Obituaries

Patrick I. Milligan, 78, of Lucasville, died Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home. He was born February 2, 1946 in Hamilton, OH to the late, Robert and Ann (Imfeld) Milligan. Pat was a graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School, then went on to serve in the United States Air Force. After serving his country,…

Barbara P. Horner, 73, of Minford, went to be with the Lord, peacefully with her family by her side, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at SOMC Hospice. She was born May 5, 1951 in Portsmouth, a daughter of the late Dale E. and Alberta Rolfe Powell, she was a Homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.…

Leo Wayne Newman, 72 of Otway, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center.  He was born on February 21, 1952 in Otway to the late Herbert Leo Newman and Dorothy Newman.  In 1969 he was united in marriage to Wanda Williams Newman of Otway.  Surviving are his children; Wayne (Wendy)…

Christine Anne Uhl, 66, of Lucasville, Ohio entered the presence of God on November 22, 2024 surrounded by her family at home.  Chris was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 10, 1958 to the late Bernard and Mary (Simon) Dettwiller.  On December 12, 1981 she was united in marriage to Robert Henry Uhl. Chris was…

James “Dutch” W.  Dutcher, 64, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at home surrounded by family.  He was born July 15, 1960 in Waverly, son of the late Jerry and Madalyn Keechle Dutcher.  On November 24, 1979 he was united in marriage to Donna Sword Dutcher who survives.  Also surviving are…

Chester Wayne Mahaffey, 78 of Xenia, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in McDermott.  He was born on July 24, 1946 in Adams County to the late Chester Sherwood Mahaffey and Viola Flo Webb Mahaffey.  On January 11, 1964, he was united in marriage to Sheila Ann Thatcher Mahaffey…

Anthony Crespo, 46, of Portsmouth, passed away November 21, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born May 17, 1978 to Enrique Crespo and Sonia Bolorin. Anthony is also survived by two sons; Lorenzo Emmanuel Crespo and Isaac Lee Crespo, one brother; Richardo Crespo. Private Services are being handled by D.W. Swick Funeral Home Wolfe-Nelson…

Gary Ray Rawlins, 65, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed from this world and into the arms of his Heavenly father on November 21, 2024 at SOMC Hospice, after a brief illness. Born November 1, 1959, to Robert and Norma Jean Rawlins; Gary was a beloved member of the community, known for his kind heart and infectious…

Roger L. Garlinger, 77 of Wheelersburg, passed away Wednesday November 20, 2024 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was bornJuly 15, 1947 in Portsmouth a son of the late Harold and Edna (McClintic) Garlinger. He was a former truck driver having worked for Walmart for 25 years, a U.S. Army veteran and enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming…

Judith Hartlage, 82, of Portsmouth, died, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at River Run Healthcare of Portsmouth. Born on October 25, 1942, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late William J. Hartlage, MD and Katherine Doerr Hartlage. Judy was a graduate of Portsmouth East High School and the Portsmouth Interstate Business College. She worked…