Micheal “Bruce” Kongos, 65, of Kongos Road, Twin Valley, died Thursday, July 17, 2014 in the emergency room at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. Born August 5, 1948 in New Boston, Ohio, a son of the late Nick and Anna Lee (Allen) Kongos, he worked for 15 years for Coca-Cola Bottling in Portsmouth, and for 15 years owned and operated Little Nick’s Hot Dogs in North Moreland. He was a graduate of Clay High School Class of 1967 and was an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Shumway) Kongos; three sons and daughters-in-law; Lt Col Dwayne and Tricia Kongos of Omaha, Nebraska, Dustin and Belinda Kongos, of Lucasville, Nick and Miranda Kongos of West Portsmouth; six grandchildren; one sister, Betty Dalton of Wesley Chapel, Florida and one brother, John Kongos, of Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Jean Carlene Kongos, Lena Iovino, Kay Miller and Margaret Earles.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford, with Pastor Don Noel officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Military graveside rites will be conducted by James Irwin Post # 622 and James Baker Post # 363. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Johnathon Jip Curtis Short-Scaff, 13, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at SOMC Emergency Room. Born September 6, 2000 in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of Tina and John Short, and Randy and Trisha Scaff. He was a student at Minford Middle School and a member of Victory Baptist Church. Johnathon aka Egghead or Bub by his family, he loved all sports, fishing, and hunting. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Jip and Sandy Howard, Marvin and Dianna Short and Margaret and Randy Scaff; three sisters, Heaven Short (Scaff), Destinie Short (Scaff) and Destiny McKenzie, and one brother, Dylan “Pickle” Fitzgerald (Short), two aunts, Goldie Bowling and Fonda Sexton; three uncles, Tim Howard (Uncle Bubby), Jeff Short (Uncle Frog) and John Scaff, and several great aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Paul Gibson officiating. Burial will be at Scioto Burial Park in Rushtown. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

George E. “Woody” Rowe, Jr., 53, of McDermott, died Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born September 28, 1960 in Portsmouth, a son of the late George E. and Wanda Lee Rowe, he was employed at Taylor Lumber Co. and was a 1979 graduate of Valley High School. He is survived by his wife, Sheryl (Adkins) Rowe; one son, Bryan (Amy) Rowe of Otway; one daughter, Miranda (Steve Scott) Rowe of Otway; five grandchildren, Zach Rowe, Garrett Rowe, Keanu Garetino, Skyler Scott and Wyatt Scott; three brothers, Mike Rowe, Doug (Anna) Rowe, and Tim Rowe; mother and father-in-law, Jeannie and Harold Davis; brother-in-law, David Davis, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Eric Rowe and one sister, Elberta Rowe.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Danny Powell officiating. Burial will be at Garvin Cemetery in McDermott. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Vicki Leah Aeh, 72, of Lucasville, went to be with Jesus and her loved ones, Friday, June 27, 2014 at SOMC Hospice. Born February 11, 1942 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Clyde Anderson and Norma Avanelle Nelson Stevenson, she was an Optometry Assistant and a 1999 Graduate of Shawnee State University. She is survived by one daughter, Wendy (Kevin) Yost of Lucasville; one son, Andy (Brenda) Aeh of South Shore, Kentucky; one son-in-law, Robert Ray of Portsmouth; five grandchildren, Jacob Darnell, Baleigh Aeh, Rachael Ray, Gavin Aeh and Ian Yost; one sister, Randy (Jerry) Easter of South Portsmouth, Kentucky; two brothers, Jerry (Cheri) Stevenson of Columbus and Greg (Darlene) Stevenson of Frankfort, Kentucky, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Jhan A. Aeh; one daughter, Kimberly Ann Ray, and one grandson, Gage Michael Stewart.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Tim Bennett officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

JoAnn Swaim, 82, of Minford, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Concord Health & Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. Born November 22, 1931 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Jesse T. and Genevieve Hoops Smith, she was a former employee of Williams Manufacturing, a homemaker and attended Harrison Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Floyd Swaim, Jr.; one son, Donald (Beverly) Swaim of Medina; one daughter, Beverly (Mel) Goetting of Minford; four grandchildren, Andy Goetting, Matt Goetting, Cheyenne Swaim and Shaina Swaim; two step-grandchildren, Jamie Farkas and Jarrod (Amy) Farkas; two step great grandchildren, Devin Farkas and Cash Farkas; two sisters, Linda Wright of Colorado, and Lucille Hutchinson of Minford, and one brother, Homer Smith of Pennsylvania. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman Smith and Clarence Smith and four sisters, Christine Klein, Jane Mason, Virginia Steel, and Mary Karl.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Mike Mounts officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

William “Bill” Eugene Howell, 78, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 22, 2014 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. He was born at home on May 12, 1936 to the late William O. and Marcella (Coriell) Howell. Bill was always a kind hearted man and a hard worker.  He always worked various jobs to provide for his daughters.  He wasn’t a church going man but did give his heart to the Lord. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Floyd Howell and Manuel Howell; two daughters, Shirley Violet Howell and Phyllis Teresa Howell; one grandson, Jerry Allen McKenzie, Jr., and his loving companion of 27 years, Juanita Martin. He is survived by one sister, Shirley Conklin Stapleton; two daughters, Mrs. Rosa (Perry) Blackburn and Mrs. JoAnn (Jeff) Andrews; four grandchildren, Tresera (David) Rhoton, Shane (Mindi) Blackburn, Robin Larson, and Michael Meadows, Jr.; 10 great grandchildren; Brooklyn, Elysia, Kirsten, Mikey, Mya, Brayden, Mason, Braden, Haleigh, Rowan, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at White Cemetery in Minford with Brother Rick Arthur officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Colleen Lawhun, 77, of Portsmouth, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014 in Huntington, WV. Born February 18, 1937 in Letcher County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Arthur T. and Lula Hampton Stamper, she had worked at the CCC Camp in Friendship, a member of Slocum Garden Club and a member of Grace Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Harold Lawhun; one son, Rick (Carla) Lawhun of Springfield; one daughter, Susan (Michael) Peach of Portsmouth; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Darrell Stamper and Douglas Stamper, and three sisters, Irene Stephenson, Joyce Medley and Shirley Bays. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother in infancy, Oral Stamper.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Rob McKinney officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Loretta Geraldine Zornes, 88, of Lucasville, died Saturday, June 21, 2014 at SOMC Hospice. Born November 5, 1925 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Hasten and Genoa Farley Lemaster, she was a graduate of Clay High School, a Hostess of Cardinal Vending Service, and attended Christ Brethren Church. She is survived by two sisters, Laura (Edwin) Benner of Rubyville and Linnie (Tom) Riggs of Rubyville; two brothers, Billie (Betty) Lemaster of Columbus and Kenneth (Phyllis) Lemaster of Flatwoods, Kentucky, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Zornes on May 1, 1996 whom she married in 1948; two brothers, Paul Lemaster in infancy and Robert Lemaster, and two sisters, Lovel Sniff and Anna Williamson.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Universal Cemetery in Rubyville. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.

