Obituaries

Dewayne Alan Moore of Ashland, Kentucky, was born on December 10th, 1971, to his mother, Kathy Lake, and father, Alan Moore. Tragically, Dewayne passed away unexpectedly on March 9th, 2025, at the age of 53, following a medical incident. Dewayne was the oldest of six children and took on a role of responsibility, helping to…

Raymond “Pooch” E. Cottle September 2, 1946 – March 9, 2025 New Boston Resident US Navy & US Airforce Veteran Vietnam Era FC Daehler Mortuary     Raymond “Pooch” E. Cottle, 78, of New Boston, OH, passed away peacefully from natural causes on March 9, 2025. Born on September 2, 1946, in Portsmouth, OH, to…

V. June Green, 97, of Brookville, formerly of South Webster, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. June enjoyed square dancing, golf, and traveling. She was a 35 year member of the VFW #3288 Auxiliary in Brookville and retired from teaching in the Northmont School District. She was preceded in death by her husband,…

Barbara K. Baldridge, 88, of Valdese, NC, a former Swauger Valley, Scioto County resident, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Morganton, NC. She was born December 23, 1936 in Scioto County, a daughter of the late James and Virgie (Marcum) Hayzlip, was a homemaker, and a member of Harrison Free Will Baptist Church. She…

Yvonne B. Jones, 94, of Waverly, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Traditions of Bristol Village, Waverly.  She was born August 8, 1930 in Newark, New Jersey the daughter of the late William Berce and Mercedes Peinitsch Berce.  Yvonne was married to Alan Frederic Jones who preceded her in death on August…

Robert Anthony Dillard, 48, of Bainbridge, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at his home after a battle with cancer.  He was born June 15, 1976 in Hillsboro, Ohio to John (Jennifer) Dillard of Bainbridge and Phyllis Jean (Kyle) Coleman of Lancaster, Ohio.  Also surviving are his former wife, Samantha Duty and son, Adrian…

David Luther Winkle, 77, of Piketon, Ohio passed away on March 8, 2025 at Piketon Nursing Center.  He was born September 11, 1947 in Hillsboro, Ohio son of the late Virgil and Martha Winkle. David loved being surrounded by his friends at Piketon Nursing Center. Arrangements are in the care of Botkin Hornback Funeral Home…

James “Earl” McAllister, 96 of Piketon, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Traditions at Bristol Village.  He was born on April 9, 1928 in Pike County to the late Harry Delbert McAllister and Ivy “Goldie” Merritt McAllister.  On June 27, 1953 he was united in marriage to the jewel of his life, Ruth…

Cecil C. McCormick, 82, of Wheelersburg, passed away Thursday March 13, 2025 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born October 24,1942 in Minford, a son of the late Cecil and Helen (Knapp) McCormick. He was a former mechanic with Norfolk and Southern Railroad. He attended High Praises Church and was a good Christian Man who…

Robert Allen Neal Sr., 75, of Lucasville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 13th, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a 1967 graduate of Portsmouth High School. He served 6 years in the Marine Corps, fought in the Vietnam War and retired from the Army National Guard as…