Obituaries

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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Aug 23, 2019

KNISLEY

Tim "Turk" Knisley, 61, of Mt. Sterling, died Friday, August 23, 2019 in his residence.

Born May 14, 1958 in Columbus; he was a son of James and Myrna (Smith) Knisley.

Turk was a 1976 graduate of Westfall High School and had owned and operated Keller's Auto Service on West Broad St.,...

Aug 18, 2019

HERMAN

Avanelle Rosan Herman, 95, of London died Sunday, August 18, 2019 in the Arbors West Jefferson.

Born August 13, 1924 in Pike County; she was a daughter of Alex and Rosan (Hill) Harris.

Avanelle had worked as a nurse's aide at Madison County Hospital before retiring in 1986. A longtime member of...

Aug 17, 2019

FOSTER

Frances Foster, 87, of London died Friday, August 16, 2019 in Doctors Hospital, Columbus.

Born July 1, 1932 in Clark County; she was a daughter of Rufus and Dorothy (Lambert) McHenry.

Frances had worked for Ranco Controls in Plain City for 41 years, and loved playing bingo, cards, bowling and going to...

Aug 17, 2019

HACKWORTH

Irvin Edward "Ed" Hackworth, 79, of London died August 17, 2019 in his home.                                                                                                                                                                                 He was born December 18, 1939 in Lawrence County, Ohio to Earl Hackworth and Evelyn (Craft) Hackworth Deneca.                                                                                                                   Ed was retired from LOCI. He was recognized for his dedication to his job by being chosen as correction officer of the year in...

Aug 15, 2019

JOHNSON

Earnest L. "Ernie" Johnson, 70, of Mechanicsburg, died Thursday, August 15, 2019 in his residence. He was born July 13, 1949 in Merrimac WV, a son of Earnest and Julia (Davis) Johnson. Ernie graduated from The Ohio State Barber College, was a member of the Ohio Barber Association and a barber in South Charleston and London...