Obituaries

Mary Catherine "Katie" (Bumgarner) Arnett
Nov 5, 2022
ARNETT
Mary Catherine "Katie" Arnett, 80, of London, died Saturday, November 5, 2022, in her residence.
Born February 7, 1942, in Newport, Ohio; she was the daughter of Elbert and Marie (Birchfield) Bumgarner.
Katie had worked for Cascade, International Steel Wool and Jefferson Industries. She loved her flower and vegetable gardens, feeding her...
Barbara Jane (Bryant) Swaney
Nov 1, 2022
SWANEY
Barbara Jane Swaney went to be with the Lord November 1, 2022 at the age of 84.
Born January 5, 1938 in Columbus, she was a daughter to Luther and Mary (Cross) Bryant.
Barbara was a kind, and selfless woman who always showed up for family and friends. She was a dedicated...
Emily Elizabeth Chambers
Oct 30, 2022
CHAMBERS
Emily Elizabeth Chambers, 21, of Springfield, died Sunday, October 30, 2022, in Springfield Regional Hospital.
She was born May 4, 2001, in Columbus, Ohio
Survivors include her children Brianna Parker and Greyson Parker; grandmother Kay Chambers, brother Robert Chambers, sister Chloe Gersper, aunt Tiffany (Eric) Miller, several cousins including Robin and Juan...
Patricia Anne (Wagner) Watts
Oct 30, 2022
PATRICIA ANNE WATTS (WAGNER)
Patricia, 90, spread her wings surrounded by her loved ones on October 30th, 2022, in London, Ohio. Patricia was born February 12, 1932, in New Lexington, Ohio. She was part of the New Lexington Class of 1950 and married her high school sweetheart, Ralph Watts, on December 26, 1952, and together in 1956...
Trina Ann (Bateman) Adams
Oct 28, 2022
ADAMS
Trina Ann Adams, 48, of West Jefferson, died unexpectedly, Friday, October 28, 2022, in Doctors Hospital West, Columbus.
Born June 10, 1974, he London, Ohio, she was a daughter of Howard and Barbara (White) Bateman.
Trina had worked for The Ohio State University. She loved filling her spare time remodeling her home,...
Donald "Donnie" Wilson
Oct 27, 2022
WILSON
Donald "Donnie" Wilson, 56, of London died Thursday, October 27, 2022, in his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born December 7, 1965, in London, he was the son of Donald B. and Carolyn (Simmons) Wilson.
Donnie was a 1984 graduate of London High School, where he was active in track, cross...
Larry Franklin "Leroy" Overfield
Oct 27, 2022
OVERFIELD
Larry Franklin "Leroy" Overfield, 62, of South Solon, died Thursday, October 27, 2022, in his residence.
Born May 27, 1960, in Marysville, he was a son of Ruth (Barton) and Larry Overfield.
Leroy had worked for Stage Fencing and LOVED to ride his motorcycle!
Survivors include his daughter Summer (Thomas...
David M Peters
Oct 25, 2022
PETERS
David M. Peters, 73, of London, died Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
Born March 10, 1949, in Columbus, he was the son of H.M. and Retha (Hayes) Peters.
A US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War; David had worked and retired from Stanley Electric. He was a member...
Tracy (Rockwell) Phillips
Oct 23, 2022
PHILLIPS
Tracy (Rockwell) Phillips, 53, of Columbus, passed very peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022, in her residence. Born September 27, 1969, in London, she was a daughter of Sharon Rockwell.
After graduating from London High School, Tracy went on to pursue a career as a Trade Show Manager in Horticulture and Advertising. Tracy was...
Randy Ray Rinehart
Oct 22, 2022
RINEHART
Randy Ray Rinehart, 45, of Springfield, died Saturday, October 22, 2022. Born June 11, 1977, in Fayette County, he was a son of James and Donna (Perkins) Rinehart.
Randy had worked professionally in construction where he was a dedicated carpenter. He was also an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed spending time in nature any...
Kathy Lee (Hall) Long-Young
Oct 21, 2022
LONG-YOUNG
Kathy Lee Long-Young, 67, of London, died Friday, October 21, 2022, in her residence.
Born August 14, 1955, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Ruth (Davis) and Milton Hall.
Impressed by her sweet and earnest personality, everyone with whom she interacted couldn't help but share their life story with her.
...Steven Lee Chadwell
Oct 20, 2022
CHADWELL
Steven Lee Chadwell, 68, of London, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born September 12, 1954, in Columbus, he was a son of Ray and Ruth (Robinette) Chadwell.
He is survived by his son Chris (Tammy) Chadwell; grandchildren Ethan and Haley Chadwell; brothers Paul...
Glen Wesley Mayabb
Oct 18, 2022
MAYABB
Glen Wesley Mayabb, 62, of London, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born June 4, 1960, in Lexington, Kentucky, he was a son of Osa Stanley and Bonnie Gertrude (Dennie) Mayabb.
Glen had worked professionally as a propane truck driver for Sunrise Cooperative in London....
Jo Ann (Thompson) Dunham
Oct 6, 2022
DUNHAM
Jo Ann (Thompson) Dunham, age 90, of London, Ohio, died Thursday, October 6, 2022, in the Madison Senior Living Community. Born March 15, 1932, in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, Jo Ann was the daughter of George and Cecelia (Ditman) Thompson.
Jo Ann graduated from Granger High School in Medina. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, spending time...
Kyle Lee Mcgonigal
Oct 5, 2022
MCGONIGAL
Kyle Lee McGonigal, 33, of Urbana, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022, in his residence.
Born May 19, 1989, in Springfield, he was a son of Douglas Lee and Tamara Melissa (Fink) McGonigal. Kyle graduated from Northeastern High School in 2007 and went on to attend the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology. He then worked...
Shirley Lee (Puckett) Manns
Oct 5, 2022
MANNS
Shirley Lee Manns, 80, of London, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born February 10, 1942, in Mount Sterling, Ohio, she was a daughter of Robert Puckett and Wilda Dennison.
Shirley spent her career working as a Medical Assistant for Madison County Hospital. She was a member...
Robert Ray Parman
Oct 3, 2022
PARMAN
Robert Ray Parman, 84, of London, died Monday, October 3, 2022, in Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. Born January 29, 1938, in London, Kentucky, he was the son of Oscar and Margaret Parman.
Robert had a passion for knowledge and teaching others. He was a long-time employee of London City Schools, where he eventually...
Nicholas Allen Arrick
Oct 2, 2022
ARRICK
Nicholas Allen Arrick, 33, of West Jefferson, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 2, 2022, in Middleburg, Florida. Born on October 2, 1989, in London, Ohio he was the son of Theodore William and Suzanne Kay (McKenzie) Arrick.
Nicholas was a loving son, brother, uncle, grandson, cousin and friend. Nicholas was an avid outdoorsman. In...
Donald Eugene Stewart Jr.
Oct 1, 2022
STEWART
Donald Eugene Stewart, Jr., 67, of London died Saturday, October 1, 2022, in his residence.
Born December 22, 1954, in Columbus, he was a son of Juanita (Snyder) and Donald Eugene Stewart, Sr.
Donald retired from Orient Correctional as a corrections officer. He loved listening to music, especially Elvis, watching Gunsmoke and...
Michael James Gray
Sep 28, 2022
GRAY
Michael James Gray, 79, of West Jefferson, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in his residence.
Born May 3, 1943, in Portsmouth, Ohio, he was a son of Carl Thurman and Madelyn Roberta (O'Bryan) Gray.
Michael had worked as a correction officer for LOCI from 1980-2007. He also was a member of the...

