Jun 10, 2025

Janet Ruth Nance, 100 , of Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Buckeye Forest Rosemount Pavilion. She was born July 11, 1924 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late John W. and Anna Mae (Leenuger) Tingler, she was a former employee of Williams Shoe Factory for 29 years, and also had worked at Burger Chef and...

Jun 8, 2025

Joann Pendleton, 94 , of Minford passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Buckeye Forest at Rosemount Pavilion.

Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

May 31, 2025

Nichole Leigh Blanton, 41 , of Portsmouth, Ohio went to be with the Lord May 31, 2025. She is survived by her parents, mom Kathy Blanton and dad Donnie Kennison; one brother, Zach Kennison and his wife, Alana Kennison; one sister, Bridgett Kennison; two sons, Gauge Traylor and his fiancé, Georgia Ferguson, Mason Lemaster and his fiancé, Dierria Holsginer,...

May 24, 2025

Chad David McHenry, 47, of Minford, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 at SOMC ER. He was born May 23, 1978 in Portsmouth, a son of Dianne Stidham McHenry and the late Michael McHenry. Chad was 1996 graduate of Minford High School, 2001 graduate of Ohio University and a 2004 graduate of Akron School of Law. He was a...

May 24, 2025

Barbara Jean Jackson, 89, of Lucasville passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Piketon Pavillion in Piketon. She was born May 14, 1936 in Johns County, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Joseph Ransom and Jenah (Hill) Pickering, and was a former housekeeper for Greenbriar Convalescent Center in Wheelersburg. Barbara was a member of Grace Baptist Church, recently attended...

May 18, 2025

Sue Wessel DeAtley, 78 , of Minford, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Portsmouth Health & Rehab. She was born December 25, 1946 in Rubyville, a daughter of the late Leonard S. and Mabel Clausing Wessel. She was a 1966 Clay High School graduate and was a homemaker.

She is survived by one brother, Roy L....

May 13, 2025

Donna Sue Jarrell Jordan, 69 , of Minford, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at her residence. She was born September 29, 1955 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Walter and Hazel Jarrell.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Arrangements are under the...

May 12, 2025

Darlene Fields, 97 , of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at Best Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 1, 1927 in Tram, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Grant and Pearlie Williams May.

She is survived by her son, Dale Fields; grandson, Bryan Knight; one brother, Doug May; grandchildren, and great grandchildren....

May 10, 2025

Russell K. Smith, 33 , of Minford, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at his residence. He was born August 1, 1991 in Dayton, a son of Tim Smith and the late Jacqueline "Jackie" Foster Smith. Russell was an auto repairman, worked in food service and attended Minford Community Church.

In addition to his father, he is...

May 4, 2025

Vickie Ann Davis, 71 , of Weston, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born August 24, 1953 in Portsmouth, daughter of the late Paul James and Alma Broughton Haynes and was a homemaker.

She is survived by two sons, Brian (Barbara) Davis of Waverly, Timothy (Carrie) Davis of Hillsboro; seven grandchildren,...

Apr 29, 2025

Cali Marie Roop , infant daughter of Logan and Emma Horsley Roop of Portsmouth passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at SOMC Medical Center.

In addition to her parents, Cali is survived by a sister, Ruby Roop; maternal grandparents, Justin & Ellen Horsley; paternal grandparents, Jason & Joni Roop; maternal great grandparents, Miles & Mary Horsley, Mark...

Apr 22, 2025

Sandra Lynn Ison, 63 , of Lucasville passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1962 in Waverly, a daughter of the late Roy and Muriel (Carey) Brust. Sandra was a homemaker and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel Ison; five children, Michael Frazier, Scott...

Apr 17, 2025

Deborah L. Smith, 54, of Minford passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born July 21, 1970 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Janie (Porter) Davis and the late Larry Davis. Deborah was a homemaker and of the Christian faith.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Ronald...

Apr 5, 2025

Orville Glenn Keller "Jack", 87 of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born July 28, 1937 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Vance and Virginia Seth Keller. He was a Gideon and a Kentucky Colonel. He sang bass for many Gospel Quartets and was a member of Rubyville Community Church. He...

Apr 3, 2025

Shirley Jane McGlone, 88 , of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born June 11, 1936 in Michigan, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth McCarty Fraley. Shirley was a social worker at Portsmouth Receiving Hospital and worked at Kroger after her retirement.

She is survived by her son, John...

Mar 30, 2025

Carl Lester Mullins, 75 , of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born March 28, 1950 in Scioto County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dell and Salie Mullins.

Carl proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a Fireman and retired from the...

Mar 22, 2025

James Robert "Jaybird" Saunders, 71 , of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born December 15, 1953 in Pikeville, KY, a son of the late Paul Leon, Sr. and Naomi Ruth (Earls) Saunders. James retired from Osco after 25 years, ran Beagles, loved cruises, and spending time with his family.

He...

Mar 12, 2025

V. June Green, 97 , of Brookville, formerly of South Webster, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. June enjoyed square dancing, golf, and traveling. She was a 35 year member of the VFW #3288 Auxiliary in Brookville and retired from teaching in the Northmont School District.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey...

Mar 11, 2025

Barbara K. Baldridge, 88 , of Valdese, NC, a former Swauger Valley, Scioto County resident, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Morganton, NC. She was born December 23, 1936 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late James and Virgie (Marcum) Hayzlip, was a homemaker, and a member of Harrison Free Will Baptist Church.

She is...

Mar 7, 2025

Darlene Bayes Melvin Moore, 93 , of Minford, Ohio died March 7, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. Born January 11, 1932, in New Boston, Ohio to John and Sarah Lilvia Bayes.

Survived by husband, Emanuel (Bob) Moore (married September 6, 1997). Also survived by children: Stephen Melvin, Vicki Melvin, and Karen Casey; grandchildren: Justin (Jayna) Melvin, Bret (Kacie)...