Obituaries

Russell Howard, Jr.
Mar 30, 2019
HOWARD Russell Howard, Jr., 62, of Moraine, died Saturday, March 30, 2019. Born September 29, 1956 in Columbus; he was a son of Marjorie Ellen (Clark) and Russell Howard, Sr. Survivors include his brothers and sisters James E. Howard, Michael R. Howard, Thomas Edward Howard, Rose Rickman and Fannie Marie (Ken) Hastings; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and...
Jackson Ray Freeze
Mar 23, 2019
FREEZE Jackson Ray Freeze, was born silently on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Madison Health. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Wennetta "Wendy" Miller, his maternal great-grandfather Kenneth Miller and his paternal aunt Tara Freeze. Survivors include his parents Latishia (Miller) and Joshua Freeze; brothers and sister Joshua Freeze, Jr., Jalen Freeze and Reagan Freeze; paternal grandfather...
Robert "Bubba" Morris
Mar 16, 2019
MORRIS Robert W. "Bubba" Morris, 62, of London, died Saturday, March 16, 2019 in Madison Health. Born July 9, 1956 in Columbus; he was a son of Mary (Conwell) and Walter Morris, Jr. Robert retired from Doctors Hospital in Columbus, he was an avid OSU Buckeye fan and loved traveling and fishing. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Teresa...
Ann M. Fox
Mar 13, 2019
FOX Ann M. Fox, 94, of London, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Doctors Hospital, Columbus. Born June 4, 1924 in Cleveland; she was a daughter of Anton and Anna (Kuhel) Brencic. Ann was a member of the Shoregate United Methodist Church in Cleveland and had been a member of the SNPJ. Survivors include her children Adelle Faulkner, Robert Fox,...
William "Willie" Anders
Mar 11, 2019
ANDERS Willie Anders, 19, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, March 11, 2019 in Nationwide Children's Hospital. Born April 2, 1999 in Columbus; he was a son of Janie (Fletcher) and Donnie Anders. Willie was a 2018 graduate of Madison Plains High School and loved playing video games on his PS 4. Survivors include his mother and step-father Janie Fletcher and...
Mario Arriaga Magana
Mar 10, 2019
ARRIAGA Mario Arriaga Magana, 47, of London died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 10, 2019 in The Ohio State University Hospital. Born August 15, 1971 in Mexico City, he was a son of Consuelo Magana Rubio and Luis Arriaga Alvarez. Mario was a well know waiter in the area, currently working at Fiesta Grande Mexican Restaurant. He will be remembered for...
Michael Eugene Howland
Mar 9, 2019
HOWLAND Michael Eugene Howland, 70, passed away suddenly Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his home in London, Ohio. He was born in Columbus, Ohio. He leaves his beloved wife Susan of 38 wonderful years; his son Ryan (Chelsea) Howland; daughters Whitney Graham, Tina (Shaun) Stephens, Tisa (Randy) Bivens and Tarrah (Larry) McCoy; grandchildren Jered Willman, Randi Bivens, Bailey Stephens, Kamryn...
Charles M. Oiler
Mar 9, 2019
OILER Charles M. Oiler, 82, of London went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in his residence. Born March 21, 1936 in Columbus; he was a son of Jemima (Chenault) and Carl Oiler, Sr. A US Army veteran, Charles retired after 31 years of service at International Harvester in Springfield. He spent his youth working on...
Nicole Lynn Cooper
Mar 6, 2019
COOPER Nicole Lynn Cooper, 47, of Columbus; died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Mt. Carmel East. Born February 14, 1972 in Springfield; she was a daughter of Arnold and Nancy (Brecht) Cooper. Nicole was a member of Bethel Pentecostal and then the Greater Bethel Pentecostal Church in London. Survivors include her children Paul (Michaela) Cooper and Raechel Cooper; grandchildren Latejah...
Frank E. Slagle
Mar 5, 2019
SLAGLE Frank E. Slagle, 77, of London died Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Sisters on Elm. Born June 11, 1941 in London; he was a son of Elmer and Mary (Herman) Slagle. A graduate of London High School, Frank served in the US Army, then graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Art Education. He had been...
