Obituaries

Jul 10, 2023

FUNDERBURK

Gary L. Funderburk, 86, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, in London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born March 1, 1937, in Herrick, Illinois; he was a son of Elmer and Veda (Hayes) Funderburk.

Gary had retired from DCSC after 30 years.

Survivors include his brother Elmer (Marilyn) Funderburk and sister Janet...

Jul 7, 2023

TIPTON

Robin Juanita Tipton, 61, formerly of London, died Friday, July 7, 2023, in Grant Medical Center, Columbus.

Born November 18, 1961, in Marysville, she was a daughter of Frances (Stumbo) and Ferrell Harris, Jr.

Robin had worked for many years as the manager for Pilot Flying J. She also was an avid...

Jul 7, 2023

PAYNE

Donald Jayson Payne, 46, of London, died on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Arbors of Springfield.

Born August 2, 1976, in Madison County, he was a son of Donald Jay and Carla (Moody) Payne.

Jayson was one of the most kind-hearted and caring people you could ever meet. He was a friend...

Jul 5, 2023

HAFNER

Belleville, Michigan – Janet Mae Hafner, born on December 28, 1955, in Garden City, Michigan, to Donald Eugene and Margaret M. (Williams) Bryant, has peacefully passed away on July 5, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones in her home. She was 67 years old. Janet was the beloved wife of the late William Hafner, and her...

Jul 2, 2023

BROWNING

Paul E. Browning, Jr., 84, of Toledo, formerly of Washington Court House, died Sunday, July 2, 2023, in his residence. On June 30, 2023, while conversing with Brenda, Paul left a powerful testimony behind. He assured her that her current health issues were going to be ok; because while praying for her, he told her he...

Jul 1, 2023

BUCK

Fredrick "Fritz" Andrew Buck, 55, of London, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 1, 2023, in his residence.

Born August 16, 1967, in Columbus, he was a son of Donald and Helen (Stahl) Buck.

After graduating high school, Fritz went on to attend Virginia Tech University where he received a Bachelor of Science...

Jun 30, 2023

CLOUSE

David Lee Clouse, 93, a resident of Magnolia Springs, died June 30, 2023.  He was born June 11, 1930, in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Herbert and Mabel Clouse.  Dave attended Heidelberg College and graduated from Bowling Green State University.  He served in the Army during the Korean conflict.  Dave worked as a civilian for the...

Jun 28, 2023

SANDERS

Jenny May Rose Sanders, 70, of London, died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Madison Health, surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 10, 1952, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Robert and Irene (Stephens) Stroup. Jenny was a graduate of the Madison South High School, Class of 1971.

She was a...

Jun 27, 2023

NAPPER

Ralph Edward Napper, 73, of London, died peacefully Tuesday, June 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 30, 1950, in London, he was a son of Wilford and Jean (Smith) Napper.

Ralph had worked professionally as an operator at Kal Kan and as a trainer for standardbred racehorses. He was...

Jun 22, 2023

HATFIELD

Patricia Ann Hatfield, 58, of London, died Thursday, June 22, 2023, in her residence.

Born April 30, 1965, in Springfield, Ohio; she was a daughter of Maynard and Carolyn (St. John) Lunsford.

A wonderful cook, Patty had worked at various local restaurants. A nature lover, she especially enjoyed her dogs, gardening and...

Jun 20, 2023

WEBB

Cornelia J. Webb, 83, of Woodstock, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in her residence.

Born July 7, 1939, in Lewis, Delaware, she was the daughter of Willie Paul and Marietta Ella (Donovan) Baker.

Cornelia started her career as an elementary school teacher before retiring after 27 years from the Twin Valley Psychiatric...

Jun 19, 2023

GOETTGE

Denny David Goettge, 67, of South Vienna, died Monday, June 19, 2023, in his residence.

Born May 14, 1956, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was a son of William and Margaret (Walker) Goettge.

Denny had been a Union construction worker. His hobbies included fishing, woodworking and cooking!

Survivors include his wife...

Jun 14, 2023

WRIGHT

Betty Jo Wright, 87, formerly of London, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Anthology of Mason.

Born December 7, 1935, in Muleshoe, TX; she was a daughter of Rolla and Lillie (Foust) Ireton.

Betty had been the assistant to the Director at the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Academy, was a faithful member...

Jun 12, 2023

HICKMAN

Clifford E. Hickman, 71, of Union, SC, formerly of London, died June 12, 2023, in his residence.

Born September 5, 1951, in Sugar Land, TX, he was a son of Elmer A. and Bessie M. (Roller) Hickman.

Survivors include his brother James (Cindy) Hickman; children Jeffery Hickman, Jason Hickman and Kimberly Wise;...

Jun 11, 2023

HIX

Shannon Lee Hix, 54, of London, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Madison Health.

Born February 10, 1969, in Springfield, he was a son of Janice L. (Dilley) and Gale A. Hix.

Shannon served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the House of Prayer...

Jun 9, 2023

HAMMAN

Carl Robert Hamman, age 68, died on Friday June 9, 2023.  He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy (Clark) Hamman, two sons Robert Walton (Lindsey) Hamman and Scott Clark (Lauren) Hamman and four grandchildren, Harper, Blakely, Rhett and Quinn.  He is also survived by his two sisters Jenny (Robert) Schmitz and Peggy (Charles) Landes.  He...

Jun 8, 2023

COOPER

Dianna Lynn Cooper, 68, of Springfield, died Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Springfield Regional Medical Center.

Born July 14, 1954, in Springfield, she was a daughter of Arnold F. and Sadie (Cordell) Cooper.

Dianna had belonged to the Bethel Pentecostal Church.

Survivors include her sons Wade (Leann) Stanford and Darnell...

Jun 5, 2023

REMLEY

Charles A. Remley, Jr., 74, of Galloway, died Monday, June 5, 2023, in Columbus.

Born March 12, 1949, in Columbus, he was a son of Ruth (Watts) and Charles A. Remley, Sr.

Charlie retired after 30 years from the Ohio Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Adult Parole Authority. A 50+...

Jun 3, 2023

DEXTER

Charles Robert Dexter, a resident of London, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Brookdale Muirfield in Dublin, at the age of 84.

Born on July 17, 1938, in Huntington, West Virginia, Charles, who went by Bob, was the beloved son of Charles Edward and Edith Marie (Bailey) Dexter. He selflessly served...

Jun 3, 2023

ROUDEBUSH

Helen Lee Roudebush, 84, of London died Saturday, June 3, 2023, in the Bluebird Retirement Community, London.

Born August 24, 1938, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Leroy M. and Helen B. (Basinger) Roudebush.

For 40 years, Helen was a secretary for the National Association for the Physically Handicapped and a...