Obituaries

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...

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"...