Obituaries

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...
Brian Roberts
Feb 3, 2019
ROBERTS Brian K. Roberts, 48, of London died on February 3, 2019 at OSU Cancer Hospital in Columbus. Born December 21, 1970 in London; he was a son of Carl L. and Sandra (Cummins) Roberts. Brian was a 1989 graduate of London High School and had worked for Hauck Brothers Heating and Cooling. He is survived by his father, Carl...
Mareeda Mcclimans
Feb 3, 2019
McCLIMANS Mareeda K. McClimans, 80, was called home by her Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Blue Bird Retirement Community in London. Born September 8, 1938 in Lucasville, Ohio; she was a daughter of Paul and Kathleen (Conkle) Adams. Mareeda was a member of the Cypress Wesleyan Church and was an avid golfer, participating in various leagues, outings...
Herbert W. Murphy
Feb 2, 2019
MURPHY Herb Murphy, 81, of London, died Saturday, February 2, 2019 in his residence. Born May 11, 1937 in Sciotoville; he was a son of Dr. Herbert and Melva (Spriggs) Murphy. A US Air Force and Marine Veteran; Herb had worked in management at White-Westinghouse and Delphi/GM, from where he retired. A member of the Masonic lodge, he was an...
Patty B. Sexton
Feb 1, 2019
SEXTON Patty B. Sexton, 81, of London died peacefully Friday, February 1, 2019 in her residence, surrounded by her family. Born September 26, 1937 in London; she was a daughter of Otis and Myrtle (Junk) Barker. Patty was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, where she was active in the Altar and Rosary Society and had volunteered for Meals...
Bradley J. Haynes
Jan 29, 2019
HAYNES Bradley J. Haynes, 48, of London died as a result of a helicopter accident on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Born July 26, 1970 in London; he was a son of Walter V. and Maxine (King) Haynes. Brad was a firefighter for Jefferson Township Fire Department, also working for Hamilton Township and Survival Flight. He loved horse racing and belonged...

