Obituary Listing

Jul 19, 2020

Troy Williams, 86, of London, died on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born in Magoffin County, Kentucky, a son of William K. and Cassie (Wheeler) Williams. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Gail; children: Dale (Priscilla-deceased); Jeffrey (Janisse); and Amy (Russ) Mason; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Brian;...

Jul 15, 2020

Virginia Paul, 93 of London died Wednesday morning July 15, 2020 in the Kobacker House, Columbus. She was born March 25, 1927 in Madison County, Ohio to Martin H. and Josephine (Heaton) Watkins. Virginia was a member of the Grace Point Community Church in Lewis Center.

Survived by her daughter Sandy Barker of London, Ohio, step daughters...

Jul 14, 2020

Alma Jean Iles, 90, of London, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Whetstone Gardens, Columbus. Jean was born January 21, 1930, in Columbus, Indiana, the daughter of Bateman and Ruth Loraine (Dobbs) Spilman Hendershot. She had been employed at the Florea Drugstore, Madison County Hospital, and the WLNO 106 FM Radio station. Survivors include; sons: Dale Christian (Melinda) Iles...

Jul 2, 2020

Naomi Geyer passed away peacefully surrounded by her nursing home family on July 2nd 2020. Naomi would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. Her new mission takes her to a wonderful place...

Jul 2, 2020

Shirley F. Watters, 59, of London, died Thursday, July 2, 2020, at the Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital. Shirley was born June 7, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Reverend Harold G. and Violet (Land) Cline. She had been employed at the Bob Evans Restaurant in London for 14 years. She is survived by her loving husband of...

Jun 28, 2020

Ann Fitzgerald Hackett, 70, of Upper Arlington, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with endometrial cancer. Born in Columbus, Ohio on May 10, 1950, to Larry and Barb (Harlor) Fitzgerald, Ann was the eldest of seven children. She graduated from Marysville High School and the University of Dayton, where she met her...

Jun 27, 2020

Larry Leo Stires 77, of Mount Sterling, went home to be with Lord June 27, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family after a short but difficult battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig disease. Born April 23, 1943, the son of Gerald P.E. and Lila (Barker) Stires.

Larry is survived by his loving wife...

Jun 22, 2020

Dwayne Allen Crace, 54 of Galloway, Ohio died Monday June 22, 2020 in his home. He was born in Madison County, Ohio on December 21, 1965 to Carroll Crace and Sandra Kaye Bobo.

Survived by mother Sandra Kaye (Roy) Duncan of London; wife Teri Crace of Galloway; daughters Megan Crace of Springfield, Tyarra Crace of Galloway; son...

Jun 10, 2020

Juanita Jean Roberts, 95 of Grove City and formerly of London, died Wednesday June 10, 2020 in Carriage Court Assisted Living. She was born October 23, 1924 in Lancaster, Ohio to George and Mary (Bebout) Short. Juanita was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #950 Auxiliary, member of London First United Methodist Church, member Madison County...

Jun 7, 2020

Ronald "Ronnie" Phillip Henry, 65 of London, died Sunday, June 7, 2020, in his residence. Ronnie was born January 6, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Donald E. and Avanelle (Miller) Henry. He was a graduate of Lancaster High School; Class of 1974 and worked at Jefferson Industries as a forklift operator for 21 years. He was a...

May 29, 2020

Richard Eugene Adrian, 62, of London, died Friday, May 29, 2020, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Richard was born May 17, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Robert Eugene and Betty L. (Casto) Adrian. He graduated from Madison Plains High School in 1976. He served in the United States Army National Guard and as a member of the...

May 26, 2020

Edward T. McClaskie, 75, of London, Ohio died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at London Health and Rehabilitation. Ed was born May 25, 1945 in Range, the son of Fred and Kit McClaskie. He graduated from Madison South High School where he enjoyed running track. He began his adult life entering the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran....

May 17, 2020

Jack Francis Hughes, 88 of London died Sunday May 17, 2020 in his home. He was born in Franklin County, Ohio on May 17, 1932 to John and Frances (Halterman) Hughes. He was a firefighter, attaining the rank of Captain, served as Fire Marshall for 28 years, also served with Organized Crime Bureau (BCI) as a Fire Marshall, was...

May 2, 2020

Albert Young, 77 of London died Saturday May 2, 2020 in his home. He was born in Tazwell County, Virginia on January 17, 1943 to Henry Layton and Mary Gray (Wilson) Young. Survived by his daughters Virginia (Edward) Mossburg of London, Shelly (Donnie) Hilborne of South Carolina; grandchildren Zedakiah Mossburg, David Speakman, Jr., Keith Tugman, Amanda Henderson and Jessica...

Apr 28, 2020

James William Warnock, 50, of London, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at the Madison Health Emergency Room. He was born April 8, 1970, in London, the son of Larry Warnock and Barbara (Rider) Warnock-Halterman. Jim graduated from London High School in 1988 and then joined the United States Army as a member of the Eighty Second Airborne Division, serving...

Apr 24, 2020

Robert “Bob” L. Pothorski, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on April 24, 2020, in London Ohio. Bob was born on July 8, 1951, in Carrollton Ohio, to the late George and Pearl Avenelle (Wright) Pothorski. He grew up on the family farm with his brothers and sisters where they shared many...

Apr 20, 2020

Roy Dean Austin, 85 of London died Monday April 20, 2020 in London Health & Rehabilitation. He was born August 27, 1934 in Chillicothe, Ohio a son of Ray and Mabel (Coles) Austin.

There will be no services for Dean at this time. The family has entrusted the RADER-LYNCH & DODDS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE. Condolences...

Apr 18, 2020

George Alfred Langen, 91, of Canfield, Ohio died Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Saint Mary’s Alzheimer Center, Columbiana, Ohio. George was born April 29, 1928, in London, the son of Alfred and Irene (Bushu) Langen. He graduated from London High School in 1946, where he enjoyed playing football. He then attended The Ohio State University and Wittenberg University. He...

Apr 17, 2020

Robert J. Charleston, 61, of London, died Friday, April 17, in South Charleston. He was born January 10, 1959, in Canton, Ohio, a son of Campbell and Glenna Dean (Wersler) Charleston. He is survived by his very special friend of over 30 years, Donna Mock; children: Ashley Shunk; Justin (Tonia) Shunk, all of London; Sara Charleston; Matthew Charleston, both ...

Apr 16, 2020

Barbara J. Sansom, 75 of Big Plain died Thursday April 16, 2020 in her home. She was born in Ansonia, Ohio on April 10, 1945 a daughter of Joe and Arloue (Davidson) Gasper. She was retired from Sears.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dale; daughters Joyce (Lee) Howland of Leesburg, Ohio, Bernice (Terry...