Sarah Louise Diles, 93, of Tipp City, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her home in Tipp City. She was born on August 23, 1932, in Greenup County, KY, a daughter of the late James Matthew and Emma Potter Gillum. Sarah married Paul Raymond Diles in Portsmouth on June 3, 1950, and the…

Anita Carol Williams, 84, of West Portsmouth, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at SOMC. She was born on February 3, 1942, in Portsmouth, the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson “A.J.” and Violet Glispie Maxie. She married Larry Randall Williams in Portsmouth on August 20, 1960, in Portsmouth. He preceded her in death…

James Lee Stapleton, age 78, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at the SOMC Hospice Center. Born on March 7, 1947, in Portsmouth, he was the beloved son of the late Willie Lee and Bonnie Boggs Stapleton. Jim was a proud graduate of Happy Hearts School and dedicated his working life to the Star Workshop. A…

Mickey Eugene “Mick” Frost, 74, of Lucasville, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born September 9, 1951 in Peebles, son of the late Edgar and Flo Hayslip Frost. Mick was a 1969 Peebles High School graduate and obtained his Associate’s degree in Business Management. He served…

Sandra Sue Lundy, 70, of Lucasville, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at her residence. She was born January 10, 1956 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Dale Lavon and Delma Loraine Blanton Brigner. Sandra was a 1974 Piketon High School graduate and a retired telephone contractor. She was an avid gardener who enjoyed…

C. Charlene Keller, 83, of Lucasville, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born July 7, 1942 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late James Harold and Helen Mae Adkins Curtis. For many years, Charlene was a beloved 4-H leader and a member of 3:16 Ministries. In addition to…

Phillip Miller, age 71, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at the Southern Ohio Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 15, 1954, in Lawrence County, a son of the late Alford and Lillie Robbins Miller. Phillip was a proud graduate of Wheelersburg High School, class of…

Larry Dale “Bozo” Blevins Sr, 69, of Franklin Furnace, OH passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2026, at his King’s Daughter Medical Center, Ashland, KY. He was born November 18, 1956, to the late James Everett and Julia (Russell) Blevins and survived by his wife, Betty (Spradlin) Blevins, whom he married on February 26, 1978. Larry…

With great sadness w e announce the passing o f the patriarch o f our family, Robert Malcolm Lang. Surrounded by his loving wife Debbie, his family, and loved ones, Robert left his earthly body of 76 years on Wednesday, January 28″, 2026, a t OSU Wexner Medical Center i n Columbus, Ohio. Born September…