Blanch I. Bennett, 86, of Minford, died Sunday, January 25, 2015 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth with her girls by her side.
Born December 13, 1928 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Alva and Chelsea I. (Dever) Shoemaker, she had worked for the former Marting’s Department Store in Portsmouth, and was a 1946 graduate of Minford High School. She attended Rubyville Community Church, and was a member of Minford Women’s Club, and Lucasville Eastern Star No. 495.  She is survived by her husband, George R. Bennett; a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Doug Shultz of Lucasville; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Shellby and Rodney Vulgamore of Minford; a great granddaughter, who was the light of her life, Brylynn Chelsea Jones of Minford, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harold and Mary Lou Bennett of Orient; a sister-in-law, Mary Helen Bennett of Minford, and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Dean E. Bennett, on January 9, 1971.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Rubyville Community Church with Pastor Calvin Ray Evans and Pastor Brian Baer officiating. Burial will be in Bennett Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 or Sierra’s Haven, 80 Easter Drive, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Leroy E. Toland, 62, of Minford, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in the emergency room at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. Born September 30, 1952 in Scioto County, a son of the late Leroy and Elizabeth (Spriggs) Toland, he was a retired employee for N & S Railway, and attended Mt. Carmel Community Church. He is survived by his wife, Connie (Pitts) Toland; a son, Tom (Leslie) Toland of Minford; a daughter, Jessica (Brian) Mox of Lancaster; two grandchildren, Delaney Lynn Toland, Daniel Ryan Mox; two sisters, Birdie Oliver of Gary, Indiana, Sandra Stokes of Gary, Indiana; a brother, Jim Wyant of Perry, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Iva Jane Smith, Sharon Combs, Carol Doherty, and one brother, Harry Rodger.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Jim Dummitt and Roy Chaffin officiating. Burial will be in Mt Carmel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday 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.

Harry C. James, 85, of Minford, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at SOMC Hospice. Born September 28, 1929 in McDermott, a son of the late Handsford and Oakie Howard James, he was receiving manager for the former Harts Department Store in Rosemount. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of the Lucasville Masonic Lodge No. 465, and was a member of Berean Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Betty James; two daughters, Sandra (Kevin) Bourne of Ironton, Lawana (Paul) Whitt of Portsmouth; a special son, Brian (Barb) Setser of Minford; ten grandchildren, Angela Sturgill, Darrell Dixon, Kristen (Rich) Lewis, Tommy James, Mashell James, Jennifer James, David James, Brandi James, Phillip (Melanie) Setser, Allison Setser; two brothers, Harold James, William James; and four sisters, Norma Vaughn, Jackie Evans, Louise Joseph, and Debbie Maese.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Harold Thomas James and Orville David James; a brother, Wade James; and three sisters, Mary Ann Loper, Jenny James, and Patty Gabbard.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Tim Goodwin officiating. Burial will be at Scioto Burial Park in McDermott. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Masonic Services will be conducted by Lucasville Masonic Lodge No. 465 at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Graveside Military rites will be conducted by James Erwin Post 622 and William Baker Post 363. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to SOMC Hospice 2201 25th Street Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Geneva Faye Miller, 91, of Portsmouth, Ohio went to be with her Lord Saturday, January 10, 2015, at her daughter’s home in Bristolville, Ohio, where she has resided for the past three years. She was born August 4, 1923, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer; her parents, Alfred and Delia Lavender; one sister, Betty Shock; and three brothers, Jim, Dan, and Jerry. Geneva was a gentle-spirited, quiet woman whose Christianity showed through all her gentle ways. She was an active member in the Sunshine Church of Christ where she served as a Bible schoolteacher, a deacon’s wife, and a member of the Sunshine Singers. Geneva will always be remembered for her love of music. She loved to sing, compose songs, and teach piano. Geneva shared her deepest feelings in her book of poetry, a loving tribute to her sweet spirit. Geneva was a wonderful wife to Homer for 69 years and a beautiful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Judy (David) Hinze of Bristolville, Ohio; three grandchildren, Brian Hinze of Kent, Ohio, Jason Hinze of Warren, Ohio, and Aaron (Jessica) Hinze of Ashville, Ohio; and two great-granddaughters, Megan and Emily of Ashville, Ohio.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 16, at the Sunshine Church of Christ in Minford, Ohio, with Steve Miller and Jamie Riley officiating. Burial will be at Batterson Cemetery. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15, and one hour prior to the service Friday, January 16, at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.edafh.com.

Helen Veronica Zimmer, 79, of Wheelersburg, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Best Care Nursing & Rehab Center. Born August 11, 1935 in Manhattan, New York, a daughter of the late John and Mary Regan Sweeney, she was retired from Verizon Telephone and was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Manhattan, New York. She is survived by two sons, Jerry (Rhonda) Zimmer of Wheelersburg and William James (Cecelia) Zimmer of Long Beach, CA; one daughter, Catherine  (Hans) Finken of Manitoba, Canada; seven grandchildren, Brad Zimmer, Brian Zimmer, Brandon Zimmer, Tyler Holsinger, Zach Holsinger, David Zimmer and Christine Mello; one great granddaughter,  Samara Mello; one sister, Ann (Fred) Riley of Port Jefferson, NY, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Joseph Zimmer; six brothers and sisters, Agnes, Margie, John (Dottie), Catherine (Nicky), James and Maureen.

Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church with Father Joe Yokum officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Roberta Evans Larrick, 89, of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Hill View Retirement Center. Born July 20, 1925 in New Boston, a daughter of the late Clarence O. and Wilma H. Riegel Evans, she was a graduate of Wheelersburg High School in the class of 1943 and was active with the Wheelersburg Alumni Association for several years. She was employed by the Federal Civil Service Department of Defense at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, retiring with the highest civilian rank available. She is survived by two brothers, Bernard Evans and Wallace E. (Sylvia) Evans; two sisters, Lou (Roger) Nelson and Christine (Jesse) Cassada, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Larrick on April 27, 2004, and four brothers, T. Robert Evans, James O. Evans, Donald L. Evans, and Clarence E. Evans.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2015 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Rev. Dick North officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Ricky Joe Bentley, 55, of Minford, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at his residence. Born January 19, 1959 in Portsmouth, a son of Louise Ross and the late James “Jim” Bentley and was retired from Pike County Sheriff’s Department. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Ryan (Sheryl) Bentley; one daughter, Erika Bentley; two grandchildren, Brooklyn Bentley and R.J. Bentley; one brother, Mikey (Louanne) Bentley; one nephew, Michael (Jessica) Bentley; one great-niece, Allie Bentley, and many other family and friends. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer Lynn (Burchett) Bentley on December 12, 2014.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Julie Evans and Pastor Dave Roosa officiating. 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.

Roy Dean Fetters, 81, of Lucasville died Monday, December 22, 2014. He was born November 20, 1933 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Morris Logan and Minerva Ann Caseman Fetters. He was a Corporal U.S. Army and Korean War veteran, a graduate of Valley High School, a former employee of Empire Detroit Steel Mill and retiree of Southern Ohio Medical Center. He is survived by four children, Brenda (Andy) Gerlach, Melanie Evans, Stephanie (Kevin) Gillum all of Lucasville and Jeffrey Fetters of Knoxville, TN. Mr. Fetters had ten grandchildren, Amy (Craig) Conkel, Matthew Adkins, Andrea Gerlach, Christy (Nick) Savage, Ryan Evans, Jessica Gillum, Justin Gillum, Janet “JP” Fetters and Logan Fetters; seven great grandchildren, three sisters, Helen (Bruce) Payne of Wheelersburg, Janet (Eugene) Gahm of Lucasville, and Shirley Smith of Pleasanton, CA; two sisters-in-law, Faye Fetters of Dayton and Bonnie Fetters of Wheelersburg, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Fetters on October 20, 2001, and three brothers, Harold Fetters, Morris Fetters, Jr., and Roger Fetters.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Calvin Ray Evans officiating. Burial will be at Scioto Burial Park near Lucasville. 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. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 or Sierra’s Haven, 80 Easter Drive, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Jennifer Lynn Bentley, 38, of Minford, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at SOMC Hospice, after a brave battle with cervical cancer. She was born April 12, 1976 in Portsmouth and a daughter of Joseph Dwight and Debra Joy (Shoemaker) Burchett of Minford. She was a licensed Funeral Director, a Social Worker for Pike County Children’s Services, attended North Moreland Christian Baptist Church in New Boston and Grace United Methodist Church in Waverly. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Rick Bentley; two beloved step-children, Erika Bentley and Ryan (Cheryl) Bentley; two step-grandchildren, Brooklyn and R.J. Bentley; two brothers, Steven (Jennifer) Burchett of Jackson, Michigan and Kevin (Lori) Burchett of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, three nephews, Joseph and Nolan Burchett, Michael Bentley and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Julie Evans, Pastor Paul Hagen and Pastor Charlie Ross officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Ceola C. (Smith) Lykins, 89, of Rubyville, died Thursday. December 11, 2014 at Heartland of Portsmouth. Born April 13, 1925 in Oak Hill, Ohio, a daughter of the late Bruce and Dorothy (Edinger) Smith. She was a nurse’s assistant at Scioto Memorial Hospital, and retired in 1987 with 15 years of service.  She is survived by a son, Max Miller of Rubyville, and a step granddaughter, Brenda Irelan of Rubyville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Dale Miller, William Homer Hamilton, Miles Lykins; two sisters, Lauaria Simmons, Georgie Tipton, and a brother, Bruce Smith Jr., and a daughter-in-law, Helen Miller.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Calvin Ray Evans and Pastor Brian Baer officiating. Burial will be in Universal Cemetery in Rubyville. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service on Monday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Ronald Guy Deemer, 74, of Minford, died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at his residence. Born January 10, 1940 in Minford, a son of the late Raymond and Hazel L. (Culp) Deemer, he was a truck driver for Lovelace Motor Freight, was owner and operator of Minford Kwik Stop and was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife Linda (Davis) Deemer; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald Deemer, Jr. and Dianna Deemer of Minford; two grandchildren, Adam Deemer of Dayton and Amy Deemer of Minford; one sister, Jean Landrum of Melbourne, Florida and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Curtis Deemer, Vancil Deemer, and a nephew, Tony Spencer. A special thanks to Brent, Becky and Karen for their concern and excellent care.

