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.

Kevin Lee Prince, 41 of Lucasville, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Born August 19, 1972 in Columbus, a son of Lana Turner Prince and the late John Frederick “Fred” Prince, he was a graduate of Hilliard High School and a former employee of Ohio Bell. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother, Kelly Prince, and a sister-in-law, Donna Prince, both of Orlando, Florida, a nephew, Kyle Prince and several uncles, aunts and cousins.

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.

Richard Lee Shoemaker of Auburn Hills, Michigan; February 11, 2014; Age 66; born July 20, 1947 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Son of the late Clyde and Laura Shoemaker; husband of Dottie Shoemaker; father of Marie Shoemaker and the late Edward Shoemaker; step father of Soul Rowen, Cara Barker Yellott; brother of Judy Nixon (Jim) and Debra Burchett (Joe); beloved son-in-law of Allen Rowen and the late Rosemary; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters in law. Richard attended Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene. He was an avid sports fan and attended his daughters basketball and softball games.

A Celebration of Richard’s Life will be held Monday, February 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Paul Hagen officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Minford, Ohio. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 11:00 a.m. until time of the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Faith turned to certainty Wednesday, January 29, 2014 with the passing of Richard Lawrence Bussa of Minford. Preceding Richard, the fifth child born to the late Chester and Minnie Welch Bussa of Friendship, were his son, Robb C. Bussa in 2004, and a brother, Chester Bussa. He was a member of Madison Missionary Baptist Church and was a sports writer for the Community Common. Richard was a Gideon and on the Board of the Ohio Bible Conference (Mt. Hope Bible Camp, Otway, Ohio), song leader and former Deacon of his church. Surviving Richard are his wife, Marjory (Lodwick) Bussa of Minford; two daughters, Evelyn (Bussa) Burchett and her husband Mark Burchett of Minford and Stephanie (Bussa) Loughman and her husband Cary Loughman of Newark; eight grandchildren, Alex, Danni, Jacob, Joseph, Sammy and Emily Loughman of Newark along with Nathanial and Elayna Burchett of Minford; one brother, Don and Geneva Bussa of Circleville; two sisters, Doris (Bussa) and Jack Born of Circleville and Patricia (Bussa) and Dale Humphrey of Circleville; a god-daughter, Tracy Ison of Minford; two god-grandchildren, Sean and Shelby Ison of Minford. A number of loved nieces and nephews also survive, along with a number of close friends and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2014 at Madison Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Hagen and Pastor Stephen Curry officiating. Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford, and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Mt. Hope Bible Camp, 3162 Mt. Hope Road, Otway, Ohio 45657 or Gideons International or SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Marvaline Virginia (Evans) Hobson, 83, of Minford, went peacefully to be with the Lord and her recently deceased beloved husband, Homer, on Monday, January 27, 2014 at her residence. Born October 9, 1930 in New Market, Alabama, a daughter of the late John W. and Ida Bell (Spray) Evans and was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons, James (Sharon) Hobson and David (Teri) Hobson; one daughter, Pamela (Constantine) Ungurean,; three grandsons, James Hobson, Christopher Hobson and Derik Hobson, three granddaughters, Karla (Kevin) King, Brynn (Ryan) Hanson, and Kristyn Hobson, and one great grandson, Braxton Hanson. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Ann Hobson Nibert; five brothers, James L. Evans, Henry L. Evans, Lehman Evans, George L. Evans and Luther Evans, and one sister, Anna Myrtle (Evans) Roberts.

Family and friends will be welcomed at a gathering at the convenience of the family for a celebration of the lives of Marvaline and Homer Hobson. Please contact Karla King at ladylaz@mail.com for information. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association of America in honor of Homer. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com

