Obituaries

Oct 2, 2023

HEATH-BLAUSER

Carolyn Heath Blauser, 96, of London died Monday, October 2, 2023, in the Bluebird Retirement Community.

Born October 3, 1926, in London, she was a daughter of Leslie and Freda (Pontius) Mace.

A longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of London, Carolyn also belonged to the Phi Beta Psi Sorority,...

Oct 2, 2023

DEVER Larry David Dever, 76, of London, died Monday, October 2, 2023, in Mount Carmel Grove City. Born May 24, 1947, in Scioto County, he was a son of Russell Dever and Ruth (Green) Dever. Larry was a graduate of London High School, and he owned and operated his own auto repair shop. He taught at Lincoln Technical Institute...

Oct 1, 2023

SIFRIT

Carolyn L. Sifrit, 81, of London, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, surrounded by her family after a brief illness.

Born November 26, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio; she was a daughter of Rodger and Marjorie (Rigsby) McClaskie.

A 1960 graduate of London High School, Carolyn was a retired social worker for Madison...

Sep 30, 2023

LAPOINTE

Pamela Sue Lapointe, 77, of London died Saturday, September 30, 2023, in her residence.

Born August 19, 1946, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Jesse and Anna (Warnock) Greer.

Pamela had worked for the State of Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation and Reebok before opening her own cleaning company, Mint Condition. ...

Sep 30, 2023

ABRAMS

Justin Christopher Abrams, 32 of London, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in a motorcycle accident.

The son of Kelly (Abrams-Gasper), he was born in London on January 3, 1991.

After graduating from high school, Justin went on to work for his family's business, Abrams & Sons Construction. He was a...

Sep 27, 2023

GORDON

Steven "Steve" L. Gordon, 68, of Washington Court House, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 17, 1955, in West Jefferson, Ohio, he was a son of Chester Gordon and Erma (McCann) Gordon.

Steve was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. After...

Sep 25, 2023

LOWERY

Mary Eugenia Lowery, 84, of London, died Monday, September 25, 2023, in her residence.

Born March 3, 1939, in Franklin County, Ohio, she was a daughter of Howard Lowery and Gladys Marie (Frey) Lowery.

Mary had worked professionally for General Motors. She always enjoyed bird watching and spending time with her great-grandchildren...

Sep 21, 2023

BATEMAN

Barbara "Barb" A. Bateman, 75, of West Jefferson, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 24, 1948, in Franklin County, she was a daughter of Jesse Pearl White and Annabelle (Lloyd) White.

Barb had worked professionally as a welder for Jefferson Industrial Corporation. Her most favorite activities...

Sep 19, 2023

MCMILLIN

John W. McMillin was born January 17, 1967, and passed away September 19, 2023. He was 56 years of age. John was born in London, Ohio and graduated from London High School.

John was a faithful member of The London Church of Christ.  He loved to fish.  He also loved westerns and John Wayne...

Sep 18, 2023

MOREHART

Jerry Lee Morehart, 79, of London, died Monday, September 18, 2023, in his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 28, 1944, in Madison County, he was a son of James Earl Morehart and Lena (Terry) Morehart.

Jerry learned the value of hard work at a young age while growing up...

Sep 17, 2023

CORDELL

Daniel "Dan" R. Cordell, 75, of London, died Sunday, September 17, 2023, in his residence.

Born February 3, 1948, in Mechanicsburg, he was a son of Grant and Ruth (Coe) Cordell.

A farmer most of his life, Dan had also been a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a...

Sep 17, 2023

DHUME

Rodney Lewis Dhume, 67, of London died Sunday, September 17, 2023, in London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born March 11, 1956, in Springfield, he was a son of Donald L. and Mary Helen (Bethel) Dhume.

A graduate of London High School, Rodney had also attended the former Summerford United Methodist Church. He had...

Sep 16, 2023

Kelso Lee Wessel, age 89, longtime resident of London, OH passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Christ Hospital, Jersey City, NJ enroute home from a three-week trip to Europe.  Born at home in Tampico, IN on September 23, 1933, the fourth of 13 children, he grew up to achieve his goal of teaching agricultural economics both locally and...

Sep 12, 2023

STEVENS

Arminda Sue Stevens, 76, of Columbus, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in her residence.

Born December 2, 1946, in Columbus, she was a daughter of William Koehler and Hilda (Whipple) Koehler.

Sue spent her career working clerically for PNC Bank. She was a member of the American Legion Post #532, Auxiliary, and...

Sep 4, 2023

JACKSON

Martina Joan Jackson, 58, of Springfield, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 4, 2023.

Born October 30, 1964, she was a daughter of Clarence Arthur Jackson and Erma Irene (Jackson) Jackson.

Martina graduated from London High School. She had worked in dietary for Madison County Hospital (now Madison Health), as well as the...

Sep 4, 2023

STRINGER

Mary Anita Stringer passed away at home on September 4, 2023, surrounded by family. Anita was born on November 4, 1941, in Louisville, Kentucky, where she graduated from Evarts High School in 1960. She was the daughter of Myrtle Lois (Shirley) and Walter Hillary Stepchuck.

Anita was a volunteer as well as an employee...

Sep 2, 2023

THOMAS

Juanita Jane (Colwell) Thomas, 94, of London died Saturday, September 2, 2023, in West Jefferson.

Born August 24, 1929, in Clark County, she was the daughter of Charles F. and Anna Mary (James) Colwell.

Juanita had worked various jobs throughout her career, from the license bureau to the former First National Bank,...

Aug 28, 2023

WIGGINS

Wayne Kenneth Wiggins, 62, of Hilliard, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 28, 2023, in Madison Health.

Born February 11, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a son of Ernest Wiggins and Lois (Worsley) Wiggins.

Wayne obtained his bachelor's degree from Xavier University and went on to work for the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing...

Aug 26, 2023

"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate."

Proverbs 31:28-31(NIV)

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Aug 26, 2023

WHITE

Todd D. White, 57, of London died Saturday, August 26, 2023, as a result of a motorcycle accident.

Born September 8, 1965, in London, he was a son of Frank and Nancy (Dillion) White.

A US Marine veteran of the Gulf War, Todd had worked for UPS for the past 30 years....