Obituaries

Feb 14, 2024

GATES

Patricia L. Gates, 72, of London, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Mount Carmel Hospital, Grove City.

Born April 12, 1951, in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of Roy J. and Geneva K. (Edington) Gates.

Patty worked as a nurse for Madison County Hospital for many years. She attended the First United...

Feb 10, 2024

PETERS

Norman Dale Peters, 82, of London, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

Born April 9, 1941, in Lafayette, Ohio, he was a son of Raymond Peters and Josephine (Harkless) Peters.

Dale was a graduate of London High School. He started his career as a truck...

Feb 7, 2024

DARLINGTON

Daniel "Danny" Dean Darlington, 53, of Greenfield, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Born June 15, 1970, in Columbus, he was a son of John Ivan and Judith Ann (Brubaker) Darlington.

Danny loved hunting and fishing. He would hunt almost anything that was in season and travelled far and...

Feb 5, 2024

CRUM

Sharon Lee Crum, 79, of Pataskala, died Monday, February 5, 2024, in Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark.

Born February 3, 1945, in Blacklick, she was a daughter of William Daugherty and Nellie Frances (Crabbe) Daugherty.

Sharon went on to pursue a career in welding, where she worked for J-I-C for over 20 years....

Feb 5, 2024

LINKOUS

Victor Douglas Linkous, 71, of West Jefferson, died Monday, February 5, 2024, in his residence.

Born September 2, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of Herbert Wade Linkous and Virginia (Russ) Linkous.

Vic worked professionally as a warehouse supervisor for American Corrugated. He was an avid golfer, and also enjoyed...

Feb 4, 2024

MALONE

Donna Marie Malone, 63, of London, Ohio, passed away peacefully while in hospice care on the morning of Sunday, February 4th, 2024. She is preceded in death by her loving mother, Marie Malone, and father, Lawrence "Larry" Malone, as well as several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sister, Barbara (Michael) Reece, her son,...

Feb 4, 2024

SALTSMAN

Stephen V. Saltsman, 81, of London, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Dublin Methodist Hospital in the arms of his wife, surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 5, 1942, in Portsmouth, Ohio, he was a son of Robert L. Saltsman and Margaret Jean (Flannigan) Saltsman.

Steve graduated high school and went...

Feb 3, 2024

MCSAVANEY

Dolores C. "Dee" McSavaney, 94, of London, died Saturday, February 3, 2024, in The Sterling Place, Mount Sterling.

Born February 8, 1929, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Albert and Hazel (Russell) Dellenbach.

A longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of London, Dee had also belonged to the London Country...

Jan 31, 2024

BUSH

Mary E. Bush, 94, of Marysville, formerly of London, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Walnut Crossing, Marysville, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 6, 1929, in Madison County, she was a daughter of William Huff and Maude (Davidson) Huff.

Mary had worked for the Dial Corporation, retiring after 37 years...

Jan 30, 2024

Shirley S. Wilkie (Sherlock)

December 19th, 1937 – January 30th, 2024

Shirley S. Wilkie was born on December 19th, 1937, Toston, Montana.  Born the 11th child of 13 brothers and sisters, Shirley had a wonderful childhood growing up in Toston, Townsend, and Helena, Montana as the daughter of a rancher and homemaker.  She was called...

Jan 30, 2024

BODLE

Bodle, John (Jeff) passed away on January 30, 2024, in Loveland, Ohio. Born in Granville, Ohio on September 27, 1947, to John and Jeanne (McKnight) Bodle, he graduated from Vanderbilt University class of 1969. As President of Citizen's Bank of London from 1988 to 2004, he was dedicated to the community of London, Ohio. He served...

Jan 26, 2024

FRAZIER

Taylor Frazier, Jr., 86, of London, died Friday, January 26, 2024, in the Madison Senior Living Community.

Born February 3, 1937, in Rushtown, Ohio, he was a son of Taylor Frazier, Sr. and Bertha (Endicott) Frazier.

Taylor had worked professionally as a yard mechanic for Norfolk and Western Railway. He always kept...

Jan 25, 2024

PETERS

Gary Howard Peters, 81, of London, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, in the Madison Senior Living Community.

Born October 22, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of Lewis Howard Peters and Iola Nell (Courter) Peters.

Gary was a proud graduate of London High School in the class of 1960. He...

Jan 24, 2024

KLEIN

David Lee Klein, 86, of Hilliard, died Wednesday January 24 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born January 13 1938, in Columbus, Ohio to Henry and Jeanette Klein. David graduated from Marion Franklin High School. Not long after he served in the Army Reserve which added a new dimension to his young life....

Jan 22, 2024

TERRY

Rosemary Terry, 84, of London, formerly of Columbus - New Rome, died Monday, January 22, 2024, at the Bluebird Retirement Community with her loving daughters by her side.

Born September 13, 1939, in West Jefferson, Ohio, she was a daughter of Leonard Myers and Mary (Bostwick) Myers.

Rosemary worked for the Sears...

Jan 22, 2024

FIGUEROA

Robyn Elizabeth Juliana Figueroa, 34, of London, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 22, 2024, in Madison Health.

Born October 2, 1989, in Newark, she was a daughter of Luis Figueroa and Paula (Wells) Figueroa.

Robyn was a devoted sports mom, supporting her children in football, cheerleading, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and many other...

Jan 20, 2024

CHASTAIN

Douglas Edward Chastain, 70, of Lexington, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in his residence.

Born November 25, 1953, in Columbus, he was a son of Harvey Chastain and Constance (Smith) Chastain.

Doug devoted over 25 years to the automotive industry working for UAW. He greatly enjoyed fishing, especially when...

Jan 18, 2024

GARTIN

John "Ralph" Gartin, 88, of London passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his home.

Born on October 24, 1935, in Harts, WV, he was the son of Silas and Carrie (Browning) Gartin.

Ralph was a veteran and honorably served his country as a soldier in the United States Army. After his...

Jan 17, 2024

ROGERS

Wesley Keith Rogers, 66, of Mount Sterling, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Corewell Health, Trenton, Michigan.

Born January 20, 1957, he was a son of Everett Rogers and Ruthanna (Bolinger) Rogers.

Professionally, Wes spent his career driving a truck for Five Aces Specialized Transport. He also formerly owned...

Jan 15, 2024

DILLION

James "Jimmy" Dillion, age 70, passed away on January 15, 2024, in London Health and Rehabilitation.

He was born on September 1, 1953, son of Willis and Harriet (McClaskie) Dillion.

Jimmy was loved by so many and in return he loved so many. He was a ray of sunshine to those who...