Obituaries

Dec 25, 2019

SWYERS

Beulah M. Swyers, 78, of London, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in the Arbors of West Jefferson.

Born July 18, 1941 in Garrison, Kentucky; she was a daughter of Albert and Rose Lee (Sparks) Pruitt.

A member of Trinity Episcopal Church where she was a past treasurer; Beulah retired from National City...

Dec 21, 2019

WARNOCK

Jesse James Warnock, 57, of South Solon, died Saturday, December 21, 2019 in The Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus.

Born January 13, 1962 in Cuba; he was a son of Harry E. and Mabel G (Heimer) Warnock.

Jesse had worked as a Major in chief of security for JP Morgan/Chase Bank, was...

Dec 17, 2019

KNISLEY

Sandra Jean "Sandy" Knisley, 70, of Mt. Sterling, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 in her residence.

Born October 24, 1949 in Columbus; she was the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Blizzard) Keller.

Sandy was co-owner and operator of the former Keller's Auto Service on West Broad Street in Galloway. A graduate of...

Dec 10, 2019

CRESS

Sandra Jean Cress, 76, of London, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus.

Born February 7, 1943 in West Milton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Eugene and Jean (Huntsberger) Peele.

Sandra was a faithful member of the Newport United Methodist Church where she had been active with...

Dec 6, 2019

LONG

Jodine Masters Long, of London, Ohio; passed away from us on December 6, 2019. She was 82.

She was born in Carroll County in 1937; a daughter of Joseph M. and Wilma H. (McAdoo) Masters.

An incredibly talented pianist; Jodine, once graduating high school, attended Eastman School of Music in New York....

Dec 1, 2019

NISBET

Stephen L. Nisbet died December 1, 2019 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born January 28, 1938 in Evanston, Illinois, Steve was a Navy veteran and a graduate of Amherst College.  He is survived by his wife Margaret (Peg) Saupe-Nisbet, son Daniel, daughter Brooke (Mustafa Yeșilyurt), stepdaughter Karen Saupe, and stepson Eric Saupe (Derek Bushey). Visitation (1 p.m....

Nov 28, 2019

SKIDMORE

Jessica A. Skidmore, 35, of London died Thursday, November 28, 2019 in her residence.

Born September 6, 1984 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Ray and Vicki (Coomer) Skidmore.

Survivors include her mother and father; son John Joe McGrath, III, daughters Johzlyn McGrath and Jenna McGrath; sisters Jennifer Thompson (Jeff Pack)...

Nov 27, 2019

SCHALL

Jennifer Janice Schall, 12, of London died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Madison Health. She was born August 6, 2007 in Laurelville, Ohio. Jennifer was a 6th grade student at London Middle School, who loved science, the outdoors and helping her guardians care for and nurture many foster animals in her home. You could regularly find...

Nov 21, 2019

GREGG

William "Bill" Gregg, 86, of London died Thursday, November 21, 2019 in his residence.

Born June 10, 1933 in London; he was a son of Joseph and Dessie Ann (Darrow) Gregg.

Bill retired from Amtecko Industries, was a US Marine Corp veteran and attended the London Baptist Church.

Survivors include...

Nov 19, 2019

SNYDER

Lois (Smith) (Bowman) Snyder, 91, of Plumwood; died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 in her residence.

Born February 25, 1928 in Charleston, WV; she was a daughter of J.C. and Louise (Knapp) Adkins.

Lois had formerly attended the Gospel Tabernacle in London and the Plumwood Church of Christ in Christian Union. She had...

Nov 16, 2019

BURKE

A man who worked hard and played twice as hard- George L. Burke, 78, of London, died on Nov. 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

George was born on March 13, 1941 in Washington Court House, Ohio, the son of Helen (Lester) Nixon and George Jr. (Connie) Burke.

He was a...

Nov 14, 2019

BADGELEY

Janice L. Badgeley, 77, of London; went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 14, 2019 in Marysville.

Born July 1, 1942 in Springfield; she was a daughter of Raymond and Helen (Sperling) Colliflower.

Although calling London her home; Janice had spent most of her adult life in Florida and Georgia....

Nov 11, 2019

McINTIRE

Joyce McIntire, 63, of South Charleston, died Monday, November 11, 2019 in her residence.

Born June 26, 1956 in Cincinnati; she was a daughter of Denver and Mona (Berry) Burton.

Joyce was a member of the Journey of Faith Church and had worked at the former Madison Elms Nursing Home and London...

Nov 9, 2019

On Saturday, November 9, 2019, Margaret Ann Little, loving wife of Donnie died peacefully at her home in Ft. Myers Florida after a short fierce battle with cancer.

Margaret was born in Springfield, Ohio on February 16, 1959.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Betty Puckett, her father-in-law Don Little, her...

Nov 9, 2019

DeWITT

Emma Lee DeWitt, 81, of London died Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Madison Senior Living Community.

Born March 6, 1938 in Gahanna; she was a daughter of Walter C. and Virgil (McQuaid) Knight.

Emma was an avid reader and belonged to the London Public Library's Readers Club.

Survivors include her...

Nov 9, 2019

PINKSTON

Beulah Caroline Pinkston, age 83, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Mt. Carmel East Hospital.

Born July 3, 1936 in London; she was the daughter of Ralph E. and Gladys (Holloway) Scurry, Sr.

Beulah retired from the State of Ohio.

She is predeceased by her parents Ralph and Gladys...

Nov 6, 2019

KIRKPATRICK

Jennifer Elaine Houston Kirkpatrick, 74, of London died Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in her residence.

Born July 15, 1945 in Dayton; she was a daughter of Elmer and Betty (Rayburn) Houston.

Jenny specialized in Industrial Case Management for over 30 years as an RN. She cherished her children and grandchildren; enjoyed painting,...

Nov 5, 2019

JOHNSON

Laura "Jeanie" Johnson, 82, of London died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Doctor's West Hospital, Columbus.

Born May 7, 1937 in Springfield; she was the daughter of Charles and Blanche Harris.

A member of the Fountain of Truth Ministry; she had led many Bible studies and was past president of Seton Hall. ...

Nov 3, 2019

BECKER

Marvene Frances Becker, 86, of London died on November 3, 2019 in Hilliard, Ohio.

Born May 20, 1933 in South Solon, Ohio; she was the daughter of Raymond and Elizabeth (Dillion) Weese.   Marvene had previously worked as a nurse's aide and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her...

Nov 1, 2019

PRICE

On Friday, November 1, 2019, Chad Matthew Price, loving husband of Aja and stepfather to Camille Akers, passed away at age 42 after a fierce battle with cancer.

Chad was born in Columbus Ohio on September 21, 1977 to his incredible parents Jim and Monica (Podbielski) Price.  He graduated from London High School in...