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.

Raymond Patrick Kyle, 63, of West Portsmouth, died Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born March 29, 1950 in Marlington, West Virginia, son of the late William Lawrence Kyle, Jr. and Marie Daniels Kyle, he was a graduate of Minford High School in the Class of 1969, he was a retired Federal Prison Guard, was currently employed by Buckeye Social Services, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Helen Wetzel Kyle; one son, Bill Kyle of Minford; one daughter, Kim Bradbury of Athens; former wife, Susan Kyle of Beaver; two step-sons, Robert Wetzel and Philip D. Berger, Jr.; two step-daughters, Pamela Webb and Theresa James; two grandchildren, Haley Kyle and Allison Bradbury; seven step-grandchildren, and 2 step great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Steven Wayne Kyle.

Memorial services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with James Benner officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Ellen Grimshaw, age 102, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2013. She was born on December 15, 1910 on Dry Run, Washington Township, Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of Leonidas and Minerva Roberts Smith, Ellen attended elementary school in a one-room “rural” schoolhouse on Dry Run. At age 14 she worked the summer as a housekeeper and cook to earn money for books and bus fare to Portsmouth High School for the year. After high school, she continued to work as a housekeeper. In 1933, Ellen married Clinton E. Grimshaw, a widower with 9 children, who owned a farm on Blue Run Road near Lucasville, Ohio. Immediately her life became one of cooking, gardening, farming, canning, sewing, and caring for a large household. Ellen was well known for her cooking and baking, especially bread and cinnamon rolls. Winter months the Grimshaw house became a gathering place for local youth to go sleigh riding down the hill with Ellen making hot chocolate and popcorn balls for all. During winter months quilting frames would be set up for months in the living room. Many of these quilts are still cherished by family. She was “Mom” to all the Grimshaw children and “Granny” to the many grand and great-grandchildren. Ellen served as a 4-H Advisor for many years and in 1975 she was honored with a trip to Washington, D.C. to be presented a 25 years Advisor Pin. Ellen had a sharp mind and enjoyed many hobbies. She enjoyed listening to the radio while working, keeping informed on national news and was interested in history, geography and music and traveling to visit family. Until a short time ago she could readily recall the birth dates of her sibling’s, family and events, rarely missing a birthday card. She lived on Blue Run until the age of 87 when she moved into an apartment in Minford, Ohio. Ellen remained independent, only giving up driving at age of 95. In 2010 she moved into Elbrooke Pavilion, an assisted living facility in Minford, Ohio. Since February 2013 she has been a resident at Heartland of Portsmouth Nursing Home. A lifelong devout Christian, Ellen was a member of Blue Run United Methodist Church for over 75 years, Ellen was a founding member of United Methodist Women, a Sunday School Teacher, church delegate to the Annual Conference and served as a cook for local church youth attending Camp at Lancaster, Ohio and the church food booth at the Scioto County Fair for many years. Ellen enjoyed reading her Bible nightly. Just a few weeks prior to her passing she enjoyed hearing and singing hymns, remembering the words to her favorites. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Melvin, Leonidas, Cecil, Homer, Raymond and Harold Smith; sisters, Elizabeth Manley and Lorena Smith Holstein; husband, Clinton E. Grimshaw; daughters, Jeanne Finch and Janet Durand; and step children, Marie Deemer, Lucille, Ralph, Russell, Harry, Donald, Albert and Charles Grimshaw. Ellen is survived by and her memories will be cherished forever by surviving children, Annalee (Jordan) Abner, Lucy Ellen Brown, Richard, Kenneth, Marilyn Jane Grimshaw, long-time son-in-law, Jordan Abner, and step daughters, Faye Parmenter and Nettie Agidius, 41 grandchildren; 70 great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Tim Palla officiating. Burial will be at Lucasville Cemetery in Lucasville. 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. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Save the Children.Org, 54 Wilton Road, Westport, CT 06880.

Gregory Elmo Proctor, 61, of Gallipolis, a former Clarktown resident, died Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Gallipolis Development Center in Gallipolis. Born February 4, 1952 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Elmo Dee and Edith Lorraine Rhoden Proctor, he attended Happy Hearts School & Star Work Shop and was of the Baptist faith.  He is survived by one nephew, David Sammons; two nieces, Michelle (John) Franz, Courtney (Dustin) Adkins; one great nephew, Jeremy Franz, and one great niece, Kyla Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Jennifer Riggs.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Collier Memorial Gardens in Greenup County, Kentucky. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Juanita Baker, 71, of Minford, died Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at her residence. Born October 5, 1941 in Pikeville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Arthur and Virginia Gibson Stevens, she was a homemaker and attended Wakefield Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Sam Baker; two sons, Sammy (Karen) Baker of Jacksonville, NC, Danny (Saadet) Baker of Fayettville, NC; five daughters, Gail (Andrew) DeLong of Minford, Saundra Allen of Minford, Sandra Stiltner of Minford, Kathie (John) Kazee of Minford, Shelia (Jeff) King of Oak Hill; 15 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; five brothers, Hursell Stevens of Sydney, KY, Howard Stevens of Columbus, Doug Stevens of Pikeville, KY, Eldon Stevens of Pikeville, KY, Melvin Stevens of Pikeville, KY, and two sisters, Mary Kent of Pikeville, KY and Violet Mullins of Belcher, KY. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Fayetta Rose Baker; two sisters, Lillian Kendrick, Ossie Johnson; one brother, Edgil Stevens, and three brothers and two sisters in infancy. The family would like to thank SOMC Hospice for their excellent care.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Lowell King officiating. Burial will be in White Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Carl Jay Kelly, 79, of South Webster, died Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at SOMC Hospice. Born June 2, 1934 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, son of the late Herbert A. Kelly and Sarah Ann Vanover Kelly Conley, he was a carpenter, a member of the Carpenter/Millrights Union, attended Harrison Free Will Baptist Church and was a U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Edith Mullins Kelly; three sons, Gary (Pamela) Kelly of Minford, Roger Kelly of South Webster, Joseph (Bobbi) Kelly of South Webster; one daughter, Melissa Taylor of Minford; 13 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two brothers, Homer Kelly of South Webster and Hobert Kelly of South Webster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Ward Walter Parsons.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Mike Simpson officiating. Burial will be at Kelly Cemetery. 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. 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.

Robert Lee “Bob” Craft, known as Coach Craft to many, entered his Heavenly home on July 28, 2013. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Juliet Rodriguez-Craft, his daughter Stephanie Craft, and his grandson in whom he was very proud, Elijah Craft, all of Minford.

Bob loved this life and his family, but also longed for Heaven where he could once again be with his son, Bobby Craft who passed in 2003. Bob was also preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna Craft, brother, Clayton Craft, and sisters, Arlene Ward and Patricia Arnold.  Bob is also survived by sisters, Betty (Bob) Ross of Ashland, OH, Barbara Hines of Trenton, GA; sister-in-law, Evelyn Craft of Rosemount, OH; brothers, Clay Craft of Minford, OH, Jerry (Linda) Craft of Pataskala, OH, David Craft of Nashport, OH as well as a host of many nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family members, friends, and special mentor and friend, Coach Shurl Shoemaker.

