Aug 13, 2024

Nelson Slusher, 65 , of Minford, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at SOMC. He was born February 11, 1959 in Portsmouth, a son Leroy Slusher and the late Elsie Patrick Slusher, he was a carpenter and a member of the Carpenters Local Union No. 437. Nelson loved rebuilding old cars and watching bald eagles.

He is...

Aug 11, 2024

Diana Lynn Hutchinson "Sis", 71 , of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at SOMC Hospice after a very brief illness. She was born August 10, 1953 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Billy Joe Hutchinson and the late Sophie Apilado. As a former CNA, it was her nature to take care of people. Diana had a...

Aug 8, 2024

Delsie Lenore King, 94 , of Clarktown, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. Born August 6, 1930 in South Webster, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Wesley and Sarah Elsie (Johnson) Slack, she attended Minford Community Church.  She was a special lady, she loved everyone and loved flowers, and her life was...

Aug 8, 2024

Kenneth "Ray" Bayes, 79 , of Minford, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 16, 1945 in Minford, a son of the late Carl and Magdalene (Ross) Bayes, was the former Transportation Supervisor of Minford Local Schools, attended Minford Community Church, and was a US Army Vietnam veteran. Ray enjoyed visiting the Smoky...

Aug 4, 2024

Carolyn Ann Cordle, 70 , of Minford, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at her residence and was welcomed into her heavenly home with her husband, Dewey Cordle whom she married April 17, 1970.  She had longed to be reunited with him since his passing on August 21, 2015. She was born September 2, 1953 in Huntington, West Virginia,...

Jul 19, 2024

Phyllis Ann Bays, 84 , of Blue Rock, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at her residence. She was born February 7, 1940 in Jackson County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Phil and Ona Shoemaker Meldick, and was a former secretary for Nationwide Insurance Company.

She is survived by two sons, Brian Bays, Steven Bays;...

Jul 15, 2024

Cheryl Ann McRoberts, 79 , of Wheelersburg passed away into her eternal heavenly home surrounded by family on July 15, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Virginia Ruth Cook on August 26, 1944.  As a child she moved to Scioto County where...

Jul 14, 2024

George "Bub" Benjamin Roush, 80 , of Wheelersburg, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 13, 1944 in Portsmouth, a son of the late George F. and Belva McCammon Roush, and was an auto body repairman at Pollock's Body Shop for over 40 years. Bub loved racing at Portsmouth Raceway Park.

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Jul 12, 2024

Peggy Potters, 74 , of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 in Rosemount Pavilion. She was born June 26, 1950 in Portsmouth. Peggy loved her beautiful flower beds and faithfully watched her Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago PD. She also was famous for her ham that she made during the Holidays. Peggy was of the Baptist faith....

Jul 10, 2024

Grady Dwayne Ratliff, 62 , of Portsmouth, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 29, 1961 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Van and Juanita (Compton) Ratliff, and worked in Security.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra "Sandy" Brady Ratliff; one son, Cole Ratliff; one brother, Bobby Ratliff; one sister,...

Jun 25, 2024

Ola Marie Fraley, 97 , of West Portsmouth, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. She was born May 17, 1927 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Floyd and Badie Taylor Pollard, she was a homemaker and a member of Kingdom of Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Portsmouth for 71 years.

She is survived...

Jun 22, 2024

In the 88 years that Shirley lived, she was many things to many people.  She was a daughter, sister, veteran's wife, beloved mother, caring grandma, cousin, aunt, and a friend.  Shirley was a welder, seamstress, avid reader, an observer, life advisor, strong, independent, stubborn, loving, sarcastic, giving, sports enthusiast, owl lover, best rock candy and monkey bread maker with...

Jun 22, 2024

Jeffrey John Jones, 64 of Lucasville, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at his residence. He was born May 7, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Harold Jones and the late Sylvia Holstein Jones, and was a lithographer.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Nancy (Blakeman) Jones; one son, Andrew Jones,...

Jun 18, 2024

Dorothy Hall (Spears) passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024, in Wheelersburg, Ohio, at the age of 93. Born on November 16, 1930, in Floyd, Kentucky, Dorothy was a cherished member of her family and a devout follower of her faith. Dorothy's life was marked by her love for Jesus, her joy in tending to her flower beds, and...

Jun 11, 2024

James "Jim" Roscoe McGraw, 81 , of Minford, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 14, 1943 in Scioto County, a son of the late Wilbur James and Kathleen June (Dials) McGraw, and was the 1st to score a touchdown for Minford High School. He was retired...

Jun 8, 2024

Phyllis Lorraine Seidel, 86 , of Minford, passed away and went into the arms of Jesus on Saturday June 8, 2024.

Born March 24, 1938, in Rubyville, a daughter of the late Escom and Hazel (Walker) Borders, she was a homemaker and had worked as a clerk for Minford Pharmacy for over 25 years. She graduated from...

Jun 4, 2024

Mary Jane Lute, 72 , of Minford, lost her long courageous battle with cancer after 14 years Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. She was born April 27, 1952 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Doran Edgar and Margaret Mae Belle Bramblett Lute, she was a nurse for 30 years most recently working at Bristol Village, and...

May 30, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Keller, 77 , of Beaver passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at her home. She was born July 10, 1946 in Stockdale, a daughter of the late Millard "Pike" and Jane Bowers Keller, she was a former employee of the A Plant for 23 years, a Medical Transcriptionist for Pike County Hospital, and a member of Stockdale...

May 29, 2024

William J. Hayton, 77, of Lucasville, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Rosemount Pavilion. He was born May 26, 1947 in Boyd County, Kentucky, a son of the late James D. and Ethel Carter Hayton and was a laborer.

He is survived by one sister, Florence Drummond; nieces, Robin Riddlebarger, Tammy Kight, Sheba Davidson, and several...

May 29, 2024

Winnie Louise Jacobs, 78 , of Minford, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born November 17, 1945 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Luther Elwood and Lona Francis Parker Lewis, she was a member of Muletown Mini Mart for 37 years, and a member of Rubyville Community Church.

She...