Obituaries

Sep 19, 2024

TACKETT

Mary Beth (Blankenship) Tackett, born March 30, 1954, in Lackey, Kentucky, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, at her residence in South Charleston, Ohio on September 19, 2024.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents Roy Ray and Glessie (Taylor) Blankenship, as well as two brothers Jesse Thomas Blankenship and...

Sep 15, 2024

FENDER

William Grant Fender Jr. (Bill), age 73 of London, Ohio passed away peacefully September 15th, 2024, at his home in Summerville, South Carolina. His wife, Marla, was by his side. The two had recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on September 8th.

Bill was born August 18th, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio to Ruth and...

Sep 15, 2024

MACKAN

James C. Mackan, 72, of London, died Sunday, September 15, 2024, in his residence.

Born March 31, 1952, in Marion, Ohio, he was a son of Edgar D. and Betty (Hull) Mackan.

James retired as a quality control Technician from Time Warner Cable and had been a firefighter with the Mossy Pond...

Sep 4, 2024

RICHMOND

Ronnie Joe Richmond, 67, of Springfield, formerly of London, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 21, 1957, in Lancaster, Ohio, he was a son of Denver Richmond and Margaret (Grimmit) Richmond. Growing up in Hinton, West Virginia, Ronnie loved being outdoors and learning the best...

Sep 1, 2024

CONRAD

Carolyn Lee Conrad, 82, of Columbus, died Sunday, September 1, 2024, in Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital.

Born May 3, 1942, in Floyd County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of Vanice Caudill and Arizona (Slone) Caudill.

Carolyn had worked professionally at the Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus for many years. Her grandkids...

Aug 31, 2024

MURRAY

Ramisha Murray, 51, of Newport News, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Columbus, OH.

Born October 10, 1972, in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late William and Linda Peatross Murray.  She was married to Jamie Edmonds, who survives.

Survivors include one sister, Rinnea Murray Dorneau (Kelvin...

Aug 31, 2024

OWENS

Betty Louise Owens (née Plumhoff), aged 80, passed away on August 31, 2024, in London, Ohio. Born on February 17, 1944, in Salisbury, Maryland, Betty dedicated her life to nurturing and caring for those around her.

Betty was a beloved housewife and later expanded her nurturing qualities beyond her family by supporting many children...

Aug 30, 2024

BALDWIN

Ervin Leroy Baldwin, Sr., 82, of London, died Friday, August 30, 2024, in the Kobacker House, Columbus.

Born January 3, 1942, in Lawrence County, Ohio, he was a son of Willard Russell Baldwin and Opal Beatrice (Tagg) Baldwin.

Ervin was a dedicated farm hand, working on several farms across Madison County throughout...

Aug 29, 2024

WAPLES

Gary Lee Waples, 76, of London, died Thursday, August 29, 2024, at home in the arms of his beloved wife Maureen.

Born May 9, 1948, in Madison County, Ohio, he was a son of Raymond Waples and Edna (Parnell) Waples.

After high school, Gary studied to become an EMT where he could...

Aug 25, 2024

TEWKSBURY

Carolyn J. Tewksbury, age 89, passed away peacefully on August 25th, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Born to Roman and Mildred Dobbs on January 19th in 1935. Carolyn lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of many with her kindness, wittiness, and unwavering spirit.

Carolyn was a beloved mom to her daughters, grandma...

Aug 23, 2024

SHADE

Heaven gained another angel Friday August 23, 2024, when Sharon "Sherry" Kay (Leffler) Shade, 77, of London, Ohio passed peacefully at London Health and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 14, 1946, in Troy, Ohio, the daughter of Faith (Dick) Leffler.

Blessed with beauty both inside and out,...

Aug 21, 2024

BROWN

Gregory Dion Brown, 54, of Raymond, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in his residence.

Born July 12, 1970, in Springfield, Ohio, he was a son of David Evans Brown and Sherry (Clark) Brown.

Greg was a hardworking man who held many different roles in Honda of Marysville before...

Aug 10, 2024

TOWE

Mary Margaret Towe, 70, of London, died Saturday, August 10, 2024, in London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born November 16, 1953, in Cleveland, she was a daughter of William Bierbower and Rella (Bower) Bierbower.

Mary had a firecracker personality with unmatched devotion and passion for helping others. She began her career nursing at...

Aug 9, 2024

Kathlynn Lucille Stevens

With heavy hearts we share that Kathlynn Stevens, 81, passed into her heavenly home in the early morning hours of August 9, 2024, at Bluebird Retirement Community in London, Ohio surrounded by family.

Born September 21, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the eldest child of Adolph Albert and Lucille Marie (Pecek)...

Aug 5, 2024

Lloyd Daniel Carico "Danny" age 64 passed away Aug. 5, 2024, at his home in Columbus Ohio. He was born in Norton, Virginia, the son of the late Joe Cecil and Peggy Ann Carico. There was always laughter and joy wherever he went. He was named after his grandfather who was as stubborn as he was. He loved his...

Aug 3, 2024

TAYLOR

Matthew T. Taylor, 60, of London died unexpectedly Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Cambridge, Ohio

Born October 21, 1963, in London, Ohio, he was a son of William George and Irma Jean (VanMeter) Taylor.

Matt has been employed with the Gordon Flesch company for over 30 years. He was a member of...

Aug 3, 2024

GEORGE

Richard D. George, Sr., 77, of Grove City, died Saturday, August 3, 2024, in the Kobacker House, Columbus.

Born March 4, 1947, in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, he was a son of Herman George and Mary (Tatman) George.

Following high school, Richard served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his...

Aug 1, 2024

With heavy hearts we share that, Thomas Ricky Perdue (Riki) 60, of West Jefferson, OH, sadly passed away on August 1, 2024 at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, OH.

Riki was born on October 2, 1963, to Thomas and Bonnie Perdue in Columbus, OH at Mount Carmel Hospital. He grew up in Marysville, OH and went on to...

Jul 30, 2024

POPE

For Mr. Garry Lyvonne Pope, Jr., the book of life closed on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, while traveling in Columbus, Ohio.

The family of Mr. Pope was served locally by the Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, 103 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140, and Mr. Pope has since been returned home to Orange Park,...

Jul 30, 2024

Mary Beth Tremayne

September 20, 1952 - July 30, 2024

Mary Beth (Gaston) Tremayne (71) went to her heavenly home on July 30, 2024, after over a five-year valiant battle with cancer. Born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 20, 1952, Mary leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, gratitude, and compassion. She was an extraordinary...