All Obituaries

Jannettia Lee Burchett, 89 of Minford passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. She was born June 12, 1934 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Harold and Edith Marie (Bobst) Graham, she was 1952 graduate of Portsmouth High School, and a cook for Albrecht’s Town House and K&M Restaurant. Jannettia was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, and was a 4-H advisor for many years. She is survived by one son, Stephen Burchett; one daughter Lori (Steve) Seibert; three...

Homer Junior Magnet, 75 of Minford passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. He was born April 5, 1949 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Joseph Homer and Emma Mae (Coburn) Magnet. He was a (self-employed) retired Snyder’s Distributor and Professional Square Dance Caller for 48 years. He was a softball coach for many years taking pride in every single girl he coached. He loved to golf and the only thing he loved more than square dancing, racing, coaching & golf was...

Gladys Sue Riggs, 97 of Lucasville mother of 18 children has passed away and gone to be with our Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born August 31, 1926, the daughter of the late Taylor and Ina Henson. She was a faithful member of Rubyville Community Church. Gladys is survived by six sons and seven daughters, Gary L. Riggs, Chad B. (Amber) Riggs, James Avery (Sandy) Riggs, Troy A. (Stacey) Riggs, Elias E. (Tina) Riggs, Johnny M. (Dana) Riggs, Olivia...

Annette Maureen (Stone) Bennett, 83 of Minford passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. She was born June 1, 1940 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Wilbert B. and Ruth E. Workman Stone, she was a hairdresser and was Manager of Minford Pharmacy. Annette was a long time member of First United Methodist Church, was a 4-H Advisor, Brownie Leader, and an avid Book Club Leader. She is survived by two sons, Barry (Melissa) Bennett, Brent (Deb) Bennett; six grandchildren,...

Marlene Kelly, 76 of Minford passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her home. She was born May 18, 1947 in Paintsville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Bernard and Anna Lee (Scarberry) Vanhoose and was co-owner of Kelly’s Carpet in Portsmouth. She is survived by one daughter, Colena Rena (Nick) Davis; one son, Gregory Aaron (Angie) Kelly; four granddaughters, Jessica Kelly, Sarah Kelly, Sydney Wisener, Rachel (Matt) Kaculis; three grandson, Aaron (Cate) Wisener, Brett Wisener,...

Constance “Connie” VanGorder McGue Hoover, 77 of Portsmouth, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at home under hospice care following a long bout with Alzheimer’s Dementia. On August 15, 1946 she was born in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Lowell and Louella Pyles VanGorder. Connie was a 1964 Minford High School graduate and a long time resident of Scioto County. On July 2, 1982, Connie married her now late husband Mark E. Hoover, Sr. at the New Boston Community...

Robert E. Sanders, Jr., 48 of Portsmouth passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at his home. He was born February 28, 1976 in Sandusky, Ohio, a son of Linda (Brant) Sanders and the late Robert E. Sanders, Sr., he was an ironworker, and did construction work. Bobby didn’t know a stranger. Him and his wife did meals to go for everyone for all major Holidays. He always had an open door policy for his friends and family. He would literally give you the shirt off his back if you needed...

Tina Marie Hamilton, 55 of Minford passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at her home. She was born February 1, 1969 in Delaware, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ronald and Thelma Peyton Fisher, she was a homemaker, and attended Salem Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Bob Hamilton; five children, Donnie Newton, Shantail Newton, Tim Hamilton, Taylor Estes, Baylee Estep; thirteen grandchildren; four sisters, Teresa Kidder, Lisa Moore, Robin Fisher, Michelle Spencer, and three...

Delores Ann Lundy, 76 of Jackson passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 peacefully surrounded by her family at Holzer Medical Center. She was born January 11, 1948 at her grandparent’s home in Scioto County, a daughter of the late, William P. and Estilene Sparks Reed. She was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed tending to her garden and flowers.  Her passion was always her grandchildren and family gatherings. She is survived...

Edna Marie Lambert, 83 of Beaver passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at her home. She was born June 12, 1940 in Minford, a daughter of the late Emanuel Edward and Edna Margaret Schomburg Moore, she was a 1959 Minford High School graduate, a homemaker and attended Elm Grove Church of Christ. She is survived by two sons, Charles Lambert, Mark Lambert; one daughter, Karen (Greg) Shumway; seven grandchildren, Josh Lambert, Garrett Lambert, Rachael Shumway, Damon Lambert, Mary Lambert,...