Bob had a coaching career that spanned more than 20 years, to include softball, basketball, and volleyball. He was a recipient of the Ohio Coach of the year as well as SOC Coach of the year and had many successes in his coaching career. He loved the game, no matter what it was, and loved investing his time and experience into the lives of his players. Up until the time of his death Bob had been employed by Portsmouth City Schools where he taught for many years and made many friends amongst his coworkers. He loved teaching and had looked forward to returning in the fall.
Bob was a 1969 graduate of East High School and a 1991 graduate of The Ohio University. He served in the US Army receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1976. He was a Vietnam War Era Veteran and was very proud of his military service. He was a member of Madison Missionary Baptist Church in Minford where he had many loving friends who were faithful in praying for him and visiting him during his illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Madison Missionary Baptist Church, 13400 SR 335 in Minford with Pastor Stephen Curry officiating. Burial will be at Harrison-Furnace Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. 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.
We will miss him greatly in the days and years to come, yet we know that “…weeping may endure for a night, but our joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5

Catherine Evelyn (Kronk) Rolfe, 88, of Minford, died Friday, July 12, 2013 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Born April 8, 1925 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late John and Anna Catherine Pfleger Kronk, she was a 1943 graduate of Minford High School, was a cook for Minford Local Schools, and a Scout Master for Cub Pack 52 of Minford. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and went to church for 33 years without missing a Sunday. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Leonard Rolfe; two sons, Dana Rolfe of Minford and David (Marie) Rolfe of Minford; eight grandchildren, Kayla Rolfe, Zach Rolfe, Dakota H. Rolfe, Joseph Rolfe, Shenandoah Rolfe, Bella Rolfe, Brianna Rolfe, and one great granddaughter Madalyn Donini. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph Kronk and three sisters, Lois Kronk, Mary Avanelle Deemer and Mabel Humphries.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Rev. Tom Williams officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Minford. 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 sent to www.edafh.com.

Talmadge Edward Evans, 88, of Lucasville, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at SOMC Hospice. Born March 9, 1925 in Elliott County, Kentucky, a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Salyers Evans, he was an Engineer for the N&W Railroad for 36 years, he was a 50 year member of the American Legion in South Shore, Kentucky. He was a Sgt. in the US Army serving in the 1st Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, during World War II. He is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Traylor of Lucasville; one son, Duane Evans of Plant City, FL; five grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; five brothers, Paul D. Evans of Lucasville, Frank Evans of South Portsmouth, KY, Kenneth Evans of Firebrick, KY, William Evans of Lucasville, James Evans of Columbus, and three sisters, Pearl Lewis of Firebrick, KY, Winnola Brown of Firebrick, KY, and Thelma Ruggles of Lucasville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Evelyn Pennington Evans, and one brother, Johnny Evans.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Burial will be at Collier Memorial Gardens in South Portsmouth, Kentucky. 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. 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.

Nancy Jane Bradford, 91, of Portsmouth, a former Minford area resident, died Friday, June 28, 2013, at Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth. Born August 7, 1921, in Brown County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Elmer Ernst and Nellie (Brown) West, she was a home economics and business teacher for Brown County, Adams County and Scioto County Schools, and a member of Central Church of Christ in Portsmouth.  She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Bradford of Minford and Joyce (David) Riepenhoff of Portsmouth; one son, Paul (Sherry) Bradford of Libby, Montana; four grandchildren, Zachary (Hilary) Riepenhoff, Rebecca (David) Widder, Jeremy Bradford, and Todd (Claudia) Bradford; three great-grandchildren, Matthew Widder, Anne Widder and Andrew Riepenhoff; and three brothers, Walter (Sharlee) West of Hillsboro, Kenneth (Sharon) West of Winchester, and Thomas (Judy) West of Rushville. She is also survived by many nephews, nieces and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death on April 3, 2002 by her husband, Frederick G. Bradford, whom she married on May 29, 1946 in Brown County.  The family would like to thank the staff at Hill View Assisted Living and special caregivers Lisa Wylie and Brenda Dalton for their loving care of our mother and grandmother.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Dennis Dawes officiating. Burial will be at Scioto Burial Park in Rushtown. 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. The family’s favorite charities are the Memorial Fund at Central Church of Christ, 1211 Grandview Avenue, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 and SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th St. Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

