Obituaries

Dec 2, 2025

EARLES

With profound love and sadness, we announce the passing of Melody Sue (Fout) Earles, age 77.

Melody left this world peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, surrounded by her daughters and family after a long hard-fought battle with lung disease.

Known as the cornerstone of her family, Melody’s strength, wisdom and love defined generations that came before her and those...

Dec 2, 2025

WILLIAMSON

With deep love and gratitude for a well lived life, we announce the passing of Margaret I. Williamson, age 80, who went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in the Hoover Haus, Grove City. Born on September 19, 1945, with a steadfast spirit and heart full of compassion, she devoted her...

Dec 2, 2025

Cynthia Ann Stidam (Pickens), 77 , passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Cynthia touched countless lives with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering support.

For over 25 years, Cynthia served as a dedicated secretary at London City Schools, where her love for children shone brightly. Whether in the school...

Nov 28, 2025

FISHER

Michael L. Fisher, 73, passed away peacefully in Ohio State East Hospital on Friday, November 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Mike was born September 22, 1952, in Jamestown, Ohio to Gerald A. Fisher and Dorothy Irene (Humphrey) Fisher. Known for his strength, courage and unwavering dedication, he spent 37 proud...

Nov 27, 2025

THOMAS

And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away . Revelation 21:4

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Cheryl L. (Westhoff) Thomas, age 68, who passed peacefully on Thursday, November...

Nov 23, 2025

TRACY

David William Tracy, age 56, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025, following a brief illness. He leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength, steadfast kindness, and a deep love for the simple things in life.

Born in Lakewood, Ohio, he was raised in the rolling hills of Kentucky, and he was never...

Nov 19, 2025

BELL

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Rebecca Bell, who left this world peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Madison Health, at the age of 53. Though her life held challenges, it was defined far more by her joy, her determination, and the warmth she brought to everyone who had the...

Nov 16, 2025

FOOCE

Charles Edward "Chuck" Fooce Sr., age 79, of London, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.

A man of the outdoors and a true steward of the land, he found his greatest joy in living simply and working with his hands. Whether he was deer...

Nov 15, 2025

GROVES

David Richard Groves, affectionately known as "Grover", age 67, of London, was called home on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Dublin Methodist Hospital

Born January 22, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of Richard Gaylord Groves Sr. and Nancy Ann (Call) Groves.

For many years he worked as a dedicated...

Nov 15, 2025

CARPENTER

William Lewis Carpenter Jr., 77, of Columbus and formerly South Salem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Grant Medical Center.

Born on March 18, 1948, in Madison County, he dedicated many years of his life to serving others, working as a corrections officer at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient. He...

Nov 14, 2025

WATTS

Steven E. "Stevie" Watts, from London, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2025, in Madison Health.

Stevie was born on February 14, 1969, in London, Ohio to Paul and Pat Watts. He was a 1987 graduate of Northeastern High School. After school he held numerous jobs, one in particular was at Bob Evans....

Nov 14, 2025

RICKETTS

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Rita Jane (Paul) Ricketts, age 83, who passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, in London Health and Rehabilitation. A woman defined by kindness, generosity, and a lifelong devotion to helping others, she leaves behind a legacy of compassion that touched everyone who...

Nov 11, 2025

VITALE

With deep sorrow and profound shock, we share the sudden and unexpected passing of Bruce Edward Vitale, age 64, who passed in his residence in London, Ohio, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Veteran's Day. His loss has left a void that words cannot fully capture, and he will be missed more deeply than we can...

Nov 10, 2025

BROCK

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia Lynn (McCormack) Brock, age 70, of London, Ohio, who passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, in her residence.

Born on May 18, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio.  She worked as a registered nurse serving at Madison County Hospital, she also worked with hospice care and later...

Nov 10, 2025

FERRELL

Jay W Ferrell II passed away unexpectedly and heartbreakingly on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Jay was an avid outdoorsman who spent nearly two decades working in the natural gas industry. But his true joy was found at home. For the past 30 years, he shared a deep and steadfast love with his wife, Kathy....

Nov 9, 2025

TIER (PALMER)

Dixie Ann (Palmer) Tier, age 69, of London, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in the Madison House Senior Living Community.

Born on June 20, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, Dixie lived a life filled with compassion, creativity, and kindness. A proud graduate of the Ohio State University School of Cosmetology,...

Nov 7, 2025

GOLDING

Robert William Golding Sr., 84, passed away on November 7, 2025. Robert was surrounded by family when the Lord called him home.

Robert was born in Keego Harbor, MI on January 6th, 1941, to parents, Victor B. and Clara Dewey (Saunders) Golding and was the youngest of 13 children. After the death of his...

Nov 3, 2025

RAREY

Paul James Rarey was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather enthusiastically dedicated to his family every day of his 87 years. He passed peacefully November 3rd, 2025, surrounded by the family he gave so much joy to.

With a fascination for planes, it was an easy choice to join...

Nov 3, 2025

DELANEY

Patric Stephen Delaney, age 28, of London, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 3, 2025, in his residence.

Born on August 14, 1997, Patric was a son of Marc Delaney and Emily Marie (Thomas) Myers. After graduating from Miami Trace High School in 2016, he went on to work in manufacturing for Yamada North...

Nov 1, 2025

CAIN

As dawn came on the day of November 1, 2025, so passed the life of Theresa Lynn Cain at the age of 66

The passing was unexpected and with her gone, her family are left to grieve, wondering what they are to do with the time they had planned with her. Wondering what their...