Obituaries

Ira Isaiah Gill
Jun 29, 2026
Ira Isaiah Gill
April 16, 1996 – June 29, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ira Isaiah Gill, on June 29, 2026, in London, Ohio.
Ira was born April 16, 1996 @ 9:09PM to Maria G. (Martin-Gill) Hill and Ray L. Gill. Born and raised in London, Ohio, Ira was a familiar face to many. A proud...
Gracie Penwell
Jun 27, 2026
After 15 wonderful years of loyalty, love, and laughter, Gracie passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026. She was a beloved member of the family and constant source of comfort during some of the most difficult days. Though our hearts are heavy, we are so grateful for the long, beautiful life we shared together.
Scotty Allen Zachary Dawson
Jun 21, 2026
DAWSON
With profound sorrow and broken hearts, we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Scotty Allen Zachary Dawson. Scotty passed on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Washington Court House, at the age of 22.
Born on December 11, 2003, in Doctors West Hospital, Scotty was a son of Sommar (Brown) and Scott Douglas Dawson. Known for his vibrant, bubbly personality, he had...
John T. Lloyd
Jun 20, 2026
John T. Lloyd was born in Pittsburgh, PA, in 1938. He died on June 20, 2026. He is preceded in death by father and mother, John S. and Dorothy T. Lloyd, of Pittsburgh. He is survived by his sister Margaret Lloyd Trent of Dublin, OH, and his brother Thomas (Joyce) Lloyd of London, OH.
John graduated from Otterbein College with a Bachelor...
Jim C. "Bud" Baugess
Jun 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jim C. “Bud” Baugess, 85, of London. Jim went home to be with his Lord on Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
A son of Clora M. (Pratt) and Curtis B. Baugess, Jim was born on April 26, 1941, in Waverly, Ohio. Jim married Sharon L. (Price)...
Dorothy Jean (Hall) Browning
Jun 18, 2026
BROWNING
Dorothy Jean (Hall) Browning, age 90, of London, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in the Bluebird Retirement Community, surrounded by those she loved most.
Born on December 18, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of Raymond Hall and Helen (Wolfe) Hall. In 1966, she married the love of her life, Herbert Browning, beginning a beautiful journey of...
Michael Victor Finchum
Jun 16, 2026
Michael Victor Finchum 87, of Green Valley, Arizona passed away peacefully at home Tuesday June 16th surrounded by his family.
Born March 10th, 1939, in South Charleston Ohio, he was the son of Lonzo and Myrtle (Witt) Finchum.
Michael was a graduate of Madison Rural High School in 1958 and a member of the Newport United Methodist Church.
Michael retired from Ohio Bell...
Walter Richard "John" Haynes
Jun 16, 2026
HAYNES
Walter Richard “John” Haynes, age 74, formerly of Mount Sterling, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Born on April 13, 1952, in West Jefferson, Ohio, John was a son of Walter Vernon “Bill” Haynes and Maxine (King) Haynes.
Growing up in Madison County, John was a proud 1971 graduate of The Plains High School in Mount Sterling. That same...
Nancy Jo (Diller) Donahue
Jun 15, 2026
DONAHUE
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Nancy Jo (Diller) Donahue, 83, formerly of Sciotoville and Chillicothe, who passed on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Grove City.
Nancy was born February 3, 1943, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was a daughter of Lillian (Wright) and Albert Diller. Nancy spent her youth lighting up the sidelines as a cheerleader for Minford High...
James Clayton Conley
Jun 15, 2026
CONLEY
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Clayton Conley, age 90, of London, who passed peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, in the Bluebird Retirement Community.
Born on May 9, 1936, in Salyersville, Kentucky, James was a son of Ottis Conley and Necie (Whitt) Conley. He proudly served his country as a United States Army veteran serving in West...
Cheryle Doreen (Green) Frey
Jun 15, 2026
FREY
Cheryle Doreen (Green) Frey, age 72 of Saint Paris, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2026, with her husband by her side.
Born on October 3, 1953, in London, Doreen was the daughter of Marion Cecil “Brownie” Green and Joan (Shoemaker) Green. A proud lifelong Ohioan, Doreen grew up in London, Ohio and was a graduate...
Mary Esther "Meg" (Grimes) Morehart
Jun 11, 2026
MOREHART
Mary Esther “Meg” (Grimes) Morehart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She is the beloved wife of Paul Morehart, mother of Hannah and Nathan, and grandmother to Evan Morehart.
Meg was born on April 28th, 1946, in Covington, Kentucky. She was the first-born child of Mary Lou and Stanley Grimes who preceded her in death. Meg was also preceded...
Susan Lynn (Farquhar) Miller
Jun 11, 2026
MILLER
Susan Lynn (Farquhar) Miller, age 79, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born July 2, 1946, in Columbus, Susan was a daughter of Donald Sloan Farquhar and Betty Katherine (Coberly). A woman of profound grace and unwavering faith, Susan dedicated her life to the two things...
Charles Bruce Wilson
Jun 10, 2026
WILSON
Charles Bruce Wilson, age 84, of London, Ohio passed away on June 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Bruce, as he was known by friends and Papaw and GB as he was known by his Grandkids, found his greatest joy in farming with Allis-Chalmers tractors and Gleaner combines. He was a proud 1959 graduate of Northeastern High School....
Tammy Kathleen (Hall) Crislip
Jun 1, 2026
CRISLIP
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Tammy Kathleen (Hall) Crislip at the age of 61. Tammy passed peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Miami Valley Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 12, 1965, in Portsmouth, Virginia, Tammy was a daughter of Lowell E. Hall and Coral Louise (Blum) Hall. Throughout her career, Tammy worked...
Margaret "Peg" A. Gordon Saupe-Nisbet
May 24, 2026
SAUPE
Margaret A. Gordon Saupe-Nisbet (“Peg”) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, with son and daughter at her bedside.
Peg grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, attended Earlham College, then met and married Walter in Dayton Ohio. Walt the engineer became Walt the pastor of First Lutheran Church in Dayton, Ohio, and Peg became a pastor’s wife. She...
Ruth Mae (Green) Dever
May 24, 2026
Ruth Mae (Green) Dever
With deep love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Ruth Mae (Green) Dever, who passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 98. Ruth lived a beautifully full life centered on her faith, family, and service to others.
Born on April 2, 1928, in Lucasville, Ohio, she was the daughter of...
John William Preston
May 23, 2026
PRESTON
John William Preston, age 73, resident of London, Ohio, formerly from Kermit, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Born on July 10, 1952, in Paintsville, Kentucky, he was the son of Conrad Preston and Mary (Wells) Preston.
Left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife, LaDonna Kay (Parsley) Preston; son John (Sheri) Preston II and daughter Amber...
Jackie (Smith) Clifton
May 18, 2026
CLIFTON
Jackie (Smith) Clifton, age 73, of London, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, in her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Born March 16, 1953, in Tampa, Florida; she was a daughter of Robert “Bob” and Jeanne (Lewis) Smith.
Jackie retired as a sergeant from Madison and Orient Correction Institutions, where she also volunteered for their Speak Out Program while...
Zoey Abdon
May 16, 2026
With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to our loyal companion, best friend, and beloved girl, Zoey. Our sweet girl brought endless love, comfort, and joy into our lives with every wag of her tail and gentle cuddle.
Though she is gone, her paw prints left on our hearts will remain forever. Rest peacefully faithful girl - you will always be deeply...

