Obituaries

Nov 21, 2021

HARRIS

Mayford Asberry "Junie" Harris, Jr., age 77, of London and formerly of Xenia, died Sunday, November 21, in the Kobacker House, Columbus.

Born May 26, 1944, in Ravenswood, West Virginia, he was a son of Wilma (Suck) and Mayford Asberry Harris, Sr.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donny...

Nov 21, 2021

HACKETT

Gleason J. "Bud" Hackett, 77, of Springfield, died Sunday, November 21, 2021, in Doctors West Hospital, Columbus.

Born December 25, 1943, in Dingus, Kentucky, he was a son of Hessie (Cantrell) Brake.

Bud was a graduate of Triad High School where he went on to attend Gulf Coast Bible College in Houston,...

Nov 19, 2021

WELLS

David E. Wells, 92, of Mount Sterling, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021.

Born March 29, 1929, in Boyd County, Kentucky, he was the son of David and Viola Wells

David served in the Air Force and was a Korean War Vet.

He worked as an accountant for nearly 30...

Nov 19, 2021

HARLEY

Jean Harley, 90, of London, died Friday, November 19, 2021, in The Madison Senior Living Community, London.

Born June 15, 1931, in Portsmouth, Ohio, she was a daughter of Henry and Minnie D. (Clemens) Papillon.

Jean was a member of Grace Baptist Church, London.

Survivors include her son William H....

Nov 17, 2021

ZACK

David Zack, 77, of London died Wednesday, November 17, 2021, in his residence.

Born January 5, 1944, in Elyria, Ohio, he was a son of Theodore and Nellie (Sniezek) Zack.

A member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, London, Ohio, David retired after 35 years of service with General Motors. He...

Nov 10, 2021

WITT

Deborah A. Witt, 70, of London died Wednesday, November 10, 2021, in her residence surrounded by her family.

Born June 18, 1951, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Bernice (Travis) Pollock.

Deb retired from the former Dial Corporation in London. She loved sitting on the front porch watching the world go...

Nov 7, 2021

WILSON

Joan Wilson, 84, of London, OH died Sunday, November 7, 2021, in her residence in the arms of her daughter and son-in-law.

Born July 11, 1937, in Rushden, England, she was the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Whiting) Pleasance. Due to their untimely death at her very young age, she was raised by her...

Nov 2, 2021

RYAN

Mary Ann Ryan, 72, of London passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021.  Mary Ann was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 10, 1949, the daughter of the late Raymond Bernard and Martha Jane (McAdam) Ryan.  A 1967 graduate of Jonathan Alder High School, she was a Columbus area resident her entire life. An avid Ohio State...

Nov 2, 2021

BAKER

Beverly "Doog" (LeMaster) Baker, 70, of London died Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born February 22, 1951, in Madison County, she was a daughter of Vernon and Catherine (Houser) LeMaster.

Beverly had been a bus driver for London City Schools. She was such a loving person who always...

Oct 30, 2021

COLLEY

Joan Colley, died on October 30, 2021, age 91 years. Born February 25, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio as Phyllis Joan to Myrtle F. (Justice) Thompson and Lawrence K. Thompson, Sr, who preceded her in death along with husband of 57 years Donald Edward "Bud" Colley, her daughter Cathe Sapp, sisters Sue Thompson Wolf, Jeanne Thompson Suplizio...

Oct 27, 2021

BOYD

Donald "Donnie" L. Boyd, 74, of Plumwood, passed away at OSU-The James Hospital on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on December 13, 1946, and was a lifelong resident of Plumwood and a 1964 graduate of Jonathan Alder High School.

Donnie enjoyed fishing, golfing, everything...

Oct 25, 2021

HILLARD

Robert G. Hillard, 77, of London went home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2021, in Mount Carmel Hospital, Grove City.

Born November 2, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of William Howard and Virginia (McMullen) Hillard.

A railroader most of his life, RG retired from Norfolk-Southern Railroad....

Oct 21, 2021

PREECE

James F. Preece, 82, of London died Thursday, October 21, 2021, in his residence.

Born April 2, 1939, in Inez, KY, he was a son of Luther and Lydia (Perry) Preece.

A US Army Veteran, James had worked and retired from Honda of America. He loved to tinker around the house and...

Oct 20, 2021

WATTS

Jeffrey "Jeff" Scott Watts, 65, of London, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021, in The Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus.

Born April 21, 1956, in Columbus, he was the son of Ralph and Patricia Anne (Wagner) Watts.

A longtime employee of Madison Tent and Awning, Jeff was an avid fisherman and loved NASCAR....

Oct 17, 2021

PATTERSON

Joseph Edward Patterson, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday October 17, 2021. Born June 2, 1976 to the late James and Bobbie (McCoy) Patterson.

Joe was raised in Big Plain, Ohio. He attended Madison Plains High School where he made many lifelong friends. He also life served in the Army. Joe was currently employed...

Oct 16, 2021

MARSCH

Melodie W. Marsch, 79, of London, died on October 16, 2021, in her residence.

Born September 26, 1942, in Blair County, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of George and Edna (Detsch) Wood.

Melodie had worked as a teacher for Columbus City Schools for over 30 years, where she also served as a...

Oct 16, 2021

McCain, Susan (Bean)

Susan (Bean) McCain, age 72, died October 16, 2021, of complications from heart disease. Born April 12, 1949, she was the only child of Howard and Bernice (Littler) Bean. A lifelong resident of Plumwood, Ohio, she attended Jonathan Alder High School, graduating in 1967. Susan then attended Ohio State University, where she was a...

Oct 16, 2021

HUMPHREY

Linda Lou Humphrey, 72 of Sedalia, died on October 16, 2021, in Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe.

Born December 12, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, she was a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Wease) Forsythe.

Linda grew up in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and graduated from Farmington Hills High School in the Class of...

Oct 15, 2021

JACKSON

Evangelist Nancy I. (Howard) Jackson.

Born November 30, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio.

She was the daughter of Eunice I. Artis and Bobby Howard.

October 15, 2021 she changed her earthly home, with her loved ones by her side to her heavenly home in Glory!

She is survived by...

Oct 14, 2021

KING

Karren K. King, 58, of Columbus, died Thursday, October 14, 2021, in Columbus.

Born October 12, 1963, in London, she was a daughter of Ronald E. and Jean (Hoisington) King.

Karren had belonged to the London Apostolic Gospel Church.

Survivors include her mother Jean King, brother Tony (Bev) King, sister...