Carl Bruce Balduff
Mar 2, 2019
BALDUFF Carl Bruce Balduff, 78, of London died Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Columbus. Born August 1, 1940 in Erie County; he was a son of Elmer and Wilma (Cummings) Balduff. He married Deanna (Parker) 61 years ago and leaves behind children Jeff (Lynn) Balduff, Amy (Dennis) Schwanger and Perry Balduff; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren plus one in August;...
Dewey Borders
Feb 26, 2019
BORDERS Dewey "Junior" Borders, 88, of London died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Columbus. Born May 28, 1930 in Magoffin County, KY; he was a son of Dewey and Dora (Penix) Borders. A US Army veteran of Korea, Dewey had worked for Westinghouse for 33 years, before retiring in 1988. Survivors include his son and daughter in law Robert and...
Norma Jean Puckett
Feb 23, 2019
PUCKETT Norma Jean (Dillion) Puckett, 86, passed away on February 23, 2019. Norma was the daughter of Stella (Tatman) and Herman Dillion. She was born March 2, 1932. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, #287, Worthington Chapter and she retired from Parker Hannifin, Columbus. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Puckett; sisters...
Loretta Jean (Cassidy) Weimer
Feb 19, 2019
WEIMER Loretta Jean Cassidy Weimer, 99, passed away on February 19, 2019 at Bluebird Retirement Community in London, Ohio, after suffering a stroke. Born December 4, 1919 in Los Angeles, California, she spent her formative years in New York City, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Queens College. Just before World War II began, she...
Donald "Donnie" Oren
Feb 17, 2019
OREN Donald "Donnie" Oren, III, 50, formerly of London died February 17, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. Born September 10, 1968 in London; he was a son of Donald and Sandra (Sargent) Oren. Donnie had worked for Chemcote Asphalt for 20 years, then for EBY Trailers in West Jefferson and had currently been working in maintenance. Survivors include his children Miranda...
Damer Arnold Miller
Feb 16, 2019
MILLER Damer Arnold Miller, 81, of South Vienna, died Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Born September 18, 1937 in Waterloo; he was a son of Damer and Georgia (Clarkston) Miller. Arnold had worked for the silver Machine Company in South Vienna, starting in 1963. Survivors include his wife of 62 years Patricia (Harrington) Miller; sons Tony...
Charlotte Jean (Mayabb) Callahan
Feb 16, 2019
CALLAHAN Charlotte Jean (Mayabb) Callahan, 72, of London died Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Canal Winchester, Ohio. Born February 2, 1947 in Bourbon County, KY; she was the daughter of Dewie and Alice (Riggsby) Mayabb. Charlotte had been a payment processer for Sears and the Citi Group for over 20 years. Survivors include her son Dewey (Michelle) Callahan of Lithopolis;...
Theodore "Ted" Price
Feb 12, 2019
PRICE Theodore Edward "Ted" Price, 82, of London died peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Born October 15, 1936 in London; he was the son of D. Max and Anne (Robison) Price. A US Navy Veteran of Korea, Ted had worked for the London Wastewater Department, the former State Highway Department and retired as parts manager from the Madison County...
Helen C. Hann
Feb 7, 2019
HANN Helen C. Hann of London and formerly of Fairfield ,Ohio passed away Thursday, February 7th, 2019 at Sisters on Elm Senior Living in London. Helen was born on February 12, 1921, a daughter of Charles and Cora (Smith) Corless in Fairfield, Ohio. She attended Fairfield Local Schools, graduating in 1939. A graduate of the Mercy School of Nursing in...
Vivian Sinkford
Feb 5, 2019
SINKFORD Vivian E. "Boots" (Lowery) Sinkford, 93, of South Charleston died on February 5, 2019 at Madison Health in London. Born February 9, 1925 in London; she was a daughter of Ernest H. and Geneva (Lane) Lowery. Vivian was a member of St. Pauls AME Church where she served as a stewardess and missionary. She loved to read, solve puzzles...

