Obituaries

Mar 22, 2024

KIRK

William "Bill" Kirk, beloved husband, father, Papaw, and great-grandpa, peacefully passed away on March 22, 2024, surrounded by his cherished loved ones. Born on January 21, 1942, Bill's life was a testament to love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Bill shared 63 unforgettable years of marriage with his devoted wife, Florence Kirk, whom he married...

Mar 18, 2024

FERRARA

Kim Joseph Ferrara, 72, of Mansfield, died Monday, March 18, 2024, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, with his daughters by his side.

Born September 10, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York, he was a son of Pietro Joseph Ferrara and Marie Johanna (Glasser) Ferrara.

Kim started his professional career as an officer for...

Mar 15, 2024

PERRY

Michael Douglas "Bug" Perry, 38, of Mount Sterling, died Friday, March 15, 2024, as the result of an automobile accident.

Born December 18, 1985, in Columbus, he was a son of Michael R. and Hazel (Brock) Perry.

Michael worked with his dad as an HVAC technician and also at Wal-Mart. He enjoyed...

Mar 15, 2024

CARSON

Theda M. Carson, 87, of London died Friday, March 15, 2024, in her residence.

Born January 7, 1937, in London, she was a daughter of James TL and Gwyneth (Shepherd) Martin.

A longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church in London, she also belonged to the Coover Society Women's Club. Theda always loved...

Mar 11, 2024

SMITH

Haven Smith, precious baby of Alisa Mayabb and Andrew Smith, was born into the arms of angels Monday, March 11, 2024, in Doctors West Hospital, Columbus. Born at seven weeks, although Haven never spent any time with us on earth, the amount of love given, and lives touched by such an angel will never be forgotten....

Mar 11, 2024

DEWITT

Thomas Lee DeWitt, Sr., 90, of London, died Monday, March 11, 2024, in the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

Born June 14, 1933, in Summersville, Ohio, he was a son of James W. DeWitt and Edna (Rockhold) DeWitt.

After graduating from high school, Tom proudly served his country in the...

Mar 8, 2024

GANDY

Marilyn D. (Wallace) Gandy, 72, of London, died Friday, March 8, 2024, in the Bluebird Retirement Community, London.

Born January 9, 1952, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Gaston Howard Wallace and Margaret (Winslow) Wallace.

After becoming a breast cancer survivor, Marilyn took it upon herself to always advocate for breast...

Mar 5, 2024

ZWOLL

Edna M. Zwoll, 92, of Cambridge, formerly of Westerville, died peacefully in the arms of her daughter, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at home.

Born October 6, 1931, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, she was a daughter of Kyle Jarvis and Alice (Wharton) Jarvis.

Edna had worked as an accountant for the State of...

Mar 5, 2024

SCOTT

Stephen D. Scott, 72, of London died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born December 19, 1951, in London, he was a son of Stephen and Vera (Parchman) Scott.

Stephen had delivered newspapers around London, worked at the movie theater and at Krazy Glue. He also played basketball for...

Mar 5, 2024

FUNK

Vicki Lynn (Ackley) Funk, 67, of Mount Sterling, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in The Ohio State East Hospital, Columbus.

Born August 2, 1956, in Columbus, she was a daughter of William "Bill" Ackley and Estella Marie (Engle) Ackley.

Professionally, Vicki had worked for several restaurants in London. She loved knitting and...

Feb 28, 2024

de Brier

Jeffrey "Jeff" Craig de Brier, 57, of Columbus, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in his residence.

Born March 4, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, he was a son of Eric Peter de Brier and Nancy (Kuykendall) de Brier.

Jeff loved his family dearly. He enjoyed watching football, and always loved watching...

Feb 25, 2024

LOWE

Stephanie Klaire Lowe, devoted Jehovah's Witness, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died Sunday, February 25, 2024, in Mount Carmel East, Columbus, at the age of 87. She was born to Rose (Bierwerth) on March 14, 1936, in Germany.

Stephanie moved to Ohio where she met the love of her life, Raymond Lowe. They married...

Feb 23, 2024

WEST

Evelyn Lucile West, age 92, most recently of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, in Stonecroft Health Campus, Bloomington.

Born April 25, 1931, in Meadowdale, West Virginia, she was a daughter of Lawrence McElfresh and Shirley Marie (Bain) McElfresh.  She married the love of her life, Billie J. West, and embraced...

Feb 23, 2024

DOWLER

Suella A. Dowler, 82, of Dayton, died Friday, February 23, 2024, in Soin Medical Center, Beavercreek.

Born May 16, 1941, in West Virginia, she was a daughter of Fred Unger and Clara Jane (Brown) Unger.

Sue was the owner and operator of the former Dixie Drive-In of London. She currently attended the...

Feb 21, 2024

FINIGAN

Norma Jean Finigan, age 93, of London, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. She was born to the late Clyde Ray and Ruth Anna Collins on November 30, 1930, in Cook, Ohio.

She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a great-great-grandmother, also a dear friend to many. She was preceded in death...

Feb 19, 2024

ANTHONY

Kathleen Anthony, 83, of Midway, died Monday, February 19, 2024, in the Bluebird Retirement Community, London.

Born March 31, 1940, in South Solon, Ohio, she was a daughter of Ruth (Shipley) Potts. Kathy graduated from Madison South in 1958. She worked as a secretary for Midway School for 28 years. She attended the Newport...

Feb 19, 2024

HAMMONS

Karen Sue Hammons, 74, of Coshocton, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 19th, 2024, in the quiet of her home, as the sun went down, with her beloved candles lit. We mourn the loss of her hugs, her wit, her smile and her love. Words can hardly describe her beautiful authenticity. While we mourn this great loss,...

Feb 18, 2024

HAYS

Bryan Edward Hays, Sr., 50, of Springfield, died unexpectedly Sunday, February 18, 2024, in London, Ohio.

Born March 8, 1973, in Springfield, he was a son of Sharon (Earles) and William Allen Hays, Sr.

He is survived by son Bryan Edward Hays, Jr., of Indiana; girlfriend Cheryl; several cousins, nieces, and nephews....

Feb 16, 2024

MILLER

Alice Jean Miller, 95, of London, died Friday, February 16, 2024, in London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born September 26, 1928, in Plain City, she was a daughter of Abner Miller and Lizzie (Miller).

Alice had worked professionally as a secretary for Jeffrey Mining, and was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church....

Feb 15, 2024

TIMMONS

Ernest Ray Timmons, 83, of Ashville, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Berger Hospital, Circleville.

Born July 22, 1940, in Pickaway County, he was a son of Harold and Ethel (Welsch) Timmons.

Ernie had retired from PPG Industries after 37 years as a resin specialist. A US Army veteran, he was an...