Services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Memorial Contributions can be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

George Edward Rase, 72, of Minford, died Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. Born February 8, 1942 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Henry Edward and Veatrice Anna (Knapp) Rase, he was a retired farmer, graduate of Minford High School in the class of 1962, and a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Powellsville, Ohio. He is survived by two sisters, Mary (Dean) Conklin of Minford, Doris Buroker of West Liberty, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Bill Buroker.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2014 at St. John Lutheran Church in Powellsville with Pastor Carl Beck officiating. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 5600 Junior Furnace Powellsville Road, Franklin Furnace, Ohio 45629. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com

Daren Heath Woods, Jr., 20, of Lucasville, passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at SOMC. He was born July 2, 1994 in Scioto County and a son of Daren and Rena Scott Woods. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Adrianna Woods; one brother, Wyatt Newsome, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Thelma Adkins and Mary Moore; cousin, Cameron Salisbury, and uncle, Harold Adkins, Jr.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2014 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lucasville with Paul King officiating. Friends may call at Back Run House of Prayer from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Alvin Meade, 93, of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Born March 28, 1921 in Van Lear, Kentucky, son of the late Alvin and Della Mormon Meade, he was a former employee of Ohio Asphalt and Piketon Atomic Plant. He was an avid UK fan, was a member of Lucasville Masonic Lodge #465 and was a U.S World War II Army veteran. He is survived by one son, Barry D. Meade of Waverly; daughter-in-law, Diana Meade of Minford; two grandchildren, Shawn Jordan of Wheelersburg and Randolph (Carrie) Meade of Portsmouth, and five great grandchildren, Auston Oretta Jordan, Zachary Tracz Jordan, Lane Robert Jordan, Lily Rose Meade and Xavier Edison Meade. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Oretta Chaffins Meade on January 11, 2013 whom he married September 13, 1944; one son, Dennis Meade and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m Friday, December 5, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Mark Bales officiating. Burial will be at Salisbury Cemetery near Stockdale. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday prior to the service. Masonic services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday prior to the service by Lucasville Masonic Lodge #465. Military graveside rites will be conducted by James Irwin Post No. 622 American Legion and William A. Baker Post No. 363. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Thomas Palmer Salisbury, 87, of Stockdale, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014 at his residence. Born August 22, 1927 in Arlington, Iowa, a son of the late Dial and Rebecca Hagans Salisbury, he was a factory worker, contractor, farmer and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was founder of DGM, Inc. and Tow Path Ready Mix. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Janet Denney Salisbury; three sons, Denny Thomas (Amy) Salisbury of Waverly, Gerry Lee (Junie) Salisbury of Stockdale and Mark Alan (Kim) Salisbury of Jackson; four grandchildren, Seth Thomas Salisbury, Sofia Kay Salisbury, Sherman Thomas Salisbury and Olivia Grace Salisbury; three brothers, Herman Salisbury, Amos Salisbury and Fred Salisbury, and two sisters, Shirley Stewart and Judy Colvin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold Salisbury, Dean Salisbury, Bill Salisbury, and one sister, Helen Webb.

Friends may call Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 3, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to Noon at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Burial will be at Salisbury Cemetery near Stockdale. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 or American Cancer Society, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Charles Ray Twinam, Sr., 56, of Minford, died Friday, November 28, 2014 at his residence. Born February 21, 1958, in Scioto County, a son of Anna “Dot” (Stout) Twinam, of Wheelersburg, and the late Donald Eugene Twinam, he was a former employee for Madison Township.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son and daughter-in–law, Charles R. Twinam, Jr., and Shanie Twinam, of Minford; a daughter, Heidi Lee Burchett of Sciotoville; four grandchildren, Tamara Burchett, Landon Burchett, John Ray Fout, Jr., Makenzie Twinam; two brothers, Donald “Duck” Twinam and Randy Twinam, two sisters, Jane Fedele and Regina Twinam.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia L. (Hoover) Twinam, on December 14, 2009, a brother, Dennis Twinam and a son and a daughter both in infancy.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Bernie Twinam officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Charles Lane Raiser, 68, of Lucasville, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born February 19, 1946 in Mansfield to the late Charles and Mildred Raiser. Recently retired from Shawnee State University, Lane served as a dedicated Arts Instructor for over 25 years. His creativity inspired those around him and earned him acknowledgment and acclaim for his own artistic achievements. With his kind and curious intellect and playful disposition, he granted others around him a unique perspective on life. He was a member of Sunshine Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Debra Raiser; one son, Tobias Raiser of Greenville, IL, and one daughter, Victoria Cripps of Greenville, IL.

A Memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Sunshine Church of Christ with Steve Miller, Minister officiating. Friends may call prior to the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. A reception will follow immediately after the service at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Vancil Franklin Reed, 83, of Minford, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014. Born September 2, 1931 in Scioto County, a son of the late George Franklin and Hazel B. Brame Reed, he was a 1951 graduate of Minford High School, was a maintenance supervisor at Martin Marietta where he retired in 1994. He attended Rubyville Community Church, was a member of James Irwin Post 622 American Legion, was a member of Sciotoville V.F.W. #3638 and was a U.S. Navy Veteran in the Korean War and was trained in metalsmithing in the Navy and served aboard the USS Sussex and Jason. During his service he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Metal (1 star), National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and the China Service Medal. He is survived by his wife, Janice Meenach Reed; one son, Rick (Malaka) Reed of Ocala, FL; one daughter, Angela (Keith) Grimm of Roanoke, TX; two step children, Charles Randy Johnson of Columbus and Tamara Matheus of Wisconsin, and four grandchildren, Jacob Grimm, Jenna Marie Grimm, Brooke Matheus and Drew Matheus. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Sexton Reed, and two brothers, Clifford Reed and Charles H. Reed.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Calvin Ray Evans and Pastor Brian Baer 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. 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.

