Zuma Torbett
Jun 8, 2018
TORBETT Zuma (Roberts) Torbett, 86, of London, died Friday, June 8, 2018 in her residence, surrounded by her children. Born October 9, 1931 in Swanton, OH; she was a daughter of W. Kermit and Louise (Scherf) Roberts. Formerly a long-time resident of Trotwood, OH, Zuma had driven a school bus there for 32 years and was very active in the...
David G. Eades
Jun 5, 2018
EADES David G. Eades, 77, of London died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Columbus. Born November 19, 1940 in London; he was a son of Raymel and Lois (Loveless) Eades. The former Mayor of London from 1992-2015, Dave had also retired from General Motors in 1991. A US Navy Veteran, Dave was a member of the American Legion, Madison Memorial...
Eric L. Skeens
May 29, 2018
SKEENS Eric L. Skeens, 52, of South Charleston died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in his residence. Born November 26, 1965 in Gallipolis; he was a son of William and Sandra (Bishop) Skeens. Eric had worked the past 32 years for Columbia Gas. He loved golfing, little trucks, his dog Jerry Lee, but most of all his girls-who were his pride...
David M. Petee
May 26, 2018
PETEE David Milner Petee, 62, of London, died Friday, May 25, 2018 in his residence. Born July 16, 1955 in Dayton; he was a son of Robert Eugene and Dolores Ellen (Smith) Petee. David was a US Navy Veteran of Vietnam and had worked for the London City Schools as well as Staples in London. Survivors include his daughter Stephanie...
Aron Kimbler
May 23, 2018
KIMBLER Aron Kimbler, 44, of London died suddenly on May 23, 2018 in London. Born March 23, 1974 in Columbus; he was the son of Tony Kimbler and Martha (Dewitt). Aron had owned and operated Kimbler Furnace and Air in London and was an avid and passionate fisherman, even helping London High School Fishing Team. Survivors include his wife Rachel...
Joe Rush
May 21, 2018
RUSH Joe Rush, 64 of Orient, died Monday, May 21, 2018 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Born June 19, 1953 in Columbus; he was a son of William Harvey and Marybelle (Downs) Rush. An avid OSU fan who loved his Budweiser; Joe had worked for Tri-Green Interstate Equipment for the past 28 years. Survivors include his son Derek Rush and...
Lorenzo Cain
May 7, 2018
CAIN Lorenzo Cain of London, 5 days old, died May 7, 2018. Born in London May 2, 2018 to Darren E. Cain, Jr. and Elodia L. M. Lawrence. Survived by sisters Aleah and McKenna Cain; brothers Dawayne, Lebron, Damian and Brayden Cain. Paternal grandparents Darren E. and Linda Cain, Sr., paternal great grandmother Helen Cain, maternal grandmother Juana Cotton, maternal...
Becky Bruggeman
May 4, 2018
BRUGGEMAN Becky Bruggeman, 46, of Columbus, died Friday, May 4, 2018 in Columbus. Born July 24, 1971 in London, Ohio; she was the daughter of Betty J. (Harper) and Carl T. Hopkins. Becky was a volunteer at the HELP House in London. Survivors include her brothers Carl Hopkins and Kenny Lee (Debbie) Hopkins; mother Betty Hopkins; boyfriend David William Kephart;...
Wilmadine Vonalmen
May 1, 2018
VON ALMEN Wilmadine "Dean" Howard Von Almen born October 4, 1928 and passed on May 2, 2018. Parents were Walter L. Howard and Jeanette (Sampson) Howard. Survived by son, Roy Von Almen, Jr (Sharon), sister Ruth Howard, grandchildren Roy (Elia) Von Almen III, Denise (Scott) Simmons, Jennifer (Jason) Sauer, Stephanie Milbery, Traci (Darren) Debo, Bethanie (Andy) Gossard, Konnie (Robby) Woods...
Carol Adams
May 1, 2018
ADAMS Carol (Scaggs) Adams, 67, of London, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, May 1st 2018. A celebration of life visitation will be 1:00 pm on May 26th at Hill's 36, 1715 Cumberland Rd, London, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Naomi (Hopper) