Obituaries

Jul 29, 2022

SNELL

Harold Daniel "Dan" Snell, 78, of London, died Friday, July 29, 2022, in the Bluebird Retirement Community, London.

Born August 10, 1943, in London, he was a son of Mildred "Petie" (Greer) and George Harold Snell.

Dan was a man who loved staying busy and who always tried to live life to...

Jul 24, 2022

Roy Lee Mitchell

June 25, 1939- July 24, 2022

Roy Lee "LeRoy" Mitchell, 83, of London, died Sunday, July 24, 2022 in London Health and Rehabilitation.

He was born June 25, 1939 in Buffalo, West Virginia, the son of Donald Mitchell and Ann Simpson Hall.

LeRoy graduated from Buffalo High School...

Jul 23, 2022

ELFRINK

Raymond J. Elfrink, 80, of London, passed away July 23, 2022, at the James Cancer Hospital, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born August 17, 1941, to Gerrit and Matilda Elfrink, in Franklin County, Ohio.

He was a former farmer on his family farm, worked for Signal Delivery, and retired from Roadway. ...

Jul 22, 2022

HOANEY

John A. Hoaney, 63, of Dover, Delaware, died Friday, July 22, 2022, in London, Ohio. Born June 14, 1959, in Easton, MD; he was a son of Alfred Hoaney and Louise Boyce.

John will always be remembered as a man after God's heart, a faithful sevant, and a lover of people. He passed away...

Jul 19, 2022

BURT

Roger A. Burt, 70, of London, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in his residence.

Born July 26, 1951, in Columbus, he was a son of Guy E. and Belva (Puckett) Burt.

Roger was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam war. He spent his lifetime as a general laborer and was an...

Jul 19, 2022

SARK

Kellie Sue Sark, 55, of London, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Born May 3, 1967, in Chillicothe, she was a daughter of Gerald and Nancy Jane (Richards) Sark.

Kellie had spent her life as a caregiver, devoting her life to those she served. She...

Jul 17, 2022

MITCHELL

Richard "Dick" "Mitch" Mitchell, 92, of Sedalia, died Sunday, July 17, 2022, in London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born January 28, 1930, in Sedalia, he was a son of John and Ethel (Knisley) Mitchell.

Dick had worked for International Harvestor in Springfield for 35 years and belonged to the UAW, Local #402, Springfield....

Jul 16, 2022

SIMMONS

Marlene Smith Simmons, 70, of London, died Saturday, July 16, 2022, in her residence.

Born July 26, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of John Anthony and Marvine Smith.

Marlene graduated from London High School in 1970 and spent her career working in offices. She was a woman who was...

Jul 16, 2022

HARRIS

Tobitha Lucille Harris, 87, of London, died Saturday, July 16, 2022, in London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born March 18, 1935, in Pike County, she was a daughter of Ralph and Bessie (Bird) Herman.

A member of St. Paul AME Church, Lucille had formerly worked for the Union 76 Truckstop, the China Lantern...

Jul 8, 2022

PETEE

Robert Lawrence Petee, 64, of West Jefferson, died Friday, July 8, 2022, in his residence, surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Born June 4, 1958, in Ohio; he was a son of Dolores (Smith) and Robert l. Petee.

Bob had worked as a meat manager for Save-A-Lot in Springfield. He loved...

Jul 1, 2022

MARCUM

William E. (Bill) Marcum, age 82, passed away on July 1, 2022, at his London, Ohio residence. Bill was also a longtime resident of West Jefferson, Ohio. Born on Silver Creek in Crum, West Virginia on October 9, 1939.

Preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth (Stroud) Marcum, parents, Harmon and...

Jun 29, 2022

ARTIS

Brian Eugene Artis, 58, of London, died Wednesday June 29, 2022, in Mount Carmel Hospital, Grove City.

Born November 14, 1963, in London, he was a son of Earl Andrew and Carolyn Marie (Howard) Artis.

Brian had spent his career in factory work. He was a very caring man who deeply loved...

Jun 27, 2022

ROUSE

Robert David Rouse, Sr., 60, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio died Monday, June 27, 2022, in Mount Carmel Hospital, Grove City, Ohio.

Born March 19, 1962, in Williamson, West Virginia, he was a son of Robert F. and Betty L. (Laxton) Rouse.

A construction worker most of his life, Dave loved working and...

Jun 25, 2022

BOCK

Saturday June 25th, 2022, LeVern Bock was called home as he peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family and devoted caregivers.

Born March 5th, 1935; he was preceded in death by his parents, Vesta & Verner Bock, his daughter, Vikki Collins and his loving wife, Sue Bock.

LeVern was a...

Jun 21, 2022

KIM ELAINE (SIDNER) STROMBERG

1960-2022

Kim was married to William Stromberg and they were blessed with daughters RebaJane and Kjersten.

Kim passed on to the refuge and salvation of the Lord, after a life well-lived, on June 21, 2022, in the arms of her family, at Doctors Hospital in Columbus after a brief...

Jun 18, 2022

REED

William David Reed, 62, of South Solon, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 9, 1959, in Jamestown, Ohio, he was a son of William Darrel and Janet (Wilson) Reed.

Dave had spent his lifetime as a mechanic working for JD...

Jun 16, 2022

NELSON

Cheryl L. Nelson, 61, of London, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Madison Health.

Born November 17, 1960, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Norma (Rowe) and Donnie D. Mitchell.

Cheryl was a member of the First Church of God, volunteered at the Madison County Food Pantry, loved bowling and The...

Jun 13, 2022

MITCHELL

Milton Alonzo "Tony" Mitchell, 69, of London, died Monday, June 13, 2022, in his residence.

Born September 11, 1952, in Urbana, he was a son of Milton R. and Geraldine Elizabeth (Saunders) Mitchell.

A US Army veteran, Tony had also been a factory worker.

Survivors include his wife of 49...

Jun 12, 2022

DENNISON

James David "JD" Dennison, 47, of London, died Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Doctors Hospital, Columbus.

Born in London on May 8, 1975, he was the son of Christine Baker and Jim Dennison.

He had been a truck driver most of his life.

Survivors include his life partner Angy Damron;...

Jun 10, 2022

THIEL

Edgar "Ed" A. Thiel, 98, of London died Friday, June 10, 2022, in Doctors Hospital Columbus.

Born December 5, 1923, in London, Ohio, he was a son of John and Clara (Garner) Thiel.

A US Navy Veteran of World War II; Ed had also served as a volunteer firefighter. He retired from...