Obituary Listing

Jul 16, 2023

Barbara Ellen (Smith) Curry of Duffield, Virginia and formerly of Mount Vernon and London, Ohio died on July 16, 2023. Born on September 5, 1933 to David and Ethel (Parker) Smith.

She is survived by one daughter Patricia Akers of South Charleston, two granddaughters Teresa (Ben) Duty of South Charleston and Jolene Akers (Kenny Davis) of Fredericktown...

Jul 15, 2023

Ruth Ellen (Martin) Eades, 90, of London, died peacefully Saturday, July 15, 2023, at her home. Ruth was born June 8, 1933, in Glenford, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Bessie (Wiseman) Martin.

Ruth enjoyed cooking, fishing, raising her children, and especially spending time with her ever-growing family.

Ruth is survived by her children: Doug...

Jul 8, 2023

Donna K. Hicks, 85 of London, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Madison Senior Living Community, London. She was born March 21, 1938, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the daughter of Anthony and Bessie (Pyles) Zoric.

Donna was a HUGE Notre Dame fan and had been able to attend several games. She had been a member of...

Jul 6, 2023

Stephen Garrett Baynes, 54, was born August 16, 1968, in Madison County, Ohio.  He died suddenly at his home in Merion Village, Columbus, after a long battle with COPD on July 6, 2023.

He enjoyed 4-H, raising, and showing lambs for the Madison County Fair and attending 4-H camp at Camp Clifton.  A 1987 graduate of Madison-Plains...

Jul 4, 2023

Ronald Leo Earles, 74, of London, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the Riverside Hospital, Columbus. Ron was born February 18, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Clarence W. and Barbara (Stires) Earles. Norman Pete Knisley was his stepfather.

He was an avid mechanic and motorcycle rider. He loved his wife and family and his beloved...

Jun 28, 2023

Maureen C. Coffey, 75, of Dublin, died peacefully Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Maureen was born December 17, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of George Edward and Margaret Beatrice (Gilpin) Coffey.

Maureen was a 1965 graduate of London High School. She enjoyed seeing the world and traveling, reading,...

Jun 22, 2023

Richard ‘Rick’ D. Skaggs, 66, of Cambridge, Ohio, died Thursday at the Morrison House, Zanesville, Ohio. He was born December 24, 1956, in Louisa, Kentucky, a son of Willis and Sylvia (Wheeler) Skaggs.

He was always tinkering with cars. The louder, the faster, the better. He was the original owner of J & J Towing in London....

Jun 19, 2023

Mary L. Dodds, 80, 0f London, died Monday, June 19, 2023, in her residence. Mary was born June 4, 1943, in West Jefferson, Ohio, a daughter of Kemper and Irene (Travis) Meadows. She loved her grandkids and her gardening. She had been employed by the London City Schools and by MATCO Industries. Mary is survived by her children: Paul...

Jun 18, 2023

Robert Gregory “Greg” Ellars, 72, of London, died peacefully Sunday, June 18, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Greg was born October 18, 1950, in London, Ohio, the son of Forrest Leroy and Margaret Katherine (Stuckey) Ellars Sr.

Greg was a lifelong resident of London and a1969 graduate of London High School. He was...

Jun 7, 2023

Martha Elaine Penix, 86, of London, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Brookdale Pinnacle of Grove City. Mrs. Penix was born September 20, 1936, in London, Ohio, the daughter of William and Maybel (Ackerman) Londergan.

She was a very active member of the Saint Patrick Church in London where she a member of the Altar and...

Jun 3, 2023

Harold C. Shoemaker, 96, formally of London, Ohio died Saturday June 3rd, 2023 in Port Richey, FL. He was born on April 3rd, 1927 in South Charleston, Ohio, the oldest son of Clarence and Bernice (Barnes) Shoemaker.

His family is a blended family. He is survived by his wife Doris Tumblison Shoemaker of Port Richey, FL, sons...

Jun 3, 2023

William “Bill” Eugene Moody Jr., 80, of London, died peacefully Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his residence. Bill was born July 14, 1942, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of William Eugene Moody Sr. and Mildred Louise (Miller) Moody.

Bill, who was given the nickname Willy Poop by his mother, was a 1960 graduate of Mt. Sterling High...

Jun 2, 2023

Gail Williams, 88, of London, died Friday, June 2, 2023, in her residence. Gail was born June 7, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Weber) Schneider Sr. She had been a lifetime member of Saint Patrick Church, London. She loved her cats, Ike and Tootsie. She is survived by her children: Dale Williams of Orient; Jeff...

May 30, 2023

Robert Lowell Ison 87, of London, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.  He was born February 4, 1936, in Kentucky.  He was one of thirteen children born to the late James Ira and Loretta Good Ison.  Robert spent his early years at the family homestead located at Sacred Wind, KY now known as Cains Creek at...

May 27, 2023

Janet (Thompson) Steadman, aged 64, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, in London, Ohio after a long fight with breast cancer that started in 1995. Originally from Tiltonsville, Ohio, but lived near Columbus, Ohio for over 35 years. Preceded in death by her father, Clifford Thompson, mother, Jane (Severini) Thompson, and brother Gary Thompson. Janet volunteered with several charities. She...

May 26, 2023

Tina Louise (Peterman) Taynor, 57, of London, died peacefully Friday, May 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Tina was born March 14, 1966, in London, Ohio, the daughter of Gerald and Clarice (Landis) Peterman.

Tina enjoyed playing bingo, going to yard sales, and making crafts for others. She cherished her time with family and especially the...

May 25, 2023

*UPDATE*

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 11:00am at Big Plain Cemetery, Big Plain, Ohio. The family welcomes everyone following the service for a celebration of life with food at the Big Plain Township Hall

David L. Beekman, 78, of Cable, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 25, 2023, in his...

May 22, 2023

Brenda Jo (Adrian) Mitch born April 30th 1959, age 64, passed away peacefully on Monday May 22nd 2023 at her home in Springfield, OH surrounded by her family.  Per Brenda Jo’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  A celebration of life gathering will be held at Lynch Family Funeral Home.  Saturday May 27th 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00pm.  A private...

May 11, 2023

Dale Shoemaker, 88, of London, Ohio passed peacefully at home on Thursday morning May 11, 2023. Dale was born at home in Lafayette, Ohio on December 02, 1934, the son of William Shoemaker and Louise (Lankford Shoemaker) Kobliski. Dale was a graduate of London High School. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War and...

May 6, 2023

Wendell Peterman, 88, of Plumwood, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of Mary and George Peterman.

In his spare time, he loved his family, livestock sales, and especially his time in the barn with ponies. You can always catch him driving his beloved wife and grandchildren...