Obituaries

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...

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...