LaFanna Boggs McKenzie, 85, of Greenup, KY., went to be with her Lord Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Concord Health & Rehabilitation Center in Wheelersburg, OH. She was born in Letitia, KY., August 20, 1939, a daughter of the late Willard and Lenora Stone Boggs. LaFanna was a member of White Oak Chapel Church. Among…

Roger Phipps, 72 of Lucasville, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Rosemount Pavillion. He was born February 9, 1953 to the late William and Elizabeth Sparks Phipps. Roger was a United States Army veteran and a jack of all trades. Roger is survived by his wife of 38 years Terry Williams Phipps, whom he married…

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Jennifer “Renay” Whittier, who passed away on May 9, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on December 31, 1966, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Renay was a bright light in the lives of those who knew her. She served honorably in the United States Marine…

Mark Randall “The Golden Boy” Frazie was a professional middleweight boxer from Sciotoville, Ohio, who had a notable career in the 1980s. He passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. Frazie began his professional boxing career on September 25, 1980, and remained active until 1988. Over the course of his…

Miyoko Howard, a beloved friend, and community member, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at the age of 90. Born in Japan on January 2, 1935, Miyoko brought joy, wisdom, and a vibrant spirit into the lives of all who knew her. She married the love of her life, Hoy Howard, in Japan, and…

Joyce Ann (Haubeil) Cuckler, 86, of Waverly, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Vineyards of Concord in Frankfort, Ohio surrounded by her family.  She was born November 9, 1938 in Ross County, Ohio daughter of the late Henry and Martha Patterson Haubeil.  On December 7,…

Brenda Kay Mustard Buckley Pellegrino, 70, of Peebles, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at home.  She was born on September 27, 1954 in Idaho, Ohio daughter of the late Otis Raymond and Eleanor Hazel Smith Mustard. Surviving are her husband, Peter Pellegrino; a daughter, Sonya Buckley of Peebles; grandchildren, Gage, Maci and…

Ray Lee “R L” Lute II, 66 of Lucasville, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born on November 2, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Ray Lee Lute and Margaret O’Dell Lute.  On May 18, 1979 he was united in marriage to Sheila Matthews Lute of Lucasville.…

John Alan Chesmar, 77, went home to his Lord and Savior early in the morning on Saturday, May 17, after a long battle with cancer. John was born on September 26, 1947, in Barberton, Ohio, to the late John and Marion Chesmar. He graduated high school in 1965 from Barberton High School in Barberton, Ohio.…