Obituaries

Brenda Lee Doby
Nov 10, 2023
DOBY
Brenda Lee Doby, 50, of London, died unexpectedly Friday, November 10, 2023, in her residence.
Born August 28, 1973, in Piscataway, New Jersey, she was a daughter of Luther Doby and Christina (Crawley) Doby.
She is survived by three sons: Dylan Doby, Devin Mobley, and Dustin Mobley; grandchildren Autumn Crouch and Isabella...
Keith Guy Mckinley
Nov 7, 2023
MCKINLEY
Keith Guy McKinley, age 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Mt. Sterling, Ohio on November 7, 2023. Keith was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Ann McKinley and father, Kenneth Joe McKinley. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Joni McKinley; siblings Vickie Lewis, Mark McKinley, Jan...
Gene Irvin Marks
Nov 2, 2023
Gene Irvin Marks, 79, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Gene started his life along the banks of the Little Kanawha River in Sand Fork, West Virginia, born to James T. and Ormeda (Moore) Marks on January 22, 1944. Gene moved to the ancestral farm at an...
Reva Jo "Jodie" (Legg) Berry
Nov 1, 2023
BERRY
Reva Jo "Jodie" Berry, 80, of London, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Doctors Hospital, Columbus.
Born October 5, 1943, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Charles W. and Rose Marie (Lanza) Legg.
A member of the Madison County Vineyard, Jodie had worked at the former Save-A-lot in London, the former...
E. Michael "Mike" Ebrite
Oct 25, 2023
EBRITE
E. Michael "Mike" Ebrite, 69, of London, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in Madison Health.
Born December 5, 1953, in Fort Dix, New Jersey, he was a son of E. Edward Ebrite and Barbara (Becker) Ebrite.
We learned so much from Mike's life, and he was better than us in many ways....
Beverly "Bev" Anne (Lowery) Poindexter
Oct 24, 2023
POINDEXTER
Beverly "Bev" Anne Poindexter, 84, of Bellefontaine, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Mary Rutan Hospital.
Born October 20, 1939, in London, she was a daughter of Ernest Lowery and Geneva (Lane) Lowery.
Beverly spent her career working for the Ohio Department of Transportation where she retired as the computer supervisor. In...
George N. Hill
Oct 22, 2023
HILL
George N. Hill, 85, of Lancaster, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his residence. During his final moments, he was able to share one last "I Love You" with his beloved wife, Linda, while encircled in her arms, before leaving this world.
Born May 29, 1938, in Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of...
Bertha "B" Marie (Little) Cox
Oct 19, 2023
COX
Bertha "B" Marie Cox, 74, of South Vienna, died Thursday, October 19, 2023, in her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Born June 3, 1949, in Fayette County, she was the daughter of Hezekiah and Betty Little.
Bertha was a member of the United Church of South Vienna. She loved sewing and...
Rev. James E. Collins
Oct 19, 2023
COLLINS
Rev. James E. Collins left this world for his new home in heaven on October 19, 2023. He passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his two daughters.
James was born in Salyersville, Kentucky on November 24, 1929, to Beecher and Josie Collins. He began working in the coal mines when he was...
Rhonda Elizabeth Rudolph-Strickland
Oct 15, 2023
RUDOLPH-STRICKLAND
Rhonda Elizabeth Rudolph-Strickland, 56, of London, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Grant Medical Center.
Born January 14, 1967, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Gary Rudolph and Elizabeth (Fields). She decided to come way early with organs on the outside of her little body. She had spent the better part of...
Ellen "Rosie" (Archer) Rutherford
Oct 14, 2023
RUTHERFORD
Ellen "Rosie" Rutherford, 96, of London died Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Madison Health.
Born July 14, 1927, in Fayette County; she was a daughter of Carl and Mabel (Wilson) Archer.
A longtime member of the Newport Church of Christ in Christian Union (CCCU); Ellen had worked for Attorney Maurice Beathard for...
Betty Jeane (Eberle) Stidham
Oct 11, 2023
STIDHAM
Betty Jeane Stidham (Eberle) passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023, at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Fayetteville, NC surrounded by her loving family. Betty was the oldest child born to the late William and Margaret Eberle.
Betty was born in Quaker City, OH on December 8, 1938. She graduated from Quaker City High...
Ray Leon Gill
Oct 11, 2023
GILL
Ray Leon Gill, 60, of London died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in his residence.
Born November 22, 1962, in London, he was a son of Ray William and Atha Marie (Pruitt) Gill.
Ray had been a brick layer and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved Bruce Lee movies.
...Gary Edward "Bigfoot" Baird
Oct 7, 2023
BAIRD
The man, the myth, the legend… Gary Edward "Bigfoot" Baird. Gary, 73, of South Solon, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, in his residence.
Born July 11, 1950, in Madison County, he was a son of John Leslie and Lillie (Lindsey) Baird.
Gary was the living embodiment of "don't take life too seriously"....
Edward D'Angelo
Oct 5, 2023
D'ANGELO
Edward D'Angelo, Jr., 75, of London, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in his residence.
Born December 9, 1947, in Newark, New Jersey, he was a son of Edward D'Angelo, Sr. and Antoinette (Salvatore) D'Angelo.
Ed was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam war. He had worked for the Ohio ...
Carolyn (Mace) Heath Blauser
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,...
Larry David Dever
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...
Carolyn L. (Mcclaskie) Sifrit
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...
Pamela Sue (Greer) Lapointe
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. ...
Justin Christopher Abrams
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...