Gwendolyn Norris, 90, of Portsmouth, a former Minford area resident, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Hillview Retirement Center. Born March 2, 1924 in Chesapeake, West Virginia, daughter of the late Frank and Elsie McVey Lavender, she was a homemaker. She was a member of Lucasville Eastern Star #495, a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by one sister, Louise Douglas of Chesapeake, WV; two brothers, Bob Lavender of Chesapeake, WV and Jack Lavender of Beckley, WV; good friend, Pat Skaggs of Minford; many good friends at Hillview Retirement Center and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Norris on April 5, 1990 whom she married March 11, 1943 and one sister, Hallie Douglas.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Chaplin Peter Michael officiating. Burial will be at Bennett Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday prior to the service. Military graveside rites will be conducted by James Irwin Post No. 622 American Legion and William A. Baker Post No. 363. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Raymond Jesse Wheeler, Sr., 85, of Otway, a former Minford resident, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 at SOMC Hospice. Born July 8, 1928 in Scioto County, a son of the late Dan and Madge Ross Wheeler and step-mother, Bertha Thompson Wheeler, he was a retired farmer. He is survived by his children, Karen (Ed) Smalley of Lucasville, Brenda Harris of Otway, Raymond, Jr. (Sue) Wheeler of Minford, Tim (Melissa) Wheeler of Minford, Larry (Danyelle) Wheeler of Minford, Danny (Tammy) Wheeler of South Bloomfield, Paul (Debbie) Wheeler of Peebles, Paulette Phillips of Wheelersburg, Robert (Suzanne) Wheeler of Peebles, Richard Wheeler of West Union, and Randal (Shona) Wheeler of Minford; 30 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren, and two brothers, Clarence Wheeler of Minford and Nate Wheeler of Perry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Edgel Wheeler, Norman Wheeler, Eljay Wheeler and Marvin Wheeler; three sisters, Louise Holbrook, Emma Jean Triggs, and Lorraine Justice, and two step-brothers, Kermit Phillips and Rodney Phillips.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Rev. Charles Wiltshire officiating. Burial will be at Mault-Wheeler Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Geraldine F. Bender, 98, of Minford, a former Swauger Valley resident, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. Born July 27, 1915 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Reuben Arthur Shonkwiler and Eunice Lillian (Elliott) Shonkwiler, she was a lifetime resident of Scioto County. She was a graduate of Minford High School in the class of 1933, and served on Minford Alumni Committee for several years. She was a former employee of Millhuff’s in Sciotoville, a cook at Swauger Valley Schools, and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Portsmouth. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy “Dottie” and Vernon Williams of Sciotoville and Diane and Dennis Bennett of Minford; 5 grandchildren, Beverly (Shawn) Pearl, Andy (Lisa) Bennett, Scott (Joy) Bennett, Wendy (Darren) Rawlins, and Lindsay (Marc) May; seven great grandchildren, Emily Nicole Runyon, Sarah Elizabeth Hamilton, Allison Wurts, Samuel Bennett, Anna Bennett, Luke Bennett and Nicholas Pearl; two great great grandchildren, Jacob Runyon and Sophia Hicks; two step great great grandchildren, Eli Runyon and Alyssa Runyon, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Bender on February 29, 1992 whom she married in 1936; a granddaughter, Valerie Hamilton; a great granddaughter, Elli Bennett; two brothers, Lindsey Walter “Pete” Shonkwiler and Eugene Shonkwiler, and two sisters, Elizabeth Carmichael and Pauline Shonkwiler in childhood.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Scott Bennett officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Lorene Rolfe Donahoe, 85, of Salem Road, Minford, Ohio, went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday June 10, 2014 at her residence, surrounded by her loving children. Born July 3, 1928 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Mr.& Mrs. Gearhart Rolfe, (Naomi Ruth Locher) and step-mother Goldie. She was a homemaker. A member of Harrison Free Will Baptist Church, Lucasville Eastern Star, she had attended New Boston and Minford Local Schools. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, of fifty plus years, William J. Donahoe, whom she married on August 2, 1953 in New Boston, Ohio. She is survived by two brothers, Leonard and Paul Rolfe, and her 10 children; seven sons, Michael (Naomi) Donahoe, of Utah, Dennis (Diana) Donahoe of Wheelersburg, Greg (Lisa) Donahoe of Lexington, Kentucky, Bob (Phyllis) Donahoe, Dwayne (Lori) Donahoe, Gary Donahoe, Jason (Brittani) Donahoe, all of Minford; three daughters, Pam ( Larry) Tieman of Lucasville, Patty (John) Lester of Minford, Paige (Brian) Missler of Wheelersburg; 20 grandchildren, Brian and Joseph Donahoe, Dana Fetters, Erica Shoemaker, Katie Lyon, Stacy, Christopher and Dylan Donahoe, Scott and Tasha Donahoe, Mandy Childers, Emily and Abby Donahoe, Luke and Levi Lester, Breanna and Jaiden Missler, Sagan Gampp, Colt and Caston Donahoe; 15 great grandchildren; Chanel, Chloe, BreAnna, Ciera, Shyanne, Stephanie, Summer, Jackson, Erin, Ali, Paxton, Cruz, Mason, Landon and Halle. In addition to her husband, parents and step-mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Hiram and four sisters, Alberta, Ailene, Margaret and Shelby.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford, with Pastor Mike Simpson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Minford. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, and one hour prior to the service on Friday. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Online condolence may be sent to www.edafh.com

