Apr 27, 2026

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

Apr 25, 2026

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

Apr 25, 2026

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

Apr 22, 2026

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

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

Apr 20, 2026

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

Apr 11, 2026

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

Apr 8, 2026

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

Mar 26, 2026

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

Mar 23, 2026

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

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

Mar 20, 2026

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

Mar 10, 2026

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

Mar 8, 2026

Pearl Emily Finney, 86 , of McDermott, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at her residence. She was born May 1, 1939 on Kentucky Trail Road in Minford, a daughter of the late Omar Leslie and May Florence (Canter) Pitts. Pearl was a homemaker and a devoted member of Big Run Church, where she was well known for her...

Mar 2, 2026

Anna Ruth Gampp, 78 , of Portsmouth, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born June 28, 1947 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Donald Ward and Mildred Frances (Nelson) Lemon. She obtained her bachelor's degree in nursing from The Ohio State University and her masters from Ohio University. Anna was a nursing professor...

Feb 21, 2026

Wayne Mathew Brown, 73 , of Lucasville, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born February 25, 1952 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Lloyd and Freda L. (Hinze) Brown. Wayne was retired from USEC Atomic Plant in Piketon where he worked for 40 years.

He is survived by two sons, Kevin...

Feb 18, 2026

Terry Lee McBee, 74 , of Beaver, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born November 18, 1951 in Jackson, a son of the late Given and Stella (Carter) McBee, he was a former employee of DGM Construction, a member of Old Philadelphia Tabernacle and preached for 40+ years.

He...

Feb 9, 2026

Delores Mae Gampp peacefully passed away at home on February 9, 2026, shortly following her 86th birthday after a long and fulfilling life. On January 29, 1940 Delores was born in Clarktown with her late parents Clarice and Helen Dever Preston, and her late older brother, Howard. In her youth, she enjoyed playing the piano and organ at Minford...

Feb 8, 2026

Chane Patrick Reindhardt, 45 , of Minford, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. He was born April 15, 1980 in Hillsboro, a son of Gary and Patricia (Sylvester) Reinhardt. Chane was a small engine mechanic and was an author of a published book – God vs. Gods.

In addition to...

Feb 5, 2026

Carolyn Jean Dawson, 78 , of Minford passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born December 20, 1947 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Raymond Fredrick and Dorothy (Royster) Dummitt, was a beautician, and attended Minford Church of the Nazarene. She had a deep love for travel – especially going out West, and...

Feb 3, 2026

Roy Herbert McKinney, 83 , of Reynoldsburg, a former Minford area resident, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at The Grove, a memory care center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born January 31, 1943 in Minford, a son of the late Charles and Alma (Cordle) McKinney, and worked in many roles including owed a mechanics shop, was a General...

Feb 2, 2026

Brian Dale Williams, 58 , of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026. He was born on May 10, 1967 and was a 1986 graduate of Minford High School.

Brian was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Williams; his mother, Norma Williams; and his brothers, Lonnie Williams Jr. and David Williams.

He...