Obituary Listing

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...

Jan 11, 2022

It is with great sadness, Donald Edward Shannon, age 71 of Columbus, OH, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Grant Medical Center. Don was born February 17, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Norma Miller and Walter Shannon.

Don was a jack of all trades; including a mechanic. But in 1986, he worked...

Jan 9, 2022

Ronald W. Smith, 62 of London, died Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Madison Health, London. Ron was born May 6, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Bill Stinson and Phyllis Mae (Knight) Boberg. He graduated from Hillsboro High School and proudly served as a member of the United States Army. Ron was an avid fisherman, hunter, with duck...

Jan 2, 2022

Rose Mary A. Bell, 93 of London, died Sunday, January 2, 2022, at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. Mrs. Bell was born November 14, 1928, a daughter of Orazio and Francesca (Gasbarrao) DeLuca.

She was a longtime member of the Saint Patrick Church, London, where she also was a member of the Altar and Rosary...

Dec 29, 2021

James (Jim) Rolfes Sr. 79, of London Ohio passed away on December 29, 2021. He was born May 21, 1942, in Providence Rhode Island, raised in Cincinnati until moving to London in 1976.

He graduated from Purcell High School, the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor’s degree in business management and received his Juris Doctor degree from...

Dec 29, 2021

“Ted” Harold Louis Hunter Jr., 86, of London, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the Bluebird Retirement Community, London. Ted was born July 25, 1935, in London, Ohio, the son of Harold Louis Hunter Sr. and Virginia Larie (Culpepper) Hunter.

Ted was retired from AT&T which was formerly Ohio Bell. He was a member of the First...

Dec 25, 2021

Henry, Geraldine, age 108 passed away on December 25, 2021.

She was born April 28, 1913 in western Franklin County, Ohio, the only daughter of William and Cora (Norman) Henry, who preceded her in death.

During her 108 years on this earth Geraldine was a dedicated teacher and friend who had a lasting impact on...