Charlotte Louise Whisman Lambert, 75, of Minford, went to Heaven on Saturday, June 7, 2014. She was born on August 10, 1938 in Twin Valley, Ohio and was a life long resident of Scioto County, Ohio. She was a 1957 Clay High School graduate. Charlotte was the daughter of the late Melford and Nellie Murphy Whisman. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all. She enjoyed working on genealogy, sharing family photos, and keeping in touch with family and friends on Facebook. She leaves behind a loving husband of 56 years, Donald Ray Lambert, Sr. They were married on her birthday, August 10, 1957. They have five children, Carol Lambert, Patty Lambert, and Donald (Sherri) Lambert, Jr. all of Minford; Rhonda (Mark) Burchett of Hilliard, and Melinda Lambert of Minford. She has five grandchildren that she was very proud of, Erica Lambert (Nathaniel Welch), Tiffany Lambert, Trent Burchett, Tanner Lambert and Brittney Burchett. She also is survived by one brother, Kenny (Patty) Whisman; sister-in-law, Harriet Whisman, and brother-in-law, Bill Bair. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Mabel (Calvin) Seagraves, Reda (Robert) Fannin, and Darlene Bair, and four brothers, Donald Whisman, Paul (Belva) Whisman, James (Dorothy) Whisman, and Dennis Whisman.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Elder Paul Matthews officiating. Burial will be at Salisbury Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com

Frances Hamilton, 87, of Minford died Saturday, June 07, 2014 in Huntington, West Virginia.  Born July 9, 1926 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Mark and Marie (Eckhart) Butcher, she was a civilian employee for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for 29 years, and a 1944 graduate of Minford High School.  She is survived by a son, Rodney (Gina) Hamilton of Deltona, Florida; a brother, Bill (Alice) Butcher of Minford; a grandson, Bryan (Christy) Hamilton of Minford; two great grandchildren, Ty and Bryson Hamilton of Minford; eight nieces and nephews, Teresa (Rob) Harrell, Mike (Tomi) Butcher, Mark (Chris) Butcher, Terry (Mirian) West, Tracey West, Regina (Ned) Cox, Diane Kirby, Barbara (Terry) Vallano, and a special friend, Cheryl Wilcox.  In addition to her parent,s she was preceded in death by her husband, Paris Hamilton, on October 16, 1999, and a brother Maurice Butcher.
Funeral services will be conducted Noon Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Ed Cox officiating. Burial will be in Butcher Cemetery on White Gravel Road. Friends may call at the funeral home two hours prior to the service on Tuesday.   In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:  Minford High School Class of 1944 Scholarship Fund, c/o Ruth Swords, 315 White Gravel Road, Minford, Ohio  45653.  Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com

Manuel A. Howell, 63, of South Webster, died Friday, June 6, 2014 at his residence.
Born October 16, 1950 in Scioto County, a son of the late William O. and Marcella M. (Coriell) Howell, he was self-employed. He was not a man who attended church, but he had a very strong belief in God, and now he is in Heaven with no more sorrow or pain.  He is survived by his wife, Sharon Sue (Queen) Howell, whom he married in 1970; a daughter, Amy Howell of South Webster; a sister, Shriley Conklin Stapleton of Minford; a brother, William “Bill” Howell of Minford, and his four dogs he loved; JoeBrown, Fuzzy, Buddy and Dude.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy Amanda Howell, and a brother, Floyd Howell.
No calling hour or services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolence may be sent to www.edafh

June Hamilton, 86, of Ashland, Ohio, a former West Portsmouth resident, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Brethren Care Village in Ashland, Ohio. Born June 23, 1927 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late John and Bessie Kaiser Oster, she was a graduate New Boston High School, a telephone operator for General Telephone and was of the Church of Christ faith. She is survived by two sons, Steve (Linda) Hamilton of Hillsboro and Brett (Jeanette) Hamilton of Franklin; one daughter, Cheryl (Bob) Clark of Ashland, Ohio, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Hamilton, Jr. on June 2, 1984, and two brothers, Donald Oster and Bill Oster. Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com

John T. Minzelli, 77, of Minford, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at SOMC Hospice. Born May 8, 1937 in Portsmouth, son of the late Gimmie and Fannie Marie Traylor Minzelli, he was retired from Chrysler Corp. and Ohio Department of Transportation, he was member of American Legion Post 23, 40 & 8, Sons of the American Legion, Lucasville Masonic Lodge, New Boston Eagles, Loyal Order of Moose #320 and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Wanda (Cantrell) Minzelli; two sons, Chuck (Debbie) Turner of Lucasville, Jim (Brenda) Minzelli of Minford; one daughter, Rhonda (Mick) Adkins of Lucasville; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren, and two sisters, Ann L. Bobanich of Lancaster and Betty (Luther) Burchett of Warren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Regina McClain and Katherine Walker.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Kenny Estep officiating. Burial will be in Bennett Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service Friday. Military graveside rites will be conducted by James Dickey Post 23 American Legion. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Phyllis Jean Eckhart, 77, of Lucasville, died Monday, May 19, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Born October 9, 1936 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Harry Chandler and Laura M. Rice Chandler Long, she was a Dental Assistant for Dr. Angus Adams and attended Rubyville Community Church. She is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and David Harness of Lucasville; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Connie Eckhart of Wheelersburg, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl N. Eckhart on August 16, 2007 whom she married February 24, 1956 and two brothers, William “Bill” Chandler and Robert “Bob” Chandler.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2014 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace with Pastor Calvin Ray Evans and Pastor Brian Baer officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com

