All Obituaries

SPARKS Margaret “Peggy” Sparks, 79, of London died Thursday, March 4, 2021 in Madison Health. Born May 14, 1941 in Portsmouth, Ohio; she was a daughter of Ballard and Sally (Rigsby) Sparks. For over 40 years, Peggy was employed with American Electric Power. Normally a very shy and quiet person, she did have a wonderful sense of humor. She was a former Sunday School teacher and had also belonged to a water ballet group. The matriarch of the family, Peggy joins her family that...

ELLIOTT Nancy Blazer Elliott passed away Monday March 1 at 7:00 am in the Madison County Hospital London, Ohio. Her health had been declining for sometime. Nancy also lost her beloved husband, Bruce just recently in October. Nancy is survived by her children Chance & Karmyn Penn, Cascade Locks, Oregon, Erin Penn, Hermiston, Oregon, also two grandchildren, RockiRenee and Thorin McMurry. Bruce’s children: Ron, Adam Elliott and Carla Baugess. Nancy is survived by one sister, Donald...

HENRY Clayton L. Henry, 29, of London died Friday, February 19, 2021 in Galloway. Born September 18, 1991 in Marysville, he was the son of Ramona and Jerry Henry. Clay had worked at MRC Sales and building fences for various companies including Lowes. He loved music, playing basketball, fishing, drawing and was very mechanically inclined. Survivors include his father Jerry Henry, mother Ramona Valance; sister Hannah Marie Henry, half brother Brandon Kennedy; aunts and uncles Tom (Shari)...

HARDIN Lora Lee Hardin, 61, of London passed away peacefully Friday, February 19, 2021 in The Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. Born November 8, 1959 in Louisa, Kentucky; she was a daughter of Billy Ray Johnson and Lorann Gertrude (Borgardts) Allen. Lora was employed with Matco Industries as a crew leader and belonged to Madison Memorial Post #105, American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Post #1031, Auxiliary, FOE Aerie #950, Auxiliary and FOE Aerie #397 Auxiliary. Survivors include her...

CRABBE             Susan L. Crabbe, 68, of London died Friday, February 19, 2021 in her residence.             Born April 2, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of Harold and Nancy (Ashton) VanVorhis.             Susan had worked for various warehouses, but most enjoyed working with flowers, having worked at Kroger and...

EVERETTS William R Everetts, 78, of London died Monday February 15, 2021 in London Health and Rehabilitation. A US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. Bill was a carpenter by trade. He could fix and build anything. Survivors include his wife of 56 years Barbara (Akers), his son Billy Everetts, and daughter Beth (Adrian) Miller; grandchildren Saej Everetts, Trey Hunter and Harper Miller, great granddaughter Roen Everetts, daughter-in-law Robin Everetts and several nieces and nephews. He...

BRASKETT                 Patricia Sue Braskett, 76, of Mechanicsburg, died Monday, February 15, 2021 in Laurels of West Columbus. Born June 30, 1944 in London; she was the only child of Mary Marjorie (Smouse) and John Franklin Emmons. Patty had belonged to the First United Methodist Church of London and was the financial coordinator for South West Family Dentistry. An amazing mother and grandmother, she leaves her...

TAYLOR Devoted husband and loving father, Robert L. Taylor, 72, of London, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Born March 31, 1948 in New Bedford, Massachusetts; he was the son of Paul and Mary Ann (Falter) Taylor.  Bob grew up in Marysville, Ohio. He was a graduate of Marysville High School and Bowling Green University. His passion for music and playing his guitar, led to the formation of his high school band, "The No...

OBITUARY OF DAVID A. SOMMER Preceded in death by his father Louis Frederick Sommer and mother, Anna Marie Kopp Sommer Will and brothers Fred, John & Gerald Sommer. A farmer and United States Air Force veteran with forty years of service, David was a loving husband and father who is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Ann Morrison Sommer, sons Matthew (Karin) and Eric Sommer, and daughters Alicia and Angela Sommer, grandson Bradley David Sommer, brother Mark Sommer, sister Mary Ann...

ABBOTT Eric P. Abbott, 59, of Springfield, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 in his residence. Born July 22, 1961 in Fort Wayne, IN; he was a son of Harry Abbott and Patsy (Graham) Richhart. Eric had owned and operated Abbott Technical Services. Survivors include Rhonda Abbott and their children Jeremy Abbott (fiancée Tiffany Rudd), April (Joshua) Hammond and Alison Abbott; grandchildren Alton, Emiko, Haley, Crosby and Brody; brother Scott Abbott; numerous nieces and nephews and...