Obituaries

Richard Lynn McClurg, 70, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 13, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. He was born on February 18, 1956, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Paul Wilbur and Ruth Elaine (Williams) McClurg. Richard lived a life marked by dedication, care, and strong community ties. He spent much of…

Gary Louis Siders, 73, of Waverly, Ohio passed away June 14, 2026 at his home. He was born March 14, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Homer B Stoops (November 11, 1919 – November 16, 1973) and Audrey Marie Timmons Stoops Faust (June 26, 1923 – April 15, 1994).  Surviving are his children, Anna…

Jennifer Legg Eitel, 73, of Waverly, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at her home.  She was born May 19, 1953 in Pike County, Ohio to the late Roy Everette Legg and Leah Gladys VanDyke Legg.  On April 22, 1989 she was united in marriage to Danny Lee Eitel who preceded her in death…

Ralph L. Bussey, 85, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with his loving daughter by his side. Born on March 14, 1941, in Scioto County, Ohio, Ralph was the son of the late Williard and Virginia (McClintic) Bussey. He dedicated 35 years of service as a design draftsman…

Oscar Lee Lawless, 66, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the SOMC Hospice Center. Born on March 16, 1960, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Oscar was the son of the late Joseph Lee Lawless and Shirley Lorene (Howard) Lawless. Oscar spent much of his life working as a skilled carpenter, a trade…

Jeffrey Lon Brant, age 79, of Sciotoville, passed away peacefully at the Southern Ohio Medical Center on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Born on July 12, 1946, in Portsmouth, he was the beloved son of the late Lon Clayton and Virginia Lee Snyder Brant. Jeff dedicated much of his life to serving others through his work…

Raymond Horsley, 80, formerly of Lucasville, Ohio, and recently of Portsmouth, passed away May 27, 2026, after multiple chronic illnesses, while surrounded by his family. Born May 4, 1946, he loved making “May the fourth be with you” jokes about his birthday. He was born to the late Stanley Horsley and the late Lucille Callihan…

Thomas David Hensley, 62, of South Shore, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his residence in South Shore, Kentucky. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on 26 September, 1962, to Joan Kay Frankenfield Rohla and the late David Leon Hensley. Thomas was a former Dirt Bike Racer; he was the Arizona State…

Laurence “Larry” Zimmerman, age 71, of Lucasville, Ohio passed away on May 24, 2026. He was born on September 12, 1954, to the late Robert and Helen Zimmerman. Larry had a lifelong passion for music, spending over 35 years sharing his talents as a musician. From 1970 to 2005, he delighted audiences across the Cincinnati…

Bruce L. Myers, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 23, 2026, at the age of 45. Bruce was born to his parents Robert and Caroline Myers on February 15, 1981 in Baltimore, Maryland. A longtime resident of Portsmouth, Ohio, Bruce was known for his kind heart, hardworking spirit, and genuine…