Harold Dale Crabtree, 75, of Minford, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at SOMC Hospice. Born November 28, 1938 in Scioto County, a son of the late Weston Lehman and Grace Beatrice Deemer Crabtree, he was a former employee of Osco with 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Downey Crabtree; one son, Kevin Dale (Tracey) Crabtree of Fredrick, Maryland; one grandson, Kevin Scott Crabtree; one granddaughter, Samantha Crabtree; step-grandson, Zach Asherman; three sisters, Edna Allen, Faye McKenzie, and Nancy Lundy, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul Crabtree, Russell Crabtree, Lowell Crabtree, and two sisters, Helen Roberts and Dorothy Jeffords.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Bennett Cemetery in Minford with Pastor Brett McGraw officiating. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford from Noon – 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Boyd Warren, 88, of Wellston, a former Minford area resident, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at his residence. Born May 2, 1926 in Scioto County, a son of the late Lee and Martha M. Garrett Warren, he was a former employee of the Ohio Department of Transportation and U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Mershon Warren; one son, David (Karen) Warren of Minford; seven grandchildren, Paul Warren, Jr., Patrick Warren, Steven Warren, Christopher Tackett, Ryan Warren, Kimberlea Warren and Kyle Warren; several great grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Castell of Minford, and Naomi Dever of Minford; step-son, Matthew Hardin of Chillicothe; step daughter, Tracey Robinson of Wellston, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Erma J. Culp Warren; one son, Paul W. Warren; one brother, Willis Warren and two sisters, Althea Parker and Mildred Thompson.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Brother Roy Chaffin officiating. Burial will be at White Gravel Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Teddy Lee Munion, 50, of Peebles passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. Born February 29, 1964 in Portsmouth, a son of Kay Cable Munion and the late Kenneth George Munion, he was a laborer. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Corey (Casey Jo) Munion of Portsmouth; one daughter, Harmony Munion of Peebles; his companion, Krista Leeth of Peebles; five sisters, Cheryl (Clifford) Kouns of Minford, Melissa (Richard) Stiltner of Portsmouth, Amy (Jeff) Moore of Lucasville, Letha Prince of Sciotoville, and Tammy Williams of Columbus, and one brother, David (Michele) Munion of Portsmouth. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Munion, and a daughter, Kimberly Wise.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Jack Vernon Reinhardt, 86, of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 at SOMC. Born January 25, 1928, he lived in Portsmouth and Lucasville for the last 35 years. Preceded in death were his parents, John George, Sr. and Louisa Douba Reinhardt; his wife of 45 years, Mary Alice Childers Reinhardt on June 22, 1999; brothers, George, Jr., Harold, Richard and Donald Reinhardt, and niece, Clarice “Rusty” Shope. Surviving are sons, Steve (Evelyn) Reinhardt of Minford, Mark Reinhardt of Chesapeake, and Michael (Peggie) Reinhardt of Lucasville; grandchildren, Eric Reinhardt of Columbus, Jacob Hamm of Huntington, WV, and Jessie (James) Atkins of Greensburg, PA; two great grandchildren, Jackson & Tyler Atkins; sisters-in-law, Rose Reinhardt and Betty Childers, and brother-in-law, Robert Chamberlin. Also a special nephew, Forrest Reinhardt, and friends, Charlie and Rosanne Arthur, Edna Mullins and several nieces and nephews. Jack graduated from East High School in 1946. Served in the Army 1946-1947 in Korea as a surgical tech. He was a member of American Legion and V.F.W. in which he was active in the Honor Guard and was also a 32nd Degree Mason. He worked at McCall’s Printing in Dayton, Ohio, Williams Shoe Factory and GTE in Portsmouth where he retired 25 years ago. He loved sports, he coached Southern Division Little League, Del-Rice and for many years coached Portsmouth Pee Wee Bengals football team and followed Buckeyes, Valley High School and Portsmouth High School. He loved fishing with his son Mark and planted many a garden. He was a family man who taught us the value of honesty and hard work which we are very grateful. We will miss you very much.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Andy Ramey officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Masonic services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Military graveside rites will be conducted by James Irwin Post No. 622 American Legion and William A. Baker Post No. 363. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Thomas Mays Jr., 92, of Minford, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at SOMC Hospice. He was born September 24, 1921 in Elliott County, Kentucky, a son of the late John T. and Birchie Adkins Mays, and was a 1939 graduate of Valley High School. After retiring from Detroit Steel in the early 1970s with 30 years of service, he worked as a painter for Valley Local School District. A proud member of Grace Baptist Church, he was active there for over 40 years and served various roles, including Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. Tom, or Junior as some called him, was a kind, hard-working, and sincere gentleman who had a smile for everyone. Attending church, golfing with his buddies, and telling jokes were among his favorite activities, and even in his final days, he never lost his quick wit and sense of humor.

Tom was married to the late Wilma Jean Keplinger Mays for 35 years until she passed away on April 9, 1977. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Robert Millar of Lucasville; one granddaughter, Kristin Millar Preston and her husband, Justin Preston of Lucasville; and the love of his life, great-granddaughter, Brynley Preston. Also surviving are two brothers, Charley Mays of Chillicothe and Loren D. Mays of Frankfort, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Jean; four brothers: Esque, Asa, James, and Jesse Mays; and two sisters: Louise Helton and Fronnie Wolgamott.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 3 at 2:00 pm at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Scott Duncan and Tom Wright officiating. Friends and family may call prior to the service from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace, Ohio. Online condolences can be sent to www.edafh.com.

