Obituaries

Aug 24, 2025

CECIL

Judy "Rosie" Cecil, 75, died Sunday, August 24, 2025, in Grant Medical Center, Columbus.

Born October 20, 1949, in Wayne, West Virginia; she was a daughter of Cullie and Esther (Luxmore) Mills.

A very outgoing person, Rosie was also known as the Four-Leaf Clover lady, as she found numerous four-leaf clovers and...

Aug 24, 2025

Cecil Eugene Herman

May 10, 1946 – August 24, 2025

Cecil Eugene Herman, 79, of London, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on August 24, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on May 10, 1946, in Beaver, Ohio, Cecil spent nearly his entire life in London, where he...

Aug 18, 2025

REID

Wanda Lee (Smith) Reid, age 84 of Orient, passed peacefully at home on Monday, August 18, 2025, in the arms of her loving family.

Born on September 13, 1940, in Athens County, Ohio, Wanda was a daughter of Wilbur Smith and Lulu (Willard) Smith.

A devoted caregiver with a heart of gold,...

Aug 15, 2025

JOHNSON

With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of Karen Sue (Isaacs) Johnson, who passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 63. Karen passed peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family following a valiantly fought battle with breast cancer.

Born August 3, 1962, in Columbus, she was a daughter...

Aug 13, 2025

CARTER

Violet "Vi" Carter, 100, of London, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 15, 1925, in Catawba, Ohio, she was a daughter of Henry Jackson and Lillian Margaret (Minthrop) Venrick.

A member of the London Church of Christ in Christian Union, Vi was also...

Aug 12, 2025

HOLTON

Keith L. Holton, age 71, of Catawba, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in the Villa Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Born July 17, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio, Keith was a cherished son of Roger Dale Holton and Mabel Louise (Johnson) (Holton) Halley.

A 1972 graduate of London High School, Keith went...

Aug 12, 2025

PILLING

Jackie L. Pilling, 73, of London, died Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in her residence.

Born August 29, 1951, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Ned and Viola (Ball) Armentrout.

Jackie retired from Estes Trucking and was then able to enjoy playing Bingo, tinkering with various arts and crafts, playing video games...

Aug 12, 2025

BOYD

Robert "Bob" M. Boyd, 80, of London, died surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Born November 13, 1944, in Summerford; he was a son of Anson M. and Virginia I. (Channell) Boyd.

Bob retired from Navistar as a supervisor. He started Boyd Doors, now...

Aug 8, 2025

CALDWELL

Terry Lynn Caldwell, age 74, of West Jefferson, died Friday, August 8, 2025, in her residence. Born December 11, 1950, in Great Falls, Montana, she was a daughter of Bill Cain and Anna (Head) Thomas.

A proud registered nurse, Terry devoted her career working for the former Mercy Hospital in Springfield as well as...

Aug 6, 2025

HALLER

Roger Allen Haller, 74, of Mount Sterling, passed away August 6, 2025, at home. Born on February 20, 1951, in Pickaway County, he was the son of Carl and Geraldine (Dountz) Haller. A 1969 graduate of Grove City High School, he was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. He loved hunting and fishing in his...

Aug 4, 2025

BURNS

Robert Michael "Robbie" Burns Jr., age 48, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 11:45 AM in the Laurels of West Columbus, following a valiantly fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Robbie was born on November 23, 1976, at Wilson Memorial in Sidney, Ohio, and was a beloved son of Robert Michael Burns Sr. and...

Jul 29, 2025

HUNTER

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Garnett Hunter, Jr., in his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Born on December 3, 1930, in Range Township, Ohio, Garnett was a cherished son of Garnett Hunter, Sr. and Carolina (Haenszel) Hunter.

After graduating from London High School, Garnett went...

Jul 29, 2025

JORDAN

Carol J. Jordan, 75, of Springfield, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Wooded Glen Nursing Home, Springfield.

Born December 3, 1949, in London, she was a daughter of Earl and Esther (Kemp) Wilson.

A well-known cook in the Madison County Area; Carol had worked at the former Sharonview Nursing Home, BCI and...

Jul 20, 2025

DAVIS

Barbara Jean Davis, 77, of London, died Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Madison Health.

Born September 10, 1947, in London, she was a daughter of Robert James and Kathryn Elizabeth (Peterson) Davis.

A longtime faithful member of the First Baptist Church of London, Barbara had been a business manager for Lazarus, Sears...

Jul 20, 2025

POWELL

Frank Powell, 89, of London died Sunday, July 20, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 7, 1936, in South Solon; he was a son of Otto and Laura (Davis) Powell.

For 32 ½ years, Frank had worked for Columbia Gas as a serviceman. A longtime member of the First...

Jul 17, 2025

KUNKLE

With great sorrow we announce the passing of Dottalene "Dottie" Kunkle, a longtime resident of Plain City and formerly London, who passed on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Dottie passed peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family.

The cherished daughter of Charles C. Nash Sr. and Dorothy...

Jul 14, 2025

COX

Robert Frederick "Bob" Cox Jr., age 80, of London, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Madison Health following a brief illness. Born February 5, 1945, in London, Bob was a son of Robert Frederick Cox Sr. and Ethel (Fout) Cox.

Following high school, Bob went on to proudly serve in the...

Jul 13, 2025

BYERLY

Hilda Marie Byerly, 86, passed peacefully on July 13, 2025, in Wooster, Ohio. Born July 17, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, Marie was the daughter of Ora Lee and Emma Jane (Jordan) Travis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Carl Byerly Jr.; brothers Delbert (Ollie)...

Jul 13, 2025

COX

Roger W. Cox, 86, of London, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Born in Madison County on May 31, 1939, he was a son of Austin William "Bill" and Mary Irene (Burns) Cox.

A lifelong, faithful and very active member of the London Church of the Nazarene,...

Jul 12, 2025

SWISS

Tina R. Swiss, age 63, of London, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Madison Health following a brief illness. Born March 28, 1962, in Kenton, she was a daughter of Roscoe Fields and Lillian Rose (Wiley) Fields.

Tina is survived by her son Chris McHenry of Galloway. She was preceded in death by...