All Obituaries

LOWERY             Mary Eugenia Lowery, 84, of London, died Monday, September 25, 2023, in her residence.             Born March 3, 1939, in Franklin County, Ohio, she was a daughter of Howard Lowery and Gladys Marie (Frey) Lowery.             Mary had worked professionally for General Motors. She always enjoyed bird watching...

BATEMAN             Barbara “Barb” A. Bateman, 75, of West Jefferson, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 24, 1948, in Franklin County, she was a daughter of Jesse Pearl White and Annabelle (Lloyd) White.             Barb had worked professionally as a welder for Jefferson Industrial Corporation. Her most favorite activities...

MCMILLIN John W. McMillin was born January 17, 1967, and passed away September 19, 2023. He was 56 years of age. John was born in London, Ohio and graduated from London High School.  John was a faithful member of The London Church of Christ.  He loved to fish.  He also loved westerns and John Wayne was his favorite.  In his younger years he was a fan of WWF & NWA.  He played church league softball for many years.  John loved to mow lawns.  He mowed...

MOREHART                 Jerry Lee Morehart, 79, of London, died Monday, September 18, 2023, in his residence, surrounded by his loving family.                  Born April 28, 1944, in Madison County, he was a son of James Earl Morehart and Lena (Terry)...

DHUME Rodney Lewis Dhume, 67, of London died Sunday, September 17, 2023, in London Health and Rehabilitation. Born March 11, 1956, in Springfield, he was a son of Donald L. and Mary Helen (Bethel) Dhume. A graduate of London High School, Rodney had also attended the former Summerford United Methodist Church. He had owned and operated his own auto body repair shop and was a member of the Aerie #950, FOE. Survivors include his brother David (Jo Ann) Dhume, sister Marvene (Dhume) Ball;...

CORDELL                 Daniel “Dan” R. Cordell, 75, of London, died Sunday, September 17, 2023, in his residence.                 Born February 3, 1948, in Mechanicsburg, he was a son of Grant and Ruth (Coe) Cordell.                 A farmer most of his...

Kelso Lee Wessel, age 89, longtime resident of London, OH passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Christ Hospital, Jersey City, NJ enroute home from a three-week trip to Europe.  Born at home in Tampico, IN on September 23, 1933, the fourth of 13 children, he grew up to achieve his goal of teaching agricultural economics both locally and internationally and lovingly raising his family in a rural setting.  He grew up on an 80-acre farm in Southern Indiana with his parents and...

STEVENS                 Arminda Sue Stevens, 76, of Columbus, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in her residence.                 Born December 2, 1946, in Columbus, she was a daughter of William Koehler and Hilda (Whipple) Koehler.                 Sue spent her...

JACKSON             Martina Joan Jackson, 58, of Springfield, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 4, 2023.             Born October 30, 1964, she was a daughter of Clarence Arthur Jackson and Erma Irene (Jackson) Jackson.             Martina graduated from London High School. She had worked in dietary for Madison County...

STRINGER             Mary Anita Stringer passed away at home on September 4, 2023, surrounded by family. Anita was born on November 4, 1941, in Louisville, Kentucky, where she graduated from Evarts High School in 1960. She was the daughter of Myrtle Lois (Shirley) and Walter Hillary Stepchuck.             Anita was a volunteer as well as an employee at Madison County Hospital for...