Obituaries

Linda Lee (Weeks) Dunn
Aug 30, 2026
DUNN
Linda Lee (Weeks) Dunn, age 72, of London, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 3, 1953, in Springfield, Ohio, Linda was a daughter of Richard Leon Weeks and Nola Marie (Kidder) Weeks. She was a graduate of Lakewood High School. Caring for others became a constant theme throughout her...
Mary Virginia (Dyar) Rosshirt
Aug 30, 2026
ROSSHIRT (DYAR)
Mary Virgina Rosshirt (Dyar) 92 years young.
Born: December 31st 1933, and was taken to her eternal home with Christ our Lord on 08/30/2026.
Mary was the last remaining child of her siblings (4 boys and 4 girls).
She was married to Lawrence F. Rosshirt on May 30th 1953-September 7th 1999.
Mary and Larry raised 9 children, 7 sons and 2 daughters.
Scott (Bridgett)...
Melissa (Overly) Birman
Aug 25, 2026
BIRMAN
Melissa (Overly) Birman, age 60, of London, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Norton Health and Rehab Center, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on May 4, 1966, in Franklin County, Ohio, Melissa was a daughter of Grant Nelson Overly and Mary Ann (Agler) Overly. Melissa spent many years working in several warehouses. Her strong work...
Joetta Jean (Holt) Buell
Aug 24, 2026
BUELL
Joetta Jean (Holt) Buell, age 73, of Waverly, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026, in the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
Born on April 14, 1953, in Columbus, Joetta was a daughter of Joseph F. Holt and Clara M. (Anderson) Holt.
A dedicated public servant with a sharp business mind, Joetta spent much of her career helping her community. In...
Troy C Thomas
Aug 21, 2026
THOMAS
Troy C. Thomas, age 53, of London, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, in his residence, following a difficult battle with melanoma.
Born on July 2, 1973, in Westerville, Ohio, Troy was a son of Kent Thomas and Lynda (Long) Thomas. A true jack-of-all-trades, Troy spent his life working various jobs as a general laborer. He was never afraid...
Gus Hoosier Jr.
Aug 20, 2026
HOOSIER
Gus Hoosier Jr., age 84 of London, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Madison Health.
Born on August 1, 1942, in London, he was a son of Gus Hoosier Sr. and Zera Louise (Napper) Hoosier. For many years, Gus was a familiar, warm face in Columbus, Ohio, where he owned and operated his own shoe store. He enjoyed...
Ronald Edward Payne
Aug 17, 2026
PAYNE
Ronald Edward Payne, age 72, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, in London, Ohio.
Born on October 8, 1953, in Owensboro, Kentucky, he was a son of Clyde Edward Payne and Ruby Louise (Hanks) Payne. Ronald served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and later worked in manufacturing for the former Dana Inc. in Lima, Ohio, for Phelps Dodge...
Roy Homer Von Almen Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
VON ALMEN
Roy Homer Von Almen, Jr., age 77 of London, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, in the Bluebird Retirement Community.
Born on August 24, 1948, in Canton, Ohio, he was a son of Roy Homer Von Almen, Sr. and Wilmadine (Howard) Von Almen. A proud patriot, Roy honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the...
JT Cunningham
Aug 13, 2026
JT, you were truly one of a kind. You carried a wonderfully independent spirit and personality that always remained larger than life. We were so blessed to have you in our lives for the past 16 years, and will forever miss you by our side. Until we meet again dear friend, know you were so loved.
Harold Edward "Ed" Walters
Aug 13, 2026
WALTERS
Harold Edward “Ed” Walters, 87, passed peacefully on Thursday August 13, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family.
Ed was born on November 28, 1938, in Fayette County, Ohio, the youngest child of Clarence E. Walters and Theressa Plumm. Ed graduated from Madison South High School in 1957.
Ed married Patricia “Patty” Ann Mouser, the girl who caught his attention at...