Yuveda Mae Deemer, 62, of Minford, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, January 26, 2014 at SOMC. Born May 7, 1951 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Clifford L. and Hettie Slusher Deemer, she was a homemaker and attended Tick Ridge Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Trina Deemer of Minford and Angela (Jeremy) Woods of Minford; three grandchildren, Christopher Woods, Dakota Woods and Alexander Woods; one brother, Mike (Thelma) Slusher of Stockdale, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Donna Jean Deemer, Janet McGlone and Christine King.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Old Philadelphia Baptist Church with Maurice Pierce, Terry McBee and Rick Arthur officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the church Friday after 6:00 p.m. until the service on Saturday. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Alafair Shonkwiler, 102, of Portsmouth, died Monday, January 20, 2014 at Best Care Nursing Home in Wheelersburg. Born August 24, 1911 in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Henry and Linnie Alice Mason Whitley, she was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by two sons, Walter David Shonkwiler and Keith (Patty) Shonkwiler all of Sciotoville; two daughters, Willa Jean (Art) Marion and Linda Kay (Larry) Howard all of Sciotoville; eight grandchildren, Mike Marion, Bryan (Joan) Shonkwiler, Gary (Pam) Marion, Steve (Laurel) Marion, Mark (Sabrina) Shonkwiler, Lori (Dwayne) Donahoe, Angie (Alan) Reed and Darrin Howard; 17 great grandchildren, and 15 great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Shonkwiler on February 18, 1994 whom she married July 24, 1933; one grandson, David Wayne Shonkwiler; four brothers, Dan Whitley, Edgar Whitley, Roscoe “Ott” Whitley and Leonard “Moose” Whitley; two sisters, Mabel Gee and Myrtle Hughes, and one sister in infancy, Betty Jean Whitley.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Simpson 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. Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Homer James Hobson, 92, of Minford, went home to be with the Lord peacefully, Friday, January 17, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born July 11, 1921 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late Dewey and Chloe Hobson. He is survived by his wife, Marvaline Virginia (Evans) Hobson; one sister, Charlene (Robert) Ellis; two sons, James (Sharon) Hobson and David (Teri) Hobson; one daughter, Pamela (Constantine) Ungurean; three granddaughters, Karla (Kevin) King, Brynn (Ryan) Hanson, and Kristyn Hobson; three grandsons, James Hobson, Christopher Hobson and Derik Hobson, and one great grandson, Braxton Hanson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Ann Hobson Nibert, and one brother, Jack Hobson.

Services will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimers Foundation of America. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

