Obituaries

Jan 15, 2022

PICKENS

Robert "Bob" E. Pickens, Sr., 74, of London, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, in his residence.

Born May 15, 1947, in Dayton, he was a son of Robert B. and Althea Pickens.

A US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, Bob had retired after 31 years from London Correctional Institution. After retiring,...

Jan 15, 2022

ROBY

Doreena Lynn Roby, 66, of Urbana, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Hearth and Home Assisted Living.

Born February 8, 1955, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Ralph and Charlene (Lansing) Boysel.

Doreena had worked as a health care aide throughout her life. She loved her family more than anything. She...

Jan 15, 2022

CHUBB

Lorrie Jean Chubb, 57, of Sullivan, Indiana, died on January 15, 2022, in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Born August 18, 1964, in London, Ohio, she was a daughter of Butch and Linda (Ramey) Cox.

Lorrie had worked as a dietary manager for Willow Manor Nursing and Rehab. In her free time she enjoyed...

Jan 13, 2022

CROOK

Russell G. Crook, 81, of Hilliard, formerly of New Carlisle, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Hilliard.

Born December 10, 1940, in Roanoke, VA, he was a son of Howard R. and Mary Lorine (Martin) Crook.

A US Navy veteran, Russ had worked for Delco and had attended the Bethel Community Church...

Jan 13, 2022

SHOAF

Kathy J. Shoaf, 72, of Springfield, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Good Shepherd Village, Springfield.

Born April 2, 1949, in London, she was a daughter of Bernard and Norma Jean (Leslie) Shoaf.

A member of the First United Methodist Church of London, Kathy had worked for TAC II Industries in Springfield....

Jan 10, 2022

POPLIN

Mary L. Poplin, 66, of Sabina, died Monday, January 10, 2022, in The Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus.

Born May 26, 1955, in Madison County, Ohio, she was a daughter of John F. and Elizabeth Irene (Temple) Poplin.

Mary had worked for many years at the Freeway Sub Station in Mount Sterling...

Jan 7, 2022

HARSH

John R. Harsh, Sr., 87, of Plumwood, died Friday, January 7, 2022, in The Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus.

Born September 11, 1934, he was a son of James Daniel and Alta J. (Stockwell) Harsh. John was a retired welder with the former Hoppes Manufacturing in Springfield and was a US Air Force veteran....

Jan 5, 2022

TOWNSEND

Ashlee Lynn Townsend, 34, of Sedalia, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022, as the result of a traffic accident.

Born November 27, 1987, in Springfield, she was a daughter of Roger and Deena (Hamm) Townsend.

Ashlee was a former member of Madison Plains FFA, the girl scouts, loved animals of all sorts, especially...

Jan 4, 2022

SHOAF

Helen Elizabeth Shoaf, 84, of London died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, in her residence.

Born September 9, 1937, in South Charleston, Ohio; she was a daughter of David Alex and Ethyl Irene (Parker) Smith.

For 34 ½ years, Helen worked for General Motors, attended the Newport Church of Christ in Christian Union,...

Jan 3, 2022

VICK

C. Ray Vick, 63, of Midland Ohio passed away January 3, 2022 with his two daughters by his side.

Ray was born in Berea, Kentucky to the late Charles R. Vick, Sr and Mary E. Willis Kerby. He was a graduate of Berea Community High School and then went on to Rockcastle County Vocational...

Jan 2, 2022

KALB

Charles "Charlie" "Doc" Kalb. DVM, 82, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home in London, Ohio, on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Charlie was born December 30, 1939, in Crawford County, Ohio.  He was a United States Navy Veteran and a veterinarian specializing in horses for many years.  His hobbies included harness racing, working...

Jan 2, 2022

REEVES

June Ann Reeves, 91, formerly of London, Ohio and Mesa, Arizona passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, in St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.

Born June 4, 1930, in Fayette County, Ohio, a daughter of Lester and Christena (Sockman) Roberts. She had spent most of her life in Madison County.

She was a...

Jan 1, 2022

PETERMAN

Raelynn Jean Peterman, two weeks old, was called home to be with other family members on January 1, 2022.

Born December 17, 2021, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Erin Nolan and Michael Peterman.

Survivors include her parents Mike and Erin; grandparents Laura Nolan, Dan Nolan (Lori), Rob Peterman (Cathy Fout),...

Dec 30, 2021

POLLOCK

Betty L. Pollock, 74, of London died Thursday, December 30, 2021, in her residence.

Born March 19, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of Robert Thurman and Wilma Violet (Holley) Jenkins.

Betty had been a nurse's aide and also worked at several area restaurants.

Survivors include her son...

Dec 23, 2021

STOUGHTON

Jeffrey Lynn Stoughton, 53, died Thursday, December 23, 2021, in Hamilton, Ohio.

Born August 16, 1968, in London, Ohio.

Jeff graduated from Ohio University and was a member of the Air National Guard at the Rickenbacker Air Force Base. He worked in the mortgage business for twenty years before retiring. He was...

Dec 20, 2021

CRABTREE

Robert Crabtree, 83, of London, died Monday, December 20, 2021, in Arbors West Jefferson.

Born July 1, 1938, in Columbus, he was a son of Albert and Hazel (Sisson) Crabtree.

A US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, Bob retired as a machinist from the former Church and Dwight Corporation in London...

Dec 19, 2021

HELTON

Joan Teresa Helton, died on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Four Season Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington Court House, Ohio.

Mrs. Helton was 85 years old, lived previously in West Jefferson, Ohio before residing at Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington Court House.

Born in Queens, NY the daughter...

Dec 18, 2021

ELFRINK

Paul Elfrink, 51, of London died Saturday, December 18, 2021, in his residence.

Born October 10, 1970, in London, he was a son of Rudolph Paul and Alice Lorraine (Wilson) Elfrink.

Paul was employed at Nissen Chemitec in London.

Survivors include his sons Mike Elfrink and Nick Elfrink; siblings Larry...

Dec 16, 2021

ARMSTRONG

Sharon L. Armstrong, 73, of London died Thursday, December 16, 2021, in Doctors West Hospital.

Sharon was born on September 12, 1948, in Columbus; the daughter of Richard and Helen Byerly-King. She always believed in putting family first, focusing on the positive and doing the right thing.  Her hobbies included Bingo, Genealogy and Yard...

Dec 15, 2021

SIMPSON

Richard A. "Rick" Simpson, 67, of Fort Mohave, AZ, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 15, 2021,

in his residence. Born April 9, 1954, in Columbus, he was the oldest son of Dwight and Mary Kay (Strine) Simpson.

Rick graduated from Ohio Northern University in pharmacy. He was a member of St. John's...