Obituary Listing

Feb 14, 2021

Dorianne Walters Dorianne was born May 7, 1962, in San Mateo, CA, and passed away February 14, 2021, in Columbus, OH. She was a beautiful soul. Dorianne always tried to be kind and do good things for others and to know her you couldn’t help but love her. She loved to laugh (but didn’t do it nearly enough) and...

Feb 9, 2021

Kathryn Lorrian Powers, 92, of South Vienna, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in her residence. Kathryn was born March 6, 1928, in London, Ohio, a daughter of George William and Elmyra (Colwell) Baker. She is survived by her sons: Billy Dillion; Larry Dillion; sister: Joan Mayo; grandchildren: Heather, Robert, Ricky, Derrick, and Dustin; great-grandchildren. Kathryn was preceded in death...

Jan 30, 2021

Nancy Ann Myers, 69, of London, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Wayfair Village, Columbus. Nancy was born April 18, 1951, in London, a daughter of John and Mary (Armentrout) Winchester. She loved her Huskie, Willow, and listening to anything ABBA. Ventura Highway, by America, was her favorite song of all time. She was a wonderful and loving mother...

Jan 27, 2021

Lisa Ann Rafferty, 56, 0f London, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. Lisa was born Feb 25, 1964, in West Jefferson, Ohio, a daughter of Clyde and Audrey (Curry) Buchannan. She is survived by her best friend and life partner, Bruce Rafferty; daughter: Alice Rafferty of London; children: Duane Ackley of Toledo; Timothy...

Jan 8, 2021

William “Billy” Eugene Hammons, 83, of London, died Friday, January 8, 2021 in his residence. Billy was born February 9, 1937, in London, Ohio, the son of Henry and Bertha (Riffit) Hammons. He had been employed by Gantner Screw Products in Springfield for many years. Billy was an outstanding pool player, loved to fish, and going to the horse...

Jan 6, 2021

Edward Jay Holloway, 69, of London, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Doctors Hospital West, Columbus. Ed was born September 28, 1951, in Mansfield, Ohio, a son of Herbert C. and Ruth (Jackson) Holloway. Ed loved to fish in all manners. He was an electrician for 45 years. He adored his grandkids. He coached his daughter in softball and...

Jan 2, 2021

Frank J. “Johnnie” Scarberry, 67, of Westerville, died January 2, 2021, at Heartland of Westerville. Johnnie was born June 27, 1953 in Williamson, West Virginia, a son of Frank T. and Kathleen (Blackburn) Scarberry. He is survived by his children: Jonathan (Melissa) Scarberry of Columbus; Brandy Scarberry of Galloway; siblings: Brenda Gibney; David Scarberry, both of London; Pam (Greg)...

Dec 26, 2020

Florence (Warfel) Persinger, 79, received her angel wings on December 26, 2020, after a lengthy battle of Parkinson’s Disease, surrounded by family at her home. She was born in Plumwood, Ohio, June 22, 1941. Florence was a retired school bus driver for Jonathan Alder School District. She was active with her bus colleagues in many social and fundraising activities....

Dec 19, 2020

Earl Hackworth Jr., 84, of Columbus, died Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Darby Glenn Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hilliard. Earl was born August 21, 1936, in Ironton, Ohio, the son of Earl and Evelyn (Craft) Hackworth Sr. He had been a member of the Broadman Baptist Church and had been employed by Creamer Metal Products, London, as a welder, for...

Dec 8, 2020

June L. Kilgore, 99, of Springfield, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in her residence. She was born June 14, 1921, in Madison County, Ohio, the daughter of Charles R. and Delphine (Holland) Morcher. June is survived by her daughter: Judith Lippott, Columbus, Ohio; granddaughter: Jerri Smith-Bush of Springfield, Ohio; great-grandchildren: Stacie and Aaron Bush of Springfield; several nieces and...

Dec 7, 2020

Nona J. Knight Thomas, passed away December 7, 2020, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, after a lengthy battle with heart, lung, and kidney disease. She was born December 3, 1935, to Lester and Allura May Rigdon, in Caledonia, Ohio. Nona was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, 6 sisters, and her husband, Larry Thomas. Nona is...

Dec 3, 2020

Paul L. Sullivan 86, of London, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Madison Senior Living Community. Paul was born September 19, 1934 in Madison County, Ohio, to Leo J. and Agnes (Mooney) Sullivan. He was a graduate of Monroe High School class of 1953. Paul farmed several years, but the love of his life was his large...

Nov 30, 2020

Sharon Kay ‘Maggie” Holton, 79, of London, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in her residence. Maggie was born January 30, 1942, in London, Ohio, the daughter of Stanley and Flora (Tway) Johnson. She was a member of Aerie #950, London, and the First Presbyterian Church, London.

She was an avid golfer, having been owner/operator, along with her...

Nov 30, 2020

Danny Ford, 73, of London, died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Saint Ann’s Hospital, Westerville. Mr. Ford was born December 30, 1947, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of James Randolph and Juanita Elizabeth (Frese) Ford. He graduated from Portsmouth High School, attended Shawnee State and then graduated from Columbus State. He retired from Ohio Semitronics. He had a love...

Nov 30, 2020

Please note: The family Invites friends to Oak Hill Cemetery, 104 Lafayette Street, London, Ohio 43140 on July 21st at 11:00am for a Memorial Service. Military Funeral Honors are being presented by VFW Post #7005.

Gary William Londergan, 75, of London, died April 26, 2021, at Laurels of Norworth, Worthington, Ohio. Gary was born November 15, 1945,...

Nov 30, 2020

Jeremy “Jerry” Burr Alder (1956-2020), 64, of London, Ohio passed away suddenly on November 30th. Jerry was born in Danville, Illinois to the late Dr. Verne H. Alder who raised Jerry alongside his mother, Judith E. (Livengood) Alder-Howard. During his childhood, in Danville, Jerry was a Boy Scout where he was chosen by the Kickapoo Indian Hobbyist Association to...

Nov 16, 2020

Charles V. Bennett, 79, London, Ohio, died Monday, November 16, 2020, at Mount Carmel/Saint Ann’s Hospital, Columbus. Charles was born October 25, 1941, in Madison County, Ohio, a son of Elden and Anna (Yoakum) Bennett. He had been employed by RANCO Incorporated in Plain City, and was a member of F.O.E. Aerie #950, London. Charles is survived by daughters,...

Nov 14, 2020

Phyllis Dee (Stewart) Henkle, 71, of South Charleston, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Mount Carmel Grove City. Phyllis was born November 20, 1948, in Lancaster, Ohio, a daughter of Kenneth H. and Mabel (Smith) Reed. She had been employed Purex/Dial in London for many years. She was very involved with her children as they grew up, as she...

Nov 12, 2020

Teresa Lynn Buchanan, 57 of Saint Paris, Ohio, died November 12, 2020, in her residence. She was born January 4, 1963 in Xenia, Ohio, a daughter of Darlene Faye (Pace) Gonzalez. Teresa is survived by her children: Terry Gordon; Joshua (Michelle) Gordon of Saint Paris; Angel and Darla Gordon, both of London; siblings: Lisa Howard of London; Mark Van...

Nov 1, 2020

Carol Ann Jordan of London Ohio passed away peacefully on Nov 1, 2020. She was 90 years old. She was born on September 16, 1930, in Lithopolis Ohio. She graduated from Groveport Ohio High School in 1947, where she met her husband of 66 years, Patrick. They lived and raised their four children in London, Ohio for 63 years....