E. Halcard Burchett, 81, of Minford, died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born July 9, 1932 in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Robert Lee and Pearl (Logan) Burchett, he was a retired custodian and bus driver for Clay and Minford Local School Districts. He was a former member of the Grange and Conservation Clubs and a 4-H advisor for many years in the Tractor and Dairy Clubs. He is survived by his wife, Jannettia (Graham) Burchett, whom he married in 1954; a son, Stephen (Teresa) Burchett of Minford; a daughter, Lori (Steve) Seibert of Minford; 4 grandchildren, Seth (Kristyn) McLaughlin, April (Aaron) Burchett, Jared (Nikki) McLaughlin, Steven Robert Burchett; 7 great grandchildren, Hannah McLaughlin, Daniel Burchett, Mackenna McLaughlin, Braden Scott, Morgan Burchett, Bryson McLaughlin, Heighden McLaughlin; a brother, Raymond Lee Burchett of Minford; two sisters, Marilyn Jean Salyers of Canton, Donna Faye Venus of Cleveland; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to his caregivers, Dee and Katie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sons, Randal Burchett, Matthew Burchett, Ralph Burchett; a daughter, Bethel Burchett, and a brother, Burley Burchett.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Mike Wyatt and Bud Mefford officiating. Burial will be at Bennett Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the service on Sunday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Louella Mae Lykins, 92, of Grove City, Ohio, a former Minford area resident, died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. She was born October 10, 1921 in Garrett, Kentucky, daughter of the late Lewis and Mallie (Wicker) Jones. She was a long time member of the Candy Run United Baptist Church and in later years attended First Baptist Church of Grove City. She is survived by four sons, Leroy (Frances) Lykins of Spokane, Washington, Bill (Helen) Lykins of Jackson, Tom Lykins of West Portsmouth, and Philip Lykins of Lucasville; three daughters, Donna Brickey of Libby, Montana, Linda Holbrook of Chillicothe, and Carolyn (Roger) Wheeler of Orient; one sister, Genevieve Southerland of Greenfield, Indiana; 18 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lykins on December 7, 1996 whom she married June 11, 1936; one daughter, Judy Cole; three brothers; one sister; three grandsons, and one great granddaughter.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Dale Lykins officiating. Burial will be in Wheeler Cemetery near Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Kobaker House, 800 McConnel Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43214. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Angela Renee (Hutchinson) Kelly, 49, of Minford, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on September 23, 1964 in Portsmouth, Ohio and was a graduate of Minford High School in the class of 1982.
Angela is survived by one son, Aaron J. (Jenny) Kelly of Minford; two grandsons, Isaiah Kelly and Logan Roar; a step granddaughter, Emily Conn; her parents, Ralph and Lucille Hutchinson of Minford; four sisters, Karen (Dave) Warren of Minford, Pamela Hutchinson of Lucasville, Norma Shoemaker of Minford and Patti (Dave) Smith of Florida; one brother, Thomas Hutchinson of Maryland, along with nieces and nephews, Kimberlea, Kyle, David, Sarah, Jessica, Emma, Eli, Andy and Dakota.
Angela leaves behind numerous friends and family who have given her much love and support throughout her battle of ten years. She takes with her memories of love, laughter and tears. She will always be an inspiration to the ones she left behind.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Burial will be at Bennett 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. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Billy Ray Long, 52, of Lucasville, died Thursday, January 9, 2014 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born October 7, 1961 in Portsmouth, a son of the late John and Vada Musser Long, he was self-employed and attended Lucasville Christian Church of Christ in Christian Union. He is survived by one daughter, Laci Long of Lucasville; two step-sons, Matthew Owens of Michigan and Mark Owens-Nicholson of Wheelersburg; four grandchildren, Cooper Owens, Brenley Owens-Nicholson, Blaze Owens-Nicholson and Isabella Addington; three sisters, Betty Blevins, Bonnie Bair and Shirley Madden all of Lucasville, and two brothers, Wayne Long of Portsmouth and Douglas Long of Lucasville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Lillie Chamblin and one brother, Gene Long.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2014 at Lucasville Church of Christ in Christian Union with Rev. Robert Casey officiating. Burial will be at Scioto Burial Park in Rushtown. Friends may call at the church after 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2014 until time of the funeral Monday. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Randall Paul Conley, 76, of Lucasville, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at his residence. Born October 22, 1937 in East Chicago, Indiana, a son of the late Rev. Autie and Nancy Alice (Dottie) Ison Conley, he was chemical operator at the Piketon Uranium Enrichment Plant and attended Stockdale United Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Elaine Hurn Conley; three sons, Paul Douglas (Yuli) Conley of Olathe, Kansas, Dennis Allen (Connie) Conley of South Shore, Kentucky, Steven Corey Conley of Seaford, Delaware; one daughter, Jennifer (Jim) Dummitt of Lucasville; 12 grandchildren, Lennis Clark, Rachel Cuzzone, Rudy Kurniawan, Wenny Grant, Emily Norman, Elizabeth Conley, Matthew Underwood, Jonathon Henderson, Randall Autie Conley, Katie Stewart, Jill Downing and Sarah Dummitt; five great grandchildren, Phoebe, Ayu, Shay, Sophie and Alden; one sister, Juanita Conley of Lucasville, and several other nieces, nephews, family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Eliza Hutchinson Conley; one brother, Boyd Conley and one brother in infancy, James Keith Conley.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Stockdale United Christian Church in Stockdale with Pastor Major Montgomery and Pastor Lowell King officiating. Burial will be at Stockdale Cemetery. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Winifred Elizabeth Staker, 89, of Stockdale, died Friday, January 3, 2014 at her daughter’s residence. Born January 22, 1924 in Bristol, England, a daughter of the late Sidney and Elizabeth Cole Lovell, she was a homemaker, a member of English Club for War Brides and attended Stockdale United Christian Church. She was a member of Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, was the dispatcher for Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department and she was a Battle of Britain survivor during WWII. Mother enjoyed gardening, working around in her yard, as well as enjoyed every minute with her grandchildren. She is survived by three sons, Leslie S. (Mary Lynn) Staker of Stockdale, Paul W. (Martha) Staker of Georgetown, Kentucky, and John L. (Paula) Staker of Stockdale; two daughters, Josephine (Joe) Balch of Livermore, California and Jean A. Staker-Stockham of Stockdale; six grandchildren, Rachel Staker, Anna Staker, Cordell Holbrook, Sara Staker, Jessica Stockham and Jana Stockham; one sister, Joan Guest of Swansea, Wales; one brother-in-law, Nolan Staker of Stockdale, and one sister-in-law, Jeanette Staker of Stockdale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester William Staker on July 17, 1986; one grandson, Riley Staker; two sisters-in-law, Mary K. Staker and Evelyn Staker, and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Stockdale United Christian Church with Pastor Major Montgomery officiating. Burial will be at Stockdale Cemetery in Stockdale. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Sherman Doran Martin, 45, of Rubyville, died Monday, December 30, 2013 at SOMC. Born July 28, 1968 in Scioto County, a son of Ella Breech Martin and the late Sherman Doran Martin, he was a self-employed carpenter and custom motorcycle builder. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, Doran Martin and Tommy Martin; two brothers, Carl Martin and Tony Martin; three nieces, Katlyn Martin, Alexis Martin and Carly Martin; one nephew, Caden Martin, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a great niece, Aubree Marie Grace Madden.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Brother Bob Davis officiating. Burial will be at Universal Cemetery in Rubyville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Bertha Louise Adrian, 88, of Ocala, Florida, a former local area resident, died Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Hospice of Marion County in Summerfield, Florida. Born February 9, 1925 in Chillicothe, Ohio, a daughter of the late Isaac Alan and Evelyn McFarland Jordan, she was a retired elementary school teacher and attended United Pentecostal Church in Ocala, Florida.  She is survived by two sons, Larry (Bertha) Adrian of Beaver and Roger Adrian of Pomeroy; three daughters, Joyce (Robert) Hollett of Ocala, Florida, Carolyn (Chris) Hartley of Enterprise, Alabama, and Patricia (H.R.) Kalfs of Ocala, Florida; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild, and two sisters, Shirley Jesse of Minford and Rosella Payne of Florida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Pamela Adrian; one son, Harvey Adrian, one sister, Delma Hinkle and her former husband, Lewis E. Adrian.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Mike Simpson officiating. Burial will be at Stockdale Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Violet Ellen Bradley, 86 of Portsmouth, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She is a member of Milldale Church of Christ in Christian Union, and retired from the Williams Shoe Factory after 33 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Bradley; her father, John Smith; her mother, Geraldine Smith; two brothers, Leroy and Phillip Smith; three sisters, Doris Greene, Minnie Parker and Edna Henson. She is survived by two daughters, Janet (Earl) Toller and Brenda (Rick) Jenkins; two grandsons, Greg (Joyce) Craft and Rickey (Melissa) Jenkins, Jr., and one great granddaughter, Tiffany Craft and one great grandson, Rickey Jenkins, III.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Friday, December, 27, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Portsmouth. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, and one hour prior to the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to SOMC Hospice, 2201- 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45562. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com

