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,...

Nov 7, 2024

Albert Miller, Jr., 74 , of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at OSU in Columbus. He was born April 11, 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland.

He is survived by his wife, daughter, and two grandchildren.

Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences...

Nov 4, 2024

Barbara Ann Seibert Bennett, 77 , of Minford, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. She was born May 17, 1947 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Harold H. and Marie Blakeman Seibert. Barb was a 1965 Minford High School graduate and retired as a custodian for Minford Local Schools. She enjoyed gardening and her...

Oct 26, 2024

Bonnie Bernice Mollett, 79 , of Franklin Furnace, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Born June 27, 1945 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late James F. and Clara Evelyn (Lewis) Smith, she was graduate of Minford High School in the class of 1965 and the New Boston Business College. ...

Oct 25, 2024

William "Bill" Evans, 81 , of Lucasville, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 7, 1943 in South Portsmouth, Kentucky, and was a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Salyers Evans. Bill was retired from Dayton Walther Foundry, was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, and attended Rubyville Community Church.

He...

Oct 23, 2024

On October 23, 2024, at his daughter's home in Mount Vernon Ohio, Michael Ulysses Green went home to be with the Lord and finally found peace.

Michael was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 15,1954 to the late Francis and Helen (Morris) Green of Lucasville, Ohio.

Michael was formerly employed by the United States Enrichment...

Oct 16, 2024

Sarah L. Goode, 87 , of Wheelersburg, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at her residence. She was born February 11, 1937 in Pike County, a daughter of the late Gilbert J. Goode and Emma (Havens) Goode. Sarah was greatly loved by her friends and family and will be missed by all.

She is survived by two...