Obituaries

Feb 19, 2021

HARDIN

Lora Lee Hardin, 61, of London passed away peacefully Friday, February 19, 2021 in The Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus.

Born November 8, 1959 in Louisa, Kentucky; she was a daughter of Billy Ray Johnson and Lorann Gertrude (Borgardts) Allen.

Lora was employed with Matco Industries as a crew leader and belonged...

Feb 19, 2021

CRABBE

Susan L. Crabbe, 68, of London died Friday, February 19, 2021 in her residence.

Born April 2, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of Harold and Nancy (Ashton) VanVorhis.

Susan had worked for various warehouses, but most enjoyed working with flowers, having worked at Kroger and London Florist.

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Feb 15, 2021

OBITUARY OF DAVID A. SOMMER

Preceded in death by his father Louis Frederick Sommer and mother, Anna Marie Kopp Sommer Will and brothers Fred, John & Gerald Sommer.

A farmer and United States Air Force veteran with forty years of service,

David was a loving husband and father who is survived by his...

Feb 15, 2021

TAYLOR

Devoted husband and loving father, Robert L. Taylor, 72, of London, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Born March 31, 1948 in New Bedford, Massachusetts; he was the son of Paul and Mary Ann (Falter) Taylor.  Bob grew up in Marysville, Ohio. He was a graduate of Marysville High...

Feb 15, 2021

BRASKETT

Patricia Sue Braskett, 76, of Mechanicsburg, died Monday, February 15, 2021 in Laurels of West Columbus.

Born June 30, 1944 in London; she was the only child of Mary Marjorie (Smouse) and John Franklin Emmons.

Patty had belonged to the First United Methodist Church of London and was the financial coordinator for...

Feb 15, 2021

EVERETTS

William R Everetts, 78, of London died Monday February 15, 2021 in London Health and Rehabilitation.

A US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. Bill was a carpenter by trade. He could fix and build anything.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years Barbara (Akers), his son Billy Everetts, and daughter...

Feb 14, 2021

ABBOTT

Eric P. Abbott, 59, of Springfield, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 in his residence.

Born July 22, 1961 in Fort Wayne, IN; he was a son of Harry Abbott and Patsy (Graham) Richhart.

Eric had owned and operated Abbott Technical Services. Survivors include Rhonda Abbott and their children Jeremy Abbott (fiancée Tiffany...

Feb 12, 2021

GILBERT (BAKER)

Beverly Sue (Baker) Gilbert, 70, of London died Friday, February 12, 2021 in Madison Health.

Born in Ohio on June 30, 1950, she was a daughter of John Wesley and Norma Jean (Rutherford) Baker, Jr.

For 48 years, Beverly had worked for Motorists Mutual Insurance Company in Columbus.

Survivors...

Feb 12, 2021

GAMMELL

Randy A. Gammell, Sr., 58, of London died Friday, February 12, 2021 in Doctors Hospital, Columbus.

Randy was born January 7, 1963 in Columbus and had been a truck driver for Reynolds Nationwide.

Survivors include his children Jessica Gammell (Zack Zorns), Christina Henry and Randy Gammell, Jr.; granddaughters Melanie Zorns and Aubree...

Feb 11, 2021

WARD

Linda Ward born 3-18-1947 to the late Loman and Wilma Carroll in Columbus Ohio.

Linda had retired from London Correctional Institution as the food service coordinator.

She was preceded in death by her late Husband Kenneth Ward and siblings Angie and Sharron.

Survived by her siblings Debbie Garman, Gail Lohn,...

Feb 10, 2021

SWORD

Danny Edward Sword, 65, of London died peacefully at home with his beloved best friend Sparky on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

Born September 16, 1955 in Columbus; he was the son of Lawrence and Laudra (Gayhart) Sword.

Danny had a love of cars and motorcycles and had worked at Ames Department Stores...

Feb 6, 2021

STEWART

Roberta C. Stewart, 71, formerly of London, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Born March 2, 1949 in London, she was the daughter of Evelyn M. (Carter) and Robert Tipton.

Roberta was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and had been a press operator at Nissen Chemitec....

Feb 6, 2021

MAYNARD

Owen J. Maynard, 61, of London passed away February 6, 2021 at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

Owen was born January 11, 1960 in Huntington, WV to Jerry and Madeline Maynard.

Owen loved spending time with his family and enjoyed being around his grandkids. If you couldn't find him...

Feb 1, 2021

CUTLIP

Patricia Ann Cutlip 74 of Fernandina Beach, Fl passed away on February 1, 2021 at her residence.

Born January 13,1947 in Sardinia, Oh. She was a daughter to Albert and Beatrice (Pope) Bender.

Patricia had worked for many years as a Quality Control Specialist for Staples warehouse. She collected Angels, enjoyed being...

Jan 30, 2021

WARNOCK

Mabel Heimer Warnock of Tucson Arizona passed away at Kozy Gardens ALF on 30 January 2021.

Mabel was born on November 18, 1927 the daughter of Carl Philip and Marina De La Cotera Heimer. She married the true love of her life, Harry E. Warnock on May 16, 1946. Out of this union, they...

Jan 29, 2021

GRAVES

Mary Lee Graves, 92, of West Jefferson, Ohio died Friday, January 29, 2021 in her residence.

Born June 17, 1928 in Lawrence Co, Ohio; she was a daughter of Lee and Loretta (Hunt) Zimmerman.

Mary was a member of the Community Freewill Baptist Church. She grew up in Plumwood,Oh, and worked in...

Jan 27, 2021

BUCK

Helen S. Buck, 90, of London died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in her residence.

Born August 21, 1930 in New Comerstown, Ohio, she was a daughter of Theodore and Willamina Stahl.

After graduating from The Ohio State University, Helen became a Home Economics Agent for Madison County. She was an avid gardener,...

Jan 26, 2021

FLETCHER

Gloria Jean Fletcher, 68, of Mount Sterling, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in her residence.

Born July 22, 1952 in Columbus, she was a daughter of George William and Mary Ruth (Rush) Howard.

Gloria had been a home health aide, worked at Sears Distribution Center and was an awesome mother.

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Jan 23, 2021

DAVIS

Francis E. Davis, 74, passed on from this world to his Heavenly home on January 23, 2021.

He was born April 7, 1946 in London.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Pam Davis, daughters Elaine Timms (Dave) Johnson of Galloway and Jane (Tony) Mays of Huntington, WV, son Beechel...

Jan 22, 2021

JACKSON

Beverly A. Jackson, 62, of London, died Friday, January 22, 2021 in Springfield Regional Hospital.

Born June 5, 1958 in Chillicothe, Ohio; she was the daughter of Clarence and Erma Jackson.

Beverly had worked as a dietary supervisor for Madison County Hospital for over 30 years. She was a member of St....