James Thomas Adrian, 88, of Beaver, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at his residence. He was born May 23, 1925 in Pike County to the late John “Harvey” and Carrie “Iva” Overly Adrian. He had been retired for the last 26 years and enjoyed working and rebuilding old cars and tractors. He had been a bus driver for Eastern Local Schools in Beaver, a Marion Township Trustee in Pike County, a grader operator for Ohio Asphalt in Portsmouth, and a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union No. 18. He was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp serving during World War II. He is survived by his children, Brenda (Carl) Hartley, James Michael “Mike” Adrian, and Vicki Traylor all of Beaver; six grandchildren, Heather Hartley, Tim (Mandy) Traylor, Jason (Lora) Traylor, Lorie Traylor, Mike (Bobbi) Adrian, and Ashley Adrian; six great grandchildren, Nicole (Heath) Neace, Tiffany Traylor, Victoria (Brandon) Helton, Tamara Traylor, Ethan Hartley and Jessie Traylor; two great great grandchildren, Keeleigh Helton and Avaigail Neace; two brothers, Ralph Adrian of Xenia, Paul (Evelyn) Adrian of Sebastian, Florida, and two sisters, Nellie Hoffee of Coolville, and Janet (Richard) Myers of Columbus. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one grandson, George E. Traylor, Jr. and five brothers, Edward, Lewis, Leslie, William and Chester Adrian.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Burial will be at Beaver Union Cemetery in Beaver. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service on Friday. 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.

Gabriel Vincent Kai Peed, one month old, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 at his residence. He was born May 25, 2013 in Portsmouth, a son of Isaac Peed and Astra NG. In addition to his parents, he is survived by fraternal grandparents, Gregg and Deb Peed of Minford; maternal grandparents, Linda and Man NG of Indonesia; two aunts, Liberty (Peed) Armstrong, Christy NG; two uncles, Noah Peed, Abraham Peed, and four cousins, Molly, Owen, Maggie and Bodie Armstrong.

Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2013 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portsmouth with Father Streitenberger officiating. Burial will be in Kronk Cemetery in Minford. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Cloe I. Brown, 78, of Stockdale, died Thursday, June 20, 2013, surrounded by her family at SOMC Hospice. Born July 2, 1934 in New Boston, a daughter of the late Anthony and Minnie Mae Caskey Ferguson, she graduated from Stockdale High School in the class of 1952 as Valedictorian, retired from Eastern Local School District after 34 years, was a member of Stockdale Homemakers, a former 4-H Advisor, was a member of Stockdale United Christian Church, and a former member of Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary. She is survived by two children, Debra S. Brown of Stockdale, Roy Anthony “Tony” (Sandra) Brown of Stockdale; three grandchildren, Donald Brown of Stockdale, Roy Brown of Chillicothe, Jennifer (Aaron) Saunders of Elm Grove, and two great grandchildren, Larry and Allison Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Donald Paul Brown on December 20, 2008, and two brothers, Bert Ferguson and Curt Ferguson.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Stockdale United Christian Church in Stockdale with Pastor Major Montgomery officiating. Burial will be in Stockdale Cemetery. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

