Jun 2, 2026

Stephen "Steve" Wells McManus, Jr., 65, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1960, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Stephen Wells, Sr. and Alice "Janie" (Shumway) McManus. Steve was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, whose life was marked by dedication, hard work, and a warm spirit.

A 1979 graduate...

May 30, 2026

James Michael Barnett, 75, of Portsmouth, passed Saturday, May 30, 2026 at SOMC. He was born March 30, 1951 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Jimmy and Rhoda (Thornsberry) Barnett. 

James was a dedicated member of several local organizations that reflected his commitment and interests throughout his life. He proudly belonged to Laborer's Local #83, Portsmouth Moose #762, Moose Riders...

May 28, 2026

Janet Lee Lewis, 93, of Portsmouth, a former Minford area resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. She was born on January 27, 1933, in Minford, a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Irene Ietta (Fields) Eckhart, Janet lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and lasting impact.

A proud 1950 graduate of Minford High...

May 18, 2026

Linda Grace Harris McGlone (Gracie) made her transition to the arms of Jesus peacefully at her home surrounded by family on May 18, 2026. She was born January 4, 1943 in Christiana, Tennessee to the late Lewis Dee and Ada Ray Harris.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melinda Gay, her husband, Lowell Gene, and her siblings John, Carol,...

May 15, 2026

Pamela Sue Sherrick, 68, of Lucasville passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at her residence. She was born February 24, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Russell Sherrick, Sr. and the late Cora “Mae” Sherrick, was a clerk in various physicians’ offices, and attended Rubyville Community Church.

In addition to her father, she is survived by one son, Nathanael Sherrick;...

May 15, 2026

Harold Emerson Kronk, Sr., 85, of Minford, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. He was born January 31, 1941in Minford, a son of the late Ralph Donaldson and Maude Lovelle (Allen) Kronk. Harold was the Plant Manager at Minford Telephone Company, and was a U.S. Navy veteran.

He is survived by three sons,...

May 12, 2026

Shirley Dean Burke-Upton, 87, of Minford, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Rosemount Pavilion in Portsmouth. She was born July 15, 1938 in Paintsville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Guy Bandy and Clara (Howard) VanHoose, she was an artist, and attended Porter Free Will Baptist Church. Along with her late husband, Shirley was a member of the Gospelites...

May 5, 2026

Wayne Edgar Sexton, 76, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Best Care Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born on October 26, 1949, in Greenup County, Kentucky, a son of the late Paul Edgar and Eva Marie (Swords) Sexton. He was a Sub Station Supervisor for AEP, and was of the Baptist faith. Wayne was a man whose...

Apr 29, 2026

Sue Ann Schwamberger Nunley, age 82 of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on at SOMC Hospice Center. Born March 16, 1944 to the late Frank and Dorothea (Coe) Schwamberger of Wheelersburg. Sue graduated from Notre Dame High School in the Class of 1962 and was a member of St. John Paul II Scioto Catholic Parish. She worked at Security Central Bank,...

Apr 27, 2026

Betty Sharon Dupuy, 84, of South Shore, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Concord Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Born on August 22, 1941, in Greenup, Kentucky, Betty lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community. She was cherished and beloved figure known affectionately as “Mama” to her four grandchildren,...

Apr 25, 2026

Timothy Lee Sizemore, 68, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his sister’s residence. He was born September 23, 1957 in Portsmouth, a son of the late John Howard and Juanita Jean (Lewis) Sizemore, and was a 1976 Minford High School graduate. Tim was a former employee of the Ethanol Plant in South Point and of the Community...

Apr 25, 2026

Nola Ruth Kelley, 87, of Lucasville, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Courtyard of Wheelersburg. She was born February 13, 1939 in New Boston, a daughter of the late James and Thelma Slone. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Lipscomb University, was a special education teacher and substitute teacher. Nola was a homemaker, a member of Sunshine Church of...

Apr 22, 2026

Dennis Michael "Mike" Ridout, 83, of Minford, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 22, 2026. Born on April 1, 1943, in West Portsmouth, Mike lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his faith, and his community.

Mike proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, an experience that shaped much of his character and...

Apr 20, 2026

Roscoe Claude Webb, 42, of Lucasville, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. He was born August 17, 1983, in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Robert Kent and Peggy Jean (Koehler) Webb. He graduated from Eastern High School in 2001, furthered his professional skills by completing the Police Academy at Ohio University of Chillicothe, and earned a...

Apr 11, 2026

Suzanne (Susie) Kathern Neal, 79, of Columbus, a former Minford area resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, April 11, 2026 at OSU Medical Center Hospice in Columbus. She was born March 28, 1947 in Portsmouth, daughter of the late Harry and Wilma Brown of Stockdale and graduated from Eastern High School in the Class of 1965....

Apr 8, 2026

Christopher James Cronin, 63, of Minford, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1962, in Portsmouth, to Janet Ruth (Whitt) Cronin and the late Carl Joseph Cronin. Christopher was a 1980 Minford High School graduate, was employed by KSA in Sciotoville, and was a member of Grace Fellowship Church.  He found joy in...

Mar 26, 2026

Rhonda Kay (Meade) Madison, 76, of West Portsmouth passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. Born February 24, 1950 in Portsmouth, she is the eldest daughter of the late Clyde and June Marie Allen Meade. She graduated from Portsmouth West High School in the Class of 1968 and attended Ohio University, Athens, where she received her Bachelor of Education Degree. She...

Mar 23, 2026

Roger Todd Skaggs, 52 , of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus.

Born April 19, 1973 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late Roger Skaggs, he was a 3rd generation locomotive engineer for Norfolk & Southern Railroad and was a graduate of Portsmouth High School in the class of...

Mar 20, 2026

Joy Annetta (Rowles) Lutz, 89, of Portsmouth passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at SOMC Medical Center. She was born August 23, 1936 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Franklin and Mildred (Riffe) Rowles. Joy was a devoted homemaker who found great pride in caring for her family and home. She was a faithful member of Mabert Road...

Mar 10, 2026

Alvin (Al) Hugh Sanford, 83, of Minford, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at SOMC surrounded by family. He was born March 17, 1942 in Canton, Ohio, a son of the late Clarence and Lora (Bates) Sanford. Al was a professional bowler and a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Pat, and a loving father, grandfather, and friend....