John Dale Castle, 63, of Lucasville, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at SOMC. Born August 17, 1950 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Earl E. Castle and Ruth Marcella Thurman Castle Campbell, he was a school teacher and retired from Harvest Christian Academy. He attended Central Baptist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Cassie (Rick) Kennison and Cheyenne Pertuset both of Lucasville; one son, Aaron Castle of Mullens, West Virginia; seven grandchildren, John Aaron, Carleigh, Raegan, Riley, Reed, Jerrod and Zachary; two brothers, David (Marlea) Castle of Sunrise, Florida and Larry (Kim) Castle of Minford, and one sister, Marcia (James) Adams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Vernon Edward Castle in infancy.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Brother Russ Pruitt officiating. Burial will be at Squire Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Wayne Brumfield, 66, of Minford, died Friday, December 13, 2013 at his residence. Born September 1, 1947 in Scioto County, a son of the late Azle and Anna Parker Brumfield, he was a 1965 graduate of Minford High School and attended Ohio University. He was retired from GTE (Verizon) and attended Minford Bible Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Viola (Fyffe) Brumfield; children, Julie Brumfield (Chris) Downey, Randy Lewis and Jeff (Wendy) Lewis; nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; his “babies” Molly and Gavin Downey, and two sisters, Wanda Carpenter and Berdie Maynard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James Brumfield and Arzie Brumfield and two sisters, Maxine Viars and Janilee Carver.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home with Pastor Brett McGraw officiating. Burial will be at Bennett Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m Monday and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Kenneth Robert Grimshaw, 73, of Lucasville, died Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Heartland in Portsmouth. Born December 31, 1939 in Scioto County, a son of the late Clinton E. and Mary Ellen (Smith) Grimshaw, he was co-owner–operator of MacMillam & Bloedel in Centerville. He is survived by a daughter, Rhonda (Steve) Van Tuyl of Champlin, MN; a son, Brian (Derinda) Grimshaw of Manhattan, MT; seven grandchildren, Garrett Van Tuyl, Mason Van Tuyl, Grant (Cory) Grimshaw, Briann Grimshaw, Brayden Grimshaw, Donnie (Jeanette) Branch, Nikki (Derrick) Townsend; two great grandchildren, Addison and DJ; a brother, Richard Grimshaw; five sisters, Annalee (Jordan) Abner, Lucy Ellen Brown, Marilyn Jane Grimshaw, Nettie Agidius, Faye Parmenter and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Krynzel; 6 brothers, Russell Grimshaw, Donald Grimshaw, Harry Grimshaw, Albert Grimshaw, Ralph Grimshaw, Charles Grimshaw, and 4 sisters, Marie Deemer, Lucille Grimshaw, Janet Durand, Jeannie Finch.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Tim Palla officiating. Burial will be in Lucasville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Online condolences may be made to www.edfh.com.

Dorsey L. Atkins, 65, of Lucasville, passed after a long battle with lung disease on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at SOMC. Born April 20, 1948 in West Portsmouth, a son of the late Elmer and Margaret Brown Atkins, he was a supervisor for T.L. Blackburn Construction, he attended Rubyville Community Church and was involved in the construction of the new church. He is survived by his wife, Jean Atkins; one daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Atkins and fiancé, James Best; four grandchildren, Ian (Andi) Watkins, Cody (Desi) Watkins, Joseph Watkins, and Owen Atkins; three great grandchildren, Aubrey, Konner and Levi; one brother, Raymond Atkins, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services will be conducted at Noon Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Rubyville Community Church with Pastors Calvin Ray Evans and Brian Baer officiating. Burial will be at Universal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Evelyn Pauline (Shuter) Kinker, 94, of Lexington, Kentucky, a former Scioto County resident, died Friday, December 6, 2013 in Lexington, Kentucky. Born November 16, 1919 in Minford, a daughter of the late Henry A. and Shirley A. (Erwin) Shuter, she was a 1937 graduate of Minford High School where she was class salutatorian. She had attended Berean Baptist Church and was a teacher’s assistant for Portsmouth Public School System. She is survived by her daughter and son-in –law, Kay Lee and Robert Thornsberry of Lexington, Kentucky; granddaughters, Kim (Ron) Coey and Miranda (Lachlan) Church; grandsons, Tim (Amy) Kinker and John Thornsberry; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lee Kinker on May 31, 1959, whom she married on November 16, 1942 in Newport, Kentucky; a son, Richard Allen Kinker, and three brothers, Glen Shuter, Paul Shuter and Carl Shuter.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Sam Peters officiating. Burial will be in Bennett Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com

