Obituaries

Mar 13, 2020

TACKETT (OWENS)

Velma Lorena (Owens) Tackett, 82, of London died Friday, March 13, 2020 in her residence.

Born December 22, 1937 in Scioto County; she was a daughter of Omar Leslie and May Florence (Canter) Pitts.

A member of the London Apostolic Gospel Church; Velma had worked at the former 76 Truck Stop....

Mar 12, 2020

MORRIS (KITCHEN)

Karen L. (Kitchen) Morris, 76, of London, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 in her residence.

Born September 30, 1943 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Roy and Margaret (Brown) Chamberlain.

Karen had grown up in Mt. Sterling, attending the Plains High School. An avid OSU football and basketball fan; she...

Mar 12, 2020

STEPHENSON

Nickalas Shawn Stephenson, 27, received his wings and went to Heaven on March 12, 2020.

Nick was born on January 28, 1993 in Columbus, Ohio to Conie (Davis) Stephenson and Douglas Stephenson.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Mabel and Pearl Davis, James Davis and his great-grandparents.

He...

Mar 9, 2020

BARRIENTOS

In loving memory of Richard Barrientos. He died Monday, March 9, 2020 at home. He was 54 years old.

He was born January 21, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois; his parents were Manuel Barrientos and Elaine Ramirez. His children are Victor, Cydnie, Corey and Nickalos; stepchildren Alisha, Leandre and David; companion of 25 years Marsha...

Mar 8, 2020

IAMS

Michael Alan Iams, 58, of Springfield, died Sunday, March 8, 2020 in his residence.

Born January 18, 1962 in Summerford; he was a son of Fred and Mary (Harrington) Iams.

Mike had spent most of his career with Denny's, first as a cook and then manager.

Survivors include his wife...

Mar 4, 2020

BAKER

Randall Frank Baker, 58, of London, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Doctors Hospital, Columbus.

Born April 19, 1961 in Columbus; he was a son of Harrison Hue and Joy Alden (Flower) Baker.

Randy was a lifelong farmer and an avid biker.

Survivors include his son Cody Baker; brother Rick...

Feb 29, 2020

VEELEY

Thomas L. Veeley, 75, of West Jefferson, died Saturday, February 29, 2020 in Doctors Hospital, Columbus.

Born February 27, 1945 in Columbus, Indiana; he was a son of Joseph and Estelle (Owens) Veeley.

Tom was the owner/operator of Air Control, Inc. A Sergeant in the US Air Force; he was also a...

Feb 25, 2020

COFFEY

Betty L. Coffey, 82, of London, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in London.

Born April 20, 1937 in Camp Creek, Ohio; she was a daughter of Emmitt Burdette and Leona (Boldman) Burkitt.

Betty had owned and operated the former Golden Scissors Beauty Salon in London. A member of the Catawba Christian...

Feb 25, 2020

McMAHEN

Mike McMahen, 75, of London, died Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Mount Carmel, Grove City, surrounded by his family.

Born January 4, 1945 in Summerford; he was a son of William Harrison "Whis" and Harriett Elizabeth "Toby" McMahen.

A US Navy veteran, Mike retired from International Harvester after nearly 30 years and...

Feb 16, 2020

DHUME

Beverly J. Dhume, 87,  of London, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 in her residence.

Born October 12, 1932 in London; she was a daughter of William B. and Thelma (Jones) Bierbaugh.

A long-time member of the First United Methodist Church; Bev was a former employee of Westinghouse and The Madison Press.  She...

Feb 14, 2020

MAYNARD

Charles Desmond Maynard, 59, of West Jefferson, Ohio passed away on Feb. 14, 2020 after losing a battle to cancer. He passed away in his home surrounded by family and friends.

Des, as he preferred to be called, was born in Holden, WV, graduated from West Jefferson High School, class of 1979 and was...

Feb 13, 2020

TAYLOR

William "Bill" Taylor, 84, of London, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Ohio State University hospital.   Born in Columbus, Ohio on September 20, 1935, he lived most of his life in the London, Ohio area, being raised by Helen Salyers.

Bill was a self-governing man who enjoyed the automotive...

Feb 5, 2020

HARSH

Barbara Eleanor (Oyer) Harsh, 90, peacefully passed away early Wednesday morning at home surrounded by loved ones. Barbara "Bobbie" was born in Augusta, GA on May 29, 1929, the second daughter of Robert and Rosa (Barksdale) Swint.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 She worked various jobs throughout her life, from a Corrections Officer, Cashier, Owning and operating many restaurants throughout the...

Feb 5, 2020

DOLBY

Susan Michelle Dolby, 48, of London lost her courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

Born September 25, 1971 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Catherine (Harris) and Vaughn Clutter.

For the past 26 years, Susan has had a notable and extensive investigative career for the State of Ohio,...

Feb 2, 2020

CHAMBERLAIN

A man who was highly respected in the local community, Raymond, L. Chamberlain, 81 of Lake Choctaw, passed away on February 2nd, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Ray was born on April 1, 1938, in Mount Sterling, OH, the son of Ruth Edna (Lantie) Kitts and Joseph Maxwell (Edna) Chamberlain; older brother to...

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...