Roy McCall, 87 of Lucasville, Ohio, died on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. He was born on April 27, 1937 in Scioto County. Roy grew up on his family farm in northwestern Scioto County. He operated the same farm for most of his long life. In 1956, Roy graduated from Valley High School.…

Phyllis Leona Strickland, 95, of Lucasville, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. She was born November 10, 1929 in Beaver, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ralph Dykes and Dorothy Combs Dykes Gilliland. Phyllis was a retired laborer and homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith. She was a loyal…

Dr. David Lee DePugh, age 67, died peacefully at his home on Friday, April 25th, 2025 in Franklin Furnace, OH. He was born April 14th, 1958 in Ross County, to the late Jacob L. and Vera M. DePugh. David is survived by his sons Brandon C. (Ashley) DePugh, of Mooresville, NC and Jeremy D. (Ericka)…

Richard Alan Chapman, 73, of New Boston, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at SOMC Hospice surrounded by his family and loved ones. Rich was born on March 6, 1952, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Evelyn Ruth Ratcliff. A 1970 Portsmouth High School graduate, he retired as supervisor after 30 years as…

Burl Clyde Horner, 74, of Franklin Furnace, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at SOMC. Burl was born on June 22, 1950, in South Webster to the late Clyde William and Alice Manns Horner. Burl graduated from Green High School in 1970. He served for two years in United States Army during the Vietnam…

Johnna Lucille Cox, 52, of Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Buckeye Forest at Portsmouth Pavilion with family by her side. Johnna was born in Portsmouth on September 14, 1972, to the late Barbara Mary Webb Cox. Johnna loved music and one-on-one time with the people whom she loved, and who cared…

Les D. Bradshaw, 62, of West Portsmouth died Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at SOMC Hospice.  He was born July 8, 1962 to the late Donald and Thelma (Litz) Bradshaw, who survives.  Along with his father, he was proceeded in death by a sister, Lisa Hadsell.   Les was a 1980 graduate of Portsmouth West High School.…

Michael Ira Levine, who passed away on April 15, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 27, 1939, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Michael dedicated his life to education, instilling a love for learning in countless students over his notable career as a teacher. Michael is preceded in death by his parents Milton and Rosalie…

Sandra Lynn Ison, 63, of Lucasville passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1962 in Waverly, a daughter of the late Roy and Muriel (Carey) Brust. Sandra was a homemaker and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Ison; five children, Michael Frazier,…