Obituaries

Marcella R. Sanders
Nov 7, 2018
SANDERS Marcella R. (Gammell) Sanders, 85, previously of London, Ohio passed on November 7, 2018 in her residence at Arbors West, West Jefferson, Ohio.Born November 13, 1932 in Mechanicsburg Ohio; she was a daughter to Morse "Brownie" and Nellie (Hughes) Gammell. Marcella retired from Brillo (Dial Corp) after 26 years of service. She is survived by sons Jim (Dianna) of...
Patricia Paul
Nov 5, 2018
PAUL Patricia Ann Paul, 81, of formerly of London, died Monday, November 5, 2018 in Springfield. Born May 4, 1937 in Washington CH; she was a daughter of John J. and Lucille Jean ((Bateman) Paul. Patricia had worked at Krazy Glue in West Jefferson and had formerly attended St. Colman Catholic Church in Washington CH. Survivors include her sister Mary...
Anna Pelfrey
Nov 2, 2018
PELFREY Anna Pelfrey, 61, of London died Friday, November 2, 2018 in London Health and Rehabilitation. Born February 6, 1957 in Urbana; she was a daughter of Arthur and Helen (Fyffe) Kitchen. Anna is survived by her daughter Katrina Garcia; son Garrett Law (fiancée-Tara); grandchildren Kimberly, Mikaela, Kathryn, Rheyann, Riley, Gracie, Garrett, Jr., Gage and Austin; many great grandchildren; mother...
Clark "Chuck" Howard
Oct 28, 2018
HOWARD Clark "Chuck" Howard, 57, of Springfield, died Sunday, October 28, 2018 in Springfield Regional Hospital. Born January 17, 1961 in Madison County; he was a son of John William Howard and Rose Christina (Harris) Jackson. Chuck retired from ODOT, was a school bus driver for London City Schools and helped coach varsity football, JV girls basketball wrestling and Peewee...
Julius Lamos Harrison
Oct 23, 2018
HARRISON Julius Lamos Harrison, 77, of London died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in London Health and Rehabilitation. Born September 21, 1941 in Bruno, West Virginia; he was a son of Ken and Lucy (Grimmett) Harrison. Julius had worked for the Nestle Company and also Sims Construction of London. Survivors include his children Julie (Dan) Pollock and Kennison Harrison both of...
Sharon Pauline Hall
Oct 22, 2018
Sharon Pauline Hall, 79, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018, after a brief illness in Las Vegas, Nevada where she resided. She was born on November 15, 1938 in London, OH to Margaret (Gaston) Wallace Sr. and Harold Hargo. Sharon spent most of her life unselfishly taking care of others. She was a devoted wife, mother of 10, grandmother,...
Sandra L. Roberts
Oct 6, 2018
ROBERTS Sandra L. Roberts, 72, of London died Saturday, October 6, 2018 at The Ohio State University hospital. Born July 4, 1946 in London; she was a daughter of Mary (Tomilison) and Orville Cummins. Sandra is survived by her husband of 52 years, Carl Roberts; children Michelle Lynn Roberts of London, Morgan (Rob) Toops of South Charleston, Brian K. Roberts...
Chester Lee Napper
Oct 4, 2018
NAPPER Chester Lee "Captain" "Chad" Napper, 62, of London died at home with his family by his side on October 4, 2018. Born on September 6, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio; he was a son of Eddie and Clara (Herman) Napper.Chester attended Temple of Compassion in Columbus for 14 years, under Evangelist Patricia Turner. Chester retired from Armaly after 40 years...
Robert Jones, Jr.
Oct 1, 2018
JONES Robert Jones, Jr., 82, of London, formerly of Circleville, passed away on é
Sherri Ann Cooper
Sep 26, 2018
COOPER Sherri Ann Cooper, 59, of London, died Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in London Health and Rehab. Born December 26, 1958 in Springfield; she was a daughter of George E. and Janet (Ervin) Armatrout. Sherri belonged to Faith Assembly; she was a huge fan of the London Public Library, who loved gardening, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors...
