All Obituaries

Dwight David Comer, 56 of Minford passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1965 in Portsmouth, a son of the late George Franklin “Pete” and Clarice Evans Comer. He was a 1984 Minford High School graduate and was a certified electrician. Dwight loved the outdoors, fishing, camping and was a hardworking, good kind man.   He is survived by the love of his life, Sandra Comer; one brother, George “Duke” (Janice Stickney)...

Stanley Bender of Minford, Ohio died peacefully on September 26, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma (neé Gilliland), and daughter, Denise Lynn. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Bender and Mayme Adkins Bender and siblings, Morris, Harold, Paul, Nellie Adams Newman, Norman and James.   He is survived by his son, Stanley C. Bender (Susan) of Minford and Fort Myers, Florida, his granddaughters, Ashley Crane (T.J.) of Salem, Indiana and Allison...

Estelle E. Ruark, 88, of Lucasville, Ohio died peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the SOMC branch of Hospice.  Estelle was born on July 5, 1934 to the late Kathleen Adams.   Surviving are two sons and two daughters.  Raymond Ruark Jr of Columbus, Ohio; Robert Ruark of Beaver, Ohio; Cynthia Trainer of W.C.H., Ohio; Rebecca Kirkham (Kent) of Huber Heights, Ohio.  Grandchildren: Aaron (Malinda) Trainer; Angela (Jared) Burgess; Amy Trainer (Cliff Beener);...

Robin Gay Jones, 53, of Franklin Furnace passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at SOMC Hospice. She was born November 16, 1968 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Marilyn Niner Newsome and the late Cebert Edwin Newsome, she was assistant branch manager for Desco Federal Credit Union and was of the Baptist faith.   In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Paul Jones; one daughter, Taylor Jones, and her brother, Ed Newsome. In addition to her father, she was preceded in...

Velma A. McManus, 85, went home to be with the lord and her High School sweetheart, Tuesday September 13, 2022 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. Velma was born December 11, 1936 in Scioto County, Ohio to the late John & Anna (Shafer) Warner. Velma graduated from Portsmouth Clay High School in 1954 where she was Homecoming Queen. Velma was a homemaker and a loving sister, Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt.   In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas...

Ronald Lee Barnett, 79 of Stout passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born April 12, 1943 in Cleveland, a son of the late Horace and Wilma Burchett Barnett, he owned & operated Barnett’s Auto Trim in Portsmouth and attended Turkey Creek Free Will Baptist Church.    He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Iva Nunley Barnett; two sons, Scott (Debbie) Barnett, JJ (Natalie) Jamison; one daughter, Kelly (Jeromy) Riggs; nine grandchildren, Zach...

Norma Jean Dever, 98, passed away September 13, 2022 at Concord Health & Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. Norma Jean was born June 4, 1924 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Walter & Madaline Hamm. Norma Jean was born June 4, 1924 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Walter and Madaline Hamm. Norma Jean was a member of the Wheelersburg Church of Christ. Norma Jean cherished spending time with her family, reading, traveling with friends, and sewing. She was fondly known as Grego to her...

 Raymond Paul “Shorty” Nunley, 71 of Portsmouth passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at SOMC. He was born June 18, 1951 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Raymond Lafe and Mildred Irene Griffith Nunley, he was a 1970 graduate of Portsmouth High School, retired from Northern & Southern Railroad, and was a U.S. Army veteran. Shorty was an avid Browns fan and was the life of the party.   He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Grace McCallister Nunley; his...

Geneva Lykins, 92, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 10, 2022. She attended Candy Run Baptist Church. Geneva is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Aaron Lykins, son-in-law, Jim and a granddaughter, Kim.   Geneva is survived by her daughter, Terri; sisters, Garnet, Reva; her great granddaughter, Maryah (Tyler) McClure; great grandson, Tre; a great great granddaughter, Ella Jane, and a friend that helped her and the family “Kay”.   Funeral services...

Sammy Franklin Johnson, 89, of Stockdale went to be with the Lord on Friday September 9th at Best Care Nursing Home in Wheelersburg following an extended illness. Sammy was born July 29, 1933 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Sam and Agnes Conley Johnson.  He married Mildred Lucille Minnix in March 1955 who died July 21, 2006.  He is survived by his sons, Rick (Mary) Johnson, Tim Johnson and Scott (Charlotte) Johnson of Stockdale; grandchildren Amanda (Dave) Roberts, Jared...