Obituary Listing

May 6, 2022

Junior Bishop, 81, of London, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6, 2022, at London Health and Rehab. Junior was born May 17, 1940, in Louisa, Kentucky, the son of Henry and Rotha (Bliss) Bishop.

Junior retired from Capital Manufacturing in West Jefferson, Ohio. He enjoyed golfing with his son Ronnie. Junior had a...

May 4, 2022

James R. Bowen, 89, of London, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in his residence. James was born June 6, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Robert and Eva Bowen.

James was a hard worker, he worked at the White Westing House, Madison County Hospital, and the London Public Library for...

Apr 30, 2022

Betsy Ann Deyo, 92, of Louisville, Kentucky, died Saturday, April 30, 2022, in her residence. Betsy was born August 7, 1929, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Franklin and Chloeanna (James) Sparks.

Betsy attended West High School, Columbus, Ohio, and then attended Dennison University. Her family was selected as the “Typical Ohio Family” when she was seven...

Apr 26, 2022

Philip A. Adelsberger, 62, of London, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in his residence. Philip was born November 25, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of John T. Adelsberger and Janice (Howsmon) Roby.

Phil worked as a facilities manager for The Ohio State University. He served as a township trustee for over 12 years for Monroe Township. ...

Apr 4, 2022

Monte G. Miller, 66, of London, died Monday, April 4, 2022, in his residence. Monte was born October 4, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Norman D. and Madonna (Francis) Miller.

He was a welder who enjoyed tinkering around in his garage, most often working on cars. Monte was the consummate workaholic. He enjoyed spending time...

Apr 3, 2022

Bill was born on Feb 16, 1948 in Columbus, OH to Guy and Loretta {Crace} Roark. He was part of a family of seven siblings and was raised in London and Range, OH.

As a youngster Bill mowed lawns and did farm work for the neighbors around Range.  He. enjoyed playing games and sports of all kinds...

Mar 28, 2022

Lynn A. Snyder- Messenger 73 of London went to her heavenly home on March 28, 2022, at Bluebird Retirement Community after a long Battle with ALS.

Lynn was born December 11, 1948, in London, the daughter of Henry and Ruth Snyder who preceded her in death. Lynn was a graduate of Madison South High School.

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Mar 23, 2022

Dava Joy French 62, of Leesburg passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born February 26, 1960, to David and Beverlee (Lovsey) French in Nelsonville, Ohio.

Dava was a 1978 graduate of Alexander High School and attended Ohio University. She worked for over 23 years at Highland County Jobs...

Mar 21, 2022

Jane E. Shoaf 69, of Columbus, passed away on March 21, 2022. She was born May 28, 1952, in Columbus, the daughter of Elizabeth (Kaveney) and Rolla Shoaf Jr.

Jane graduated from London High School in 1971. She was raised in St. Patrick Church, London and has been attending St. Christopher Catholic Church in Grandview. Jane was...

Mar 12, 2022

Roger Lowell Shryock, 70, of London, died March 12, 2022, at his home following an extended illness.

Roger was born October 27, 1951, in Coshocton to Harris and Janice Shryock, who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Warsaw River View High School and Ohio Northern University.

An avid golfer, Roger was a...

Feb 25, 2022

Garrett Lee Byrum 31, of London Ohio, passed away on February 25, 2022. He was born November 3, 1990, in Columbus, the son of Ronnie and Carolyn Byrum.

Garrett attended Madison Plains High School. He loved playing video games with his son and letting his daughter dress him up. He was a big OSU fan and an...

Feb 23, 2022

June Ellen (Rea) Peters joined her husband Charles on February 23, 2022, on what would have been their 59th wedding anniversary. Born December 19, 1943, in London, Ohio the daughter of Donald and Mildred (Wentz) Rea. A 1961 graduate of London High School. June worked for the Madison County Auditors Office as a deputy auditor for 18 years, serving...

Feb 19, 2022

Gordon S. “Scott” Franks, 54, of Kendalville, Indiana, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, in his residence. Scott was born September 27, 1967, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Gordon Farris Franks and Ruth Ann (Johnson) Althaus. He graduated from Findlay High School in 1985, and had worked for Jeld-Wenn, Ligioner, Indiana. He enjoyed working on cars and watching car...

Feb 19, 2022

Miller, Ronald Gene, 70 of Riverside, OH went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his home after a lengthy illness with COPD. Born in Springfield, OH on February 9, 1952, to the late Harold M. & Virginia F. (Van Dyke) Miller. Survived by his only sister, Betty (Doug) Musser of Beavercreek, OH; Poppy’s...

Feb 19, 2022

Evelyn Irene (Gahm) Moore, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 19, 2022. Evelyn was born September 8, 1928, in South Solon, Ohio, the daughter of Elmer and Helen (Garrett) Gahm. She graduated from South Solon High Scholl in 1946. She had attended the Sedalia United Methodist Church, was an accomplished cook and enjoyed cross-stitching. She had been a member...

Feb 7, 2022

Douglas William Weimer 64, of London Ohio passed away on February 7, 2022, at The OSU Wexner Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 28, 1957, in Columbus, the son of Bill and Dorothy (Hern) Weimer.

Doug was retired from London Correctional Institute after 30 years of service. He also retired after 36...

Jan 27, 2022

A Little Angel, who will always be a precious gift and memory.

Kaiden Paul Hackett, the infant son of Joshua and Marlene Hackett, gained his wings on January 27, 2022.

Kaiden is survived by parents; Big sister Kimberlee and twin brother Reese; maternal grandfather Jeff White; paternal grandfather Michael Hackett; uncle Tyler Hackett and aunts...

Jan 21, 2022

Brawley Arikawa, 97 of London, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 21, 2022. Dr. Arikawa was born January 6, 1925, the son of Moriji and Noki (Kuwahara) Arikawa. He was a doctor with Madison County Hospital (now Madison Health) from its inception.  He delivered his first baby there on September 23, 1962, and his last delivery was...

Jan 21, 2022

Burtis Lee Scott 64, of London died Friday, January 21, 2022, at Madison Health.

Burt was born October 28, 1957, in Columbus Ohio to Cloude Scott and Martha (Smith) Scott. Burt was a graduate of Madison Plains High School in 1977. Burt retired from Deer Creek Township after 20+ years of public service maintaining the roads and...

Jan 18, 2022

Phyllis Mae Boberg, 85, of London, died Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Madison Health, London. Phyllis was born July 20, 1936, in Franklin County, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Virgle (McQuaide) Knight.

Phyllis was a high school graduate from Marion Harding High School. She retired as a supervisor after 20 years working for the Ohio Bureau...