Sr. George "Ray" Carter

Sr. George "Ray" Carter

Jun 14, 2015

George "Ray" Carter, Sr. passed away to be with his Creator on Sunday, June 14, 2015. He was born December 11, 1939 to George Jay and Elsie Mae Smith Carter, who preceded him in death, along with a brother Henry Vernon "Hank" Carter. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Lois Hay Carter; two sisters, Rosa Fay Ross...

Sonja R. Brooks

Sonja R. Brooks

May 30, 2015

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Ps: 116: 15. Sonja Rae Ginn Brooks born July 8, 1960 passed from this life into the arms of Jesus Friday, May 29, 2015 at 8:06 a.m. Her testimony will live on forever in the lives she touched. She expressed her love and trust for her Savior...

Mary L. Bobbs

Mary L. Bobbs

May 29, 2015

Mary Louise Bobbs, 87, of New Boston, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015 at Best Care Nursing Home & Rehab Center in Wheelersburg. Born August 12, 1927 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Edward Odell and Geneva Carver Payne, she was a STNA and was a member of Twin Valley Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by two brothers,...

Edith M. Kelly

Edith M. Kelly

May 9, 2015

Edith M. Kelly, 79, of South Webster passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 at her residence. Born February 4, 1936 in Pike County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Dellmon "Dell" and Salie Reed Mullins, she was a Homemaker and attended Hamilton Glades Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons, Gary (Pamela) Kelly of Minford, Roger Kelly of...

Judith D. Queen

Judith D. Queen

Apr 18, 2015

Judith Diane Queen, 66, of Minford, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 at her residence. Born November 11, 1948 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Olen William and Cuba Howerton Burchett, she was retired from Heartland as a Cook and attended Word Alive Fellowship. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Frank Queen; two sons, Brian (Jennifer)...

Jeannie F. Williams

Jeannie F. Williams

Apr 12, 2015

Jeannie F. Williams, 90, of Lucasville, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 at SOMC. Born February 13, 1925 in San Diego, California, a daughter of the late Marrciso and Stephanie Gonzels Patron, she was aide for various military hospitals and attended Fairview Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest D....

Holly Thacker

Holly Thacker

Apr 12, 2015

Hollice (Holly) Lorraine (Walls) Thacker, 61, of Minford passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the University Hospital of Cincinnati due to an ongoing illness. She was born November 30, 1953 in Chillicothe, preceded in death by her parents, Ruth Evelyn Shoemaker Walls on July 12, 1969 and Emmitt Roy Walls on May 28, 1979. She was also preceded in...

Burns "Bob" Cordle

Burns "Bob" Cordle

Apr 9, 2015

Burns "Bob" Cordle, 94, of Minford, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 9, 2015 peacefully in his sleep. Born April 25, 1920 in Paintsville, Kentucky, son of the late Wesley and Cora Lemaster Cordle, he lived in Beaver, Ohio during his youth. As an Army veteran of World War II, Burns served in North Africa. Following his...

Macie L. Shumway

Macie L. Shumway

Apr 7, 2015

Macie Lee (Havens) Shumway, 90, of Minford, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at her residence. Born July 25, 1924 in Pike County, Ohio, a daughter of the late James L. and Myrtle May (Vance) Havens, she was a graduate of Stockdale High School in the class of 1942 and a member of Sunshine Church of Christ. She is survived by...

Earl Colley

Earl Colley

Apr 6, 2015

Earl Colley, 78, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015 at Traditions of Chillicothe. Born March 27, 1937 in Scioto County, a son of the late Alpha and Effie McKnight Colley, he was retired from the City of Chillicothe and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by two sons, Mark (Sue) Colley and Charles (Trisha) Colley all...

James S. Conley

James S. Conley

Mar 21, 2015

James Scott Conley, 54, of Lucasville, died March 21, 2015 at his residence. Born January 4, 1961 in East Chicago, Indiana, a son of Revery Whitt Conley and the late James D. Conley, he was employed by Bomex Corporation, was a former Deputy Sheriff and Painter. In addition to this mother, he is survived by one sister, Debra S. Conley...

Richard Bobst

Richard Bobst

Mar 21, 2015

William "Richard" Bobst, Jr., 73, of Minford, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2015 at his residence. Born April 3, 1941 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William Richard and Helen Easter Bobst, he was a self-employed dairy farmer, was retired from Mills Pride in Waverly, and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Wanda Kallner...

Jr., Carl W. Keller

Jr., Carl W. Keller

Mar 19, 2015

Carl Wayne "Skeet" Keller, Jr., 60, of Minford, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at his residence. Born February 28, 1955 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Carl Wayne Keller, Sr. and Marvis Joy Swords Keller, he was a 1973 graduate of Clay High School and was involved in 4-H for 50+ years. He was a truck driver for...

Velma Bradbury

Velma Bradbury

Mar 18, 2015

She was Mom and Mamaw, Sweetheart and Babe. Velma Bayes Bradbury spent her life nurturing, loving, and giving. Born December 1, 1933, near Minford, Ohio to John Douglas Bayes and Sarah Lilvia Ross Bayes, she was the youngest of four siblings. On September 21, 1952, Velma and Earl Dean Bradbury began their life together as husband and wife. Their 62...

Paul E. Keller

Paul E. Keller

Mar 12, 2015

Paul Eugene Keller, 84, of Minford, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Heartland of Portsmouth. Born May 1, 1930 in Scioto County, a son of the late Oren O. and Serena Parker Keller, he retired from Rockwell in Newark, Ohio with 42 years of service and attended Bethesda Baptist Church. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff...

David Seibert

David Seibert

Mar 11, 2015

William David Seibert, 48, of Lucasville passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at SOMC Hospice. He was born October 16, 1966 in Lima, Ohio a son of the late Robert Randall and Barbara Wright Seibert and was a Carpenter for Rick Martin Construction for 28 years. He is survived by two sons, William David Seibert, Jr. and Kevin Michael Seibert;...

Sherry Montgomery

Sherry Montgomery

Mar 11, 2015

Sherry Lynn Montgomery, 47, of Minford, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at her residence. Born February 9, 1968 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Gail (Boggs) Howland, of South Shore, Kentucky, and the late Jimmy Howland, she was a cashier at Aldi in Russell, Kentucky, and attended South Webster Baptist Church. In addition to her mother,...

Lucille Casteel

Lucille Casteel

Mar 8, 2015

Lucille Casteel, 81, of Minford, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Traditions at Bristol Village in Waverly. Born June 18, 1933 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Hobert and Diadema Wheeler Lyon, she was a homemaker and a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness Portsmouth Congregation. She is survived by three sons, Michael (Marge) Casteel, Daniel Wade...

Nicholas T. Colley

Nicholas T. Colley

Mar 7, 2015

Nicholas Todd Colley, 18, of Minford, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015 at his residence. He was born September 26, 1996 in Scioto County, a son of Todd and Michelle Bishop Colley, and was a student at Scioto County Career Technical Center. He was a loving brother and a wonderful friend. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...

Jr., David R. Conley

Jr., David R. Conley

Feb 27, 2015

David Conley, Jr. (June), 82, of Lucasville, went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 27, 2015 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born October 11, 1932 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late David, Sr. and Minnie Conley. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Homer, Cecil and Howard and one sister, Alberta. He is survived by...