Melinda Cheryl Evans

Melinda Cheryl Evans, 67, of Blue Creek, Ohio, died March 21, 2026 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center - Hospice Center in Portsmouth. Melinda was born February 18, 1959.

Melinda was preceded by parents: Charles Denver Smith and Stella Ruth Gaffin; one brother, Rick Smith and one sister, Sandra Fields.

Melinda is survived by husband, David Samuel Evans of Blue Creek; four sons: David Terrance Evans of Blue Creek, Samuel Dean Evans of Kentucky, Daniel Seth Evans of Blue Creek, Donald Semion Evans of Blue Creek; three daughters: Mareena Jean Evans of Kentucky, Robin Rezinna Evans of Cedar Mills and Melissa Dawn Collins of West Union; five brothers: Donnie Burris of Lynx, Eddie Smith, Robbie Smith, Everett Willliam Burris, and Billy Jo Gaffin; 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is Friday, March 27, 2026 from 5 PM - 7 PM at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union.

Funeral is Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1 PM at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Dennis Grooms will officiate.

Interment is Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM at Stepp Cemetery on Sunshine Ridge Road in Green Township in Adams County.

Lafferty Funeral Home Incorporated serves the family.
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Condolences

Tanya - Apr 7, 2026
Aunt sherry you will be sadly missed I will remember that big smile you always had on your face and how much fun we always had when I would stay over . I am so sorry to all her intermediate family for their loss I know it’s hard but remember she’s not hurting anymore and she’s looking down on all us saying straighten up and celebrate my life don’t cry I can just hear her saying that lol. I love you all and I’m sorry I wasn’t able to be there but I remember her how she always was and nothing less .