Anthony “Tony” Wayne Finley
Jul 16, 2026
Anthony Wayne Finley, known by Tony, 51, of Piketon passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026. Tony was born April 13, 1975 to Rosie Finley and the late William “Bill” Finley. Tony was a hardworking man, had a kind heart, and cherished his family and pet gizmo.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Tommy (Angie) Finley, Billy...
Roger Lee Blackburn
Jul 10, 2026
Roger Lee Blackburn, 82, of Minford, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, July 10, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born to the late Frinnie and Cynthia (Hurst) Blackburn on September 12, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio. Roger began working at a young age for his father at Blackburn’s Market in New Boston. Roger had a passion...
Lucy Lynn Parker
Jul 8, 2026
Lucy Lynn Parker, 65, of Minford, passed away Wednesday, July 8th 2026, at her residence. She was known for being a caregiver with a heart of pure gold and an ability to heal someone with just her presence. She was also a firecracker with a fierce love and protection for anyone she cared about.
She is survived by her husband, Ray...
Glenn Carroll Eddy
Jun 28, 2026
Glenn Carroll Eddy, 79, of Minford, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
He was born on August 12, 1946, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Glenice (Barrett) Eddy Hardwick.
A 1964 graduate of Clay High School, Glenn proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he earned the National Defense Service Medal and qualified as...
Phyllis Ann (Parker) Swords
Jun 28, 2026
Phyllis Ann (Parker) Swords, 78, of New Boston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at River Run in Franklin Furnace. She was born March 16, 1948, in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late, David and Charlotte (Blevins) Parker. Phyllis attended Manchester High School, was a homemaker and helped at her family's Dairy Farm and Lumber Co. She was...
Rita Sue Winters
Jun 27, 2026
Rita Sue Winters, 87, of High Point, NC, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Pennybyrn. She was born February 8, 1939, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Frank Stanley and Couza (Rigsby) Elam. She was a 1956 graduate of Clay High School and married the love of her life, Sam in October of that same year. She...
Willis Pitts
Jun 13, 2026
Willis Pitts, 83, of Minford, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 at his residence. He was born on May 12, 1943, in Woodstock, Ohio, a son of the late William and Gladys (Culp) Pitts. Willis devoted many years to his role as a diesel mechanic at the ODOT Garage, where his expertise and tireless work ethic earned him the respect...
Richard Lynn McClurg
Jun 13, 2026
Richard Lynn McClurg, 70, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 13, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. He was born on February 18, 1956, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Paul Wilbur and Ruth Elaine (Williams) McClurg. Richard lived a life marked by dedication, care, and strong community ties. He spent much of his professional life driving trucks...
Stephen Wells McManus, Jr.
Jun 2, 2026
Stephen "Steve" Wells McManus, Jr., 65, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1960, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Stephen Wells, Sr. and Alice "Janie" (Shumway) McManus. Steve was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, whose life was marked by dedication, hard work, and a warm spirit.
A 1979 graduate...
James Michael Barnett
May 30, 2026
James Michael Barnett, 75, of Portsmouth, passed Saturday, May 30, 2026 at SOMC. He was born March 30, 1951 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Jimmy and Rhoda (Thornsberry) Barnett.
James was a dedicated member of several local organizations that reflected his commitment and interests throughout his life. He proudly belonged to Laborer's Local #83, Portsmouth Moose #762, Moose Riders...
Janet Lee Lewis
May 28, 2026
Janet Lee Lewis, 93, of Portsmouth, a former Minford area resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. She was born on January 27, 1933, in Minford, a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Irene Ietta (Fields) Eckhart, Janet lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and lasting impact.
A proud 1950 graduate of Minford High...
Linda Grace Harris McGlone "Gracie"
May 18, 2026
Linda Grace Harris McGlone (Gracie) made her transition to the arms of Jesus peacefully at her home surrounded by family on May 18, 2026. She was born January 4, 1943 in Christiana, Tennessee to the late Lewis Dee and Ada Ray Harris.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melinda Gay, her husband, Lowell Gene, and her siblings John, Carol,...
Pamela Sue Sherrick
May 15, 2026
Pamela Sue Sherrick, 68, of Lucasville passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at her residence. She was born February 24, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Russell Sherrick, Sr. and the late Cora “Mae” Sherrick, was a clerk in various physicians’ offices, and attended Rubyville Community Church.
In addition to her father, she is survived by one son, Nathanael Sherrick;...
Harold Emerson Kronk, Sr.
May 15, 2026
Harold Emerson Kronk, Sr., 85, of Minford, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. He was born January 31, 1941in Minford, a son of the late Ralph Donaldson and Maude Lovelle (Allen) Kronk. Harold was the Plant Manager at Minford Telephone Company, and was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He is survived by three sons,...
Shirley Dean Burke-Upton
May 12, 2026
Shirley Dean Burke-Upton, 87, of Minford, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Rosemount Pavilion in Portsmouth. She was born July 15, 1938 in Paintsville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Guy Bandy and Clara (Howard) VanHoose, she was an artist, and attended Porter Free Will Baptist Church. Along with her late husband, Shirley was a member of the Gospelites...
Wayne Edgar Sexton
May 5, 2026
Wayne Edgar Sexton, 76, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Best Care Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born on October 26, 1949, in Greenup County, Kentucky, a son of the late Paul Edgar and Eva Marie (Swords) Sexton. He was a Sub Station Supervisor for AEP, and was of the Baptist faith. Wayne was a man whose...
Sue Ann Nunley
Apr 29, 2026
Sue Ann Schwamberger Nunley, age 82 of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on at SOMC Hospice Center. Born March 16, 1944 to the late Frank and Dorothea (Coe) Schwamberger of Wheelersburg. Sue graduated from Notre Dame High School in the Class of 1962 and was a member of St. John Paul II Scioto Catholic Parish. She worked at Security Central Bank,...
Betty Sharon Dupuy
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,...
Timothy Lee Sizemore
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...
Nola Ruth Kelley
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...
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