Constance “Connie” Alice Eckhart, 83, of Sciotoville, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born September 4, 1931 in Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Eugene L. and Malvina M. Bissette Gervais, she was a former employee of Goodyear Atomic/USEC in Piketon with 39 ½ years of service and she was co-owner/operator of Dick’s Pizza in Sciotoville for 15 years. She was a member of the National Secretary Association, was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband Richard Eckhart; one daughter Sandy (Robert) Odell of Wheelersburg; two sons, Brian (Angela) Eckhart of Aiken, SC and Bradley Eckhart of New York, NY; nine grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Wayne Gervais, Walt Gervais and Eugene Gervais, and one sister, Delores Hashim Murphy Gibson.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Evangelist David Frazie officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday. 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.

Dennis James Meade “Doc”, 63, of Minford, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at SOMC Hospice. Born May 31, 1951, in Portsmouth, son of Alvin Meade of Minford and the late Oretta Chaffins Meade, he retired from Minford Local Schools in 2008, after 35 years, he served as Principal 3 years and then Superintendent. He was also a member of Minford Lions Club. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Diana Scott Meade; one daughter, Shawn Jordan of Wheelersburg; one son, Randolph (Carrie) Meade of Portsmouth; five grandchildren, Auston Oretta Jordan, Zachary Tracz Jordan, Lane Robert Jordan, Lily Rose Meade and Xavier Edison Meade, and one brother, Barry Meade of Waverly.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Mark Bales officiating. Burial will be at Salisbury Cemetery near Stockdale. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 or the Minford Legacy Scholarship UCANN Fund, c/o Scioto Foundation, P.O. Box 911, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Lloyd Eugene Risner, 49, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born October 29, 1964 in Portsmouth, a son of Effie Smith Risner of Wheelersburg and the late Floyd Risner, he was a truck driver for Veach Trucking in Stockdale and attended Grace Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Pamela (Jarrell) Risner; one son, Christopher Risner of Lucasville; one daughter, Amanda Risner of Portsmouth; one granddaughter, Ashleigh Risner of Lucasville; four sisters, Linda Baker of Wheelersburg, Darlene Stiles of Wheelersburg, Brenda Risner of Wheelersburg, and Trina Deemer of Minford, and four brothers, Larry Risner of Betsy Lane, Kentucky, Harold Risner of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, Leonard Risner of New Boston and Vernon Risner of Wheelersburg.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Minford with Jason Coriell officiating. Friends may call at the cemetery from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home to offset funeral expenses. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Kerna Conley, Jr., 85, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born January 7, 1929 in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Rev. Kerna Conley, Sr. and Effie Reffitt Conley, he was a member of Plumber & Pipefitter’s Union Local 577 and a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Scarberry Conley; one daughter, Bertha “Pinky” (Ed) Boyer; one son, Darrell Conley; four grandchildren, Eric (Lisa) Bramblett, Seth (Ashley) Boyer, Alex (Tara) Boyer and Latoya Davis; eight great grandchildren, Jesse and Christopher Bramblett, Sophia Evans, Haylie Boyer, Trey and Drake Boyer, Tayian Davis and Ezeiel Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Cecil Conley.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2014 at Rubyville Community Church Cemetery in Rubyville with Pastor Brett McGraw, Pastor Calvin Ray Evans and Pastor Brian Baer officiating. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. to Noon prior to the service. Military graveside rites will be conducted by James Irwin Post No. 622 American Legion and William A. Baker Post No. 363. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Etta Myrl Lewis, 80, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at her residence. Born January 12, 1934 in Vanceburg, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Ory and Ida Opal Logan Osborne, she was a homemaker and a member of Sunshine Church of Christ. She is survived by three sons, William Terry Lewis, Herbert Michael Lewis, and Paul Herbert Lewis, Jr.; two daughters, Paula Kay Moore and Susan Letitia Hargis; six grandchildren, Jennifer Reena Watson, Ashley Marie Lewis, Holly Kay Moore, Heather Ann Moore, Donovan Kelley Hargis, and Rachel Pauletta Hargis; two great-great grandchildren, Aiden James Watson and Ashlyn Jade Watson, and one brother, Gilbert Lee Osborne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Herbert Lewis, Sr. on February 13, 1993; one grandson, James Lewis; one sister, Helen Louis Carpenter, and one brother, James Monroe Osborne.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Steve Miller, Minister officiating. Burial was at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Circleville. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Mary Ellen Kallner, 82, of Minford, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at SOMC Hospice. Born February 23, 1932 in Argillite, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Samuel E. and Nettie Chaffins Winters, she was a 1950 graduate of Portsmouth High School, a hairdresser, a member of Eastern Star #495 in Lucasville and attended Fairview Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, David Allen Kallner; one daughter, Barbara Ann (Patrick) Day of Minford; one sister, Bernice Jones of Columbus, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Samuel E. Winters; and two sisters, Mildred Eisenburg and Bertha Branham.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Andrew Day officiating. Burial will be at Bennett 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. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Aryn Donetta Reeves, 23, of Wheelersburg, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014 after a long battle with lupus. Born September 25, 1991 in Portsmouth, a daughter of Arron Reeves, Crissy Davis Reeves, and Kyam Matthews, her step-father, she was a graduate of Minford High School Class of 2010, she was a member of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority and attended Sciotoville Church of the Nazarene. In addition to her parents, she was survived by two brothers, Troy (Jenn) Parker and Brice Kearns; two sisters, Rykki Reeves and Tameka (Henry) Howard; grandparents, James and Robyn Potter Fuller, Rick and Sheryl Davis and Etta Reeves. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Donald Reeves and one uncle, Justin Prince.

Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Preacher Roy Bennett officiating. Burial will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lucasville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Bill E. DeAtley, 87, of Portsmouth, went to his eternal home Saturday, October 4, 2014 in the emergency room at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born November 25, 1926 in Adams County, Ohio, a son of the late David N. and Nellie A. (Jones) DeAtley, he was a captain with the fire department at Goodyear Atomic, retiring in 1988 with a total of 30 years of service. He was a graduate of Stockdale High School in the class of 1945 and became a Christian as a teenager, and along with his wife, Darlene were servants of God for their entire lives. He is survived by his wife, Darlene (Trace) DeAtley, whom he married in 1948 in Scioto County; a brother, Franklin DeAtley of Minford; two sisters, Lovetta Reed of Portsmouth, Wilotta Bernard of Columbus; two sisters-in-law, Teena Wessel of Portsmouth and Delores Sue DeAtley of Minford, and several precious nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews and many wonderful friends and neighbors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Robert DeAtley and three sisters, Alice Mae DeAtley in childhood, Dorothy Smith and Patty DeAtley.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Rev. Major Montgomery and Rev. Jeff Cremeans officiating. Burial will be in Scioto Cemetery near Lucasville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial be made to a church or charity of your own choice. Online condolences may sent to www.edafh.com

Robert Lee Adams, 82, of Minford, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014 at his residence. Born January 17, 1932 in New Boston, a son of the late William H. and Jessie Culp Adams, he was a former employee of Empire Detroit Steel, retired from Valley Local Schools and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Days Adams; one son, Trent (Carol) Adams of Lucasville; one daughter, Trina Adams of New Boston; one step-daughter, Sheryl (Butch) Buckle of Minford; five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Jason Coriell officiating. Burial will be at Scioto Cemetery in Lucasville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday. 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 sent to www.edafh.com.

Michael Davis, 42, of Lucasville, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center after a long illness. Born September 28, 1972 in Portsmouth, a son of Fred Michael and Kimberly Dingess Davis, he was a 1992 graduate of Minford High School and was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one daughter, Cheyanne Davis; one granddaughter, Kensley Davis; one sister, Kelley Renia Alley; adopted sister, Theresa Lynn Reed; one nephew, John Dillon Alley, and his grandmother, Lucy Dingess. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Dingess and grandparents, Fred and Laura Davis.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Betty Riley officiating. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lucasville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Eugene E. Adkins, 79, of Lucasville, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Heartland of Portsmouth. Born October 14, 1934 in Portsmouth, a son of the late William and Bertha Lee Dyer Adkins, he attended Rubyville Community Church, was a member of Laborer’s Local 83 and was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Deamie Russell Adkins; one daughter, Luana Jean (James) Ship of Lucasville; three sons, Charles E. (Glenda) Adkins of West Portsmouth, William T. (Karen) Adkins of Lucasville, and Shawn Adkins of Portsmouth; twelve grandchildren, two grandsons he raised, William Ruby and Ben Adkins; fifteen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; two sisters, Joyce Rodrigue of Portsmouth and Shirley Mullins of Portsmouth, and one brother, Denver Adkins of Lucasville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, who he raised, Nathan Adkins; three sisters, Luana Adkins, Bonnie Adkins, and Helen Adkins, and two brothers, Junior Adkins.

Funeral services will be conducted at Noon Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Rubyville Community Church with Pastor Calvin Ray Evans officiating. Burial will be at Rubyville Community Church Cemetery. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Military graveside rites will be conducted by James Dickey Post No. 23 American Legion. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Dusten Allen “Little Rat” McDaniel, 5 months, of Bowdoin, Maine, passed away on September 15, 2014 at Central Maine Medical Center. Born April 10, 2014 in Portsmouth, Ohio, he was the son of Kristaen McDaniel and Joshua Doucette. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Mckinze McDaniel; grandparents, Jeff Pittman, John McDaniel, Ronnasue Schaefer, Pauline Doucette and Kenneth Scribner Jr; six uncles, Nathen McDaniel, Chase Schaefer, Taylor Scribner, Dylan Scribner, Andrew Ames and Jason Ames; two aunts, Alaina Schaefer and Addy Schaefer, and cousins, Johnathen McDaniel and Khloe McDaniel. Great aunt and uncle Christie and Norman Scribner; Great grandparents, Pearl and Kenneth Sr. Scribner and Roger and Joanne Doucette; He was preceded in death by mamaw and papaw John & Sue McDaniel; mamaw, Norma Schaefer, and great grandfather, Charles F. Pittman.