Lucille Canter, 93, of Portsmouth, a former Minford area resident, died Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth. Born May 6, 1920 in South Webster, a daughter of the late Charles and Wilhelminia (Trapp) Canter, she had attended Minford United Methodist Church. She was a former employee for Selby Shoe, Goodyear Atomic Corporation and retired from Dayton Walther Corp. in 1975. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Juanita Canter and James Carruthers of Pickerington; a niece, Rhonda Brigner; a nephew, Jeffrey Canter; three great nieces, Anna Canter, Grace Canter, Mallory Garrett, and a great nephew, Devon Garrett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence Canter and Brian Canter, and two sisters, Bernice Jean Canter and Marjorie Morris.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 9, 2013 at South Webster Cemetery in South Webster. Burial will be at South Webster Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Willie Rhoden, 86, of Riverbend House in Wheelersburg, formerly of Clarktown, died Sunday, December 1, 2013 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born October 15, 1927 in Scioto County, a son of the late Elliott and Olive (Borders) Rhoden, he was retired from The Kroger Company. He was a World War II Army veteran, member of Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department, past fiscal officer for Jefferson Township, with 33 years of service and past secretary of Southern Ohio Fire Fighters Association. He is survived by sons, Randall Rhoden of Minford, Darwin (Nancy) Rhoden of Clarktown; daughter, Teena Rhoden of Knoxville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Ryan (Anndrea) Rhoden of Minford, Mark (Mandy) Taylor of Rarden; three great grandchildren, Dalton and Dustin Taylor, Shelby Rhoden; a sister, Adelene Adams of McDermott, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey L. (Hensley) Rhoden, on August 29, 2004 whom he married on March 21, 1951; daughter-in-law, Judy Rhoden, brothers, Donald and Raymond Rhoden and a sister Wilma Greenhill.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford, with Pastor Harold Cox officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. 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. Military graveside rites will be conducted by James Irwin Post No. 622 American Legion and William A. Baker Post No. 363.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201 – 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Online condolences may be made to www.edah.com

Dorothy Louise Scott, 69, of Wheelersburg, died Sunday, November 24, 2013 at SOMC. Born August 4, 1944 in Lucasville, a daughter of the late Arthur and Geneva Morgan Harness and retired from Ohio Power/AEP. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, David G. Scott; two sons, Chad (Laurie) Scott of Hampton, VA and Jay Scott of Hamilton, Ohio; three grandchildren, Katie, Thomas and Olivia Scott, and one sister, Virginia Harness of West Portsmouth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Adam Scott and Neal Scott; two brothers, Warner Harness and Carl Harness, and two sisters, Ida Harness and Helen Harness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Jimmy Dummitt 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. Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Rosemary Shumway, 84, of Portsmouth, a former Clarktown resident, died Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.  Born August 18, 1929 in Blaine, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Samuel Thomas and Lula E. (Castle) Sparks Houck, she was a member of Union Free Will Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Minford High School in the class of 1947 and was the candy lady at Pfleger’s General Store in Minford for several years. She was a homemaker and loving mother and grandmother.  She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Susan E. and Bruce Kongos of Portsmouth; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark S. and Chris Shumway of Galion; 9 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Shumway on November 30, 2005, whom she married on March 21, 1946 in Greenup, Kentucky, and a brother, Elwood Sparks.
Funeral services will be Monday, November 18, 2013 at the convenience of the family with Pastor Don Noel officiating. Entombment will be in Edgewood Abbey at Memorial Burial Park. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Lucille Dever Coles, 98, of Wheelersburg, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at her residence. Born August 2, 1915 in Minford, a daughter of the late Walter M. and Alma Hickman Dever, she was a Minford High School graduate in the Class of 1934, after graduation she worked in the Scioto County Courthouse; was a member of Wheelersburg Over 55 Club and attended Berean Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn (Jim) Parker of Oak Hill; one granddaughter, Amy (Rick) Stowell; two great grandsons, Seth Stowell and Grant Stowell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Coles; one brother, Forrest Dever, and one sister, Vivian Cavill. The family would like to thank SOMC Hospice and Home Caregivers, Janet Shuff, Jane Bailey and Heather Kremin for their excellent care.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Tim Goodwin officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Friends may call at the funeral from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

