Obituaries

Dec 29, 2024

MCCOMBS

Gilbert A. McCombs, Jr., 76, of South Charleston, died Sunday, December 29, 2024, in his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born October 6, 1948, in Clark County, he was a son of Immogene (Boggs) and Gilbert A. McCombs, Sr.

Gilbert had worked at Navistar for 30 years before retiring in 1998. He...

Dec 28, 2024

PRESTON

Lisa Dawn (Weaver) Preston, 60, of London, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 9:40 PM, in Madison Health.

Born December 17, 1964, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Ernest "Ernie" Vance and Barbara (Weaver) Vance.

Following high school, Lisa went on to attend the former Bliss Business...

Dec 26, 2024

SCHMIDT

Byron Lee Schmidt, 73, of Grove City, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Born September 15, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri, he was a son of Paul Schmidt, and Cathryn (Erffmeyer) Schmidt.

Raised in Kansas City, he graduated from Southeast High School in 1969 and went on...

Dec 26, 2024

KRESS

Martha L. Kress, 86, of New Carlisle, Ohio, was called home to Heaven on December 26, 2024, at 12:50am. She slipped away peacefully, in her sleep, after a short illness.

She was born on July 29, 1938, the eighth of ten children, to Leroy and Cora (Burlile) Smith, in London, Ohio. She lived a...

Dec 19, 2024

HILLMAN

Debra Sue (Dixon) Hillman, 73, of London, died peacefully at home on Thursday, December 19, 2024, surrounded by her family, following a short, yet valiantly fought battle with leukemia.

Born November 17, 1951, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Jack Dixon and Louella (Rowe) Dixon.

A graduate of London High School,...

Dec 16, 2024

Your fun personality and heart of gold will be missed dearly. Until we meet again dear Sunny, on the other side of the rainbow bridge. You'll always hold a special place in our hearts.

Dec 13, 2024

CARTER

John Bill Carter, age 82, of London, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 13, 2024, in his residence.

Born September 28, 1942, in Cherokee, Kentucky, he was a son of Mart Carter and Paulina (Young) Carter. On November 29, 1963, he married the love of his life, Elsie (Evans) Carter,...

Dec 11, 2024

Judy Sue Miller, 77, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, in Pickerington, Ohio. Born on February 17, 1947, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Willard and Gladys Rose (Collins) Bowdle, Judy dedicated her life to her family and community. Judy is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Donald Ray Miller; her children, Dan Miller and his wife Tamra,...

Dec 10, 2024

STINSON

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Linda Lee (Smith) Stinson, who went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2024, at the age of 78.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Linda was a beautiful, intelligent, and strong woman...

Dec 7, 2024

GLASS

Theodore D. "Ted" Glass, 83, of Plumwood, died Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Plumwood in his home.

Born January 25, 1941, in Plumwood, he was a son of Albert C. and Gladys (Justus) Glass.

A longtime faithful member of the Plumwood Church of Christ in Christian Union (CCCU), Ted had been an...

Dec 4, 2024

Gloria Marie Fay, age 78 of West Jefferson, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Darby Glenn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 23, 1946 in Corning, NY to Robert and Theresa (Earl) Seymour. Gloria was a graduate of West High School. Gloria loved her family and friends above all else, and her heart...

Dec 3, 2024

HEDRICK

Diane K. (Russell) Hedrick, 73, of London, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital.

Born September 18, 1951, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, she was a daughter of Richard P. Russell and Pauline (Walker) Russell.

Never one to stay idle, Diane enjoyed working as an aerobics...

Nov 27, 2024

SMOUSE

Edward Wayne Smouse, 67, of London, died Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Riverside Methodist Hospital after a valiant battle with heart disease.

Born January 26, 1957, in Springfield, Ohio, he was a son of James Ronald Smouse and Georgia Fern (Greene) Smouse.

Ed is survived by brother Mike Smouse; brother-in-law Richard Hurl;...

Nov 20, 2024

KIMBLER

Peggy J. (Ellis) Kimbler, 87, of London, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in the Madison Senior Living Community.

Born September 24, 1937, in Greene County, Ohio, she was a daughter of Carl L. Ellis and Louise Margene (Coe) Ellis. Peggy dedicated over a thirty-year career to the Madison Plains Local School District as an...

Nov 19, 2024

LUTE

Amanda Lynn Lute, 41, of London, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in OSU East Hospital, Columbus.

Born September 10, 1983, in Portsmouth; she was a daughter of Larry and Brenda (Hagans) Lute.

A very outgoing person, Amanda was artistic in everything she did. She adored her children.

Those left to...

Nov 15, 2024

HOLCOMB

Nora Marie (Wheeler) Holcomb, 81, of London, died peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024, in Hospice of Central Ohio, Columbus.

Born January 29, 1943, in Blaine, Kentucky, she was a daughter of George Wheeler and Ethel (Hylton) Wheeler.

A 1961 graduate of London High School, Nora went on to dedicate over thirty...

Nov 14, 2024

CALDWELL

Robert Eugene Caldwell, 79, of London, died peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in his residence.

Born July 4, 1945, in New Boston, Ohio, he was a son of Cecil Caldwell and Helen (Stone) Hensley.

A man of strong integrity, Robert was a great provider to his family making sure no want...

Nov 13, 2024

CLIFTON

Mary Jane (Miller) Clifton, 82, of London, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in the Kobacker House, Columbus.

Born November 9, 1942, in London, she was a daughter of Raymond E. Miller and Bertha Pauline (Perry) Miller.

A woman of devout faith, Mary was a long-time...

Nov 13, 2024

Virgil E. Hatcher, 85, of Warren, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, under the special care of Kellie Reynold's Serenity House in Grove City, OH. He will be reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Sharon. He was born on April 10, 1939, in Crab Orchard, WV, to the late Elmer and Margaret (Lilly) Hatcher. Virgil proudly...

Nov 12, 2024

LAWHUN

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jimmy" Lawhun. Jimmy was a kind, joyful soul with a big heart, a playful spirit, and a knack for bringing smiles and laughter to those around him.

Jimmy's children, McKenzie Lawhun (fiancé Jacob Markley) and Coldon Nichols, were his pride and joy....