Obituaries

Apr 24, 2023

PENNELL

Neval Christine Pennell, 91, formerly of London, currently of Calabash, North Carolina, died Monday, April 24, 2023.

Born February 28, 1932, in Mine Fork, KY, she was a daughter of Willie and Martha (Cantrell) Conley.

Neval had been a waitress at the Red Brick Tavern for 65 years and attended the Alder...

Apr 22, 2023

MARKLEY

William Herbert "Bill" Markley, 72, of London passed peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Born September 1, 1950, in Columbus, Ohio; he was the son of Herbert C. and Norma Lee (Dillon) Markley.

Bill graduated from London High School in 1969 where he excelled in both football and basketball.

He...

Apr 15, 2023

PEART

Mary Phyllis Peart, 91, our sweet loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother joined her husband in Heaven on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago while on a short visit to the city with family.

Mary was born to the late Alvin Ray and Phyllis McHenry Jenkins on August 9,...

Apr 14, 2023

JACKMAN

Virginia Sue Jackman, 82, formerly of London, died peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023, in The Sterling Place, Mount Sterling, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Born October 10, 1940, in Rockville, Indiana, she was a daughter of Robert W. and Catherine M. (Lemler) Dillingham.

After teaching in London for many...

Apr 12, 2023

ARDREY

Jerry K. Ardrey, 86, of London, died on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in the Madison Senior Living Community, surrounded by his loving family.

Born February 2, 1937, in Kansas City, Missouri, he was a son of Robert Neil and Mary Ellen (Cornwell) Ardrey.

After graduating from high school, Jerry went on to...

Apr 11, 2023

WOODS

Robert D. "Bob" Woods, 79, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Riverview Rehabilitation, Columbus.

Born June 9, 1943, in Urbana, he was a son of Sherman and Juanita (Lackey) Woods.  Bob was a graduate of Urbana High School, and received his bachelor's and law degrees from Ohio Northern University. ...

Apr 10, 2023

STONEROCK

Paul Ernest Stonerock, Sr., 93, of London, died peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2023, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born November 4, 1929, in New Holland, Ohio, he was a son of Walter and Emma (Wright) Stonerock.

Paul was a United States Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War....

Apr 6, 2023

Carleigh J. Dearwester 12/18/2020-4/6/2023

Carleigh J. Dearwester, age 2, unexpectedly passed away on April 6, 2023.

She was born in London, Ohio on December 18, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather Glen McFarland, II; great grandfathers Thomas DeLauder, II and Ronald Cooper.

Surviving family includes mother Brittany McFarland,...

Apr 4, 2023

ROBERTSON

Joyce Ann Robertson, 88, of London, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in the Bluebird Retirement Community, London, surrounded by her loving family.

Born January 9, 1935 in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, she was a daughter of Lonzo and Myrtle (Witt) Finchum.

Joyce was a graduate of Madison Rural High School in...

Mar 31, 2023

VIRTS

Steven "Steve" Wayne Virts, 67, of London, died unexpectedly on March 31, 2023, in OhioHealth Doctors Hospital, Columbus.

Born November 25, 1955, in Springfield, he was a son of George and Elizabeth (Inskeep) Virts.

Steve was a graduate of Northeastern High School. After high school he went on to work for Yellow...

Mar 22, 2023

BARKER

Ruthe V. (Hutchison) Barker, born April 21, 1922, daughter of Margarite and Claude Hutchison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

She is survived by son James (Abby) Hockenbery; grandchildren Lisa Hockenbery, Beth (Kevin) Bateman, and J.P. (Ashley) Hockenbery; several great and great-great grandchildren.

Per her wishes, graveside services will be...

Mar 19, 2023

DURBAN

Jim Michael Durban, 74, of London, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Madison Health.

Born on April 17, 1948, in Franklin County, he was the son of Betty Ann (Bentz) and Carl Smiley Durban.

Jim was a 1966 graduate of Pleasant View High School. He went on to...

Mar 18, 2023

RYDER

Suzanne "Shelli" Ryder, 57, of Springfield, died Saturday, March 18, 2023, in her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 15, 1965, in Springfield, she was a daughter of Betty (Stiles) and Thomas Ewry.

Shelli worked various jobs from working on a dairy farm, to a driver with Madison Ride, to...

Mar 16, 2023

WOODFORK

Paula Jean Woodfork, 42, of Springfield died March 16, 2023, in Hospice of Dayton.

Paula was born May 30, 1980, in London, Ohio, a daughter of Shirley Leroy Johnson and Gloria Woodfork.

She is survived by four children Derik, Tyler, Alyssa and Alaina; granddaughter Kamirah; three sisters Michelle Woodfork, Cheryl Woodfork and...

Mar 14, 2023

ROTHEN

Thomas Leon Rothen, 79, of London, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 3, 1943, in Dayton, he was a son of Ozza Thomas and Elene (Jones) Rothen.

After graduating from London High School, Thomas went on to join the United States Army where...

Mar 13, 2023

FARMER

Larry Cole Farmer, 76, of Washington Court House, formerly of London, died Monday, March 13, 2023, in St. Catherine's Manor of Washington Court House.

Born September 28, 1946, in Columbus, he was a son of Lewis E. and Clara Monabell (Kline) DeLawder.

Larry had worked professionally for Matco Industries and was a...

Mar 7, 2023

DONNELLY

Joseph "Joe" Francis Donnelly Sr., 71, of London, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Kettering Medical Center.

Born August 16, 1951, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, he was a son of Joseph and Betty (Busteed) Donnelly.

In his younger days Joe loved riding motorcycles. Joe's favorite activities included fishing, camping, watching any and...

Mar 1, 2023

TRAVIS

Michele Renee Travis, 54, of London, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in her residence.

Born February 19, 1969, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Raymond Michael and Barbara Ann (Young) Riley.

Michele attended the Agape Church in Marysville where she served on the evangelism team and the pastoral care team. She...

Feb 28, 2023

SPEZZALLI

Anthony "Tony" Spezzalli, 94, of London, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Arbors of West Jefferson.

Born October 22, 1928, in Smithdale, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Dominic and Edith (Hileman) Spezzalli.

Tony was a US Air Force veteran, serving in World War II. After his time in the service, he...

Feb 27, 2023

WILCOX

David Joseph Wilcox, 75, of London, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 27, 2023, in his residence.

Born April 26, 1947, in Columbus, he was a son of Wesley Carroll Wilcox and Frances Louise (Baker) Wilcox.

After graduating from high school, David went on to work professionally as a forklift driver for various...