David L. Ramey, 73, of Lucasville, died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Scioto Trails Group Home in Lucasville. He was born June 20, 1939 in Pike County and was the son of the late Charles Garfield and Ada A. Crabtree Ramey. He is survived by one brother, Bill (Janet) Ramey of Minford and one sister, Doris Ramey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister in infancy, Willa Mae Ramey.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace with Pastor Charles Whisnant officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Mary Alice Keller, 79, of Minford, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Best Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg. Born June 24, 1933 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Alton L. and Garnet Marie Grimshaw Deemer, she was a school teacher for Minford Schools and Alexandria Elementary School in North Ridge School District and attended Bethesda Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Paul Keller; one son, Jeff (Kay) Keller of Wheelersburg; one granddaughter, Jennifer (Jerod) Darnell of Russell, Kentucky; one grandson, Josh Keller of Columbus; one great granddaughter, Piper Darnell; three sisters, Ruth (Claude) Sammons of Minford, Judy (Luther) Lewallen of Alderson, WV, Joy (Arnold) Leach of Mansfield, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Dan King officiating. Burial will be at Bennett Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Jerry Lee Mullins, 63, of Sciotoville, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at SOMC in Portsmouth. Born May 5, 1950 in Portsmouth, a son of Willa Mae Andrews Mullins of Minford and the late Orville Mullins, he was a laborer, a member of D.A.V. and a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, Jerry Lee Mullins of Hillsboro, Jessie Mullins of Hillsboro; one daughter, Elizabeth Mullins of Hillsboro; two grandchildren; four brothers, Orville Mullins, Jr. of Wheelersburg, Tom Mullins of Minford, Raymond Mullins of Alabama, Jim Mullins of Columbus, and two sisters, Linda Catalfina of Wheelersburg and Wanda Mullins of Columbus. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy Mullins and Steven Mullins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with John Baker officiating. Burial will be at South Webster Cemetery in South Webster. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the funeral. 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.

Wilma Irene Greenhill, 86, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at South Shore Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in South Shore, Kentucky. Born July 14, 1926 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Charles Elliott and Olive Borders Rhoden, she was retired from K-Mart in New Boston, was a graduate of Valley High School, she was a volunteer at Scioto Memorial Hospital, was a Foster Grandmother and was of the Free Will Baptist faith. She is survived by one granddaughter, Rhonda (Donald) Ratliff of South Shore, KY; two grandsons, Greg Loop and David Loop; one great grandson, Zachary Ratliff; one brother, Willie Rhoden of Clarktown; one sister, Adelene Adams of McDermott, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Sandra Preston, Delores Madasei; two brothers, Donald Rhoden, Raymond Rhoden, and one grandson, Danny Loop.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Burial will be at Bennett Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

James Robinson, 96, of Beaver, died Monday, June 3, 2013 at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Born March 30, 1917 in Dunlow, West Virginia, a son of the late Noah and Louemma Crum Robinson, he was a laborer for Dial Construction Company, was a member and Elder of Mary Chapel United Baptist Church and was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. He is survived by a son, Joseph (Teresa) Robinson of Beaver; one granddaughter, Daisy Mae Robinson; one great granddaughter, McCady Mae Conley; one sister, Blanche Rutherford of Ft. Gay, West Virginia, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Napier Robinson on September 29, 2006 whom he married on December 10, 1949; one great grandson, James Briely Raymond Conley; one granddaughter, Angel Dana Rose Robinson; one son in infancy, Noah Robinson; five brothers, John, Sidney, Everett, Curtis, Jasper Robinson; one half-brother, Beecher Robinson, and six sisters, Ollie Ferguson, Audrey Robinson, Emma Robinson, Ida Campbell, Nancy Queen and Reba Robinson in infancy.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford, Ohio with Elders, Therman Rigsby, Arvil Murray, Jr. and John Daniels officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service. Additional funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2013 at Morris Funeral Home in Wayne, West Virginia, with Elder Arvil Murray, Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Buck Robinson Family Cemetery in Wayne County, West Virginia. Friends may call at Morris 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.

Betty Lou Moore, 81, of Minford, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 surrounded by her family at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born December 17, 1931 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Floyd L. and Clara Iva James Rigsby, she was a Clerk at Minford Telephone Company for over 20 years of service, she was a former member of Lucasville Order of Eastern star, was a Volunteer at SOMC; was saved in 2001, and attended Welcome Home Christian Fellowship in Lucasville. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, DeLynn (Earl) Bennett of Minford, DeNise (Mark) Cook of Minford; three grandchildren that were the light of her life, Kristin DeLynn Bennett of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Craig Anthony (Amber) Cook of Minford; Heather Dawn (Noah) Shirey of Minford, and one great granddaughter, Kinsley Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don Moore on November 17, 2006 whom she married September 27, 1952, and one sister, Darlene Evans.

