Obituaries

Jun 21, 2025

BOGGS

Ricky L. Boggs, age 69, of London, gained his angel wings on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Born November 18, 1955, in Franklin County, Ohio, Ricky was a son of William E. Boggs and Joyce E. (Skaggs) Boggs.

Ricky was the proud owner and tax preparer of...

Jun 18, 2025

Diane Hagedorn, age 69, of New London, passed away following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident while vacationing with family in Ohio. Born on August 7, 1955, in Algona, Iowa, she was one of five children to Dennis and Rosanne Weber, and shared a special bond with her identical twin sister, Denise.

On August 19, 1978, Diane...

Jun 15, 2025

Joe C. Smith, 79, of London, died Sunday, June 15, 2025, at home.

Born April 8, 1946, in Lawrence County, Kentucky; he was a son of Jay Burton and Virginia Ruth (Carroll) Smith.

Joe was the owner/operator of Joe Smith Plumbing in London for several decades. A member of Aerie #950, FOE and the Madison...

Jun 10, 2025

HARSH

Teresa M. Harsh, 61, of London, was called to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Doctors West Hospital, Columbus.

Born August 7, 1963, in Columbus, she was the eldest daughter of Harold "Bud" and Olive (Thompson) Brady.

A 1981 graduate of Madison Plains, Teresa then received her bachelor's degree...

Jun 8, 2025

KITZMILLER

With great sorrow we announce the passing of Paul Robert Kitzmiller who stepped into his heavenly home on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 83. Paul was born on April 8, 1942, in Canton, Ohio to loving parents Joseph C. Kitzmiller and Mildred E. (Delap) Kitzmiller.

Paul faced many setbacks in his...

Jun 6, 2025

GRAVES

Karen S. Graves, age 79, of London, passed peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, in the Madison Senior Living Community. Karen was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 30, 1945, and was the cherished daughter of Charles Cornell and Agnes (Browning) Cornell.

An avid animal lover, Karen pursued her passion caring for animals appropriately...

Jun 4, 2025

POTTER

Sharon Lee Potter, 75, of London, passed away on June 4, 2025, at London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born on August 27, 1949, in London, Ohio, to Lloyd ("Bud") Potter and Ruth (Cummins) Potter Earley.

Preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Earnest Earley, brothers James and John Potter, brothers-in-law Gene Bussey and...

Jun 3, 2025

SALYER

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jimmie Salyer, age 63, of London, Ohio. Jimmie passed peacefully on June 3, 2025, in the OhioHealth Kobacker House, Columbus, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on October 14, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, Jimmie was a son of Norman Salyer and Verna (Gullet) Salyer....

Jun 2, 2025

BRUMFIELD

Vance E. Brumfield, age 91, of London, formerly of Springfield, passed peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, in the Bluebird Retirement Community. Born March 9, 1934, in Gallia County, he was a son of Vance Brumfield and Juhl (Burnett) Brumfield.

Vance was a math teacher for London City Schools, serving a 30-year career doing...

May 30, 2025

MCCONNELL

Born on September 15, 1959, Deon McConnell, beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2025.

Born to John E. and Georgia Joan McConnell, Deon grew up loving the simple life in the rural communities of Madison County.  He graduated from Madison Plains High School in 1978 and...

May 26, 2025

BUELL

James A. Buell, 81, of London, died Monday, May 26, 2025, in the Bluebird Retirement Community, London, surrounded by his loving family.

Born September 8, 1943, in Columbus, he was a son of Arnold M. and Jacqueline A. (Salters) Buell.

For 30 years, Jim worked for ODOT before retiring in 2000. A...

May 25, 2025

HARKINS

Paul Wayne Harkins, age 69, of London, passed away early Sunday May 25, 2025, in London Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on October 8, 1955, in Cleveland, Paul was a son of Wayne Harkins and Ruth (Thiel) Harkins. Paul was raised in Elkins, West Virginia before his family...

May 16, 2025

MAYABB

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Penny Sue (Cunningham) Mayabb, who passed away suddenly at the age of 55 on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Springfield Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

Penny was born to Edward T. Cunningham and Linda (Berry) Cunningham on November 18, 1969, in Madison County...

May 15, 2025

PETERMAN

Barbara Jean (Davis) Peterman, 85, of London, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Born February 28, 1940, in Fayette County, Ohio, she was a daughter of Herbert Leslie Davis and Marjorie (Holbrook) Davis. Barbara had worked professionally for the former Westinghouse in addition to serving as a pharmacy tech for Madison County Hospital....

May 8, 2025

FLANAGAN

Edward "Ed" Flanagan, 69, of London, died Thursday, May 8, 2025, in his residence, with his wife by his side.

Born August 6, 1955, in Columbus, he was the son of Marvin W. and Margaret Ann (Wakeman) Flanagan.

A longtime member of Madison County Vineyard, Ed loved softball, golf, deer hunting, fishing,...

May 4, 2025

BLAKE

Sherry Ann (Walton) Blake, age 54 of London, died unexpectedly at Madison Health on Sunday, May 4, 2025, following a valiant battle with diabetes. The cherished daughter of Ernest L. Walton and Ellenia K. (Grub) Walton, Sherry was born on March 8, 1971, in Columbus, Ohio.

Sherry held multiple positions throughout her lifetime, including...

May 4, 2025

CRABBE

Deloris Jean "Dee" (Rinehart)(Pruitt) Crabbe, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully early Sunday May 4, 2025, at the age of 82, at home surrounded by the love of her family.

Dee was born July 29, 1942, in South Vienna, to James Francis Rinehart and Fannie Marie (Hanners) Rinehart. She worked...

May 4, 2025

BRAMMER

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Carolyn Sue "Susie" (Reese) Brammer, age 76, at her home in Plumwood. Carolyn passed peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the arms of her loving husband.

Born November 29, 1948, in Washington Court House, Susie was a daughter of William Reese and Jessie (Schreckengaust)...

Apr 28, 2025

Florence "Flo" Mae Kirk, 82, of Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, with her beloved family by her side. Born on November 24, 1942, Florence lived a full and colorful life rooted in deep love, simple joys, and unwavering devotion to her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William, in March of...

Apr 20, 2025

Searsport - David Lee Clukey, 92, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Zanesville, Ohio with his daughter, Sindie, at his bedside. He was born July 19, 1932, in Frankfort, Maine, the first child of Lester and Edith (Miles) Clukey.

He grew up in Dover-Foxcroft with his siblings Carleton, Carmelita, and Dale. He attended Foxcroft...