Carol Thompson Cooper, 63 of Lucasville, died March 27, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital due to a brain aneurysm. She was born August 25, 1961 in Portsmouth to the late Melvin and Maggie Chandler Thompson. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brother William “Bub” Thompson, 3 sisters; Teresa Chandler, Cora…

Cecil Yelley, Jr., 71 of Waverly, formerly of McDermott, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home. He was born August 22, 1953 in Portsmouth, to the late Cecil and Martina Louise Yelley Sr. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Fouch Yelley, whom he married on April 12,…

Paulette M. Smith Pack, 60 of New Boston passed away peacefully Monday, March 24, 2025 at Buckeye Forrest at Rosemount Pavilion. She was born October 11, 1964 in Williamson, West Virginia to Monus and Barbara Slone Smith who survives. She is preceded in death by her grandson Jacob Dylan Rhea. She was blessed with the…

Carl Lester Mullins, 75, of Wheelersburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born March 28, 1950 in Scioto County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dell and Salie Mullins. Carl proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a Fireman and retired from…

James “Jim” Tilden Ferguson, 78, of Otway, Ohio passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at SOMC in Portsmouth.  He was born May 12, 1946 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Richard and Mae Collier Ferguson.  On November 14, 1974 he was united in marriage to Martha Wolfe Ferguson who survives.  Also surviving are two sons…

Reinelda “Nel” Edna Diehlmann, 85 of Hillsboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Highland District Hospital.  She was born on August 22, 1939 in Highland Park, Michagan to the late Dumas Speight and Iveane Reinert Speight.  On July 30, 2016 she was united in marriage to Daniel Andrew Diehlmann of Hillsboro.  In addition…

Roger Dale Lewis, 75 of Wheelersburg, passed away on March 29, 2025, at SOMC Hospice. He was a dedicated former Volunteer Fire Fighter with Porter Township and worked as an Electrician at Fluor Daniel Electric in Circleville. Roger was a Retired Master Electrician and Master High Voltage Electrician. He was a member of the Western…

Barbara Louise Dingus, 71, of Wheelersburg passed away Friday March 28, 2025 at SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by her family. She was born June 11, 1953, a daughter of the late Otis and Gladys (Chapman) Richmond. Barbara was a former Security Escort at Portsmouth GDP (The A Plant).As an avid reader, she would even take…

Roberta Lynn Hensley Blevins, 58, of Franklin Furnace, went to the Lord on March 26, 2025. She was born October 13,1966 in Huntington, WV. A devoted member of the Gods Way Worship Center, Roberta was known for her love of music and her dedication to her faith. She was a music concert promoter and formerly…

Traci Apel, 59, of Wheelersburg, passed away Monday March 17, 2025 at home. She was born June 2, 1965 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson Kitchen and Carol Sue (Wright) Turner. She was a cashier at Deemer’s Super Market where she enjoyed talking to all of her customers. She loved looking at…