Arrangements were under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Leonard R. Niner, 88, of Minford, went to be with the Lord peacefully, on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Best Care Convalescent Center in Wheelersburg  after an extended illness.  Best known as “Begin”, he was born September 8, 1926, in Scioto County, a son of the late Leonard Niner, Sr. and Katherine (Seibert) Niner. He was retired after 36 years from Goodyear Atomic/Martin Marietta Corporation.  He was a member of Berean Baptist Church, James Irwin Post No. 622 in Minford,  Veterans of Foreign War  in Sciotoville, and a former member of Minford Volunteer Fire Department. He was a graduate of Minford High School in the class of 1944 and was a World War II Navy veteran.  He is survived by his wife, Alberta “Bert” (Shope) Niner, whom he married on March 27, 1948 in Huntington, West Virginia; a son, Ronald ( Linda) Niner of Minford; a daughter, Linda (Joe) Knapp of Wheelersburg; four grandchildren, Jill (Mike) Mercer of Columbus, Kristi (Bryan) Vallandingham of Sciotoville, Jenny (Nick) Glockner of Wheelersburg, Kevin Niner of Sciotoville; five great grandchildren, Kylie Vallandingham, Ethan Niner, Connor Glockner, Mark Glockner and Alex Mercer.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Lawrence Niner, Willard Niner, and his twin, “Tiny” Kennard Niner; sisters, Clara Shope, Gladys Gears, Margaret Craft, and Irma Turner.

Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastors Tim Goodwin and Kevin Gullion officiating.  Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace.  Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until 3:00 p.m. Saturday.  The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Best Care Nursing Home for the great care given to him.  In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Berean Baptist Church in Sciotoville Ohio.  Military graveside services will be conducted by the James Irwin Post No. 622 American Legion and William Baker Post No.363.  Online condolence can be sent to www.edafh.com

Betty Ruth Hall, 87, of Minford, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Best Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg after a long illness. Born September 27, 1926 in Lyra, Scioto County, a daughter of the late Arthur and Golda (Estep) Jones, she grew up in New Boston and was a seamstress. She is survived by five children; Karen (Russ) Jordan, Paula (Gerald) Coyle, Rhonda (Doug) Bentley, Dale Hall, Gail (Brian) Fraley; 13 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren, and a brother, Robert Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. “Bob” Hall on November 7, 2013, whom she was married to for 54 years, and a sister, Doris Hilliard.

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

Edward Lewis, 70, of Minford, died Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. He was born March 11, 1944 in Scioto County, a son of the late Luther Edward Lewis and Lona Frances (Parker) Lewis. He was a carpenter, and was the former owner and operator of Giovanni’s Pizza in Minford and attended Cook Road Baptist Church. He is survived by his children; Kathy Kammerer of Sciotoville; Karen (Justin) Brown of Wheelersburg, Kathi Richard of Mason , Ohio, Michael Lewis of Cincinnati; 13 grandchildren, Kyle (Alex) Clark, Shelli Jordan, Stefani (Dan) Leming, Brandi Powell, Tanisha Brown, Matthew Brown, David Gerald, Kenneth Dunn, II, Justin Brown, Timothy Brown, Curtis Brown, Andrew Brown, Lee Ann Williamson; 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack Lewis, Jerry Lewis and a sister, Winnie Jacobs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Mason) Lewis, on July 2, 2009, whom he married on May 19, 1967; two sons, Donald Wayne Lewis on September 26, 2010, and Eddie Lewis in infancy; two brothers, Russell Lewis and Carl Lewis, and two sisters, Pauline Caseman and Betty Meadows.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford, with Larry Parks officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery near Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Elizabeth Delores Clevenger Romanello, 80, died peacefully at her home with her children and family by her side on August 28, 2014. She was born in Sandy Hook, Kentucky on June 25th, 1934, the daughter of the late Beecher and Irene Adkins Clevenger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Romanello and her brother, Randall Clevenger. Delores is survived by her children – Beverly (Marvin) Pertuset, Greg (Karen) Romanello, Joe (Angel) Romanello, and Jill (Rick McCleese) Romanello. Grandchildren – Lori (Shane) Conover of Blanchester, OH; Seth (Philiss) Carkeek of Georgetown, OH; Marcus (Shawntae) Romanello of West Chester, OH; Matthew (Mareena) Romanello of Lucasville, OH; Michael (Natalie) Romanello of Unionville Center, OH; Dana Romanello of Nashville, TN; Wes (Chrissy) Romanello of Wheelersburg, OH; Amanda Merritt of Morgantown, WV. Great Grandchildren – Colt Conover; Isabelle & Layla Elliott; Halle Carkeek; Baylen, Beckham, Benjamin & Brahmston Romanello; Bryce Romanello; Zachary Romanello Gahm; Rydan Romanello; Finley & Felix Romanello. She is also survived by her sister Sabina Sue (Dennis) Hegarty; sister in law, Darlene Clevenger; brother in law, Robert (Betty) Romanello and many nieces and nephews. Delores began her 28 year nursing career at Mercy Hospital, retiring from Southern Ohio Medical Center. Delores was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved music, dancing and spending time with her family and friends. Her positive outlook on life influenced everyone she met. She will never be forgotten.