There will be no visitation. Private family service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Welcome Home Christian Fellowship, P.O. Box 1229, Lucasville, Ohio 45648. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Ruth Bramblette, 84, of Rosemount Road, Portsmouth, died Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her residence. Born February 24, 1929, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Myrtle Susie (Wilson) Brown, she was a homemaker, a member of Mabert Road Baptist Church in Portsmouth, and a graduate of Valley Local Schools in the class of 1947. She is survived by two daughters, Linda (Terry) Mathias of Atlanta, Georgia, Brenda Bramblette of Flowery Branch, Georgia; two sons, Alvin (Paula) Bramblette of Lucasville, David Bramblette of Rosemount Road, Portsmouth; five grandchildren, Jimmy Markins-Mathias, Ryan Markins-Mathias, Aaron Franklin, Brittany Crews, Jonathan Bramblette; three great grandchildren, Joshua Franklin, Royal Crews, Weston Bramblette and one brother, Frank E. Brown of Lucasville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin William Bramblette on June 29, 2007, whom she married on May 22, 1946; a sister, Sarah May Evelyn Milar; a brother, William Brown, and a sister-in-law, Jessie Brown.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Jack Williams officiating. Burial will be in Fairview-Bennett Cemetery near 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.

Joseph Brian Nelson, 52, of Columbus, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at his residence. Born July 22, 1960 in Lorain, Ohio, a son of Wanda Gambill Nelson of Columbus and the late Glenn Raymond Nelson, he was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy with over 20 years of service and was a member of the VFW in Columbus. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, Joseph Brian Nelson, II of Columbus, Kennith Lee Nelson of Columbus; five sisters, Dorothy Kay Fantauzzi of Sheffield Lake, Carol Ann Rose of Columbus, Glenda Nelson of Kansas, Debra Maynard of Kansa, Brenda Dennis of Chillicothe, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ricky David Nelson in infancy.

Funeral services will be conducted to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Frank Stidham 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 service. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the U.S. Navy. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Edward Lee Roy Jones, 74, of South Webster, died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at SOMC Hospice. Born August 28, 1938 in Scioto County, a son of the late William and Della Lane Jones, he was a former employee of 7-up Bottling Company, along with his family he dug graves for Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home for many years, and was a member of Germany Hollow Free Will Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Linda Comer Jones; two sons, Timothy W. (Bonnie) Jones of Wheelersburg, Billy E. (Sarah) Jones of Wheelersburg; one daughter, Tomeka (Doug) Crall of Minford; three granddaughters, Brittany Crall, Kiya Crall, Ciara Jones; three grandsons, Seth (Dawn) Smith, Josh (Charity) Smith, Billy Jones; one great grandson, Brayden Smith; one brother, Jackie “Jack” Jones of Wheelersburg, and one sister, Susie Pollard of Augusta, Maine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Everrett Jones, Earl “Bud” Jones, and two sisters, Pauline Fraley and Judy Jones. The family would like to thank SOMC Hospice for their outstanding care.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2013 at Germany Hollow Free Will Baptist Church in Wheelersburg with Pastor Steve Luster and Pastor Tony Rogers officiating. Burial will be at Pinkerman Cemetery near South Webster. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Germany Hollow Free Will Baptist Church, P.O. Box 435, Wheelersburg, Ohio 45694. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Dorothy M. Smith, 76, of Lucasville, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. Born March 22, 1937 in Pike County, a daughter of the late, John Ell and Lucille Johnson, she was a homemaker and attended Long Run United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Clark Smith; two daughters, Lisa (Joe) Blevins of Minford, Melissa McGlone of Minford; five grandchildren; one brother, Don Cornwell, and two sisters, Ann Smith and Wilma. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Delbert, Robert, Leo, Jim; sisters, Edith, Evelyn, Arrietta, Mildred, and one brother in infancy.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Major Montgomery officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Friday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Floyd Gale Raby, 71, of Minford, died Friday, May 10, 2013 at his residence.
Born June 19, 1941 in Minford, a son of the late John A. and Gertie M. (Allen) Raby, he was a transmission mechanic in Dayton, operated Raby Sanitation and attended Minford Church of the Nazarene.
He is survived by his wife, Janice (Sheese) Raby; two daughters, Amanda (Andrew Charles) Raby of Minford, Samantha (Brian) Shook of Minford; one son William (Erin) Raby of Dayton; (9) grandchildren, Briana, Brayden, Bailee, Rilynn, Keegan, Dawson, David, John, Austin; 3 great grandchildren, Zoey, Mikayla, Natalie; three brothers, Eugene Raby of Hillsboro, Robert Lee Raby of Minford, John P. Raby of Minford, and one sister, Lisa May (Darrell) Cline of Florida.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2013 at Minford Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Mark Bales officiating. Burial will be White Cemetery near Minford. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church
Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com