William Louis “Willie” Semones, 79, of Lucasville, died Thursday, October 31, 2013 at SOMC Hospice. Born March 18, 1934 in Scioto County, son of the late Harold L. and Louise Semones and Virginia (Richard) Massie, he was an Ironworker for Local #769 in Ashland, graduate of Glenwood High School in the Class of 1952, was a member of Aurora Masonic Lodge No. 48, a 32 degree Mason, and a Kentucky Colonel. He was a lifetime member of Portsmouth Eagles in New Boston, a former member of Portsmouth Motorcycle Club, he raced motocross, and was a golden gloves boxer. Willie was an avid golfer, loved fishing and hunting and was of the Protestant faith. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Ann Jones Semones; two daughters, Marlene (John) Dalton and Dalene (Darrell) Jackson; three grandchildren, Ryan (Kristin) Hutchinson, William Loren Keller, Lindsey D. Keller; two great grandchildren, Noah Lee Wright and Carter Louis Hutchinson; one step sister, Patty (Charles) Wintersole-Bond, and many loving nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his special friends at Kenny’s in Clarktown and Minford Giovanni’s. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, John Hutchinson and step brother, William Turner.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday 11:00 a.m. at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Richie Kasper and Mike Hannah officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 7 pm Sunday and one hour prior to the service Monday.  A Masonic service will be held at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Ray E. Conkel, 65, of Bucyrus, passed away on Sunday morning, Oct. 27, 2013, in Marion General Hospital, his death was unexpected. Ray was born May 12, 1948, in Harrison Twp., Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late David and Phoebe (Siebert) Conkel. On July 7, 1973, he married Mary Clark, who survives. Ray is also survived by his children, Martin Edward Conkel of Bucyrus, Donald Ray (Sherry) Conkel of Crestline, and Dodie Elaine Conkel of Galion; his grandchildren, Dustin Lee Rigney, Haley Nicole Conkel, Shelby Lynn Rigney, and Natalie Lynn Conkel; his brother, Clarence (Sandy) Conkel of Portsmouth; his sisters, Roseann (Charles) Carter of Bucyrus and Clara Rule of Wheelersburg, Ohio; his sister-in-law, Donna Conkel of Portsmouth; his aunt, Edna Mae Conkel of Portsmouth; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ray was preceded in death by his brother, William Conkel; infant brother, Roy Conkel; and his brother-in-law, Hank Rule.  Ray graduated from Minford High School Class of 1967. He moved to Bucyrus in 1968, where he worked for the Swan Company retiring after 44 years. He attended the Freewill Baptist Church in Bucyrus and Freedom Fellowship Church in Caledonia. He loved camping, being with his family and friends, his 57 Chevy, NASCAR, and was an OSU Fan.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home in Bucyrus and on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford, Ohio. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Chris Stewart and Lyle Arnett officiating, burial will follow in Harrison Twp. Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice through the funeral home.

 David Ray Richard, 78, of Lucasville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at SOMC Hospice. He was born March 7, 1935 in Sugar Grove, Scioto County, a son of the late Archie Everett and Mary Alice Noxsel Richard. David worked at Goodyear Atomic, Sheet Furniture, Detroit Steel and retired from Coca-Cola Bottling Company. He started working part-time and retired as the plant manager in June 1977. He graduated from Clay High School in the class of 1953 where he was active in baseball and basketball and earned three letters in each sport. The past twelve years he was treasurer of Clay Alumni Association. He was also the sexton for three cemeteries in Clay Township for the past 27 years. David was a charter member of Rubyville Community Church where he served as Deacon for 27 years. He also was a Sunday School Teacher for 35 years and treasurer for 22 years. He is now a member of Porter Free Will Baptist Church which he has been an active member for 14 years.
He is survived by his beloved wife and sweetheart, Nola, of 59 years; three children, Brent (Sheree) Richard, Brian (Vicki) Richard, and Amelia Jean “Jeannie” (Greg) Rucker; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Gary) Doubrava, Drew (Starla) Rucker, David (Paula) Richard, Evan Richard, and Emily Richard; four great grandchildren, Reagan, Jackson, Laney and Zachary; three sisters, Mary Broughton, Alma (Bill) Hale, Nancy (James) Lynd, and one brother, Howard (Arlene) Richard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Charles Richard, Robert Richard, Bryce Richard, and Russell Richard.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Porter Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Price officiating. Burial will be at Universal Cemetery in Rubyville. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Jerry Robert Mershon, 69, of Portsmouth, died Friday, October 25, 2013 at SOMC Hospice. Born June 20, 1944 in Portsmouth, son of the late Gardener and Willadean Phillips Mershon and he was a former employee of Empire Detroit Steel. He is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Randall) Hiles of Minford; one granddaughter, Lauren Wright of Minford, and three brothers, Ron Mershon of Wheelersburg, Richard Mershon of New Boston, and Rodney Mershon of Wheelersburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Diane Fultz Mershon and one brother, Roland Mershon.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Tim Palla officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the funeral. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