Sue Ellen (Jones) Minner
Aug 13, 2026
MINNER
Sue Ellen (Jones) Minner, age 88, of London, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in the Madison Senior Living Community.
Born on August 6, 1938, in London, Sue was a daughter of Norman Jones and Hortense (Shivler) Jones. For many years, Sue was a friendly and familiar face in the cafeteria of London City Schools, where her dedication and...
Maxine (Witbeck) McSavaney
Aug 12, 2026
MCSAVANEY
Maxine (Witbeck) McSavaney, 93, of London, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Madison Health
Born July 31, 1933, in Madison County, Maxine was a daughter of Hiram Witbeck and Faye (Weese) Witbeck. Maxine dedicated 26 years of warm service to London City Schools in the food department, nourishing generations of local students before her retirement in 1994.
Maxine faithfully attended the...
Carletta Kay (Beard) Moore
Aug 10, 2026
MOORE
Carletta Kay (Beard) Moore, age 76, of Hilliard, formerly of London, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, in Darby Glenn Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born on December 7, 1949, in Xenia, Ohio, she was a daughter of Carl Beard and Mary (Chaney) Beard.
A 1968 graduate of Greenview High School, she went on to attend cosmetology school and spent decades working as...
Martha "Marti" (Combs) Thevenin
Aug 10, 2026
Martha “Marti” (Combs) Thevenin, born May 11, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away August 10, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her dearly.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Loren and Marjorie Combs. She is survived by her loving husband, Victor; her brother, Jim; and her dear stepchildren, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
A proud graduate of THE Ohio...
Laura Kay Chenowith
Aug 7, 2026
CHENOWITH
Laura Kay Chenowith, age 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026, in the Beechwood Home, Cincinnati.
Born May 26, 1966, in Dayton, Ohio, Laura was a daughter of Richard L. Kidder and Deanna Joy (Yerian) Barney. A longtime resident of London, Ohio, Laura later relocated to Cincinnati, where she continued to build a life defined by warmth, community, and...
James "Jimmy" Scott Green
Aug 6, 2026
James “Jimmy” Scott Green, age 72, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on the 6th of August 2026, in the loving care of his family, friends, and the staff/hospice nurses at Monterey Care Center in Grove City, OH. In May 2026, Jimmy was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer which developed into terminal brain cancer.
Jimmy graduated from Franklin Heights High School in...
Lisa Jo (Pace) Howard
Aug 3, 2026
HOWARD
Lisa Jo (Pace) Howard, age 65, of London, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, in the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
Born May 1, 1961, in Xenia, Ohio, Lisa was a daughter of James Edward Pace and Darlene (Massie) Gonzalez. Lisa had worked as a caregiver for ResCare, where she dedicated her daily life to supporting and caring for others. She...
Howard Marion Reynolds
Aug 3, 2026
REYNOLDS
Howard M. Reynolds, age 91, of London, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, in Riverside Methodist Hospital.
Born December 12, 1934, in Xenia, Howard was a son of Zachariah Reynolds and Edith P. (Jackson) Reynolds. A proud and honorable man, Howard served in the United States Army. Following his military service, he dedicated many years to his local community through his...
Bonnie Sue (Beasley) Gerard
Aug 2, 2026
GERARD
Bonnie Sue (Beasley) Gerard, age 78, of London, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati.
Born September 17, 1947, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Bonnie was a daughter of Ben Beasley and Maxine (Gilpin) Beasley.
Known affectionately to generations of local children as “Miss Bonnie,” she spent many years nurturing young minds through the home-based preschool she operated, Miss Bonnie’s...
Hershey Palmer
Aug 1, 2026
December 2014 - August 1 2026
He was the sweetest boy, brightening our lives everyday for 11yrs. We are thankful for the years we got to share and love him."As you crossed rainbow bridge I hope you are at peace now.. hopping through the wild flowers. Until I see you again." - Mommy.