Hayes Hayward, 78, of Minford, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 at his home place. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He was born January 9, 1935 in Wheelersburg; son of the late Forrest and Adrian Kallner Hayward. He graduated from Minford High School in 1953. He was retired from the Empire Detroit Steel Corporation and AK Steel Corporation after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Sunshine Church of Christ. He was an Army Veteran. He was a former member of the Minford School Board and an avid sports fan, following all the local sports. He was a coach and a father figure to his pee wee sports teams.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eloise Keeton Hayward; a son, Jeff (Teresa) Hayward of Minford; a daughter, Kelly (Mark) Traylor of Wheelersburg; four granddaughters; Ashley (Daniel) Parker of Oak Hill, Kayla McGraw (Seth Iverson) of Portsmouth, Melissa and Melinda Hayward of Minford; two great grandchildren: Lainey and Jace Parker of Oak Hill; a brother, Merritt (Helen) Hayward of Portsmouth; two sisters, Inagene (Bernie) Wilson, Anita (Tandy) Cole, both of Wheelersburg and several nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter Rhonda Daniels.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Batterson Cemetery with Steve Miller, Minister officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Sunshine Church of Christ.

Gloria “Boots” Sue Leach, 69, of Rubyville, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at SOMC. Born February 13, 1944 in Columbus, a daughter of the late Warren J. and Callie E. Erwin Reynolds, she was a housekeeper at Holiday Inn in Portsmouth and a member of Shumway Free Will Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Larry “Babs” Leach of Rubyville; one son, Jerry (Jeanie) Leach of Sciotoville; two daughters, Brenda (Tim) Reed of Lucasville, Linda (Dale) Hempill of Rubyville; four granddaughters, Tiffany Hempill, Jennifer (Joe) Meyer, Kaitlynn Leach, Abigail Leach; and special companion, Lucy the dog. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Yeager.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Bob Davis and Rev. Tony Rogers officiating. Burial will be at Universal Cemetery in Rubyville. 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.