John A. Hartley, 61, of Minford, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at SOMC. Born December 19, 1952 in Pike County, Ohio, a son of Delphia Faith Debo Hartley and the late Earl Edward “Sandy” Hartley and he was former Body Shop Manager at Vallery Ford in Waverly. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Deborah Diane Bowen Hartley; two sons, John (Carrie) Hartley of Mowrystown, Ohio and Jason Hartley and Cecily Wallace of West Portsmouth; nine grandchildren, Angelina Hartley, Trinity Hartley, Kaylee Hartley, Mason Hartley, Morgan Hartley, Shaina Wallace, Kera Wallace, Landon Hall, Reece Hall; one brother, Page (Karla) Hartley of Minford; one sister, Nettie Jane (Randy) White of Minford, and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial open house will be Friday, May 9, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Madison Township Senior Community Center, 9656 St. Rt. 335 in Minford. There will be a covered dish dinner and the family would like for family and friend to bring any photos and share memories of John. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

John E. Smith, 53, died Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Edgewood Manor of Lucasville.  He was born July 3, 1960 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of Ruth F. (Downey) Brown, of Commerce, Georgia, who survives, and the late John Junior Smith.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by four brothers, Jerry Lee Smith of Commerce, Georgia, Jeff (Jackie) Smith of Minford, Jim Smith of Nicholson, Georgia, Jessie Smith of Minford; three sisters, Betty (John) Craft of Commerce, Georgia, June Noell of Nicholson, Georgia, Samantha Cooper of Minford; six nieces and four nephews.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Smith; two nephews, Jerry Lee Smith and Mac David Porter, and his grandparents, Annie and Elige Smith, Ralph Downey and Leona F. Smith.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Larry Sanford officiating.  Burial was in Stockdale Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com

Jackie Dan Ruby, 50, of Minford, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at his residence.
Born August 12, 1963 in Scioto County, a son of the late Johnie L. and Helen L. (Shumway) Ruby, he was retired from The Greenbriar Resort in West Virginia. He loved baseball and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Tamara (Rayburn) Ruby, whom he married on August 12, 2003; a son, Josh (Emilie) Ruby of Minford; three grandchildren, Alexis Ruby, Gracie Ruby, Jaina Ruby; four brothers, Robert Ruby of McDermott, Johnie R. (Darlene) Ruby of Minford, Thomas (Joyce) Ruby of Minford, Frank (Janie) Ruby of McDermott; two sisters, Jonie Ann (Terry) Colley of Minford; Jeanie Miller of Wheelersburg, and several nieces and nephews
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jacklyn Sue Ruby, and a brother, Fred Ruby.
A memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Brother Terry Sullivan officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Saturday. In lieu of flowers donation can be made to Sierra’s Haven 80 Easter Drive, Portsmouth, OH 45662 or SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com

Robert Gordon Bush, 58, of Oak Hill, died Saturday, April 19, 2014 at SOMC Hospital. Born June 5, 1955 in Scioto County, a son of Ella Parker-Madden of Minford and the late Robert E. Bush, he was a carpenter. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three daughters, Melissa (Leon) King of Oak Hill, Wendy (Jason) Ferguson of Lucasville and Emily Bush of Portsmouth; one son, Robert Gordon Bush, Jr. of Oak Hill; eight grandchildren, Kayla, Steven, Megan, Logan, Jordan, Mason, Wyatt, and Xavier; two brothers, Tim (Johanna) Bush of Lucasville and Donald (Anissa) Bush of Columbus, and two sisters, Kay (John) Howard of Minford and Shelly (Gene) Tabor of Rogers, Arkansas. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step father, Anthony Wayne Madden and his former wife, Rebecca Bush.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Stan Howard officiating. Burial will be at Jacobs Cemetery in Lucasville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Marilyn Gay Scott, 83, of Minford, died Friday, April 18, 2014 at SOMC. Born October 10, 1930 in Adams County, a daughter of the late Otto “Hop” and Lucille Daniels Lewis, she was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Beverly & Scott McGlone of Minford; three grandchildren, Elisabeth (Shawn) Claxon, Sara (Clinton) Colley and Chad (Meagan) McGlone; four great grandchildren, Noah Widdig, Lexi Claxon, Parker McGlone and one on the way, Caden Claxon; one sister, Joy Altier of West Portsmouth, and four brothers, Donald Lewis of Florida, Jerry Lewis of Georgia, Darrel Lewis of Delaware, Ohio and Gene Lewis of McDermott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Russell Lee Scott on October 19, 1993 whom she married February 25, 1951; one sister, Gloria Hanes and two brothers, Larry Lewis and Monty “Bo” Lewis.

Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Timothy Lee Harris, 50, of Minford, died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at SOMC Hospice. Born January 1, 1964 in Portsmouth, Ohio, he is a son of James Jackson “Jack” Harris of Lucasville and the late Carolyn Raymond Hardin. He was a 1982 graduate of Wheelersburg High School and retired from the U.S. Navy. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Vickie Sue Mullins Harris; a daughter, Hannah Nicole Harris of Portsmouth; a son, Seth Edward Harris of Athens; a step-daughter, Ashley (Alex) Procter of Culloden, WV; two step grandchildren, Kohen and Arianna Procter; one brother, Matthew J. (Amy) Harris of Sadieville, KY; two sisters, Jacqueline (Joey) Gipson of Murfreesboro, TN and Pam (Jim) Wilkinson of Colorado, and nine nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Brett McGraw and Pastor Jeff Chinn officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. Monday prior to the service. Military graveside rites will be conducted by James Irwin Post No. 622 American Legion and William A. Baker Post No. 363. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Sharon I. Combs, 69, of New Boston, a former Minford area resident, died Monday, April 14, 2014 in the emergency room at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born March 11, 1945 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Leroy and Elizabeth (Spriggs) Toland. She is survived by a son, Roger A. Combs of Lucasville; two sisters Birdie Oliver of Lake Station, Indiana, Sandy Stokes of Portage, Indiana; two brothers, Jim Wyant of Perry, Ohio, Roy Toland of Minford; three grandsons, Tony Combs, Jamie Combs, Christopher Combs, and three great grandchildren, Eleasah Combs, Brynleigh Combs and Nehemiah Combs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Combs, on September 27, 1995, whom she married on February 8, 1962; a son, Rickey Lee Combs; a daughter, Tammy Elizabeth Combs; two sisters, Carol Doherty and Iva Smith, and a brother, Harry Roger Wyant.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford, with Jimmy Dummitt officiating. Burial will be Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. Thursday. Online condolences may be made to www.edafh.com