John T. Adams, 76, of Piketon Road, Lucasville, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. Born January 3, 1937 in Scioto County, a son of the late Denver and Emma Adams, he was a retired meat cutter for Shopwise in Minford, and had earlier in Oak Hill. He is survived by his wife, Naomi R. (Kent) Adams, whom he married on December 8, 1962 at Fairview Baptist Church; one son, John T. (Tommy) Adams, II, of Lucasville; one daughter and son-in-law, Loresa and Kenneth Cordle of South Bloomfield; three grandchildren, Noah Adams, April Cordle, Matthew Cordle; a great-grandchild, Braylann Adams; one brother, Carl Adams and a sister, Nancy Branhan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Richard and James, and sisters, Patsy and Betsy.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Evangelist David Frazie officiating. Burial will be in Fairview-Bennett Cemetery near Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 to7:00 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh. com

Donald E. Dodridge, 79, of Portsmouth, died Thursday, October 10, 2013 at his residence. Born September 14, 1934 in Scioto County, a son of the late Arnold and Opal Lynn Childers Dodridge, he retired from USEC in 1995 where he was a mobile mechanic, and was a member of Sciotoville Christian Church. He is survived by two sons, Mark (Lori) Dodridge and Rick (Sherry) Dodridge; one daughter, Cheryl (Drew) Neff; ten grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; six brothers, David Dodridge, Gerald Dodridge, Robert Dodridge, Jim Dodridge, John Dodridge and Randy Dodridge; and six sisters, Anna Lucas, Lois McElwee, Nancy Bobst, Linda Agin, Eva Robbins, and Debbie Schoener. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Dodridge on July 21, 2008.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Evangelist David Frazie officiating. Burial will be at Jacobs Cemetery in Lucasville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday and 12:30 p.m to 1:00 p.m. Monday prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Carolyn Sue Chaffin, 66, of Minford, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at SOMC Hospice. Born November 6, 1946 in Montgomery County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Fred and Pearl Bush Matthews, she was a homemaker and attended Christ Brethren Church. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Roy R. Chaffin; two sons, Richard (Sheri) Chaffin of Minford, Ronald (Christina) Chaffin of Galloway; six grandchildren, Justin, Greg, Zach, Jacob, Shavon and Billy; one great granddaughter, Alyssa; one great grandson, Slaydon, and one brother, Jim Matthews of Wheelersburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Stan Matthews and John Matthews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Bob Davis officiating. Burial will be at Garvin Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Bernice Blair, 82, of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rachael and Dewey Horn; two brothers, Tom Horn and Clyde Horn; one sister, Barbara Ellen Moore, and one step-son, Curtis Blair. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Lawrence Blair, Jr.; two sons, John (Shirley) Blair of Wheelersburg, Steve Blair of Wheelersburg; one daughter-in-law, Donna Taylor of Dunbar, WV; four step children, Rowena Ferrell of Wheelersburg, Roberta (Roger) Allgood of Wheelersburg, Charles Blair of Eden Park, Pamela (Teddy) McCleese of Wheelersburg; 17 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Rev. Chris Morris officiating. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lucasville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Edna Mae Henson, 81, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, September 29, 2013 at SOMC. Born June 12, 1932 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late John C. and Geraldine Leona Comer Smith, she was a homemaker and a member of Swauger Valley Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons, Russell (Trish) Henson of Delaware, David (Denise) Henson of Portsmouth, James (Belinda) Henson of Hurricane, WV; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren, and one sister, Violet Bradley of Portsmouth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell E. Henson on November 24, 2012 whom she married on March 14, 1952; two brothers, Phillip Smith and Leroy Smith, and two sisters, Minnie Parker and Doris Green.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Mike Simpson 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. Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Thelma Mae Nourse, 96, of Crystal Care Center, went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2013. She was born on March 29, 1917 in Lucasville. She was a daughter of the late Harvey and Rhoda Eblin. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Moody, Eugene and Sidney Eblin; one sister, Mamie (Lester) Shonkwiler; a daughter, Gerry Wilson, and a grandson, Scott Nourse. She worked at Bragdon’s Department Store, Southern Hills Hospital as an Aide, and spent several years passing cards and mail at SOMC Hospital. Many times buying cards for the lonely. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and later attended Rubyville Community Church. She loved God, family and her many friends and really enjoyed having family dinner at her house. She is survived by one son, Don (Gerri) Nourse of Lucasville; granddaughters, Lynn (Rod) Clark of Mt. Vernon, IN, Jill (Keith) Harris of Mt. Vernon, OH, Sara (Gill) McKinney of Plainfield, IL; and grandsons, Matt (Laura) Nourse of Minford, Chris (Kerry) Nourse of Gallipolis; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and a son-in-law, Bob Wilson of Portsmouth.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Rev. Pete Michael officiating. Burial will be at Long Run Cemetery in Rubyville. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Lloyd E. “Porky” Caudill, 85, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. Born January 26, 1928 in Scioto County, son of the late Richard and Allie Caudill, he was former employee of Empire Detroit Steel, was a school bus driver for Minford, and had worked for Caudill Trailer Sales. He was a 32nd degree Mason, member of Aurora Masonic Lodge and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Anna Lou “Curly” Conley Caudill; one daughter; sister-in-law and her husband, Donna and Sonny Wray, and one nephew, Jay (Anne) Wray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Cecil Caudill and one sister, Dorothy Crotzer.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Dan Widdig officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg. 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 can be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

