Obituaries

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,...

Nov 17, 2023

MCGUIRE

David Alan McGuire, (94) of London, Ohio, passed away on November 17, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. David was one of 13 children born to Thomas and Edith (Keifer) McGuire.

He served in the Army during World War II and graduated from London High School and Findlay College with a degree in science...

Nov 15, 2023

DENNY

Brian T. Denny, 59, of Mount Sterling, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in his residence.

Born April 11, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was a son of Rex Denny and Sue (Marshall) Denny.

Brian attended Ben Davis High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. He...

Nov 14, 2023

BAKER

Donald "Donnie" Eugene Baker, 65, of London, died Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in the James Cancer Hospital, Columbus.

Born August 16, 1958, in Springfield, he was a son of John Wesley "Jack" Baker, Jr., and Norma Jean (Rutherford) Baker.

A 1976 graduate of London High School, Donnie went on to spend his...

Nov 13, 2023

CORSON

Duane O. Corson, 67, of London died unexpectedly Monday, November 13, 2023, in his residence.

Born May 11, 1956, in Columbus, he was a son of John and Catherine (Burns) Corson.

Duane had owned and operated Corson's Complete Car Care and Towing in London. A member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, he...

Nov 10, 2023

MORGAN

Eric Lee Morgan, 62, of London, Ohio, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, in The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Born November 17, 1960, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, he was the son of Jerry Allan Morgan and Carolyn Faye (Dotson) Morgan.

A graduate of Big Walnut High School and DeVry University, Eric...