Friends and family are welcome to attend visitation at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford, OH on Saturday August 30th, 2014 from 1pm-4pm. Funeral services will begin at 4pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th St., Portsmouth, OH 45662. The family also encourages you to visit musicandmemory.org. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Robert Eugene Alvis, 83, of Wheelersburg, died August 17, 2014 at his home after a two year battle with cancer. He was born September 20, 1930 in Creston, West Virginia, the son of the late Iva B. Lowe Greathouse and Edward C. Alvis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Lou Alvis on August 24, 2010, an infant sister, Anna Lou Greathouse, his stepfather, Herman H. Greathouse, several Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Robert was an Air Force Veteran, having served our Country during the Korean War. He went on to become a security officer at the Goodyear Atomic Plant. In 1963 he became a Correctional Officer, and later, a Counselor, with the Federal Prison System. Robert was an avid gardener and former country store owner. Survivors include a son, Jack D. Alvis (Angelita) of Chillicothe, daughters Pamela K. Lane (Larry Wettstein) of Waverly and Joni L. Dixon (James) of Minford, Grandchildren Aaron Lane (Erin) of Maryland, Amanda Hannan (Tanvir) of New York and Michael Dixon (Tressa) of Wheelersburg, two foster Grandchildren, four Great-Grandchildren, three step Great-randchildren, Aunts, Uncles and cousins with whom he was raised with and considered them as siblings.

Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. There will be no visitation as per Robert’s request. Private burial will be at Bennett Cemetery in Minford.

Donald E. Allen, 94, of Shelby, Ohio, a former Stockdale area resident, died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Born October 12, 1919 in Scioto County, a son of the late Clarence W. and Jennie Hosier Allen, he was retired from Portsmouth Redi Mix Concrete was a 40 year member of Stockdale Fire Department and a former member of Teamsters. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of American Legion Post 622 and attended Stockdale and Coles Boulevard United Methodist Churches. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Joe Estepp of Shelby; one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Jean Allen of Sparta Kentucky; three grandsons, Mike Allen, Joseph (Pat) Estepp, Jonathan (Lori) Estepp; three great grandchildren, Leigha Allen, Lindsey Allen, Eric Allen, and one great great granddaughter, Juleigha Mae Suggs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Julia M. Adams Allen on November 8, 2011 whom he married November 3, 1941; three brothers, Edgar Allen in infancy, William Herbert Allen and Harold Allen, and one sister, Dorothy Hickman.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Pastor Major Montgomery officiating. Burial will be at Adams-Salisbury Cemetery near Stockdale. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday. 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 Stockdale Fire Department. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.edafh.com.

Victor D. Knore, 91, a former Minford area resident, died Saturday, August 9, 2014 in Paris, Kentucky. Born November 21, 1922 in Scioto County, a son of the late Frank and Stella Mae (Schomburg) Knore, a lifetime farmer in Scioto County, he worked 10 years as a Chemical Operator at the Goodyear Atomic Energy Plant in Piketon, Ohio, and retired from Millwright Local 1519 in Ironton Ohio after 33 years of employment. He was a member of Sunshine Church of Christ, a graduate of Minford High School in the class of 1940, and was a 4-H advisor for many years. He was a 32 degree Mason with The Valley of Columbus Scottish Rites, and member and Past Master in 1950 for the Lucasville Masonic Lodge No. 465. He is survived by his wife, Arlene (Sexton) Knore; two sons and daughters–in-law, Dennis and Kathy Knore of Mobile, Alabama, Don and Lisa Knore of Paris, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Ally Knore, Cole Knore (Don & Lisa), and Zachary Knore (Dennis & Kathy); and 31 nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Lee Knore in 1960; three brothers, Calvin W. Knore, Woodrow “Pete” Knore, Frank Harmon Knore; three sisters, Golden Hale, Stella Mae Knore and Garnet Shelton.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Sunshine Church of Christ with Steve Miller, Minister and Jamie Riley, Minister officiating. Burial will be in Batterson Cemetery. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at Sunshine Church of Christ. A masonic service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday by the Lucasville Lodge. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: The Sunshine Church of Christ, 20 Barklow Road, Portsmouth, OH 45662 and the Scioto County 4-H Endowment Fund, OSU Extension Office, 602 Seventh Street – Courthouse Room 7, Portsmouth, OH 45662. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Carol Jean Burnheimer, 55, of Minford, died Saturday, August 9, 2014 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  Born October 4, 1958 in Lawton, Oklahoma, a daughter of Cebert and Marilyn (Niner) Newsome, of Minford, she was secretary at Southern Ohio Medical Center in the volunteer office. She was a graduate of Minford High School in the class of 1976 and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Minford.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Frank Burnheimer, whom she married on November 16, 1979; a son, Ryan Burnheimer, of Minford; three grandchildren, Adam Burnheimer, Brooklyn Moore, Haley Blevins; a brother, Ed Newsome of Minford; a sister, Robin (Paul) Jones of Franklin Furnace and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Rob McKinney 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 has established a memorial fund for Carol at Southern Ohio Medical Center that will be used for a project at SOMC specific to the volunteer program at the hospital.  If you would like to contribute, please send contributions to the SOMC Development Foundation, Carol Burnheimer Memorial Fund: 2201 – 25th Street. Portsmouth, Ohio 45662

Harold D. Spencer, 78, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at OSU Hospital in Columbus. Born October 4, 1935 in Hazard, Kentucky, a son of the late Sherman and Cappie Collins Spencer, he was a laborer and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Irene Bevins Spencer; one daughter, Gwendolyn (Timothy) Beeler of Yuma, Arizona; one grandson, Sean (Laurie) Beeler of Washington, DC; one great granddaughter, Madelyn Beeler; one brother Sherman Spencer of London, Ohio, and one sister, Barbara Tuttle of Waverly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Spencer and Bobby Spencer.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Lowell King officiating. Burial will be at Owl Creek 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 sent to www.edafh.com.

