Obituaries

Oct 13, 2021

BURKS

Our loss was Heaven's gain. Rachel Lee Burks died unexpectedly on October 13, 2021, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born January 11, 1981, to Debra Morris.

Rachel is preceded in death by her father Marvin Lee Baker on October 5, 2021.

Survivors are her mother Debra Morris,...

Oct 11, 2021

GARVEY

Maria Kai Garvey, 32, of London lost her battle with diabetes on Monday October 11, 2021.

She was born on December 27, 1988, in Springfield, Ohio, she was a loving daughter to Lana Salyers and Michel Garvey.

Maria loved her Chucky doll. She loved to sit around and do her puzzles, color...

Oct 11, 2021

CLINGMAN

Jon Clingman, 72, of Dublin, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday, October 11th at home surrounded by family. Jon is survived by his wife of 37 years, Miriam Clingman.  He was born in London, Ohio and graduated from London High School. He worked for Kal Kan Foods in Columbus Ohio for 12 years in the production area...

Oct 11, 2021

GOINGS

David Charles Goings, 73, of London died Monday, October 11, 2021, in Good Shepherd Village, Springfield.

Born July 8, 1948, in Urbana, he was the son of David and Martha (Waugh) Goings.

A graduate of Madison South High School, David was active in the marching band, playing the drums. A US Army...

Oct 10, 2021

WILTSIE

Eric Alan Wiltsie entered this world on September 2, 1965, and he earned his Angel wings on October 10, 2021. Many were at the Heaven gate to greet him; most notably his mother Stella Wiltsie & his baby brother Kevin Wiltsie. Eric was born in Coshocton, Ohio, and was raised in Zanesville & Mount Perry, Ohio....

Oct 10, 2021

MOREHART

Donna Jean Morehart, 80, of London died Sunday, October 10, 2021, in Sisters on Elm Nursing Home.

Born July 5, 1941, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Johnny and Shirley (Haye) McGuire.

Donna was a talented seamstress and ceramicist winning awards for both. She also was an excellent painter and quilter...

Oct 6, 2021

HEDGES

Scott Hedges, 50, of London, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, in Doctors Hospital, Columbus.

Born February 15, 1971, in Columbus, he was the son of Mary Arehart and Gary Hedges.

Scott worked in framework and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Survivors include his mother Mary Price, sons Corey Hedges...

Oct 5, 2021

WILSON

Lloyd J. (Jake) Wilson, 62, of London, passed away October 5, 2021 at home.

He was a son of Earl and Esther (Kemp) Wilson.

Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years Robin; daughter Brandi Wilson; siblings Carol Jordan of London, Earlene (David) Carson of Mount Sterling, Earl Wilson (Piper Collins) of...

Oct 5, 2021

BAKER

Marvin Lee Baker, 69, of London, died October 5, 2021 in Columbus Healthcare Center.

Born March 24, 1952 in Columbus, he was a son of John "Jack" Wesley Jr. and Norma Jean (Rutherford) Baker.

Marvin is survived by sister Brenda (Greg) Michael, brother Donald Baker (Celia Cave); nieces Michelle and Tamara, nephew...

Oct 1, 2021

BALLAH

Robert Alan (Bob) Ballah, 77, of London, Ohio left this world as we know it into the hands of God very unexpectedly Friday, October 1 at 6:30 AM at home with his beloved "Con" along with his fur babies at his side. Born January 16, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio to parents Byron Ballah, Sr. and Margaret...

Sep 30, 2021

HAMILTON

John Scott Hamilton, 58 of Mount Sterling, went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. He was born on December 13, 1962 in Portsmouth, Ohio. John grew up with his two sisters, Rondha Krack of Mount Sterling and Candy Stevens of Louisa, Kentucky. John was destined for greatness...

Sep 30, 2021

MILLER

Carolyn Sue Miller (Alfrey)(Thompson) went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 30, 2021, at 7:15 PM in her beloved sister's home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was loved by many and didn't know a stranger. She was a loving friend to many.

Carolyn was born...

Sep 29, 2021

CAIN

George Robert Cain, 63, of London, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Madison Health Hospital.

Born May 31, 1958, in Columbus, he was a son of Jack and Lulabell (Beers) Cain.

George had spent a lifetime in construction where he owned and operated Cains Construction. He also enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and...

Sep 27, 2021

MORRIS

Timothy Michael Morris, 34, of London died Monday, September 27, 2021, in Doctors Hospital West, Columbus.

Born October 9, 1986, in Columbus, he was a son of Robert W. and Teresa (Cox) Morris.

Tim was a 2005 graduate of London High School, an associate with Wal-Mart, a big Cleveland Browns fan and...

Sep 24, 2021

POTTER

Dale W. Potter, 81 of Mechanicsburg, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, in Ft. Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton, Ohio.

Dale was born on August 1, 1940 to Carl and Mabel (Nibert) Potter. He was the youngest of three brothers growing up and residing in Mechanicsburg/Woodstock Ohio.

A 1958 graduate of Mechanicsburg High School,...

Sep 22, 2021

JOHNSTON

James Milford Johnston, 91, of Columbus, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in the Kobacker House, Columbus.

Born February 23, 1930, in Dayton, he was a son of DeWitt Talmadge and Zaina Yvette (West) Johnston.

Jim lived life on his own terms. He farmed, trained horses, worked in a rodeo, did general maintenance...

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...