Obituaries

Oct 27, 2019

GRAY

Betty Jean (Gochenour) Gray, 87, formerly of Mt. Sterling, died peacefully Sunday, October 27, 2019 in Darby Glenn Nursing Home, Hilliard.

Born December 20, 1931 in Pickaway County; she was a daughter of Pearl Henry and Reva Gwyn (Hill) Gochenour.

A member of the Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church; Betty had worked...

Oct 21, 2019

MORGAN

William Ray "Bill" Morgan, 66, of London died on his birthday, Monday, October 21, 2019.

Born October 21, 1953 in Columbus; he was a son of Dorcie James and Mary Elizabeth (Cox) Morgan.

Bill had worked in construction throughout his life, made hand-crafted jewelry, was an avid fisherman and loved nature and...

Oct 19, 2019

DUNCAN

Robert Everett Duncan, 84, of London died Saturday, October 19, 2019 in Carriage Court, Hilliard.

Born November 8, 1934 in Madison County; he was a son of Everett and Martha W. (Holt) Duncan.

A 1952 graduate of Midway High School, Bob enjoyed fishing with his grandsons, woodworking and remodeling. He had served...

Oct 19, 2019

CRUM

Oscar Crum 88, of London died Saturday, October 19, 2019 in his residence.

Born April 21, 1931 in Morehead, KY; he was a son of Harlan Lee and Goldie Jewell (Campbell) Crum.

Oscar had owned and operated Columbus Auto Plating. He was an avid bowler and loved fishing and listening to bluegrass....

Oct 18, 2019

ISAACS

Lavilda "Garrett" Isaacs, age 95, of Mount Sterling, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at Madison County Hospital.

Born May 24, 1924 in Hamilton, Ohio to Albert and Minerva Dean (Richardson) Garrett.

Mrs. Isaacs is survived by her sons Russell Gregory Isaacs (Jane) and Kenneth Lyle Isaacs, and a daughter Wynoaka Lee "Isaacs"...

Oct 14, 2019

SANDERS

Jeff Sanders age 57 passed away peacefully Monday morning October 14, 2019 with his wife of 33 years by his side. Jeff intensely battled several cancers over the last 18 months.

His parents, several aunts and uncles, and two cousins preceded him in death.

Jeff is survived by his wife of 33...

Oct 6, 2019

WEBB

Ernest Lee Webb, 71, of London died Sunday, October 6, 2019 in London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born June 6, 1948 in Columbus; he was a son of Ernest Francis and Solange Augusta (Humbert) Webb.

Ernie was a longtime mechanic for the former Goodyear Chrysler Plymouth Dodge dealership in London.

Survivors...

Oct 4, 2019

SHELDON

Angela Jean Sheldon, 44, of London, formerly of Grove City, lost her courageous lifelong battle against diabetes, heart and kidney diseases on October 4, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 11, 1975 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Stanley R. and Theresa M. (Schmitz) Sheldon.

A believer...

Oct 1, 2019

CRAFT

Marie (Nettie) Craft, 83, of London died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in First Community Village, Columbus, and entered her forever Heavenly home.   Born April 11, 1936 in Rappsburg, Ohio; she was a daughter of John William and Goldie May (Cornell) Craft. Marie was a Charter member of the London Baptist Church. Marie loved singing hymns and...

Sep 30, 2019

CONLEY

Kenneth Darwin Conley, 70, of West Jefferson, died Monday, September 30, 2019 in Sisters on Elm, London.

Born June 15, 1949 in Columbus; he was a son of Kenneth and Virginia (Kitchen) Conley.

A US Army veteran of The Vietnam War-where he earned the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) and a bronze star...

Sep 22, 2019

PAYNE

Joanne Hoosier Payne, 85, of London died Sunday, September 22, 2019 in her residence.

Born January 14, 1934 in Madison County; she was a daughter of Gus and Zera (Napper) Hoosier.

Joanne retired from the former Dial Corporation after 27 years of service.

Survivors include her sons Cornelius "Butch" Payne,...

Sep 19, 2019

WARD

Edward Eugene Ward, 59, of London died Thursday, September 19, 2019 in OSU Medical Center, Columbus.

Born September 1, 1960 in Columbus; he was a son of Marge (Hall) and William Ward.

Eddie retired as a foreman from Intelligrated in London. He loved hunting and golfing with his cousin Cole.

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Sep 18, 2019

SEVERSON

Chris Severson, 43, of West Jefferson, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in the Arbors West.

Born June 5, 1976 in Springfield; he was a son of Donna (Griffith) and Paul Severson.

Chris loved bowling, was an Elvis impersonator and attended Christians Seeking God.

He leaves behind sisters Melissa (Jimmy)...

Sep 11, 2019

COLWELL

Joyce Jo (Myers) Colwell, 74, of London died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in the Bluebird Retirement Community.

Born March 7, 1945 in Madison County; she was the daughter of Gale O. and Helen Wilma (Smith) Myers.

Joyce retired from Madison County Municipal Court in April, 2005; was a member of the First...

Sep 10, 2019

GRIFFITH

Herman Griffith of London joined the love of his life, Margaret on Tuesday, September 10th to celebrate their 65th anniversary on September 11, 2019.

He was born on May 9, 1931 in Wyoming County, WV to the late Arlie and Carrie Kennedy-Griffith as their first born.

He was a past employee of...

Sep 9, 2019

SHOAF

Robert Alan Shoaf, aged 63 passed away peacefully at his childhood home, Shoaf Farms. He left the farm as the sun was rising, surrounded by his children on September 9, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father Bernard Shoaf and his mother Norma Shoaf.

He is survived by his children...

Sep 5, 2019

GILDOW

Donald Martin Gildow, 72, of Sedalia, died Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Doctors Hospital West.

Born May 11, 1947 in London; he was the son of Valoris and Mildred (Rihl) Gildow.

Don had been caretaker for Range Township retiring in 2019. For 45 years he had been on the Range Township Volunteer...

Sep 3, 2019

HARRINGTON

Robert Edward Harrington passed away peacefully on September 3, 2019

Robert is survived by his wife, Barbara Christine (Stegall), his children Catherine Lee Harrington, Christina Lee McKenna and Robert Lee Harrington (Shelly); his grandchildren Patrick McKenna, Meredith McClay, William McKenna, Jacob Fent, Rylee Harrington and Lindsay Harrington; siblings Patti Miller, Bill Harrington, Tom Harrington...

Aug 30, 2019

TRAVIS

Ellen Travis, 84, of London died Friday, August 30, 2019 in Darby Glen Nursing Home, Hilliard.

Born July 8, 1935 in London; she was a daughter of James Branson and Amy Belle (Huff) Penwell.

Ellen was a faithful member of the Apostolic Gospel Church in London.

Survivors include her son...

Aug 28, 2019

HARPER

William H. "Bill" Harper, 71, of London died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in Mt. Carmel Hospital, Grove City, Ohio.

Born February 15, 1948 in Vinton County; he was a son of Harold William and Margaret (Speakman) Harper.

Bill was a well-known water hauler in Madison County for over 35 years.

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