Joann Lynn (Francis) Gray
Jun 2, 2023
GRAY
Joann Lynn Gray, 61, of London, died unexpectedly Friday, June 2, 2023, in Madison Health.
Born May 16, 1962, in Dayton, she was a daughter of Michael Harold Francis and Jennifer Lee (Bridgwaters).
After working as a home health aide for eight years Joann found her true passion for web design and...
Melissa Sue (Boyd) Michael
Jun 1, 2023
MICHAEL
Melissa Sue (Boyd) Michael, 46, of Plain City, died Thursday, June 1, 2023, in the Kobacker House, Columbus.
Born March 3, 1977, in Madison County; she was a daughter of Ronald and Susan (Mace) Boyd.
Melissa had worked professionally in management at the TA Truck stop.
Survivors include her children...
Mary (Austin) Howard
May 30, 2023
HOWARD
Mary (Austin) Howard, 88, of London, died May 30, 2023, in Laurels West, Columbus.
Born June 13, 1934, in Chillicothe, she was a daughter of Hobart and Grace (Keel) Austin.
Mary belonged to the Chillicothe Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include her children Perry Howard, Angela "Angie" (David) Jackson, Lawrence "Larry"...
William "Bill" Blain
May 29, 2023
BLAIN
William "Bill" Blain, 86, of London, died Monday, May 29, 2023, in the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
Born October 21, 1936, in Mount Sterling, Ohio, he was a son of Byrd and Rosie (Funk) Blain. Bill was a graduate of Madison Rural High School, in the class of 1954. Following high school,...
Brian Lee Budd
May 28, 2023
BUDD
Brian Lee Budd, 52, of London, died Sunday, May 28, 2023, in his residence.
Born October 31, 1970, in Marion, he was a son of Craig William and Frances Kay (Schmidt) Budd.
After graduating from high school, Brian went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. Following his time...
Betty Jo (Stiles) Nibert
May 28, 2023
NIBERT
Betty Jo Nibert, 81, of Summerford, died Sunday, May 28, 2023, in her residence surrounded by her family.
Born December 31, 1941, in Portsmouth, Ohio, she was a daughter of Richard C. and Evelyn (Shover) Stiles.
Betty retired from Stanley Electric in London in 2003 and belonged to the VFW Auxiliary and...
Darrell Glenn Rigsby
May 26, 2023
RIGSBY
Darrell Glenn Rigsby, 65, of London, died May 26, 2023, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
Born August 26, 1957, in Springfield, he was a son of Harlin Rigsby and Glenna (Gariepy).
Following high school, Darrell went on to serve his country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Darrell later...
Ryan David Smith
May 24, 2023
SMITH
Ryan David Smith, born December 28, 1994, of London, Ohio, went to be with his Savior Jesus, at the age of 28, on May 24, 2023. He is survived by his loving, loud, and praying parents, Jackie and Shana Smith, siblings Heather (Steven) Laszewski, Jordan (Julia) Smith, and Brittany Smith, and his nephew and nieces, Noah...
Larry L. Morrison
May 24, 2023
MORRISON
Larry L. Morrison, 72, of North Lewisburg, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Memorial Hospital of Union County.
Born October 9, 1950, in Columbus, he was a son of Luther Morrison and Nancy (Scott).
After graduating from high school, Larry went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the...
Korey Levi Gordon
May 23, 2023
GORDON
Korey Levi Gordon, 33, of London, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Madison Health.
Born October 10, 1989, in London, he was a son of Kenneth Gordon and Lisa (Pace).
After graduating high school, Korey worked professionally in construction. He had a passion for any and all sports, but especially...
Paul Andrew Oldham
May 19, 2023
OLDHAM
Paul Andrew Oldham, 48, of London, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at his residence.
Born February 1, 1975, in Troy, Ohio, he was a son of Jackie Lee and Carolyn (Reeder) Oldham.
Paul was a graduate of Miami East High School in Casstown, Ohio, and went on to serve a...
Joseph "Jojo" Samuel Spires
May 18, 2023
SPIRES
Joseph "Jojo" Samuel Spires, 31, of London, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Grant Medical Center, Columbus. He was the victim of a motorcycle accident.
On July 15, 1991, Jojo was born in Newark, Ohio to Bryon Spires and Tamra (Ostrum).
After graduating high school, Jojo went on to work...
Donald Roger Smith
May 13, 2023
SMITH
Donald Roger Smith, 91, of London, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the Chillicothe Veteran's Home.
Born December 27, 1931, in Galloway; he was a son of Wallace and Sennith (Holt) Smith.
A United States Army veteran of the Korean War, Don was a long-time farmer in Madison County. He also did...
Sarah Selkirk Timmons
May 12, 2023
TIMMONS
Sarah Selkirk Timmons died May 12, 2023, at Madison Senior Living Community where she had been a resident since 2012. She was born in 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Theodore K. Selkirk and Sarah J. Selkirk. She graduated from Withrow High School in 1952 and Ohio Wesleyan University in 1956.
Sarah met her future...
Barbara Jo "Barb" (Akers) Everetts
May 8, 2023
EVERETTS
Barbara Jo "Barb" Everetts, 75, of London, died Monday, May 8, 2023, in Madison Health, London.
Born November 12, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of Herbert Paul and Juanita Marie (Shaw) Akers.
She had worked professionally as manager for the former Rax and finished her career as the office...
William Milton "Chopper" Whitelow
May 4, 2023
WHITELOW
William Milton "Chopper" Whitelow, 75, of London, died Thursday, May 4, 2023, in his residence.
Born September 21, 1947, in Columbus, he was a son of Thomas Edward and Catherine (Winslow) Whitelow.
After graduating from London High School in 1966, Chopper went on to serve his country with the United States Army...
Norma (Fischer) Connett
May 1, 2023
CONNETT
Norma Connett, 101, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023, in the Bickford of Lancaster.
Born February 8, 1922, in Linworth, Ohio, she was a daughter of Paul and Ida (Hug) Fischer.
Norma had a passion for helping others and spent a long career working as a labor and delivery...
Janet Marie Stuthard
Apr 27, 2023
STUTHARD
Janet Marie Stuthard, 56, of Waverly, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, in the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
Born October 17, 1966, in London, she was a daughter of Margaret Frances (McGowan) and Charles Eugene Rinehart, Sr.
Janet had established herself professionally as a content creator with significant followings on TikTok,...
Gloria (Napper) Fuller
Apr 25, 2023
FULLER
Gloria Fuller, 86, of London, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in London.
Born March 26, 1937, in London, she was a daughter of Eddie and Clara Jane (Herman) Napper.
Gloria had cooked at the Red Brick Tavern for many years. She loved puzzles, OSU Football, Cleveland Browns and cooking-especially fried chicken!
...
Michelle Anne Woodfork
Apr 24, 2023
WOODFORK
Michelle Anne Woodfork,46, of London, passed peacefully on Monday April 24, 2023.
Born February 26, 1977, in London, she was a daughter of Shirley Leroy Johnson and Gloria Woodfork.
Michelle was a loving mother who loved spending time with her family. She loved to work as a cook at the jobs she...