Dolores Elaine Pyles Lowe, 80, of Lucasville, died Sunday, April 13, 2014 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born October 13, 1933 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late John and Jewel Pyles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard “Bill” Lowe; three sisters; three brothers, and a great grandson, Michael Jacob Cline. She is survived by two sisters, Joan Wiley of Arizona and Jeanie Klein of Waverly; six children, Pamela (Richard) Warner of Pataskala, Sandra (Bill) Melvin of Lucasville, Judith (Kevin) Brisker of Wilton, Iowa, Brenda (Dallas) Bartram of Marengo, Tracie (Randy) Tong of Latham, and Thomas Lowe of Lucasville; five stepchildren; 13 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at Noon Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Shawnee Hills Baptist Church in Eden Park with Pastor Kenneth Estep and Brother Bill Melvin. Burial will be at Jacobs Cemetery in Lucasville. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 a.m. to Noon Tuesday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family would ask that donations be made to a Hospice of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

James A. Malott, 84, of Minford, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Heartland of Portsmouth. Born March 11, 1930 in Scioto County, a son of the late Fred W. and Eva Penix Malott, he retired from GM in Columbus where he was a mechanic with 30 years of service and was an Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rolene B. Malott, and one son, James (Kathy) Malott of Columbus. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Paul Malott, and one sister, Mary Louise Rigsby.

Funeral services will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Bonnie W. Wells, 80, of Minford, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 at her residence. Born September 29, 1933 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Walter R. and Caroline Wright Bear, she was a graduate of Portsmouth East High School, a homemaker, and a waitress at American Restaurant. She was a charter member of American Legion 471 Ladies Auxiliary, Eagles in New Boston, and Portsmouth Moose Lodge. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Wells; one son, Randy Peirce of Portsmouth; one daughter, Anita Ramey of Wheelersburg; one step-son, Wayne Wells; six grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one step-son, Anthony D. Wells and two brothers, Shannon Bear and Walter Ray Bear.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Bob Jones officiating. Burial will be at Bennett Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Stanley Peach, age 96 of Portsmouth passed away April 6, 2014 at home. He was born January 15, 1918 near Minford, Ohio to the late William Alfred and Grace Mahaffey Peach. Stanley was a 1936 graduate of Minford High School, was a member of the Sciotoville Christian Church where he served for many years as an elder and Sunday School teacher and was also a member of the Shawnee Nature Club. Stanley was retired from the Portsmouth Daily Times where he worked as a district manager in the circulation department. He was a World War II Veteran, having earned a Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Maddy Peach in 2002 and daughter, Kay Peach Coriell in 2008. Also preceding him in death were a brother, Emerson and sisters, Verna, Florence, Lola, Garnet, Hazel and Phyllis. Surviving is a sister, Bette Edwards of Phoenix, AZ; sisters-in-law, Rita Hewitt and Monta Daulton; daughters, Polly (Bob) Warnock and Joan (Mike) Coriell both of Portsmouth; son-in-law, Steve Coriell of Portsmouth; three grandsons, Greg (Nikki) Coriell of Clarksville, OH, and Tim and Jay Coriell of Portsmouth, and one great grandson, Kieran Bauer.

Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Sciotoville Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Stanley’s memory to the church camp, Howell’s Mill Christian Assembly, 99 Christian Camp Road, Ona, WV 25545. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Donna Joann Jones, 75, of Minford, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 6, 2014 at SOMC Hospice. Born August 30, 1938 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Robert and Hazel Ramey Brunton, she was a 1956 Minford High School Graduate, operated a Beauty Shop, was a former employee of William’s Shoe Factory and attended Dry Run Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Donald W. Jones; one son, Mark (Erica) Jones of Minford; two grandchildren, Eli Jones and Ava Jones; one brother, Grover (Betty) Brunton of Waynesville, and three nieces, Kim, Karen and Kristi.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Mark Seavers officiating. Burial will be a Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Paul H. Culp, 83, of Portsmouth, died Friday, March 28, 2014 in the emergency room at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. Born October 16, 1930 in Scioto County, a son of the late Charles and Prudence (Brown) Culp, he was retired from General Industries in Elyria, Ohio with 28 years of service, and was an Army veteran. He is survived by nieces and nephews, Judy Scott of Elyria, Peggy (David) Jackman of Burk, VA, Roger Harrison of Hemet, CA, and David (Karen) Warren of Minford; significant other for 20 years, Beulah Strehle of Portsmouth, and best friends and caregivers, Dan Strehle and Edwin Strehle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise (Perry) Culp, on December 28, 1992; two sisters, Erma Jean Warren and Mary Louise Harrison, niece, Nancy Harrison, and nephew, Paul W. Warren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Roy Chaffin officiating. Burial will at White Gravel Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Velma Louise Hay Ross age 64 of Grove City, Ohio, passed gently away at her residence surrounded by her loved ones and went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 22, 2014. She was born April 6, 1949, in Elliott County Kentucky, the 11th child of John Henry and Rilda Mae Kelly Hay. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, James Paul, Forest Raymond and Ralph D. Hay, and three sisters, Beulah Eileen Hay, Agnes Clotene Phillips and Mary Ella Kitchen. She is survived by two daughters, Joan Ross of South Webster, and Teresa (Don) Scott of Grove City; three grandchildren, Michael Hutton, Allie Scott and Dillone Scott all of Grove City; three great-grandchildren, Hayden James, Ely Donald and Jackson Thomas; five sisters also survive, Doris Holbrook of Grayson, Ky., Lois (Raymond) Carter of Portsmouth, Loretta Carter of Jackson, Alma Boyd of Springfield, and Beverly (Jim) Lewis of Sandy Hook, Ky.; beloved sisters-in-law, Linda Hay and Rosa Faye Ross, brothers-in-law, Jim and Larry Joe Ross, and numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Velma was a homemaker and also provided daycare for many children over the years who still look upon her with love and lots of fond memories.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford, Ohio with Rev. George Raymond Carter officiating. Burial will be at Salisbury Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Pallbearers will be, Michael Hutton, Dillone Scott, Don Scott, John Hay, Ralph (Bill) Hay, and Gary Strickland. Burial will follow in Salisbury Cemetery, Stockdale, Ohio. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Betty June Blankenship, 65, of Minford, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born April 25, 1948 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Noah W. and Edna Fannin Locher, she was a Nurse’s Aide at SOMC and Golden Years for many years and she was a member of Minford Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by one son, Todd (Dawn) Blankenship of Minford; daughter, Tami (Tom) Martin of Minford; five grandchildren, Kaitlyn Blankenship, Ashley Blankenship, Luke Blankenship, Hannah Martin and Noah Martin; one brother, David (Inga) Locher of Rubyville; one sister, Wilma (John) Relich of Westerville; special niece, Sheila Harmon, and special nephew, Jason Locher.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Minford Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Mark Bales officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

