late Alva Winn. Paul was a Jefferson Township Firefighter, attended New Freedom Community Church in Wakefield and Back Run House of Prayer in Lucasville. He enjoyed fishing, riding...

Jul 30, 2025

Patricia Ann Bennett, 85 , of Minford passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born March 16, 1940 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Miller) Adams. Patricia was a homemaker, was a member of Highland Bend Nazarene Church, and attended Rubyville Community Church.

She is survived by her...

Jul 27, 2025

Leroy Slusher, 89 , of Minford, Ohio went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born in Salyersville, Kentucky on March 20, 1936 to the late Burie and Louise Slusher and attended Old Philadelphia Tabernacle Church in Minford. Leroy was a Carpenter, and worked for Dial Construction for many years....

Jul 26, 2025

Timothy Lee Mauk, 75 , of Jackson passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 23, 1950 in Dayton, son of the late Wilbur M. and Jane Ellen (Lyon) Mauk. Tim retired from General Motors Corp., and was a Radio Teletype Operator in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam war.

He...

Jul 25, 2025

Janet Sue (Brisker) Risner, 83 , of Minford, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday July 25, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born August 10, 1941 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Charlotte L. (McLaughlin) Brisker, she was an elementary school teacher for...

Jul 23, 2025

It is with both deep sorrow and steadfast hope in the promise of Heaven that we announce the passing of Ricky Edwin Johnson on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Rick was surrounded by the love of his family and the compassionate care of Southern Ohio Hospice.

Born in Chillicothe on May 14, 1953, to Samuel Franklin Johnson and...

Jul 19, 2025

Shirley Ann Wheeler, 88 , of Minford, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 19, 2025 in the comfort of her home. She was a devoted Christian and a member of Charity Free Will Baptist Church. She was known for her sweet smile, infinite kindness and peaceful presence. Her greatest treasure and joy in her life was her...

Jul 17, 2025

Rachele Lynne McLaughlin, 44 , of Minford, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her residence due to a pre-existing heart condition. She was born January 22, 1981 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Victor and Rebecca (Howard) Colley and was a 2000 graduate of Minford High School. Rachele loved summer and fall, working in her flowerbed, she was artistic,...

Jul 16, 2025

Paul John "PJ" Glauder, Jr., 68 , of Minford, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born April 19, 1957 in Columbus, son of the late Paul John, Sr. and Mary Lou (Powell) Glauder. PJ was a retired substance abuse counselor, was a faithful member of Alcoholics Anonymous since 10/13/1987, and was...

Jul 16, 2025

Carol Lorraine (Meenach) Schmid, 88 of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 16, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born December 20, 1936, in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Noah Thomas and Lois Lorraine (Gilliand) Meenach.

She graduated from Jackson High school in the class of 1955. She married Paul Oberley in 1957. Carol proudly...

Jul 11, 2025

Chandler Elizabeth Preston , lovingly known by many as "Channy P", passed away on July 11, 2025, at the age of 22. Born and raised in Minford, Ohio. Chandler lived her life with fierce loyalty, a selfless heart, spontaneous spirit, and a bit of beautiful chaos that made her unforgettable to anyone that knew her.

A 2021...

Jul 7, 2025

Sharon Kay Hannah, 68 , of Portsmouth passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born September 6, 1956 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Paul Richard and Glorietta (Griffith) Colegrove and was a national sales rep for Premier Kites.

She is survived by one son, Mike (Julie) Hannah; two daughters,...

Jul 1, 2025

Richard Loren Ramey, 67 , of Franklin Furnace, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at his residence. He was born October 29, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Robert Loren and Mary Frances (Tosi) Ramey.

Richard was a retired truck driver and diesel mechanic of 47 years of service. He also had a wrecker service...

Jun 27, 2025

Nancy Ackerman-Nash, 71 of Granbury, Texas, was spending time with family in Ohio when on Friday, June 27, 2025 her heart gave away and she passed on at SOMC. She was born October 27, 1953 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Raymond L. and Georgia Faustaine "Tena" (Taylor) Ackerman. She was a 1971 Wheelersburg High School graduate, was...

Jun 14, 2025

Lovell Dwaine Godfrey, 81 , of Clarktown, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his residence. He was born April 7, 1944 in Jefferson Township, Lucasville, Ohio, a son of the late Chester Arthur and Agnes Ruth (McMillen) Godfrey. Dwaine retired from the A-Plant where he was a Process Operator, a member of Lucasville Masonic Lodge #465, and ran...

Jun 13, 2025

Carolyn Mae Conklin, 82 , of Minford, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born November 19, 1942, in Scioto County, a daughter of the late William Carroll and Ida Mae (Milar) Burchett. She attended Clay Schools but graduated from West Palm Beach High School in West Palm Beach, Florida in 1961. A marriage to...

Jun 13, 2025

Leon Ernest Blackburn, 84, of Minford passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born January, 6, 1941 in Minford, a son of the late Floyd and Ruth (Conkey) Blackburn, he was a 1959 Minford High School graduate where he excelled in basketball. Leon was an entrepreneur and the proud owner of Skyline Family Restaurant and...

Jun 10, 2025

Fredrick Grant Salisbury, 82 , of Stockdale, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025. He was born on May 24, 1943 to the late Dial and Rebecca (Hagans) Salisbury in Floyd County, Kentucky. Fred worked for Dial Construction Company with his brothers for over 40 years. Fred was a family man. He was a beloved Husband, Dad and Grandpa.