Obituaries

Jul 17, 2021

JOHNSON

Joseph (Jim) James Johnson, 85, of London, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, from natural causes.

Jim's old fashioned values, generosity, and his love for his family will be deeply missed.

He was born on June 25, 1936, in London, and was the son of Stanley and Flora (Tway) Johnson.

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Jul 15, 2021

HARTMAN

Getena "Tena" E. Hartman, 66, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, in The Ohio State University Hospital.

Born October 2, 1954, in Nashville, TN, she was a daughter of Otis "Edward" and Phyllis "Jean"  (Heeter) Gotto.

Tena had been employed in the Fashion Department at Meijer and attended the Madison...

Jul 15, 2021

NULL

Kenneth R. Null, Sr., 79, of London, died peacefully and ascended to heaven on July 15, 2021, to once again join his beloved wife, Betty, to dance the Texas Two-Step.  Born October 8, 1941, at home in Kellys Creek, WV, to Marvin and Sarah (Pugh) Null.  Ken "Red" Null grew up on his family's small farm...

Jul 15, 2021

MONST

Donald Lee Monst, 58, of South Charleston, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, in his residence.

Born July 10, 1963, in Columbus, he was a son of Michael Eugene and Janet (Hare) Monst.

Don had been an associate with Stanley Electric and owned and operated Monst Powder Coating and Woodworking. Besides woodworking and...

Jul 10, 2021

GORDON

Richard "Dick" Lee Gordon, 91, of London, died Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Kobacker House, Columbus, Ohio

Dick was born June 10, 1930, in London, and was a son of Charles and Beatrice (Bennett) Gordon.

Dick was a US Army veteran of Korea.   He was employed with the former McCord Radiator and...

Jul 6, 2021

WHITE

Alice M. White, 89, of Grove City, died peacefully Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Doctors Hospital West with family by her side.

Born May 31, 1932, in Ironton, Ohio, she was a daughter of Oscar and Mary (DeHart) Willis.

Alice was a woman of Faith, and chose to serve her Lord and...

Jul 4, 2021

SEBASTIAN

Douglas Harold Sebastian of Dublin, OH, died July 4, 2021, at the age of 67.

He was born February 4, 1954, to Betty and Harold Sebastian.

After graduating from London High School, Doug earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio Dominican College and a master's degree from the University of Dayton.

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Jul 3, 2021

ZORNES

Helen Faye Zornes, 81, of Plumwood, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 in London.

Born September 5, 1939 in South Point, Ohio, she was a daughter of Clarence and Mabel (Pemberton) Smith.

Helen had attended the Plumwood Church of Christ in Christian Union.

Survivors include her children Jim (Sylvia) Zornes, John...

Jun 26, 2021

SMITH

Cynthia L. Smith, age 85, of New York, NY, passed away on June 26, 2021.

She was born in DeGraff, OH, on June 15, 1936, to the late Kelsey and Jane (Creath) Smith and grew up in London, OH.

A graduate of Urbana High School, she earned her BA in Education degree...

Jun 26, 2021

SLAGLE

James Rea Slagle, 75, died peacefully at home on June 26, 2021.

Born May 16, 1946 to Robert and Jane Slagle, he graduated from Delaware Hayes High School and Miami University where he was a member of Phi Delta Gamma fraternity. He  served in the US Navy.

Jim married Diane S. Slagle...

Jun 24, 2021

COVERDALE

Carol Sue Coverdale, 79, of Mount Sterling, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, in Mount Carmel Grove City.

Born September 20, 1941, in Clay City, Kentucky, she was a daughter of George O. and Ethel (Mastin) Perry.

Carol was an avid reader, could do the New York Times crossword puzzle in ink, adored...

Jun 23, 2021

JACKSON

George A. Jackson, 72, of London, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Springfield Regional Hospital.

Born July 29, 1948, in London, he was a son of Luther Gilbert and Madge V. (Hutchison) Jackson.

George was an auxiliary member of the Madison Memorial Post #1176, American Legion, and for many years he attended...

Jun 21, 2021

GREGORY

Cora N. Gregory, 77, formerly of London, died Monday, June 21, 2021, in Springfield.

Born September 3, 1943, in Athol, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Hubert and Dorothea (Hollan) Noble.

Cora loved gardening, flowers and collecting figurines. She had retired from Schottenstein's Warehouse.

Survivors include her sons...

Jun 21, 2021

HILLIARD Daniel "Danny" E. Hilliard, 60, of Columbus, died Monday, June 21, 2021, in Grant Medical Center, Columbus.

Born October 5, 1960, in England, he was a son of Donald and Gladys (Pelletier) Hilliard.

Danny had been a welder and metal fabricator as well as working in construction. He loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

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Jun 18, 2021

SHEELY

Cierra J. Sheely, 32, of London, died Friday, June 18, 2021, in Columbus.

Born November 4, 1988, in London, she was a daughter of Billie J. (Whitelow) and Darrin Sheely.

Cierra was employed with Torrid Distribution. She dearly loved her family, especially her nephews. Watching movies, playing video games, music, drawing but...

Jun 17, 2021

RAUB

William A. Raub, 75, of London died Thursday, June 17, 2021 in his residence.

Born June 6, 1946 in Madison County, he was the son of Marion A. and Mildred (Karnes) Raub.

A US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, Bill had started his working career as a lineman for Ohio Bell....

Jun 16, 2021

BLANKENSHIP

John M. Blankenship, Jr., 65, of South Charleston, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in his residence.

Born February 14, 1956 in Springfield, he was a son of John M. and Wilma J. (Willis) Blankenship, Sr.

A truck driver most of his life, John enjoyed fishing, gardening, photography, being outdoors, working with his...

Jun 14, 2021

EADES

Carol Ann Eades, 74, of London died Monday, June 14, 2021, in The Ohio State University Hospital.

Born December 4, 1946, in London, she was the daughter of Angus and Ruth (Emmons) Murphy.

Carol enjoyed her friends and family, playing euchre, hosting family holiday events and vacationing in Tennessee and South Carolina....

Jun 12, 2021

KOMIVES

Mary Orosz Komives born April 22, 1920, passed away at Sisters Assisted Living, London, Ohio June 12, 2021 at the age of 101. Preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Komives, Sr., granddaughter Courtney Alexcis Barton, Mother and Father Mary and Andy Orosz and brothers Andrew, Mike and Frank Orosz.

Loving wife and mother...

Jun 10, 2021

NAPPER

Aundrey Napper passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 10, 2021 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born October 16, 1972.

He spent the majority of his time in London, Ohio.

He was the son of Gregory Hoosier and Constance Napper.

Aundrey attended Brookhaven High School before relocating and graduating...