James Francis Blair, 84, of Lucasville, went to be with the Lord, Friday, March 14, 2014. He was born May 16, 1929 at Barnetts Creek, KY to the late Lacy and Lelia Baldwin Blair. He was preceded in death by two brothers Basil Blair and Tilmon Blair and one sister Naomi Burchett. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Faye LeMaster Blair whom he married March 13, 1954 in Flat Gap, KY; two daughters Donna (David) Bragdon of Lucasville, Debra Gray of Lucasville, and one son David (Debbie) Blair of New Boston, OH; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two sisters Viola Jones, and Maola Burchett and one brother Norman Blair. Francis served the Lord as an ordained minister for many years. He was ordained February 24, 1954 in Oil Springs, KY. He was moderator for Candy Run United Baptist Church, Low Gap United Baptist Church, Morgan Fork United Baptist Church and Little Paint United Baptist Church. He was also blessed to labor in countless revivals and see many come to the Lord. He also served in the army from 1951 to 1956. He worked for over 25 years from the Labors Local 83 in Portsmouth, OH. He and his wife owned and operated the Valley Street Market from 1961 to 1968. He also worked at the Martin Marietta Energy System from 1975 to 1986.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Big Run United Baptist Church in Lucasville. Friends may call Monday, March 17th from 5 to 8 P.M at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Nathan Andrew Jackson, 32, of Waverly, formerly of Minford, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Pike Community Hospital. Born June 8, 1981 in Portsmouth, a son of Salem Jackson, Sr. and Cynthia Cadle Jackson, he was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran and attended Chapel Hill Church in Waverly. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Salem (Bobbi Jo) Jackson, Jr. of Portsmouth and Sabe (Laura) Jackson of Wheelersburg; nieces and nephews, Dalton Jackson, Preston Jackson, Michael Skaggs, Collin Hanzel; niece, Marley Hanzel, and Elise Jackson; aunt & uncle; Bob & Linda Hamilton and Greg & Sherry Demyan, and five cousins, Natalie Hamilton, Lindsey Hamilton, Catherine Hamilton, Andrew Demyan and Lucas Demyan.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Tim Bennett officiating. Burial will be at Bennett Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Military graveside rites will be conducted by James Irwin Post No. 622 American Legion and William A. Baker Post No. 363. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com. Donations can be made to Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home.

