Obituary Listing

Oct 20, 2021

Lewis Joshua Jones, 87, of Newark, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Licking Memorial Hospital. Lewis was born October 16, 1934, in Mars Hill, Maine, the son of Relland and Eva (Nightingale) Jones.

Lewis was a graduate of Aroostook County Institute in Maine. He served in the United States Army in Korea. Lewis was a proud Buckeye...

Oct 18, 2021

Madelyn E. Duffey, 87, of London, died Monday, October 18, 2021, in her residence. She was born December 12, 1933, in West Jefferson, a daughter of Gorman and Fannie (Reardon) Clark. Madelyn loved to sit out on her porch, enjoying her neighbors. She learned to enjoy all of her friends at Seton London, and she loved to play bingo....

Oct 14, 2021

Sarah Michelle Burris, age 29, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, after a long

battle with addiction.

Born August 13, 1992, in London, she was the cherished daughter of Rhonda (Adkins)

and Michael Burris.

Sarah was an amazing person with the biggest heart and most beautiful smile. She

could...

Oct 6, 2021

Rickard Dale Colliflower Sr., 69, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Rickard was born January 2, 1952, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Raymond and Helen (Sperling) Colliflower.

Rickard was self employed with his business Colliflower Salvage. He loved watching Westerns and it is said that you...

Oct 4, 2021

Diana D. Finney, of London, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, Monday, October 4, 2021. She was born February 10, 1939, in Dunkirk, Indiana, a daughter of Delmar and Mary Ellen (Wise) Crow. Diana was a longtime member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union, London, where she taught Bible Study at home and also at the...

Sep 27, 2021

Kevin Eugene Compston, 27, of London, died Monday, September 27, 2021, at his residence. Kevin was born July 14, 1994, in London, Ohio, the son of Rodney Compston Jr. and Darlene (Doggett) West.

Kevin attended London High School. He was employed with Chris Stires Home Maintenance and truly enjoyed his time working with Chris. Kevin was a...

Sep 24, 2021

Grace Lucille Wehrs, 92, of London, died Friday, September 24, 2021, at Madison Health Hospital. Grace was born December 18, 1928, a daughter of Lester and Velma (Lee) Tatman.

Grace retired after 35 years of service from Madison County Health Department where she served in many roles but ended her time there as the fiscal officer. Although...

Sep 20, 2021

Theresa Jayne Timmons, 63, of London, died Monday, September 20, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Terry was born September 30, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of John and Catherine (Fauver) Schmittauer.

A graduate of London High School in 1976, Terry loved animals and encouraged people to support Madison County Humane Society. She...

Sep 5, 2021

On September 5, 2021, Lois claimed her place in Heaven as a faithful servant of Christ.

Lois had a spirit that would light up any room she walked into. Lois enjoyed traveling and loved spending time with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed vacations to the ocean, shopping and going to antique malls and flea markets....

Aug 29, 2021

Gary E. Hayman, 84 of London, died Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the Embassy of Winchester, Canal Winchester. Gary was born April 12, 1937, in Clark County, Ohio, a son of Alfred W. and Madge (Henry) Hayman. Gary was a member of F.O.E. #950 London Aerie, Amvets Post #19, Chandler Lodge #138, and was retired from the Ohio Peace...

Aug 22, 2021

Albert (Junior) Pruitt Jr., 89, of London, died Sunday, August 22, 2021, in his residence. Junior was born August 20, 1932 in Garrison, Kentucky, a son of Albert and Rosie (Sparks) Pruitt Sr. He loved to golf and Bowl. He was a retired welder from Parker Sweeper. Junior really enjoyed tinkering, and working on restoring his 1969 Plymouth Satellite...

Aug 13, 2021

Dustin Shawn Jordan, 35, of South Solon, died Friday, August 13, 2021, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Dustin was born May 16, 1986, in Springfield, Ohio, a son of Darlene (Glispie) Keen. He served as a member of the United States Army and liked to fish. Dustin enjoyed tinkering, normally finding a use for everything he fixed. He...

Aug 12, 2021

Shirley M. Tackett, 68, of London, died Thursday, August 12, 2021, in her residence. Shirley was born August 10, 1953 in Kenton, Ohio, a daughter of Ruth Jane (Crabtree). She was a member of the Crossroad Community Church, London, and truly loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Shirley was a great and loving wife, and was also a...

Aug 12, 2021

Charles Lee Putney, 89, of Plumwood, died Thursday, August 12, 2021, at the Bluebird Retirement Community, London. He was born November 26, 1931, in Apple Grove, West Virginia, a son of Hobert Lee and Katie Veda (Bright) Putney. Charles served in the United States Navy from 1953 through 1957. He had retired from General Motors after almost 40 years...

Jul 29, 2021

Richard Lee Downing, 74, of Mount Sterling, died Thursday July 29, 2021, at 4 Seasons, Washington Court House. Richard was born June 5, 1947, in Pickaway County, Ohio a son of Frank and Lois (Hall) Downing.

Richard graduated from Madison South H.S. in 1965. He was a proud member of the United States Army from 1966- 1969,...

Jul 21, 2021

Charles Roger Hutchins, 90, of 5 McDaniel Court; London, Ohio, peacefully passed away on July 21st surrounded by his wife and children.

Charles was born on January 5, 1931, to Harry and Ruby Hutchins in Lexington, Kentucky. After Charles graduated from Silver Grove High School, Silver Grove Kentucky, in 1950, he pursued a long and dedicated career...

Jul 11, 2021

Michael Lloyd Sullivan, 76, of Grove City, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. Mike was born June 24, 1945, in London, Ohio, a son of Michael E. and Rachel Marie (Ames) Sullivan. Mike attended the Life of Christ Fellowship, West Jefferson, and drove a truck for Marathon for 26 years. He...

Jul 4, 2021

William Larry Duffy, 81, of London, died Sunday, July 4, 2021 in his residence. Bill was born May 6, 1940, in Bellville, Ohio, the son of Clarence Gilbert and Bernice (Weese) Duffy. Having lost his father at an early age, Bill’s mother married John Cummins who was very instrumental in his upbringing.

He was a member of...

Jul 4, 2021

Leila Mae (McKinney) Near, 88 of London, Ohio went to be with the Lord July 4th, 2021. Leila was born August 19th, 1932, daughter of Clara and William McKinney. She worked at Madison County Hospital, Lazarus, owned and operated the Red Baron Restaurant, and was a farm wife of her late husband Carl (Babe) Near. She is Survived by...

Jun 22, 2021

Henry “Slim” Hayslip, 78, of London, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Madison Health, London. He was born January 6, 1943, in Lewis County, Kentucky, the son of Paul E. Hayslip and Dorothy Clark. He had retired as a mechanic from Ed’s Towing and Garage. His greatest joy was to be able to spend time with his family.