Obituaries

Jul 9, 2025

Robbye Lynn Salley August 18, 1939 – July 9, 2025

Robbye Lynn Salley, 85, of Anderson Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 9, 2025.

Born August 18, 1939, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Robbye was the daughter of John D. Liddle and Nelle M. (Jenkins) Liddle.

A...

Jul 8, 2025

MAHAN

With great sorrow we announce the passing of Thomas Jay "Tom" Mahan, age 65, of London. Tom passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville.

Born March 13, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio, Tom was the adopted son of Acel J. Mahan and...

Jul 8, 2025

POLLOCK

Stephen Edward Pollock Jr., affectionately known as "Fat Boy" by his friends, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the age of 43, at home surrounded by his family. Born June 17, 1982, he was a son of Stephen Edward Pollock Sr. and Terry (Evans) Pollock.

A graduate of London...

Jul 6, 2025

GRUNDY

Chanel Renee (Butts) Grundy, age 41, of London, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Madison Health, following a brief battle with lung cancer.

Chanel touched the hearts of everyone she came in contact with leaving them with inspirations of faith, hope, and an endless amount of love.

She was born in...

Jul 5, 2025

KREEGER

Catherine Elizabeth Kreeger born April 25th, 2007, died in the early hours on July 5th, 2025, at her home with her parents by her side. Catherine was born in Fairfax, Virginia. She is survived by her parents Nathan and Teresa, brothers Christian, Cian and Coen Kreeger. Catherine graduated from London High School in May 2025.

Jul 4, 2025

THOMAS

Lorran "Dale" Thomas, 74, of London, died Friday, July 4, 2025, in Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Born November 20, 1950, in Franklin County, Dale was a son of George Lester and Wilda Jean (Jester) Thomas. A graduate of West Jefferson High School in the class of 1969, Dale went on to proudly serve in the...

Jul 4, 2025

HARSH

Glenda Kathryn "Kathy" (Whited) Harsh, 68, of Plumwood, went home to Glory on Friday, July 4, 2025, in the Ohio State East Hospital.

Born July 24, 1956, in Gahanna, Ohio, Kathy was a daughter of Glen Samuel Whited and Flora Ellen (Owens) Whited. Kathy married the love of her life, Bill Harsh, on April...

Jul 3, 2025

PARKER

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mr. Roger Lee Parker, Sr., on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Adena Fayette Medical Center, at the age of 70. Born on December 3, 1954, in London, Ohio, Roger was a son of Effie (Yohn) and George Parker.

Roger was a graduate of Madison Plains High...

Jul 2, 2025

CAIN

Mary Kay Cain, age 68, of London, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in her residence. Born April 19, 1957, in London, Kay was the beloved daughter of Donald Knisley Sr. and Patricia (Burt) Knisley.

Kay thoroughly enjoyed perusing yard sales in search of her next great find, and she also enjoyed anything and everything...

Jun 30, 2025

Marvin Lee Wootson, Jr., 27 of Clermont, Florida passed in West Jefferson, Ohio on June 30, 2025. Born in Columbus, Georgia, to Marvin Lee Wootson, Sr. and Pamela Denise (Hood) Wootson. Visitation will be held Friday, July 11, 2025, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in the Wootson Temple COGIC, 918 Scott Street, Clermont, Florida 34711. A funeral service will...

Jun 29, 2025

Cattaneo, Joan (nee Perino), age 97 of Hilliard, Ohio at rest in Columbus, Ohio on June 29, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Dante Cattaneo (2000). Loving mother of the late Roy and Larry Cattaneo. Dear grandmother of Nicholas and Melissa. Great-grandmother of Aria, Harrison, Josie and Evvy. Aunt of Gale and Yvonne. Born in Paterson, she lived in...

Jun 26, 2025

FINNEY

Kenneth L. Finney of London was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at The Gables of Marysville.

Born in Springfield, Ohio on June 30, 1931, he was a son of Howard and Katherine (Mitchell) Finney.  Kenneth graduated from Springfield High School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Army...

Jun 21, 2025

BOGGS

Ricky L. Boggs, age 69, of London, gained his angel wings on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Born November 18, 1955, in Franklin County, Ohio, Ricky was a son of William E. Boggs and Joyce E. (Skaggs) Boggs.

Ricky was the proud owner and tax preparer of...

Jun 18, 2025

Diane Hagedorn, age 69, of New London, passed away following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident while vacationing with family in Ohio. Born on August 7, 1955, in Algona, Iowa, she was one of five children to Dennis and Rosanne Weber, and shared a special bond with her identical twin sister, Denise.

On August 19, 1978, Diane...

Jun 15, 2025

Joe C. Smith, 79, of London, died Sunday, June 15, 2025, at home.

Born April 8, 1946, in Lawrence County, Kentucky; he was a son of Jay Burton and Virginia Ruth (Carroll) Smith.

Joe was the owner/operator of Joe Smith Plumbing in London for several decades. A member of Aerie #950, FOE and the Madison...

Jun 10, 2025

HARSH

Teresa M. Harsh, 61, of London, was called to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Doctors West Hospital, Columbus.

Born August 7, 1963, in Columbus, she was the eldest daughter of Harold "Bud" and Olive (Thompson) Brady.

A 1981 graduate of Madison Plains, Teresa then received her bachelor's degree...

Jun 9, 2025

With heavy hearts and tears in our eyes, today we must say our final goodbyes. Dear Sweet Lincoln, today you gained your angel wings and are free from all your suffering. Now you are gone from our lives, but rest assured you will never be gone from our hearts.

Until we meet again, you will forever be...

Jun 8, 2025

KITZMILLER

With great sorrow we announce the passing of Paul Robert Kitzmiller who stepped into his heavenly home on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 83. Paul was born on April 8, 1942, in Canton, Ohio to loving parents Joseph C. Kitzmiller and Mildred E. (Delap) Kitzmiller.

Paul faced many setbacks in his...

Jun 6, 2025

GRAVES

Karen S. Graves, age 79, of London, passed peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, in the Madison Senior Living Community. Karen was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 30, 1945, and was the cherished daughter of Charles Cornell and Agnes (Browning) Cornell.

An avid animal lover, Karen pursued her passion caring for animals appropriately...

Jun 4, 2025

POTTER

Sharon Lee Potter, 75, of London, passed away on June 4, 2025, at London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born on August 27, 1949, in London, Ohio, to Lloyd ("Bud") Potter and Ruth (Cummins) Potter Earley.

Preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Earnest Earley, brothers James and John Potter, brothers-in-law Gene Bussey and...