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Diane Matheny Obituary
WHEELERSBURG— Peggy Diane Matheny, 72, of Wheelersburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the SOMC Hospice Center in Portsmouth. She was born on June 25, 1951, in Portsmouth, the daughter of the late Vearl Richman and Beatric Ione Drake Pace.
Diane was a 1969 graduate of Minford High School and she attended the Welcome Home Christian Fellowship. While she was primarily a devoted full-time wife, mother, and grandmother, Diane also served as bookkeeper for the family business, Steve Matheny's Body Shop.
Surviving is her husband, Stephen Robert Matheny, whom she married August 1, 2000, in Wheelersburg; three sons, Nathaniel Napier of Wheelersburg, Michael Paul Matheny of Dayton and Robert Edward Lee Matheny of South Shore, KY; four siblings, Johnny (Kathy) Pace of Wheelersburg, Christine Oborne of Palm Coast, FL, Carole (Ron) Buckle of Clarktown and Cindy Jo Clements of Wheelersburg; three sisters-in-law, Sandy Pace, Sharon Pace and Jeannie Pace, all of Wheelersburg; nine grandchildren, Isaac, Lyla, Mark Anthony and Elliot Napier, Tyler, Aiden, James Thomas "JT" and Rainn Matheny and Payton Grace; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and their families.
In addition to her parents, Diane was also preceded in death by eight siblings, James, Von, Vearl, Jr., Phillip Ray, Wayne, Mark and David Pace, and Verna Lou Stewart.
Arrangements are under the direction of the RALPH F. SCOTT FUNERAL HOME in Portsmouth and are pending at this time.
Please visit RalphFScott.com for the service schedule and to leave condolences for the family.
Contributions may be made in Diane's memory to SOMC Hospice, 2201-25th St., Portsmouth, OH 45662.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Linda Knapp Morris
October 25, 2023
I am so sorry to hear the news of Diane! I grew up with the Pace family and they all became very dear to me. I know that Diane will be missed by all her family and friends. My love and prayers for Peace and Comfort are with all of you.
Stan & Diana Claxon Stonerock
October 25, 2023
Such a sweet friend with our Welcome Home church family, love and prayers to Steve and all the family as you cherish your beloved Diane
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