Obituaries

Sep 18, 2025

KUHNER

Pamela Sue (Hix) Kuhner, 60, of Bellefontaine, died Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Born June 5, 1965, in Greenfield, she was a daughter of Gale A. and Janice L. (Dilley) Hix.

A member of the Christ Covenant International Church in Bellefontaine; Pam had worked as a customer service manager for Wal-Mart for many...

Sep 15, 2025

SMITH

Brenda Jean (Snyder) Smith, a beloved woman of deep compassion, creativity, and quiet strength, passed away at home on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born May 31, 1947, in London, Ohio, Brenda was a daughter of Maxwell Snyder and Edythe (Knedler) Snyder. A gifted artist and the founder of the...

Sep 8, 2025

GUMM

Melinda Elaine Gumm, 69, of London, Ohio passed away at Madison Health on Monday, September 8, 2025.

She was born on July 6, 1956, in Steubenville, Ohio.

A loving wife and partner, Melinda also was an avid crafter and animal lover.

Survivors include her husband Jackie Gumm; stepchildren Angela Gumm...

Sep 3, 2025

ARMATROUT

Janet E. Armatrout, 86, of London, died Wednesday, September 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 29, 1939, in Springfield, Ohio; she was the daughter of Eldon "Bud" and Addie (Galloway) Ervin.

Janet had worked at the former Union 76 Truck Stop in London and had attended the Faith Assembly...

Aug 30, 2025

Priscilla Ann Lowe

September 5, 1936 – August 30, 2025

Priscilla Ann Lowe, age 88, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the London Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Washington Court House, Ohio, Priscilla grew up...

Aug 29, 2025

JOHNSON

David "D.J." Johnson was called home unexpectedly Friday, August 29, 2025. He was 64. Born November 14, 1960, in Marion, Ohio, to William Johnson and Marjorie Irey

Dave "Handy Man Dave" was a lifelong handyman, always out and about searching for his next project. He hated sitting still. Around Lake Choctaw, he was known...

Aug 28, 2025

DRIGGS

Marsha Lynn Driggs, age 66, of London, passed to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in London Health and Rehabilitation, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on July 31, 1959, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Marsha was a daughter of Louis "Bud" Stover and Beatrice "Bea" (Brown) Stover.

A self-proclaimed...

Aug 27, 2025

BROWNING

Brenda Darlene (Burkitt) Browning, 79, of London, died Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in her residence.

Born August 7, 1946, in Lees Creek, Ohio; she was a daughter of Emmitt "E.B." and Leona (Boldman) Burkitt.

Brenda was a faithful member of Catawba Christian Fellowship and thoroughly enjoyed going to church, singing for the...

Aug 24, 2025

CECIL

Judy "Rosie" Cecil, 75, died Sunday, August 24, 2025, in Grant Medical Center, Columbus.

Born October 20, 1949, in Wayne, West Virginia; she was a daughter of Cullie and Esther (Luxmore) Mills.

A very outgoing person, Rosie was also known as the Four-Leaf Clover lady, as she found numerous four-leaf clovers and...

Aug 24, 2025

Cecil Eugene Herman

May 10, 1946 – August 24, 2025

Cecil Eugene Herman, 79, of London, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on August 24, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on May 10, 1946, in Beaver, Ohio, Cecil spent nearly his entire life in London, where he...

Aug 18, 2025

REID

Wanda Lee (Smith) Reid, age 84 of Orient, passed peacefully at home on Monday, August 18, 2025, in the arms of her loving family.

Born on September 13, 1940, in Athens County, Ohio, Wanda was a daughter of Wilbur Smith and Lulu (Willard) Smith.

A devoted caregiver with a heart of gold,...

Aug 15, 2025

JOHNSON

With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of Karen Sue (Isaacs) Johnson, who passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 63. Karen passed peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family following a valiantly fought battle with breast cancer.

Born August 3, 1962, in Columbus, she was a daughter...

Aug 13, 2025

CARTER

Violet "Vi" Carter, 100, of London, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 15, 1925, in Catawba, Ohio, she was a daughter of Henry Jackson and Lillian Margaret (Minthrop) Venrick.

A member of the London Church of Christ in Christian Union, Vi was also...

Aug 12, 2025

HOLTON

Keith L. Holton, age 71, of Catawba, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in the Villa Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Born July 17, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, Keith was a cherished son of Roger Dale Holton and Mabel Louise (Johnson) (Holton) Halley.

A 1972 graduate of London High School, Keith went...

Aug 12, 2025

PILLING

Jackie L. Pilling, 73, of London, died Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in her residence.

Born August 29, 1951, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Ned and Viola (Ball) Armentrout.

Jackie retired from Estes Trucking and was then able to enjoy playing Bingo, tinkering with various arts and crafts, playing video games...

Aug 12, 2025

BOYD

Robert "Bob" M. Boyd, 80, of London, died surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Born November 13, 1944, in Summerford; he was a son of Anson M. and Virginia I. (Channell) Boyd.

Bob retired from Navistar as a supervisor. He started Boyd Doors, now...

Aug 8, 2025

CALDWELL

Terry Lynn Caldwell, age 74, of West Jefferson, died Friday, August 8, 2025, in her residence. Born December 11, 1950, in Great Falls, Montana, she was a daughter of Bill Cain and Anna (Head) Thomas.

A proud registered nurse, Terry devoted her career working for the former Mercy Hospital in Springfield as well as...

Aug 6, 2025

HALLER

Roger Allen Haller, 74, of Mount Sterling, passed away August 6, 2025, at home. Born on February 20, 1951, in Pickaway County, he was the son of Carl and Geraldine (Dountz) Haller. A 1969 graduate of Grove City High School, he was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. He loved hunting and fishing in his...

Aug 4, 2025

BURNS

Robert Michael "Robbie" Burns Jr., age 48, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 11:45 AM in the Laurels of West Columbus, following a valiantly fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Robbie was born on November 23, 1976, at Wilson Memorial in Sidney, Ohio, and was a beloved son of Robert Michael Burns Sr. and...

Jul 29, 2025

HUNTER

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Garnett Hunter, Jr., in his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Born on December 3, 1930, in Range Township, Ohio, Garnett was a cherished son of Garnett Hunter, Sr. and Carolina (Haenszel) Hunter.

After graduating from London High School, Garnett went...