Jan 31, 2025

Loueda "Fawn" Lyon, 94 , of Minford, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at her residence. She was born October 3, 1930 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late James and Jennie White, she was a retired LPN from Mercy Hospital, and a member of Madison Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children, Virgil (Anna)...

Jan 30, 2025

Linda Lou (Hutchinson) Green, 81 , went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Born on July 10, 1943, in Portsmouth, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of the late Louis and Sarah Hutchinson.

Linda dedicated her life to caring for others. She retired after fulfilling a 41-year career as a nurse but...

Jan 28, 2025

Shirley Jean Millar, 80, of Lucasville, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the OSU James Medical Center in Columbus. She was born December 26, 1944, in Pike County, Ohio, the only daughter of the late Thomas Mays, Jr. and Wilma Jean (Keplinger) Mays.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Kristin Preston; granddaughter, Brynley Preston; and...

Jan 21, 2025

Michael Lee O'Bryan, 65 , of Cincinnati, a former Scioto County area resident, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1959, in Portsmouth, a son of Wanda Jean (Williams) O'Bryan and the late, Donald Lee O'Bryan. Michael was a U.S. Army and Navy veteran, and most will remember him as the Manager...

Jan 19, 2025

Deanna Gail Lewis, 68 , of Minford, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at SOMC surrounded by loved ones. Deanna was born October 8, 1956 in Portsmouth, Ohio and was a graduate of Minford High School, class of 1975. She professed her faith in Jesus. She could always be found at her granddaughter's school events, with a cold Pepsi...

Jan 19, 2025

Roger Lee Brown, 88 , of Wheelersburg, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born August 17, 1936 in Wheelersburg, a son of the late Morton John and Thelma (Hickman) Brown and was a retired employee of New Boston Coke Plant. Roger was known as "Cookie" Papaw, attended The Rock Church, was...

Jan 18, 2025

Sharon Ruth Bonzo Hardin, age 85 , went to her heavenly home on January 18, 2025, in Portsmouth, Ohio, after an extended illness. Born on February 11, 1939, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Lyle and Mildred Bonzo, she was a lifetime resident of Scioto County.

An exceptional gardener, Sharon established and owned the Lady Bug Greenhouse in Minford...

Jan 17, 2025

Darlene Barker, 92 , of Minford, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 24, 1932 in Elliott County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Paul and Faye (Linville) Skaggs. She was a retired cook/cashier from Minford Local School District. Darlene was a member of Project Linus and loved quilting. She was also a...

Jan 7, 2025

Autumn Nicole Ward, 32 , of Columbus, a former Scioto County resident, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in Columbus. She was born January 5, 1993 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Rev. Joseph and Karen (Powell) Ward. Autumn was a 2011 graduate of Minford High School and was an Accounts Payable Specialist for Sarnova, Inc. in Dublin, Ohio.

Jan 7, 2025

Norma Jean Lawhorn, 81 , of Wheelersburg, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 3, 1943 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Raymond and Louise (Crager) Gammon. She was a homemaker, worked at Harts, Wal-Mart, and was a caregiver to her grandson, the light of her life.

Dec 27, 2024

Kyleigh Janay Shelton, "Kyleigh Nay", 19 , of Portsmouth went home with Jesus Friday, December 27, 2024 while being greeted by her Mamaw. She was born February 24, 2005 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Kevin and Amanda (Lute) Jones, and was a student at Vern Riffe School in Portsmouth. Beating the odds of surviving until she was 19 when...

Dec 25, 2024

William J. Dalton, 81 of Stockdale passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Four Winds Nursing Home in Jackson. He was born November 24, 1943 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William and Nellie F. Wilburn Dalton. He was a mechanic, a member of Disabled American Veterans, and James Erwin Post No. 622, American Legion. He was a...

Dec 22, 2024

Revery "Reva" Whitt Conley - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Revery "Reva" Whitt Conley, who departed this life in Portsmouth, Ohio on December 22, 2024 at the age of 84. She was born on June 9, 1940 in West Liberty, Kentucky to Floyd Whitt and Gladys Williams Whitt.

Reva was known...

Dec 17, 2024

Eleanor Berteen "Bert" Tomlison, 86 , of Waverly, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Holzer Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born May 31, 1938 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Lawrence Grey and Ruth Katherine "Ruby" (Campbell) Blair, and was a former LPN at Southern Hills in Portsmouth for several years.

She is...

Dec 16, 2024

Cecil Earl Carpenter, 97 , went to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, December 16, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He passed peacefully in his sleep. He was born December 4, 1927 in Wilkesville, Ohio, a son of the late George Britton and Alice (Monroe) Carpenter. Cecil was the loving husband of the late...

Dec 2, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Earl Large, 67 , of Lucasville, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at Edgewood Manor in Lucasville. He was born April 5, 1957 in Portsmouth and was the son of the late Clayton Delbert and Celia Grace (Cline) Large.

He is survived by two brothers, Donald (Norma) Large, Russell Clay (Marty) Large; two sisters, Margie...

Nov 30, 2024

Mark Randall "The Golden Boy" Frazie was a professional middleweight boxer from Sciotoville, Ohio, who had a notable career in the 1980s. He passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Frazie began his professional boxing career on September 25, 1980, and remained active until 1988. Over the course of his career,...

Nov 30, 2024

Paul Ray Nibert, 95 , of  Minford, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. He was born December 23, 1928 in Minford, a son of the late Rutherford B. and Mary (Fannin) Nibert, and retired from Children Services. Paul was an accomplished pianist; he learned to play at an early age and was playing in the church...

Nov 19, 2024

Barbara P. Horner, 73, of Minford, went to be with the Lord, peacefully with her family by her side, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. She was born May 5, 1951 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Dale E. and Alberta Rolfe Powell, she was a Homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

She is...

Nov 8, 2024

Judyth Fay Watts, 47, of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024. Born February 4, 1977 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Chester Watts and Tina Gollihue. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Heather Moore; two grandchildren, Paisley Moore and Noah Moore; five sisters, Debbie Watts, Wanda Gollihue, Misty Gollihue, Amy Howard, and Christy Sanders,...