Obituaries
Mark Randall “The Golden Boy” Frazie
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…
Read MoreMiyoko Howard
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…
Read MoreJoyce Ann (Haubeil) Cuckler
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,…
Read MoreBrenda Kay Mustard Buckley Pellegrino
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…
Read MoreRay Lee “R L” Lute II
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.…
Read MoreJohn Alan Chesmar
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.…
Read MoreRonald Lee Crawford
Ronald Lee Crawford, AKA “Captain Ron”, 70 of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Best Care Health & Rehab Center in Wheelersburg. Ron was born January 15, 1955 in Portsmouth to Myrtle Lethlie Jordan Crawford and the late William James Crawford. Ron was employed as a concrete finisher and N&W. He was active…
Read MoreHarold Eugene O’Brien
Harold Eugene O’Brien, 67 of Piketon, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2025 at his residence. He was born on January 15, 1958 in Portsmouth to the late Carl Edward O’Brien and Janet Thomas O’Brien. Surviving are his nieces and nephews; Jason (Ashley Pendleton) O’Brien of Piketon, Tabitha (Arshall) Maddy of Highland County, Keith (Lucy…
Read MoreAlice Margaret Briggs
Alice Margaret Briggs, 81, of Wheelersburg passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth. Alice was born November 3, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Harry Edward Johancen and Dorothy Crawford Johancen. She worked at the former Pop’s Place Restaurant as a baker. In addition to her parents Alice was preceded…
Read MoreCarol Lewis
Carol Lewis, 74 of McDermott, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at her home. She was born April 23, 1951 in Portsmouth to the late Earl and Margaret Pollock Twaddle. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Thomas Twaddle, and her sister Patricia Smith. She was a 1969 graduate of…
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