Obituaries

Feb 1, 2020

SHAFLEY

Geraldine Shafley "Gerry", of London passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Born September 28, 1924 in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, she was the eldest daughter of Paul and Ann (Williams) Cline.

Gerry enjoyed music, playing the piano and organ, and singing in the church choir. She had...

Feb 1, 2020

BIRMELE

William Edward Birmele, 55, of London, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, February 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Born February 18, 1964 in London; he was a son of Edward C. and Joan Anne (Piorkowski) Birmele.

Bill had been a DJ with Big Dog Music, was a member...

Jan 31, 2020

Evans, Trudy Lynn

It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Trudy Lynn Evans announce her passing after a brief illness, on Friday, January 31, 2020, at the age of 63 years.

Trudy will be lovingly remembered by her beloved daughter, Sabrena Lynn Evans, mother, Pauline Carver, brother, Rick McCall (Judy), loving...

Jan 30, 2020

RINEHART

Jackie Rinehart, 67, of London died Thursday, January 30, 2020 in her residence.

Born December 17, 1952 in London; she was a daughter of Arthur and Catherine (Hastings) Malone.

Jackie had worked at Ranco in Plain City.

Survivors include her son Phillip Rinehart, Jr. and his fiancée Rachel; grandchildren Alivia,...

Jan 29, 2020

THOMAS

Brett Alan Thomas, 41 of Columbus, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in Doctors Hospital surrounded by his brothers and one of his best friends. He was born on September 16, 1978 in Columbus to Kent and Lynda Sue (Long) Thomas, whom he loved immensely.

Brett was a force of nature, who lived...

Jan 27, 2020

MILLS

Mark C Mills age 65 of Columbus, Ohio, died on January 27, 2020.  He was born on September 9, 1954 in Atlanta, GA., to Renee Mills.  He was preceded in death by his Mother Renee Mills-Rivers, sister Cynthia Mills and brother Gregory Mills.

He is survived by his well-beloved Partner and Companion (of 25...

Jan 27, 2020

FOLLROD

Harold "Ed" Follrod, 70, was born January 20, 1950 and passed away peacefully on January 27, 2020.

A US Air Force veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, Ed was an excellent cabinet maker and craftsman. He was also an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors and he had spent most of his adult life in...

Jan 27, 2020

ROBINETTE

Cathy S. Robinette, 64, of South Vienna, died Monday, January 27, 2020 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.

Born November 27, 1955 in Cincinnati; she was a daughter of Taylor and Mary (Altman) Frazier.

Cathy had worked for Stanley Electric in London for the last 21 years, currently serving as a work leader....

Jan 26, 2020

Mary Jo Jones Kennedy

Mary Jo Jones Kennedy, 91, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2020 in London, Ohio, where she had lived since the late 1940s. She was born on October 20, 1928, in Waverly, Ohio to John Anderson and Helen Speasmaker Jones. She is now reuniting with her beloved husband, William Linson Kennedy, who predeceased...

Jan 25, 2020

HILLMAN

Benjamin McLaren Hillman, 40, of London died Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Columbus.

Born January 12, 1980 in London; he was the son of William and Debra (Dixon) Hillman.

Ben enjoyed detailing cars and was involved in helping others. He attended London high school in the early 1990's, where he played several...

Jan 22, 2020

CRAWFORD

Shawn Kirk Crawford, 56, of Circleville died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus.

Born June 15, 1963 in New Haven, Connecticut; he was the son of Roy B. Crawford and Maggie (McIntire) Crawford.

A US Air Force veteran: Shawn had worked as a plant engineer.

He is...

Jan 22, 2020

ISAACS

Russell "Greg" Isaacs Sr., age 77, died at home peacefully in Mt Sterling, Ohio on January 22, 2020 surrounded by his family.   He was born February 9, 1942 in Hamilton, Ohio to Russell and Lavilda (Garrett) Isaacs who proceeded him in death.

Greg was a farmer in Mt Sterling, Ohio for 48 years.  He...

Jan 17, 2020

SCALES

Elza "Ernie" Ernest Scales was born in London, Ohio on January 20, 1949 and died in his residence in Galloway, Ohio on January 17, 2020.

Ernie served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in April 1973. Although he dropped out of school at an early age, Ernie was proud of the...

Jan 17, 2020

MILLER

Janis Lee (Powers) (Smith) Miller, 79, of London died Friday, January 17, 2020 in The Ohio State University Hospital.

Born December 23, 1940 in South Solon, Ohio; she was a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Newsome) Powers.

A member of the London Church of Christ in Christian Union; Janis was a loving...

Jan 3, 2020

NICHOLSON

Della Dianne Nicholson, 72, of London died Friday, January 3, 2020 in the Madison Senior Living Community.

Born June 14, 1947 in London; she was a daughter of Weldon and Josephine (Evans) Potts.

Survivors include her daughter Kristeen Dianne Nicholson; grandson Vance Nicholson Barker; brothers Ike, Mike, Wayne and Jim, sisters Beth,...

Jan 1, 2020

HAYES

Ashlee L. Hayes, 30, of London died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in her residence.

Born March 18, 1989 in London; she was the daughter of Bonita Dodds and Robert Sword.

An extremely dedicated mother and wife, Ashlee was also a former volunteer with the Hillsboro Humane Society.

She...

Dec 29, 2019

FOOR

Kathryn A. Foor, 82, formerly of London, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 in Villa of Springfield.

Born April 20, 1937 in Gahanna; she was a daughter of Gray and Alvera (Cupp) Hylton.

A longtime dedicated follower of Jesus, Kathryn was a member the Restoration Worship Center and a retired realtor with Dick...

Dec 28, 2019

MILLER

Weldon Eugene Miller, 71, of London died Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the James Cancer Hospital, Columbus.

Born June 16, 1948 in Columbus; he was a son of Willard Eugene Miller and Patricia (Daily) Miller Scaggs.

A US Army veteran of Vietnam; Weldon retired from factory work.

He is survived...

Dec 27, 2019

THRELKELD

Rebecca Threlkeld, 45, OF London died Friday, December 27, 2019 in the James Cancer Hospital, Columbus.

Born October 27, 1974 in London; she was a daughter of Paul and Donna Ellen (Burton) Williams.

Rebecca was employed with Express Scripts and had formerly attended St. John's Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her...

Dec 25, 2019

TRAVIS

Peggy Sue Travis, 60, of South Charleston, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in her residence.

Born October 14, 1959 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Marion and Norma (Dodds) McIntire.

Peggy is survived by her daughter Buffy (George) Fehn; grandchildren Timothy (Kristina) Fehn, Eric Fehn, Dalton (Brooke) Messer and Lily Fehn;...