“Oh Lord my God How Great Thou Art”
Retha E. Kitchen, 97, of Portsmouth, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth. Born November 6, 1915 in Casey County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Rush Monroe and Maude Virginia Douglas Burchett, she was a graduate of Minford High Schools, worked at Williams Manufacturing for 30 years, she loved to quilt and was a member of Rocky Fork Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Dallas (Catherine) Ratcliff of Willow Spring, NC; one brother, Luther Burchett; one granddaughter, JoAnne Ratcliff; one grandson, Jeffrey D. Ratcliff, and three great grandchildren, Kayela, Ian and Erin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Kitchen; six brothers, Harve Burchett, Dayton Burchett, Johnson Burchett, Howard Burchett, Samuel Burchett and Oliver Burchett, and six sisters, Eula Burchett, Marie Brazzeau, Ruby Elder, Lura Roberts, Carrie Martin, Irene Billips.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2013 at Edgewood Abbey Mausoleum at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg with Elder Cephus Littleton and Elder Harold Burchett officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Rocky Fork Primitive Baptist Church, 2106-A Kinker Road, Minford, Ohio 45653. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Noah “Vernon” Benner, 89, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Hillview Retirement Center in Portsmouth. Born June 27, 1924 in Scioto County, son of the late George and Anna Fox Benner, he was retired from N&W Railroad, was a farmer and attended Grace Brethren Church.  He is survived by a step-daughter, Trina Adams of Portsmouth; one granddaughter, Brittany Grace Marshall and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Grace Beadle Benner on January 12, 2013; four sisters, Mary Benner, Grace Sheets, Gladys Shultz and Lucy Yeagle, and two brothers, Jacob Benner and George Benner.

Funeral services will be conducted at Noon Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Grace Brethren Church in Rubyville with Pastor Robert Davis officiating. Burial will be at Long Run Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 a.m. to Noon prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Grace Brethren Church, 5900 State Route 139, Lucasville, Ohio 45648. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Edna Hickman, 93, of Mary Esther, Florida, a former Minford area resident, passed away Friday evening, September 6, 2013 at the home of her daughter, Betty Kirk.  Born April 25, 1920 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Edgar and Virgie Mae (Chandler) Giles, she was a member of the James Irwin Post No. 622 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Minford  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Gay Kirk; a grandson, Michael and wife, Lynn Kirk, all of Mary Esther, Florida; step granddaughter, Dawnell and Paul Claessen of Palm Bay, Florida; step great-granddaughter, Laurilee Osorio, of Jupiter, Florida; step great-great-grandson, Jackson Osorio, of Jupiter, Florida; step great-grandson, Jason McLeod; step great-great-grandson, Kyle Purapura; two nieces, Donna Albrecht of Portsmouth, Ohio; Sharon Abner of Dayton, Ohio, and great nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Hickman on December 27, 2004, whom she married on July 24, 1937 in Greenup, Kentucky, and two sisters, Wilma Reed and Pauline Shump.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Rev. Thomas M. Williams officiating. Burial will be in Wheeler Cemetery near Minford. 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. A Ladies Auxiliary Service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com

Wanda Faye Hitchcock, 66, of Minford, died Sunday, September 1, 2013 at SOMC Hospice. Born December 20, 1946 in Pikeville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Herb and Esta Baker Castle, she was a homemaker, a member of American Legion Post 23 Ladies Auxiliary and attended The Seventh Day Adventist Church and Stockdale Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Murray “Stony” Brooks; three sons, Jeffrey (Brenda) Hitchcock, Darren (Linda) Hitchcock, Bryan (Lisa) Hitchcock; seven grandchildren, Chasity, Matthew, Darreck, Brittany, Amber, Kyle and Kaleb; six great grandchildren; one sister, Patty Grubb and one brother, Gary Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Kay Black and late husband, Ronnie Hitchcock of 43 years.

A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Rick Evans officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Willis B. Warren, 76, of Minford, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at his residence. Born June 30, 1937 in Minford, son of the late Lee and Martha M. Garrett Warren, he was retired from N&S Railway, had worked for Madison Township and attended Mt. Carmel Church. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pauline Compton Warren; one son, Keith (Carla) Warren of Minford; two daughters, Sandra (Burl) Edwards and Lisa (Chad) Slusher, all of Minford; six grandchildren, Kristen, Michael, Joshua, DeShonna, Madison and Tyler; two great grandchildren, Jason and Landon; one brother, Boyd Warren of Minford; two sisters, Virginia Casteel and Naomi Dever, both of Minford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Altha Parker and Mildred Thompson. The family would like to his longtime nurse, Mary, and SOMC Hospice for their excellent care.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2013 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 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.