Obituaries

Sep 28, 2024

CRAWFORD

James Derek Crawford, 61, of Springfield, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in his residence.

Born January 23, 1963, in Springfield, he was a son of Willie James Crawford and Rosemary (Miller) Crawford.

A man of God, James was a long-time member of the Greater Grace Temple in Springfield. A jokester...

Sep 27, 2024

MINNER

Richard D. Minner, 88, of London, died Friday, September 27, 2024, in The Ohio State University Hospital.

Born March 29, 1936, in Plain City, Ohio, he was a son of Charles and Margaret (Kinney) Minner.

Dick retired in 1995, as the Chief of the London Fire Department after 38 years of service....

Sep 21, 2024

DELONG

James D. DeLong (Speedy) peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on March 15, 1938, in Pikeville, Kentucky, he was the son of James George DeLong and Clara Armina (Bloomfield).

James attended Madison South and was a member of the American Legion, the Eagles, and the VFW...

Sep 21, 2024

MCNARY

Mary Faye (Warnock) McNary, 88, of London, died Saturday, September 21, 2024, in the Madison Senior Living Community.

Born January 19, 1936, in Greenup, Kentucky, Mary was a daughter of William Warnock and Elizabeth (Fraley) Warnock. A graduate of London High School, Mary went on to work as a legal secretary before retiring as...

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 24, 2024

How lucky I was to have something that made saying goodbye so hard. You were my favorite hello and my hardest goodbye. Until the day we meet again on the Rainbow Bridge.

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

A mix of Vietnamese Tunnel Rat and Chiwawa, Snookie you were such a beautiful girl and my companion for the last 11 years. We were inseparable, did everything together, and you constantly were there to watch over me. The hardest part is always saying goodbye, but you will forever be my best friend. Forever loyal and forever loved.

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)...