Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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,...

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...