Mary E. Fluty, 86, formerly of Minford, passed away on March 28, 2013 at Camden-Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV. Mary was born on Easter Sunday, April 4, 1926 in Red Jacket, WV., the daughter of the late Adam H. and Stella (Salmons) Sypliex. Also preceded in death by her loving husband Luther, whom she was married to for 62 yrs; brother, James E. Evans; mother-in-law, Elsie Fluty; father-in-law, Sol Fluty; sister-in-laws, Velva Robinette, Gayla Fluty and Jesse Fluty; brother-in-law, John Robinette. She is survived by two sons, Duane Fluty (Jacquie) of Parkersburg, WV; Bruce Fluty (Pat) of Columbus, OH; three grandchildren; April Purper (Matt) of New Albany, OH; Adam Fluty of Columbus, OH; Jeff Fluty (Kelly) of Cottageville, WV; step-grandchildren; Cody Suek (Tarin) of Pittsburgh, PA, Rachael Poling (Ben) of Parkersburg, WV, Aaron Suek (Chesi) of Hendersonville, NV, Tom Kirkbride (Cindy) of Alexandria, OH., Renae Knuth (Doug) and Tracie Ambler (Dave) of Worthington, OH; five great-grandchildren; twelve step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-laws; Effie Ann Burns (Kirby) of Akron, Oh., Jessie Marie Short (Gene) of Jacksonville, NC; brother-in-laws; Virgil Fluty of Hurst, Texas, Melvin Fluty of Crum, WV, John Fluty (Christine) of Akron, OH; Calvin Fluty (Juanita) of Lake Charles, LA; and also many nieces and nephews. Mary graduated from Portsmouth Interstate Business College in 1946. After several years working as a bookkeeper, she became a devoted full time mother and home maker. Later she enjoyed working at Colonial Florist for over 10 yrs. She was a member of the Harrison Freewill Baptist Church in Minford for over 55 yrs. Her church family meant so much to her and she loved to sing. Along with her late husband, they sang on many occasions during services. She contributed her time to the Minford Local School system in many ways over the years. She was also a member of the Minford Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed taking trips with the group.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Mike Mounts and Rev. Dan Widdig 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. prior to the service on Monday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Cincinnati Chapter, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 in memory of Mary.

Mary E. Parker, 51, of Portsmouth, died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born June 16, 1961 in Warren, Ohio, a daughter of the late Everett and Minnie E. Smith Parker. She was the devoted Director of the CAO Head Start Program. She was passionate about rescuing dogs, was an avid Ohio State fan, and she loved to yard sale. She is survived by one son, Daniel Parker of Portsmouth; one brother, Paul (Beatrice) Parker of Niles; two nephews, Jason (Johanna) Parker of Mayfield Village, Erik (Wendi) Parker of Girard, and her loving companions, Gui, Bear, Duncan, Lillie and Ella.

Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Rev. Clarence Parker officiating. Burial will be at Niles City Cemetery in Niles, Ohio. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday prior to the funeral. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to SOABDC, 1033 Cramer Road, Lucasville, Ohio 45648.

Estelle Mary Coriell, 99, of Portsmouth, died Friday, March 15, 2013 at her residence. Born January 7, 1914 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late David Lindsey and Ruby Barrett Coriell, she was a 1932 graduate of Minford High School, was an elementary school teacher and a member of Sunshine Church of Christ. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, George Coriell, Loren Coriell, David Coriell, Emmitt Coriell, Vernon G. Coriell, Austin Coriell, and four sisters, Wilma Coriell in infancy, Lula Coriell, Ada Coriell Brofft and Fern Thompson.

Memorial services will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. Saturday April 6, 2013 at Sunshine Church of Christ in Minford with her nephew, Jon Coriell, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: The Christian Chronicle, P.O. Box 11000, Oklahoma, OK 73136-1100, Fort Hill Christian Youth Camp, 13500 Fort Hill Road, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133, Does God Exist?, P.O. Box 2704, South Bend, IN 46680-2704 or World Bible School, P.O. Box 2169, Cedar Park, Texas 78630 US.

Alma Jane (Weeks) Coriell Hayes, 88, of Portsmouth, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at SOMC Hospice. Born March 24, 1925 in Minford, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Mary Shumway Weeks, she retired from Goodyear Atomic Corp. after 30 years of service and was a member of Sunshine Church of Christ. She is survived by four step-children, Barry (Karen) Hayes of Columbus, Charles “Chuck” Hayes of Waverly, Gale Hayes of Columbus, Jennifer Ann (Mark) Harris of Portsmouth and three step-grandchildren, Corey Hayes, Cameron Hayes and Rylan Hayes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles H. Coriell; her second husband, Major Hayes, and one brother, Raymond Weeks.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Steve Miller, Minister officiating. Burial will be at Batterson Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.