Obituaries
Alice 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 MoreKenneth Anthony ‘Tony’ Lavinder
Kenneth Anthony ‘Tony’ Lavinder, 75, of Portsmouth, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at OSU Hospital in Columbus. Tony was born on June 30, 1949, in Portsmouth, the son of the late Jane Ann Lavinder and Kenneth Waldo Troutman. He enjoyed teaching in the Portsmouth City Schools and was a 1966 PHS graduate. Tony…
Read MoreMax Mathew Behrer
Max Mathew Behrer, 88, of Wheelersburg passed away on April 27, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 1, 1937 in Lima, Ohio a son of the late Max Joseph Behrer and Francis Schrock Behrer. Max moved to Dayton, Ohio at a young age, attended Chamanade and Patterson Co-Op High Schools. He served in…
Read MoreShirley Batdorf
Shirley Batdorf, 86 of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at her home. Shirley was born September 8, 1938 in Annville, PA to the late John Ernst and Amanda Fasnacht Ernst. Shirley was employed at Walmart as a Stocker. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Hughes;…
Read MoreJudy Ann Harris
Judy Ann Harris, 70, of Clarksville, OH, formerly of St. Rt. 140, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the home of her daughter. Judy was born June 22, 1954 in Pikeville, KY to the late Curtis Bartley and Polly Allen Bartley. Judy was a homemaker and a member of Rubyville Community Church. In addition…
Read MoreRoy McCall
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.…
Read MorePhyllis Leona Strickland
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…
Read MoreDr. David Lee DePugh
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)…
Read MoreRichard Alan Chapman
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…
Read MoreBurl Clyde Horner
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…
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