Obituaries

Rebecca Ann Ellis, 53, of Lucasville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. She was born on June 27, 1973 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of Larry Phillips of Geneva, Ohio, and the late Charles and Linda Murphy. Becky was well known for her kind heart and her…

Arlie Lawson Blevins, 91, of Lucasville, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born September 12, 1934 in Franklin Furnace, a son of the late Arbie and Elvie Conley Blevins. Arlie was a 1952 Clay High School graduate and retired from Pepsi after working there 42 years.…

Gary Hager Joseph, 61, of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Born on March 12, 1965, in Portsmouth, Gary was the son Kenneth Sr. and Ann (Nickerson) Joseph. A graduate of Wheelersburg High School, Gary spent his career as a dispatcher McGinnis,…

Charles Eugene “Johnny” Stringer, better known as Charlie, Johnny, John Henry, but most proudly as “Papaw John,” of Wheelersburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the SOMC Hospice House. He was born on January 7, 1947, and lived a life defined by hard work, unwavering love for…

Robert Lee “Bob” Wells, 71, of South Shore, KY, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH. He was born in Portsmouth, OH, on October 14, 1954, a son of the late Robert Grant and Helen Roberta (Bailey) Wells. Along with his parents, he…

Terry McCoy, 74, of Friendship, Ohio, passed away at his home on July 7, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 13, 1952, to Albert and Irene McCoy. Terry graduated from Portsmouth West High School and later served in the United States Army. On December 11, 1976, he married the love…

Donna Rose Thompson Queen, 70, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at Riverside Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.   Donna was born on April 18, 1956, in Marion, Ohio, to the late Eskel and Maxine Thompson. She was later lovingly raised as the daughter of the late Roy Burk. Donna…

Roger Lee Blackburn, 82, of Minford, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, July 10, 2026 at SOMC Hospice. He was born to the late Frinnie and Cynthia (Hurst) Blackburn on September 12, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio. Roger began working at a young age for his father at Blackburn’s Market in New…

Lucy Lynn Parker, 65, of Minford, passed away Wednesday, July 8th 2026, at her residence. She was known for being a caregiver with a heart of pure gold and an ability to heal someone with just her presence. She was also a firecracker with a fierce love and protection for anyone she cared about. She…

Deborah Mae Brown Baer, 75, of Lucasville, Ohio passed away July 8, 2026 at Adena Pike Hospice in Waverly, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late James Ray Brown and Lola Mae Adkins Brown. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Elaine Baer, her grandparents, James Alton Brown, Daisy McCall Brown,…