Obituaries

Nov 16, 2025

FOOCE

Charles Edward "Chuck" Fooce Sr., age 79, of London, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.

A man of the outdoors and a true steward of the land, he found his greatest joy in living simply and working with his hands. Whether he was deer...

Nov 15, 2025

MORRISON

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert W. “Bobby” Morrison, age 73, who passed on November 15, 2025, in Vancrest of Urbana.

Born on July 14, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, Bobby was a son of Roger and Betty Morrison. A 1970 graduate of London High School, he went on to build a long and dedicated career in customer service...

Nov 15, 2025

GROVES

David Richard Groves, affectionately known as "Grover", age 67, of London, was called home on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Dublin Methodist Hospital

Born January 22, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of Richard Gaylord Groves Sr. and Nancy Ann (Call) Groves.

For many years he worked as a dedicated...

Nov 15, 2025

CARPENTER

William Lewis Carpenter Jr., 77, of Columbus and formerly South Salem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Grant Medical Center.

Born on March 18, 1948, in Madison County, he dedicated many years of his life to serving others, working as a corrections officer at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient. He...

Nov 14, 2025

WATTS

Steven E. "Stevie" Watts, from London, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2025, in Madison Health.

Stevie was born on February 14, 1969, in London, Ohio to Paul and Pat Watts. He was a 1987 graduate of Northeastern High School. After school he held numerous jobs, one in particular was at Bob Evans....

Nov 14, 2025

RICKETTS

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Rita Jane (Paul) Ricketts, age 83, who passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, in London Health and Rehabilitation. A woman defined by kindness, generosity, and a lifelong devotion to helping others, she leaves behind a legacy of compassion that touched everyone who...

Nov 11, 2025

VITALE

With deep sorrow and profound shock, we share the sudden and unexpected passing of Bruce Edward Vitale, age 64, who passed in his residence in London, Ohio, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Veteran's Day. His loss has left a void that words cannot fully capture, and he will be missed more deeply than we can...

Nov 10, 2025

BROCK

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia Lynn (McCormack) Brock, age 70, of London, Ohio, who passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, in her residence.

Born on May 18, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio.  She worked as a registered nurse serving at Madison County Hospital, she also worked with hospice care and later...

Nov 10, 2025

FERRELL

Jay W Ferrell II passed away unexpectedly and heartbreakingly on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Jay was an avid outdoorsman who spent nearly two decades working in the natural gas industry. But his true joy was found at home. For the past 30 years, he shared a deep and steadfast love with his wife, Kathy....

Nov 9, 2025

TIER (PALMER)

Dixie Ann (Palmer) Tier, age 69, of London, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in the Madison House Senior Living Community.

Born on June 20, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, Dixie lived a life filled with compassion, creativity, and kindness. A proud graduate of the Ohio State University School of Cosmetology,...

Nov 7, 2025

GOLDING

Robert William Golding Sr., 84, passed away on November 7, 2025. Robert was surrounded by family when the Lord called him home.

Robert was born in Keego Harbor, MI on January 6th, 1941, to parents, Victor B. and Clara Dewey (Saunders) Golding and was the youngest of 13 children. After the death of his...

Nov 3, 2025

RAREY

Paul James Rarey was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather enthusiastically dedicated to his family every day of his 87 years. He passed peacefully November 3rd, 2025, surrounded by the family he gave so much joy to.

With a fascination for planes, it was an easy choice to join...

Nov 3, 2025

DELANEY

Patric Stephen Delaney, age 28, of London, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 3, 2025, in his residence.

Born on August 14, 1997, Patric was a son of Marc Delaney and Emily Marie (Thomas) Myers. After graduating from Miami Trace High School in 2016, he went on to work in manufacturing for Yamada North...

Nov 1, 2025

CAIN

As dawn came on the day of November 1, 2025, so passed the life of Theresa Lynn Cain at the age of 66

The passing was unexpected and with her gone, her family are left to grieve, wondering what they are to do with the time they had planned with her. Wondering what their...

Nov 1, 2025

MARTIN

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jessica Lynn (Gary) Martin, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the age of 39, following a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Jess was a light in every life she touched – kind, selfless,...

Oct 27, 2025

KALB

Wanda Dever-Kalb went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on October 27, 2025, at her home in London, Ohio.

She was born November 4, 1951, in Scioto County, Ohio to Russell and Ruth (Green) Dever.

She is preceded in death by her Father Russell Dever, husband Charlie (Doc) Kalb, and brother Larry...

Oct 24, 2025

The absolute sweetest kitty, we are so thankful you chose us to love you for the time you had on this earth. You are so special to us, we love and miss you so much!

Oct 23, 2025

LONG

Rachel M. Long, 32, of London died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in her residence.

Born December 22, 1992, in Columbus; she was a daughter of Susan (Weber) and William Brown.

A 2011 graduate of London High School, Rachel had owned and operated Pawfect Pups Grooming and Boarding in London. An...

Oct 21, 2025

FOLEY

It is with deep sorrow and gentle remembrance that we announce the passing of Amy Elizabeth Foley, 51, who departed this world on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in the Hospice of Hamilton Care Center.

Amy was born on May 25, 1974, in Huntington, West Virginia to loving parents Carol (Fahy) and Joseph Foley. Though...

Oct 18, 2025

KREAGER

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Shelly Lynn Kreager, who left this world peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the age of 61, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was a woman who found joy in life's simple pleasures – spending evenings playing cards with her husband...