Obituaries

Sep 28, 2022

HAWKINS

Bobby Ray Hawkins, 83, of London, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born January 28, 1939, in McCarr, Kentucky, he was a son of Ray and Lula (Whaley) Hawkins.

Bobby served his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He went...

Sep 23, 2022

HACKWORTH

Paul William "Bill" Hackworth, 75, of London, died Friday, September 23, 2022, in his residence. Born November 21, 1946, in Plumwood, he was a son of Evelyn (Craft) and Earl Hackworth, Sr.

Bill graduated from London High School in 1965 and went on to serve in the Army National Guard. Throughout his career he...

Sep 20, 2022

SHAW

Jeffrey Steven Shaw, 61, of South Charleston, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in The Ohio State University Hospital.

Born October 20, 1960, in Columbus, he was a son of Teresa (Cronenwett) and Jeff Shaw.

A US Navy veteran, Steve had been a sheet metal fabricator. He loved listening to music and playing...

Sep 20, 2022

DARLINGTON

Bryan Douglass Darlington, 53, of South Salem, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Born October 12, 1968, in Zanesville, he was a son of John and Judith (Brubaker) Darlington.

Bryan had spent his career working as a mechanic. He loved spending time being outside hunting and fishing, and also enjoyed playing the...

Sep 19, 2022

LAUTER

Eric Michael Lauter, 72 of London, died Monday, September 19, 2022, in his residence.

Born April 16, 1950, in Columbus, he was a son of Paul and Agnes (Barney) Lauter.

Eric had a passion and talent for fishing and spent his career working as a fishing guide.

He is survived...

Sep 14, 2022

KIMBLER

Earl Kimbler, 86, of London, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in the Madison Senior Living Community.

Born September 18, 1935, in Johnson County, Kentucky, he was a son of Flossie (Montgomery) and Harold James "Hop" Kimbler. Earl had spent his career as a farm manager for Sawyer Farms as well as a golf course...

Sep 14, 2022

ZORNES

James "Jim" Zornes, 65, of Plumwood, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Mount Carmel Hospital, Grove City. Jim loved the Lord and his family. He is sadly missed.

Born September 6, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of Helen Faye (Smith) and Russell James Preston Zornes.

Most of his career, ...

Sep 11, 2022

BYERS

Diane Noland Byers passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 11, 2022 at the age of 92. Survived by her husband of 74 years, George "Buddy" Byers Jr., and her three children Lynn Byers Barno, George Byers III (Nancy), and Beth Byers Sells. Also survived by her grandchildren Ben Kauffman (Tammy), Amy Battinelli, and George...

Sep 10, 2022

CUELLAR

Mary A. Cuellar,73, of London, Ohio, passed away September 10, 2022, at 9:45pm with family by her side.  She was born to the late William B. Rider and Eva D. Rider, January 9, 1949, in Springfield, Ohio. Mary graduated from London High School in 1968 and later attended business school. Her main job for 27 years,...

Sep 6, 2022

ENGLE

Shawn W. Engle, 49, of London, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022, in his residence.

Born March 23, 1973, in Columbus, he was a son of Wayne M. and Nora (Burch) Engle.

Shawn graduated from West Jefferson High School where he earned a varsity letter in wrestling. He then played basketball, softball, and...

Sep 5, 2022

JENNESS

Nancy R. Jenness, 72, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, September 5, 2022, in Arbors of West Jefferson.

Born October 10, 1949, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, she was a daughter of Houston and Barbara (Rollins) Pitts. She graduated from Bacone College in Muskogee with Bachelor of Nursing degree. She then went on...

Sep 4, 2022

WEETER

Jane (Brohard) Weeter was born April 12, 1961, in Saint Ann's Hospital, and passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at The James Cancer Hospital at Ohio State University.

Jane is survived by her loving husband of 38 years Bob Weeter; their children Kevin Weeter and Katie Weeter (fiancée Ron Wells); grandchildren Mason...

Sep 4, 2022

JEWETT

Rae Jean Jewett (Nee: Markham) age 78, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2022. She was born on September 26, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio. She was a devoted Wife and Mother and loyal and caring Sister and friend.

She is preceded in death by her Husband...

Sep 3, 2022

KIRBY

Eulah Nadine Kirby, 85, of Dayton, died Saturday, September 3, 2022, in Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Born November 9, 1936, in Williamsburg, Kentucky, she was a daughter of Josh and Nannie Caroline (Morton) Powers.

Nadine spent her career working in publishing as a proofreader. She was also a charter member of the Miami Shores...

Sep 2, 2022

SHINGLER (FLANAGAN)

Mary Beth Shingler, 62, of London, died Friday, September 2, 2022, in Arbors West Jefferson.

Born October 24, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of Marvin and Margaret (Wakeman) Flanagan.

Mary Beth loved bowling and Bingo, but mostly her grandchildren. She had worked at Madison County Hospital, Purex and...

Aug 24, 2022

IAMS

Mark R. Iams, 58, of London, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in The Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center.

Born June 16, 1964, in London, he was a son of Fred and Mary (Harrington) Iams.

Mark spent his career working at the former Landmark as a grain elevator operator. He was a...

Aug 21, 2022

DILLION

Norma J. (Elfrink) Dillion, 83, died Sunday, August 21, 2022, in the Bluebird Retirement Community, London, Ohio. Born July 18, 1939, in Lafayette, Madison County, Ohio, she was a daughter of Ross Leslie and Lucille (Nixon) Dillion.

Norma was retired from being a health care aid for many years.

Norma is survived...

Aug 19, 2022

JITENDRA MANIYA, age 53, affectionately known as "Jit" passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 10:35 p.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

He was born on January 1, 1969 in Mangadh, Gujarat to Damjibhai and Shantaben (Vaghani) Maniya. Jit attended the prestigious Smt. A.J. Savla Homeopathic Medical College and became the first person...

Aug 19, 2022

HOPKINS

Mary Ruth Hopkins, 88, of London died Friday, August 19, 2022, in London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born January 7, 1934, in Rock Camp, Ohio, she was a daughter of William Luke and Cleo (Stilner) Hopkins.

Mary Ruth was an Army veteran and had worked and retired from the former Purex/Dial Corporation in...

Aug 13, 2022

SIMMONS

Deanna "Dee" Gay Simmons, 80, of London, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, August 13, 2022, with her family by her side.

Born March 29, 1942, in Ironton, Ohio, she was a daughter of Andrew Ross and Anna Pearl (Baldridge) Brewer.

Deanna graduated from South High School in 1960. After graduating she...