Danny Carl Laxton, 65, of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Elbrooke Pavillion in Minford. Born February 24, 1949 in Matewan, WV a son of the late French Edward and Judy K. Hardy Laxton, he was a carpenter. He is survived by three brothers, Frankie Laxton, Virgil Laxton and Wayne Laxton, and four sisters, Linda Hirst, Melody Adkins, Kimberly Campbell and Shannon Fickey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Eddie Laxton.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2014 at Moore’s Chapel Cemetery in Blue Creek, Adams County with Peter Michael officiating. Friends may call at the cemetery from Noon to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Raymond Edward Hancock, 68, was born April 30, 1946 to the late Helen (Morris) Hancock and Charles Hancock. He is survived by 2 daughters, Marcie Hancock Besco of Portsmouth and Rae Lynn Hancock with life partner Karla Creel of Dayton; two grandsons, Tyler and Joshua Besco; two sisters, Dawn (Chaz) Arthur and Jean (Randy) Allen both of Portsmouth; two nieces, Angela (Buddy) Kitchen of Portsmouth and Barbie (Brandon) Murphy of Wheelersburg; two great nieces, Jordan Kitchen and Alyssa Murphy, and three great nephews, Brock Kitchen and Dane and Cameron Murphy. Ed was a devoted father and a loving brother and served proudly with the United States Air Force in the medical field. He was employed at U.S. Chemical for more than 20 years. Ed loved his sports and was a huge Cincinnati Reds fan and Ohio State Buckeye fan but his heart was and forever will be with his Portsmouth Trojans!! He loved and supported the students and athletics of PHS and was honored to receive an award from the 1992 Lady Trojan Basketball team as their #1 fan of all time.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford with Jason Coreill officiating. Burial will be at Bennett Cemetery in Minford. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday one hour prior to the service. Military graveside rites will be conducted by James Irwin Post No. 622 American Legion and William A. Baker Post No. 363. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Verna “Pearl” Tolliver, 72, of Stockdale, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at SOMC. Born May 31, 1942 in Greenup, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Nollie Loren and Myrl Ruth McFarland Hunt, she was a homemaker and a member of Stockdale Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ben R. Tolliver; four sons, Ben (Carol) Tolliver of Grove City, Sam (Denise) Tolliver of Asheville, Jim (Tisha) Tolliver of Stockdale, and Aaron Tolliver of Stockdale; three daughters, Ruth (James) Nowlin of Minford, Rhonda (Rich) Holloway of Stockdale, and Lora (Barry) Rose of Minford; 19 grandchildren, Matthew Tolliver, Abigail Tolliver, Natalie Tolliver, Sam Tolliver, Josh Tolliver, Jacob Tolliver, Katlyn Tolliver, Blake Vanderpool, Sarah Tolliver, Garrett Tolliver; Andrea Nowlin, Heather Nowlin, Seth Nowlin, Eric Holloway, Jason Holloway, Ryan Holloway, Casey Rose, Brigette Rose, and Daulton Rose, and one brother, Ralph Hunt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth Mullins, Myrtle Bays, and Olive Clark; two brothers in infancy, Vernon Hunt and Oakley David Hunt, and three brothers, Ray Hunt, Denver Hunt and Dale Hunt.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Stockdale Baptist Church in Stockdale with Pastor Rick Evans officiating. Burial will be at Tolliver Cemetery. Friend may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.

Hazel Lemoyne (Powell) King, 98, of Rubyville,(Rubyville’s oldest resident), died Thursday, July 24, 2014 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth.  Born December 17, 1915 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late George Alva and Minnie Myrtle (Allison) Powell, she was a 1933 graduate of Minford High School and was the last surviving member of that class. She was a homemaker, attended Rubyville Community Church and was former member of the Minford Homemakers Club.  She is survived by a son, Ronald K. King of Naperville, Illinois; a daughter and son-in-law, Lena and Bob Rowe of Rubyville; four grandchildren, Eric and Gail Rowe, Debbie & Gary Souders, Kimberly Trichardt, Kenneth and Lee King; 8 great grandchildren, Ryan Souders, Daniel Souders, Tyler Rowe, Mackenzie Rowe, Marissa Trichardt, Maya Trichardt, Alex Trichardt, Chelsea Dunda, and three great-great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Leo King, on October 3, 1995, whom she married in 1941; a great granddaughter, Natalie King; a brother, Glenn L. Powell and a sister, Dorothy Huston.
Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Rubyville Community Church in Rubyville, with Pastor Calvin Ray Evans and Pastor Brian Baer officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Friends may call at Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home from 3:00 to7:00 p.m. Saturday, and one hour prior to the service Sunday at the church. Donations may be made to: Christ Brethren Church, 9776 State Route 139, Lucasville, OH 45648.  Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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