Larry Gene Holcomb
Sep 25, 2018
HOLCOMB Larry Gene Holcomb "Chief", 67, of London died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in London. Born December 11, 1950 in Franklin County; he was a son of Berneice Luella (Mullins and Wilbur Lewis Holcomb. Chief Holcomb spent the first part of his military career during the Vietnam War. Most of his career was in the Marines, serving all over the...
Reedie Rhodes
Sep 21, 2018
RHODES Reedie Rhodes, 71, formerly of London died Friday, September 21, 2018 in Vandalia. Born April 1, 1947 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Florence (Anderson) and John Bennett. Survivors include her son William "Bill" (Charlene) Fields, daughters Jessica (Donovan) Cooper and Marie (Earl) Kern; step-daughter Donna (Darryl) Jordan; grandchildren Zach (Erin) Fields, Kody Fields, Jaydon, Gavan and Branson...
June Thompson
Sep 15, 2018
THOMPSON June Prince-Thompson, 86, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at her home in Upper Arlington. June had served as a nurse for over 40 years and was a proud member of the Upper Arlington Citizen Police. She is survived by brothers Paul G. (Fran) Prince of Louisa, KY and David A. (Patti) Prince of Homer, AK; sister Clarice Ray...
Gail D. Miller
Sep 13, 2018
MILLER Gail D. Miller, 60, of London, died Thursday, September 13, 2018 in her residence. Born October 30, 1957 in Springfield; she was a daughter of George D. and Leona A. (Reay) Powers. Gail worked for the State of Ohio for 35 years before retiring from Madison Correctional. A 1975 graduate of Madison Plains, she was also a member of...
Katherine Hogewoning
Sep 4, 2018
HOGEWONING Katherine Hogewoning, 52, soared into a new life adventure on Tuesday, September 4. Katherine celebrated every day to the fullest, focusing on positive energy and good vibes as she appreciated all people, regardless of their position in life. Loved ones can take comfort knowing she built bridges to connect all those she loved-now and forever. Originally from Oregon, Katherine...
Todd Yearout
Sep 2, 2018
YEAROUT Todd Yearout, 44, of Mechanicsburg, died Sunday, September 2, 2018 in London. Born June 25, 1974 in Springfield; he was a son of Glenn and Carol (Whaley) Yearout. Todd worked at Forward Air, was a huge Cincinnati Reds and Dallas Cowboys fan and loved grilling and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Mindy (Braskett) Yearout; sons...
Herbert C. Markley
Aug 29, 2018
MARKLEY Herbert C. Markley, 94, of London passed on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at The Madison Senior Living Community in London surrounded by his loving family. Born September 21, 1923 in Catawba, Ohio; he was a son of Herbert and Lina (McWhirt) Markley. Herb graduated from London High School in 1941 and attended Cedarville College on the GI Bill. Herb...
Edward Cunningham
Aug 23, 2018
CUNNINGHAM Edward T. Cunningham, 74, of London died Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his favorite camp grounds.Born July 29, 1944 in Springfield, he was a son of Eugene and Margaret (Murphy) Cunningham. Ed retired as assistant farm manager from London Correctional Institution. In 1967, he began volunteering with Central Township Fire Department, retiring from there in the early 2000's as...
Lois Busch
Aug 22, 2018
BUSCH Lois Edith Busch, a long-time resident of London, Ohio, passed peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the age of 59. Lois was born October 10, 1958 in Cleveland to Edward Joseph Busch and Lois June (Childs) Busch. As a child Lois attended Fairhaven School. Lois worked at The Red Brick Tavern for several years as...
Rosemary Boyd
Aug 22, 2018
BOYD Rosemary M. Boyd, 86, of Stafford, TX, formerly of London, died Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in Texas.Born January 4, 1932 in London, Ohio; she was a daughter of Marguerite (Golden) and Wilson Call.Rosemary had worked and retired after 36 years from Texaco, where she was in advertising. She was also a US Marine veteran of the Korean War.Survivors include...

