Obituaries

Jul 13, 2020

MIDDLETON

Mary J. Middleton (Browning) passed away on July 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur U. Middleton, USMC, Retired and grandsons Jason Fairall and Joshua Atwell.

Mary is survived by her brother Paul (Brenda) Browning, her children Deborah (Mick) Archer, Mike (Tammy) Middleton, Gary (Jennifer) Middleton and Theresa Atwell; nine...

Jul 7, 2020

CRAWFORD

Emma Marie Crawford, 27, of Arkansas, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, the result of an automobile accident.

Born June 8, 1993 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Robert and Julie (Lancia) Crawford.

She is survived by her loving family-her parents Rob and Julie of Texas; boyfriend Johnny Parrish; her four legged...

Jul 6, 2020

SAMSON

Cody Ryan Samson, 29, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, July 6, 2020 in his residence.

Born December 21, 1990 in Columbus; he was a son of Randy and Tracy (Cornwell) Samson.

Cody is survived by his mother Tracy (Dan) Minshall of New Holland, father Randy Samson of Grove City; brother Anthony Samson,...

Jul 5, 2020

MIDDLETON

Sandra Kay Middleton (King) passed away on July 5,2020 at home.

She was born on July 3, 1948 in Birch River, WV. to Harley and Bernice King.

She loved bird watching, gardening and spending her time outdoors watching her grandchildren play.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband...

Jul 2, 2020

FORREST

Leland F. (Lee) Forrest, formerly of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on July 2 at 7:45 PM. He lived in London, Ohio for 14 years, the last six years in The Blue Bird Retirement Community. He was born on Dec. 12, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of George C. Forrest and Agnes (Fischer) Forrest. He...

Jul 2, 2020

BOWER

Diane Bower, 63, formerly of London, of Tennessee; died Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Knoxville.

Born May 18, 1957 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Leo and Althea (Pitts) Whited.

Diane had served on Mt. Sterling Village Council from 1998-2005, where she was very active on the Good Old Days Festival...

Jun 30, 2020

FISHER

Phyllis J. Fisher, 86, of London passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.

Born in Fayette County, October 2, 1933 to Russell H and Mae (Butcher) Johnson.

Survived by her children Mark Fisher, Charles Jr. (Tina) Fisher, Patrick (Debbie) Fisher, Diana (Tony) Frey and Susan (Steve)...

Jun 21, 2020

WRIGHT

Donald L. Wright, 84, of London, peacefully passed away after a brief illness, surrounded by family on Sunday, June 21, 2020, in The Ohio State University Hospital.

Born February 2, 1936 in Boise, Idaho; he was a son of Joseph and Rebecca (Lewis) Wright.

Don received a Bachelor's degree from the College...

Jun 20, 2020

PRUITT

Buford Ray Pruitt, 78, of West Jefferson, went to be with the Lord at 4:20 AM on June 20, 2020 in Doctors West Hospital.

Born on January 10, 1942 in Lewis County, KY, the 5th son to Denny and Myrtle Marie Pruitt.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who is...

Jun 15, 2020

SWYERS

Bonnie Lee (Bennett) Swyers, 84, of London died Monday, June 15, 2020 in London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born April 11, 1936 in Plumwood; she was the daughter of Walter and Lorna (Ferryman) Bennett.

Bonnie had belonged to the American Legion and VFW Auxiliaries and loved to karaoke.

Survivors include her...

Jun 8, 2020

REED

Dorothy Ann Reed, 83, of London passed away June 8th, 2020 with her family by her side.

Born May 8th, 1937 in Rosedale; she was a daughter of Dewey and Emma Landis.

She was preceded in death by her son Robin, daughter Regina, granddaughter Angel, four brothers Ralph, Vernon, Pete and George...

Jun 7, 2020

Shirley Frances Arft, 98, of London, OH, passed away on June 7, 2020 at Bluebird Retirement Community.

Shirley was born on April 5, 1922 to Otto Robert and Emma Bertha Heinz in Toledo, OH.  Her husband, Melvin (Mel), of 71 years preceded her in death on February 11, 2013.

Shirley was involved in numerous activities...

Jun 6, 2020

BAKER

Rodger I. Baker, 85, of London, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2020 in his home.

Born October 13, 1934 in Range Township, Mt. Sterling, Ohio; he was the son of Rodger B. and L. Winona (Robinson) Baker.

Rodger was a US Army veteran of the Korean Era...

May 30, 2020

Fred McClaskie, Jr, 91, of London, Ohio, died Thursday, January 17, 2019 at The Madison Senior Living Community.

Born in Sedalia, Ohio, on July 16, 1927, he was the son of Fred and Kit (Katherine Pierce) McClaskie. Fred graduated from Sedalia High School where he enjoyed several sports. He was employed for many years selling John Deere...

May 26, 2020

CAIN

Nathanial Michael "Nate" Cain, 19, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 while swimming at Buck Creek, Springfield.

Born July 27, 2000 in London; he was a son of Joshua Kenny and Miranda (Pernod) Cain.

Nate had worked at Burger King in London, was an avid skateboarder and loved hanging out with his family....

May 22, 2020

DAVIS

Greg Davis passed away suddenly on May the 22nd 2020 at the age of 45. He was a graduate of Stow High School in 1993, served in the US Navy from 1995-1999, received a BS from OSU in 2004, and married the love of his life, Julie in 2005.

Greg enjoyed spending time with...

May 19, 2020

COX

Dwight "Spunky" Cox, 72, of London died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in Arbors West, West Jefferson, Ohio.

Born October 6, 1947 in London; he was a son of Rosemarie Cox.

A 1966 graduate of London High School, Spunky was a gifted athlete, playing quarterback for the Red Raiders. He had been a...

May 19, 2020

NEVITT

Dan P. Nevitt, 75, of London, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Sisters on Elm, London.

Born January 16, 1945 in Peoria, IL; he was a son of Charles B. and Ellen J. (Jury) Newton.

A member of the Maranatha Baptist Church, Dan was also a US Army veteran of Vietnam. He...

May 17, 2020

McCARTY

Edward McCarty, 79, of London died Sunday, May 17, 2020 in his residence.

Born August 6, 1940 in Kentucky; he was a son of Glenn and Ellen (Reed) McCarty.

Ed had worked in construction all of his life.

Survivors include his sons Glenn Edward McCarty and Billy Ray McCarty both...

May 16, 2020

UPDEGROVE

Duane Updegrove was born September 26, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to Dennis Updegrove and Janet Knight Updegrove. Duane had worked for Krazy Glue and attended Matco. He made so many meaningful connections with employees, with staff and supervisors everywhere he went.

He moved to London, Ohio where he united in marriage with Brenda Burns...