Obituaries

Jun 4, 2024

SARK

Nancy Jane Sark, 78, of London, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Mount Carmel East Hospital, following an acute illness.

Born July 26, 1945, in Ross County, she was a daughter of Delbert Richards and Nada (Templin) Richards.

Nancy enjoyed any and all crafts, including ceramics. She has a special talent for...

Jun 3, 2024

PAYNE

Donald Jay "Donnie" Payne, age 74, of London, passed away peacefully with his loving family and friends by his side on Monday, June 3, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.

Born March 29, 1950, in London, Ohio, he was a son of the late Matthew Payne and Hazel Payne. A graduate of the...

Jun 1, 2024

LAMBERT

Kenneth D. Lambert, Sr., 89, of South Vienna, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in his residence.

Born December 31, 1934, in Madison County, he was a son of Roy Lambert and Roberta (Lindsey) Lambert.

A United States Air Force Veteran, Kenny served our country from...

May 31, 2024

HENRY

Phillip Lee Henry, 82, of London, formerly of Marysville, died Friday, May 31, 2024, in Doctors West Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Born January 15, 1942, in London, he was a son of Everett Lee Henry and Mary Jean (Graves) Henry.

Phil had worked professionally in agriculture sales. An avid golfer, Phil...

May 30, 2024

BROWN

Louise G. Brown, 93, of London, passed away in the arms of her family on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born April 16, 1931, in Tazewell, Virginia, she was a daughter of Arthur Compton and Ginnie (Johnson) Compton.

Louise worked for General Motors on the production line for...

May 30, 2024

STULLEY

Michael James Stulley, 33, of London, died suddenly on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Mount Carmel Grove City, after battling a brief illness.

Born October 16, 1990, in London, he was a son of Larry Lawrence Stulley and Vicki (Kendall) Stulley. After graduating from London High School, Michael went to work for Stanley Electric...

May 29, 2024

PRATT

Bonnie Rae Pratt, 75, of South Charleston, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Arbors West, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 7, 1949, in Littleton, New Hampshire, she was a daughter of Raymond William Bilodeau and Mary Louise (Heffron) Bilodeau.

Bonnie began decorating cakes at a young age and went on...

May 28, 2024

VALLERY

Jeffrey K. Vallery, 66, of South Charleston, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Springfield Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 10, 1957, in Springfield, he was a son of Edwin Vallery and Suzanne (Rothe).

A lifelong farmer, Jeff was also a truck driver and had worked at the...

May 26, 2024

McNEAL

Cheryl Lin McNeal, 61, of Columbus, died Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Born January 19, 1963, in London, she was a daughter of Gary and Joan (Jackson) McNeal.

A 1981 graduate of London High School, Cheryl had been active in basketball, softball and track and was inducted in the...

May 25, 2024

BROWNING

Herbert "Herb" Browning, 84, of London died Saturday, May 25, 2024, in his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born February 8, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio; he was the son of Herman O. and Mary (Grant) Browning.

A US Marine Corp veteran, Herb went on to work for General Motors for 30...

May 24, 2024

IDLEWINE

Arlene (Wollam)(Brown) Idlewine, 79, was born February 18, 1945, and passed away peacefully from COPD in the Madison Senior Living Community on Friday, May 24, 2024, with her sisters by her side.

Arlene was born along with her identical twin, Eilene, to parents Warren Wollam and Laurabelle (Ballard) Wollam in Cleveland, Ohio. She and...

May 23, 2024

CAIN

Patty Michelle Cain, 44, of London, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in her residence. Born March 1, 1980, in London, Ohio, she was the daughter of Rick Cain Sr. and Mary (Knisley) Cain.

Patty spent many years as a home health aide for ResCare doing what she loved most, taking...

May 20, 2024

HENSLEY

David Brian Hensley, 66, of London, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Doctors West Hospital, after a brief and sudden illness.

Born April 30, 1958, in London, he was a son of Dalton Hensley and Phyllis (Gill) Hensley.

David began his professional career working locally as a paramedic. He then...

May 19, 2024

FOSTER

Kristal Saunette Foster, 47, of New Albany, died Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Mount Carmel Saint Ann's Hospital, Westerville.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of William Wayne Foster and Sandra (Bass) Foster.

Following high school, Kristal went on to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Finance and a Master's degree...

May 18, 2024

ROETHLISBERGER

Judy Elein Roethlisberger, 78, of Springfield, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Born April 25, 1946, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Richard Edwin Hively and Mary Georgian (Stumbo) Montrose.

Following high school, Judy went on to graduate from Frederick's Beauty Academy. She then spent her...

May 16, 2024

ROEDER

Eric Allen Roeder, Sr., 39, of London, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Mount Carmel East Hospital. He had been clean for over a year, but as most know he delt with chronic back pain. Late Wednesday night he made the mistake of taking a step back in an attempt to deal with the pain....

May 11, 2024

BLACK

Ronald J. Black, 78, of London, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Doctors Hospital, Columbus.

Born July 31, 1945, in Danville, KY, he was a son of J.B. and Mattie (Dudderar) Black.

Ron was a US Air Force veteran, serving stateside during the Vietnam War. He had a bachelors degree from Berea...

May 7, 2024

ADEMOVIC

It is with both human sorrow and unbreakable faith that we must share news of the sudden passing of Rasim Ademovic, age 55, of St. Louis, Missouri. Rasim died unexpectedly while traveling in West Jefferson on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

The sudden passing of such a beloved man certainly comes as a shock to...

May 2, 2024

REYNOLDS

Robert Anthony Reynolds, age 66, of London, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at home in the arms of his family. Born March 17, 1958, in San Diego, California, he was a son of Olga Minerva (Guerra) Myers.

Following high school, Robert served his country with the United States Navy. After his time in the...

May 1, 2024

SELLARS

Barbara Theresa (Bishop) Sellars, age 84, of London, OH, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on May 1, 2024, at Bluebird Retirement Community following a valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease.

She was born on January 16, 1940, in Milford Center, OH, one of eight children to the late Robert Bishop and Marie Boerger Bishop....