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Adelaide Lee Billingsley

Adelaide Lee Billingsley 1938-2026 LISBON — Adelaide Lee Billingsley,88, died Sunday morning, Feb. 22, 2026 at her daughter’s home. Born Jan. 28, 1938 in Akron, she was a daughter of the late Henry J. and Pearl Irene (Fisher) Augustine. After many years in Columbus working for Union Fork and Hoe, she returned to this area and worked for Eagle Enterprises, retiring in 2015. She enjoyed dancing and did diamond art. She will be remembered for her love of animals, especially cats. Adelaide leaves her daughter, Cindy (Jim) Vincent of Lisbon; three granddaughters: Heather ...

Dr. Thomas (Tom) Hephner

Dr. Thomas (Tom) Hephner 1936-2026 Dr. Thomas (Tom) Hephner, 89, passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2026, in Midlothian, Virginia. A lifelong educator, devoted family man, and passionate gardener, he will be missed by all who knew him. Born in 1936, in Salem, Ohio, Tom was the son of ...

Jeffrey A. Rogers

Jeffrey A. Rogers 1961-2026 HANOVERTON — Jeffrey A. Rogers, 64, died Wednesday. He was born Aug. 17, 1961 in Salem, the son of Fred A. Rogers and the late Donna Jean (Lottman) Rhodes. Arrangements entrusted to the Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. 2/23/26

Lincoln James Schreffler

Lincoln James Schreffler 2025-2026 EAST LIVERPOOL — Lincoln James Schreffler, 7 weeks old, passed unexpectedly from this world on Feb. 14, 2026, and into the loving arms of Jesus. Born on Dec. 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, Lincoln was welcomed with overflowing joy by ...

John M. Tice

John M. Tice 1945-2026 EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio — John M. Tice, 80, of East Liverpool, passed away on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side. John was born in East Liverpool on March 25, 1945, a son of the late Ralph and Georgia (Jones) Tice. He was a graduate ...

Lois E. Allard

Lois E. Allard 1933-2026 Lois E. Allard, 93, of Allen, Texas, passed away peacefully on Feb. 7, 2026. Born Jan. 11, 1933, she was the daughter of Albert F. and Mildred Lemley Doll. During World War II, her father’s career led the family to reside in Garfield Heights and Youngstown, Ohio. ...