Obituaries

Sep 22, 2021

SOMMERS

Robert D. Sommers, 98, of London died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in his residence.

Born October 2, 1922, in Bourneville, Ohio, he was a son of Nelson D. and Laura (Hill) Sommers.

A well-known lifelong farmer, Bob was active in many organizations including being a longtime member of the First United Methodist...

Sep 21, 2021

THRELKELD

Larry W. Threlkeld, 83, of London died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in Doctors Hospital West.

Born April 22, 1938, in Columbus, Georgia, he was a son of Harvey and Dora (Liner) Threlkeld.

Larry had worked at the former Arm and Hammer, Purex and Dial plant in London retiring after 41 years. He...

Sep 20, 2021

GOOD

On September 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, Mildred Eileen (Boroff) Good, age 99, passed into the embrace of our heavenly Father.

Mildred was born at home on December 17, 1921, in Tiffin, Ohio to John and Ruth (Gahris) Boroff. She graduated from Melmore High School...

Sep 19, 2021

TOOPS

Raymond E. Toops, Sr., 84, of London, died Sunday, September 19, 2021, in his residence surrounded by his family.

Born December 13, 1936, in London, he was a son of Weldon and Ethel (Bowshier) Toops.

A lifelong farmer, Raymond also belonged to Madison County Farm Bureau.

Survivors include his children...

Sep 17, 2021

KNISLEY

Travis Levi Knisley, 23, of Ashville, Ohio went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2021.

Travis was born on July 4, 1998, to Wendy Knisley of Ashville, Ohio and Robert Jones Jr. of Columbus, Ohio.

He spent most of his life in Circleville and Frankfort, Ohio.

Travis is...

Sep 17, 2021

SHAFLEY

William "Bill" Kenneth Shafley of London Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Born June 9,1923 in Turtle Creek Pennsylvania, he was the son of Jacob and Ina (Shields) Shafley.

Bill served in the Army during WWII as an airplane mechanic, servicing C-46 cargo planes which...

Sep 15, 2021

CARTER

Elsie Marie Carter, age 77, of London, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, in her residence.

She was born on January 22, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Elbert and Lynnie Arnold Evans. On November 29,1963 she married John Carter who survives.

Elsie was a...

Sep 13, 2021

McCOMBS

Robert L. McCombs, 81, of South Vienna, died Monday, September 13, 2021, in The Ohio State University Hospital.

Born October 17, 1939, in Pickaway County; he was a son of Gaspard and Ethel (Carpenter) McCombs.

A US Army veteran of Vietnam, Robert retired from Navistar after 31 ½ years as a committeeman....

Sep 12, 2021

FICKLE

Ethel Mae Fickel, 97, of London, OH, formerly of Delmont and Florida, died Sunday, September 12, 2021, in Doctors Hospital, Columbus, OH.

Born February 27, 1924, in Conklin, NY, she was a daughter of Charles and Lida (Alden) Cameron.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, sister, and two...

Sep 5, 2021

WILLIAMS

Jean Ann Williams, 57, of South Charleston, died Sunday, September 5, 2021, in Doctors Hospital, Columbus.

Born October 9, 1963, in Columbus, she was the daughter of George and Carolyn (Rollins) Brigner.

A graduate of Bloom Carroll High School, she was active in the marching band. For 15 years she had worked...

Sep 2, 2021

SESIC

Dale Allen Sesic, 63, of London, died Thursday, September 2, 2021, in his residence.

Born May 17, 1958, in Akron, Ohio.

A US Army veteran, Dale had worked at Restoration Hardware and Armstrong Industries. He was a man of many talents. Most know him to be quite the jokester! He loved to...

Aug 30, 2021

PICKENS, JR.

Robert E. Pickens, Jr., 51, of London, died Monday, August 30, 2021, in his residence.

Born September 11, 1969, in London, he was the son of Joyce (Duffey) and Robert E. Pickens, Sr.

Rob had worked at Wal-Mart as a supervisor, loved fishing and was a huge football fan, following the...

Aug 27, 2021

FAIRCHILD

Vivian M. Fairchild, 71, of London died Friday, August 27, 2021, in her residence.

Born October 31, 1949, in Akron, she was a daughter of Francis "Shorty" and Goldie (Cummings) Long.

Vivian had worked for Purex in London and for Sears, from where she retired. Along with her husband, she was part...

Aug 24, 2021

WIGGINS

James Bennie Wiggins, 76, of London died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, in Doctors Hospital, Columbus.

Born December 5, 1944, in Newport, he was a son of Earl "Jack" and Marion (Saltan) Wiggins.

Bennie retired after 26 years from the Madison County Engineers Office, was a longtime member of the Newport Church of...

Aug 23, 2021

CARTER

Larry Michael "Mike" Carter, 77 of London, died Monday, August 23, 2021 in Mount Carmel East Hospital.

Born October 19, 1943 in Springfield, Ohio, he was a son of Reverend Donald L and Maxine L. (Pickens) Carter.

Mike had worked over 30 years as a lineman for Ohio Edison. He was a...

Aug 21, 2021

LININGER

Ralph C. Lininger, 86, passed away under Hospice Loving Care at his home on August 21, 2021.

Born September 11, 1934, to the late Helen Dickey Lininger and Carroll Page Lininger in Champaign County, Ohio.

Survivors include wife, Becky Chave Lininger and sons Steven Lininger and Richard (Sheri) Lininger and daughters Sheryl...

Aug 20, 2021

BLAKESLEE

Rosemary A. (Bradley) Blakeslee, 94, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Anne Slifer on August 20, 2021. All her immediate family was able to help walk her home to see her beloved Jim.

Born June 30, 1927, to William and Clara Bradley in East Aurora, NY.

Survivors include her...

Aug 19, 2021

Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Young, Sr.

To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God...

Aug 16, 2021

PRITCHARD

Janice M. Pritchard, 83 of Columbus, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 16, 2021, in London, Ohio.

Born November 9, 1937, she was a daughter of Charles and Lela (Moore) Elder.

Janice had worked as a bank teller for Huntington National Bank and attended the Full Armor of...

Aug 16, 2021

MORCHER

Virginia Ruth Morcher, age 92, entered through the gates of heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on August 16, 2021. Born May 22, 1929, she is the daughter of the late Alonzo Franklin and Caroline Louise (Gibson) Rigsby. Beloved wife to the late George William Morcher.

A lifetime member of The First...