Obituaries

Jul 29, 2025

JORDAN

Carol J. Jordan, 75, of Springfield, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Wooded Glen Nursing Home, Springfield.

Born December 3, 1949, in London, she was a daughter of Earl and Esther (Kemp) Wilson.

A well-known cook in the Madison County Area; Carol had worked at the former Sharonview Nursing Home, BCI and...

Jul 20, 2025

DAVIS

Barbara Jean Davis, 77, of London, died Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Madison Health.

Born September 10, 1947, in London, she was a daughter of Robert James and Kathryn Elizabeth (Peterson) Davis.

A longtime faithful member of the First Baptist Church of London, Barbara had been a business manager for Lazarus, Sears...

Jul 20, 2025

POWELL

Frank Powell, 89, of London died Sunday, July 20, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 7, 1936, in South Solon; he was a son of Otto and Laura (Davis) Powell.

For 32 ½ years, Frank had worked for Columbia Gas as a serviceman. A longtime member of the First...

Jul 17, 2025

KUNKLE

With great sorrow we announce the passing of Dottalene "Dottie" Kunkle, a longtime resident of Plain City and formerly London, who passed on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Dottie passed peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family.

The cherished daughter of Charles C. Nash Sr. and Dorothy...

Jul 14, 2025

COX

Robert Frederick "Bob" Cox Jr., age 80, of London, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Madison Health following a brief illness. Born February 5, 1945, in London, Bob was a son of Robert Frederick Cox Sr. and Ethel (Fout) Cox.

Following high school, Bob went on to proudly serve in the...

Jul 13, 2025

BYERLY

Hilda Marie Byerly, 86, passed peacefully on July 13, 2025, in Wooster, Ohio. Born July 17, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, Marie was the daughter of Ora Lee and Emma Jane (Jordan) Travis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Carl Byerly Jr.; brothers Delbert (Ollie)...

Jul 13, 2025

COX

Roger W. Cox, 86, of London, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Born in Madison County on May 31, 1939, he was a son of Austin William "Bill" and Mary Irene (Burns) Cox.

A lifelong, faithful and very active member of the London Church of the Nazarene,...

Jul 12, 2025

SWISS

Tina R. Swiss, age 63, of London, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Madison Health following a brief illness. Born March 28, 1962, in Kenton, she was a daughter of Roscoe Fields and Lillian Rose (Wiley) Fields.

Tina is survived by her son Chris McHenry of Galloway. She was preceded in death by...

Jul 9, 2025

Robbye Lynn Salley August 18, 1939 – July 9, 2025

Robbye Lynn Salley, 85, of Anderson Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 9, 2025.

Born August 18, 1939, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Robbye was the daughter of John D. Liddle and Nelle M. (Jenkins) Liddle.

A...

Jul 8, 2025

MAHAN

With great sorrow we announce the passing of Thomas Jay "Tom" Mahan, age 65, of London. Tom passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville.

Born March 13, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio, Tom was the adopted son of Acel J. Mahan and...

Jul 8, 2025

POLLOCK

Stephen Edward Pollock Jr., affectionately known as "Fat Boy" by his friends, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the age of 43, at home surrounded by his family. Born June 17, 1982, he was a son of Stephen Edward Pollock Sr. and Terry (Evans) Pollock.

A graduate of London...

Jul 6, 2025

GRUNDY

Chanel Renee (Butts) Grundy, age 41, of London, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Madison Health, following a brief battle with lung cancer.

Chanel touched the hearts of everyone she came in contact with leaving them with inspirations of faith, hope, and an endless amount of love.

She was born in...

Jul 5, 2025

KREEGER

Catherine Elizabeth Kreeger born April 25th, 2007, died in the early hours on July 5th, 2025, at her home with her parents by her side. Catherine was born in Fairfax, Virginia. She is survived by her parents Nathan and Teresa, brothers Christian, Cian and Coen Kreeger. Catherine graduated from London High School in May 2025.

Jul 4, 2025

THOMAS

Lorran "Dale" Thomas, 74, of London, died Friday, July 4, 2025, in Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Born November 20, 1950, in Franklin County, Dale was a son of George Lester and Wilda Jean (Jester) Thomas. A graduate of West Jefferson High School in the class of 1969, Dale went on to proudly serve in the...

Jul 4, 2025

HARSH

Glenda Kathryn "Kathy" (Whited) Harsh, 68, of Plumwood, went home to Glory on Friday, July 4, 2025, in the Ohio State East Hospital.

Born July 24, 1956, in Gahanna, Ohio, Kathy was a daughter of Glen Samuel Whited and Flora Ellen (Owens) Whited. Kathy married the love of her life, Bill Harsh, on April...

Jul 3, 2025

PARKER

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mr. Roger Lee Parker, Sr., on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Adena Fayette Medical Center, at the age of 70. Born on December 3, 1954, in London, Ohio, Roger was a son of Effie (Yohn) and George Parker.

Roger was a graduate of Madison Plains High...

Jul 2, 2025

CAIN

Mary Kay Cain, age 68, of London, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in her residence. Born April 19, 1957, in London, Kay was the beloved daughter of Donald Knisley Sr. and Patricia (Burt) Knisley.

Kay thoroughly enjoyed perusing yard sales in search of her next great find, and she also enjoyed anything and everything...

Jun 30, 2025

Marvin Lee Wootson, Jr., 27 of Clermont, Florida passed in West Jefferson, Ohio on June 30, 2025. Born in Columbus, Georgia, to Marvin Lee Wootson, Sr. and Pamela Denise (Hood) Wootson. Visitation will be held Friday, July 11, 2025, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in the Wootson Temple COGIC, 918 Scott Street, Clermont, Florida 34711. A funeral service will...

Jun 29, 2025

Cattaneo, Joan (nee Perino), age 97 of Hilliard, Ohio at rest in Columbus, Ohio on June 29, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Dante Cattaneo (2000). Loving mother of the late Roy and Larry Cattaneo. Dear grandmother of Nicholas and Melissa. Great-grandmother of Aria, Harrison, Josie and Evvy. Aunt of Gale and Yvonne. Born in Paterson, she lived in...

Jun 26, 2025

FINNEY

Kenneth L. Finney of London was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at The Gables of Marysville.

Born in Springfield, Ohio on June 30, 1931, he was a son of Howard and Katherine (Mitchell) Finney.  Kenneth graduated from Springfield High School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Army...