Obituaries

Jan 10, 2024

RENCHER

A'lijah Lee Rencher, 4 months, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in Madison Health.

Born August 12, 2023, in Grant Medical Center, he was a son of Amber Rencher and Michael Lee Jefferson.

Although his time on earth was all too brief, A'lijah was a child...

Jan 9, 2024

CONLEY

Sandra Kay Conley, 73, of Lilly Chapel, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

Born September 27, 1950, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Kenneth and Virginia (Kitchen) Conley.

Kay was a 1968 graduate of The Plains High School and then furthered her education through the...

Jan 5, 2024

HOWERTON

Andrew David Howerton, 23, of London passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 5, 2024, at Madison Health.

Born July 18, 2000, at Doctor's West in Columbus, he was a son of Angela (Boggs) and Bart Howerton.

Drew was a 2020 graduate of Madison Plains where he played multiple sports including his favorite, football....

Jan 4, 2024

WHITE

Timothy Joseph White, 62, of New Albany passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 4, 2024.

Born February 5, 1961, at ­­Mount Carmel West in Columbus, he was a son of Janet (Green) and Robert White.

Timothy was a graduate Watkins Memorial High School as well as DeVry University. Over his professional career he...

Jan 3, 2024

Gregory Eric Finchum Gained his angel wings on… Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024… at 8:51 pm.

Born October 23, 1969, in London, he was a son of Lonnie Finchum and Mary (Anders). Greg was a London High School Graduate; he attended Hocking College for Fish & Wildlife Management. He co-owned RE/MAX Leading Edge in London with his wife...

Jan 3, 2024

BELL

David Ernest Bell, 83, of London, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in the Bluebird Retirement Community.

Born November 18, 1940, in Madison County, he was a son of David A. "Pat" Bell and Gertrude (Nicol) Bell.

Dave graduated from London High School and went on to become an electrician, working for the...

Dec 31, 2023

HARTLEY

Patricia "Patty" Ann Hartley, 78, of London, died Sunday, December 31, 2023, in the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

Born August 12, 1945, in Bowersville, Ohio, she was a daughter of Austin Bell and Dorothy (Smith) Bell. Patty graduated from Greenview High School and went on to obtain her associate degree. She worked...

Dec 30, 2023

WILLIAMS

Beverly Kay (née Brown) Williams, 71, of South Solon Ohio died December 30, 2023, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 17, 1952, to Ellsworth and Agnes (née Adams) Brown. She graduated from Springfield South High School in 1970 and attended Baldwin Wallace College before graduating from Wright State University.

Known...

Dec 29, 2023

TRIMBLE

Sally Ann Trimble, 72, of London, passed away December 29, 2023, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Born March 15, 1951, Sally was the daughter of Kenneth and Elaine (Rea) Tope.   On June 14, 1968, Sally married her husband of 55 years, James Trimble.   She was a graduate of The Plains High...

Dec 28, 2023

Paula Diane Harrington (Gray) "Dikey"

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected death of Paula Diane Harrington (aka Dikey) of Urbana, Ohio, who passed away on December 28, on her 68th birthday, peacefully in her home.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Roland Gray and Catherine Pauline Gray; her loving husband Donald Harrington; her...

Dec 20, 2023

TERRY

Donald "Donnie" E. Terry, 92, went to sleep to our enemy death on December 20, 2023. Uncle Donnie died peacefully, just like the man he was.

He was born January 30, 1931, to Clayton and Grace (Baker) Terry. He lived his entire life in London. He never drove a car, but walked his whole...

Dec 16, 2023

RHOADES

Virgil Richard Rhoades, 73, of Sweetwater, Tennessee, died Saturday, December 16, 2023, in his residence.

Born June 7, 1950, in Springfield, Ohio, he was a son of John Emery Rhoades and Darlene Irene (Ripley) Rhoades.

Virgil was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Following his time in the service, he...

Dec 16, 2023

WILSON

Deborah "Deb" Kay Wilson, 71, of Marysville, died Saturday, December 16, 2023, in Hospice of Central Ohio, Columbus.

Born August 22, 1952, in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, she was a daughter of Carl Holstein and Erie (Castle) Holstein.

Deb devoted her life to taking care of others, serving as a caregiver for...

Dec 14, 2023

COLLINS

Todd Alan Collins, 65, of Columbus, died Thursday, December 14, 2023, in London.

Born July 13, 1958, in Columbus, he was a son of Donald Eugene and Jo Ann (Carpenter) Collins.

An avid golfer, bowler and softball player, Todd had recently retired from Honda in Marysville.

Survivors include his daughter...

Nov 28, 2023

CHESSER-SMITH

Donna Lu Chesser-Smith, 64, of London, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

Born June 30, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of Byron "Barney" Chesser and Barbara (Sparks) Chesser.

Donna had worked for the State of Ohio Bureau of Vital Statistics for over 40 years. Never one to stay idle, Donna...

Nov 26, 2023

HENSON

Tina JoEllen (Thomas) Henson, 58, of London, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, in her residence.

Born April 29, 1965, in London, she was a daughter of Lawrence Elwood Thomas and Ruby (Morris) Thomas.

Tina was a 1984 graduate of Jonathan Alder High School. She worked as a cook for the former Big...

Nov 26, 2023

GALLAGHER

Eva Jane Gallagher, 92, of London, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, in her residence.

Born July 15, 1931, in London, she was a daughter of John F. and Eva Marie (Bettis) Chesser.

A member of Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, where she also served on the Women's Guild; Eva Jane retired...

Nov 22, 2023

HARE

Robert Todd Hare, 58, of Mount Sterling, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Born December 12, 1964, in London, he was a son of Robert W. and Janice (Law) Hare.

An over the road truck driver, Todd also enjoyed farming, raising animals, fishing, watching tractor pulls, racing-especially dirt track and going to concerts....

Nov 17, 2023

NICHOLS

Paul Nichols, 90, of Plain City, died Friday, November 17, 2023, in his residence.

Born in Highland County, he was a son of Andrew Nichols and Annie (Wisecup) Nichols.

Paul spent his life working hard for his family. He was a jack of all trades, and never met a problem that he...

Nov 17, 2023

WELLS

Aureta "Petey" Wells, 89, of Mount Sterling, died Friday, November 17, 2023, in the Madison Senior Living Community surrounded by her family.

Born July 21, 1934, in Ross County, Ohio, she was the daughter of Earl Crabtree and Mary (Dowdy) Crabtree.

Aureta leaves behind three children: Marci (John) Darlington of Mount Sterling,...