Theodore Kangelos, 59, of Oak Hill, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in Panama City Beach, Florida. Born December 3, 1954 in Chattanooga, TN, was a son of the late Ernest and Pauline Gaylor Kangelos and he attended Wilkesville Presbyterian Church. He is survived by three sisters, Nancy (Ronald) Call of Portsmouth, Gwyn (Roger) Barker of Minford and Vickie Blakeman of Oak Hill, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Bill Payne and one sister, Shirley Howard. Teddy never met a stranger, always had a smile, and was loved by all who knew him.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Jim Snyder officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Richard Dean Wells, 57, of Lucasville, went home to be with Jesus, Friday, March 7, 2014 at OSU Hospital in Columbus. Born February 13, 1957 in Portsmouth, son of Richard M. Wells and Lola Tackett Wells, he had worked at Merrilatt in Jackson and Frowine Hardware in Minford for many years. He was a member of Minford Community Church, Ohio River Valley T’s, Southern Ohio Ford Club and was a Volunteer Fire Fighter in Stockdale for 20 years. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Pamela (Hatfield) Wells; one son, Steven (Jessica) Wells of Lucasville; three grandchildren, Calob, Kelly and Carter; two brothers, Michael (Andrea) Wells and Leroy (Teresa) Wells, and two sisters, Sharon (Dennis) Hardyman and Debbie Wells. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Orville R. Wells and Hazel Ellen (Slone) Wells and Grady and Myrtle Tackett.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Minford Community Church with Pastor Ed Cox and Pastor Major Montgomery officiating. Burial will be at Canter Wells Cemetery in Lucasville. Friends may call at the church from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Wayne Randall Gilliland, 78, of Delaware, Ohio died Monday, March 3, 2014 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. Born March 21, 1935 in Lucasville, a son of the late Marvin and Lula Mae (Montgomery) Gilliland Wright, he owned and operated Crawford & Gilliland HTG & CLG . He was a member of Community Masonic Lodge No. 684 in Columbus, he was a member of Shriner’s in Columbus and was a 32 degree Mason in the Valley of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Lois Gilliland; their children, Stephen (Debbie) Gilliland, Rickey (Emma) Gilliland, Sandra (Matt) Weckesser, Tammy Mobley, Scott Clevenger, Brian (Tiffany) Clevenger, Ginger (Gautham) Jayaraman, and Kristie (Nicholas) Piccin; 20 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren, and a sister, Loretta Gilliland Murray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step father, Curtis Wright and a brother, Larry Gilliland.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Elder Arvil Murray, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Martin Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Harold Franklin Coon, 96, of Lucasville, died Friday, February 28, 2014 at VA Medical Center in Chillicothe. Born September 3, 1917 in Jackson County, Ohio, a son of the late Ella Florence Snodgrass Coon and was a World War II US Army Veteran. He is survived by one daughter, Haroldean Douglas; two grandsons, Louis Andrew Douglas of Lucasville and John Franklin Douglas of Waverly; one granddaughter, Ashley Veronica Douglas Hamilton of Lucasville; three great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Rick Ratliff officiating. Burial will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Justin David Sherman, 33, beloved son of Sherri (Larry) Fannin and Perry (Judi) Sherman, of Minford, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014 in Harlingen, Texas. Justin was a loving father and son with a big heart who would light up any room with his big smile. Justin was a 1998 Graduate of Minford High School. He was employed as a laborer for the Wanzek Corp. in Rio Grande, Texas. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Hanna Vanhoose, and  his son, Austin Sherman of Minford; his brother, Brandon (Keri) Sherman of Minford; his sister, Lynzee Sherman of Minford; a step-brother, Nathan Payton of Portsmouth; his grandmother, Nora Powers of Minford, and very special nieces and nephews, Kourtney, Karleigh, Katelynn, Gage, Logan and Autumn. Justin is also survived by a special girlfriend, Melissa Beadle and many cousins and friends. Justin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Darrell and Rose Sherman, William Powers and a sister, Heidi Michelle Sherman. He will always be loved and always be missed. His smile will shine on in our memories.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Gilliland Family Cemetery in Minford with Pastor Kenny Estep officiating. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made at any area U.S. Bank in Justin’s name. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Kate Canter, 83, of Lucasville, died Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. Born July 14, 1930 in Pike County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Henry and Hattie (Scott) Ray, she was a homemaker, a devoted wife and mother and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband, Paul Michael Canter; a son, Jimmy (Connie) Pinson of Columbus; a daughter, Judy Heskett of Columbus; three step-sons, Paul M. (Cathy) Canter of North Carolina, Anthony Canter of Columbus, Roger Canter of Columbus; a step-daughter, Shiela Canter of Columbus; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a brother, Elmer (Sue) Ray of South Williamson, Kentucky, and two sisters, Merlina Mernard and Emma Hornsby, both of Lake Charles, Louisiana. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Billy Ray Pinson, and four brothers, Eugene Ray, Bob Ray, Howard Ray and Henry Ray, Jr.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Stephen Curry officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Online condolence may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Lillian Virginia Shelton Knore, of Minford, died peacefully at home at 95 years old on February 19, 2014. Lillian was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Woodrow “Pete” Knore in 1989; her parents, Lawrence and Geneva Hensley Shelton; a half brother, Paul E. Shelton and her paternal grandparents, Robert and Martha Shelton who provided her a home after the death of her parents. She is survived by her children, Dr. Edna Grace Claunch of Rochester, NY; Virginia Lee Thompson of Minford; Wendell “Bud” (Marsha) Knore of Kennewick, WA; and Martha Elaine (Ed) McLaughlin of Portsmouth; a special friend, Roger Ison who called her “mom”, and nine grandchildren, Julie (Chip) Nunley, Darcy Knore, Jennifer (Joedy) Summit, Doug (Salena) Jones, Kimberly (Todd) Anderson, Ingrid (Steve) Riley, Heidi (David) Carter, Eric (Kim) McLaughlin and Doug (Rachele) McLaughlin. In addition, she leaves 17 great grandchildren as well as one great-great grandson and several nieces and nephews who were very dear to her. Lillian was a long time member of the Sunshine Church of Christ where she taught the Cradle Roll Class for 15 years. She was devoted to her family and friends. Her additional interests were reading, writing, quilting, cooking, flower and vegetable gardening, and canning. The family extends appreciation to SOMC, SOMC Home Care, SOMC Hospice Care and Center, the Minford Emergency Ambulance Service as well as Dr. Ronald Arrick, Dr. Harry Driedger and Dr. Thomas Khoury for their wonderful care. Contributions in honor of her memory may be sent to The Scioto Foundation, Minford High School Scholarship in Memory of Lillian Knore, P.O. Bo 911, 303 Chillicothe Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662; Minford Emergency Ambulance Service, 8466 State Route 335, Minford, Ohio 45653 or SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Jason Coriell officiating. Burial will be at Batterson Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Ronald Gene Lyons, 69, of Minford, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born February 27, 1944, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Vondon and Beatrice (McGraw) Lyons, he had retired from Western-Southern Life Insurance Company and was co-owner of Bakery Creations in New Boston. He is survived by his wife, Sue Ellen (Pennington) Lyons, whom he married on December 23, 1962; four daughters and son-in-laws; Sharilyn and Jay Miller, Mary and Bo Elliott, Cynthia and Ken Mingus, Jennifer and Hector Reffit; a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Tammy Lyons; 25 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Danny Blevins officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com

Wanda Lee Rowe, 72, of Jackson, died Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at SOMC Hospice. Born July 23, 1941 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Elbert and Zella Fout Cyrus, she was a former employee of Willams Shoe Factory, was retired school bus driver for CAO Head Start and attended Givens Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by four sons, Woody Rowe of McDermott, Mike Rowe of Lucasville, Doug Rowe of Jackson and Tim Rowe of Jackson; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, and two sisters, Winnie and Juanita. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Rowe on February 29, 2011; one daughter, Alberta Rowe in infancy; one grandson, Eric Rowe, and one sister, Peggy.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Charley Ross officiating. Burial will be at Lucasville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Nathan Lee Adkins, 16, of Lucasville died Friday, February 14, 2014 at SOMC ER. Born October 3, 1997 in Portsmouth, a son of Shawn Adkins and Melissa Lykins, he was a sophomore at Valley High School, he loved to hunt, fish, and play his guitar, Nathan enjoyed the outdoors. He attended Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union, North Moreland Christian Baptist Church and Rubyville Community Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Gene and Deamie Adkins of Lucasville; one brother, Benjamin Adkins; two half-sisters, Jessica Adkins and Melissa Adkins; one half-brother, Timothy Hartley; two uncles, Charles (Glenda) Adkins and William T. (Karen) Adkins; one aunt, Jeannie (James) Adkins-Shipp; four aunts; one uncle; three nephews, one niece, and many cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Rev. Cory Sullivan officiating. Burial will be at Rubyville Community Church Cemetery in Rubyville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the church on Wednesday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.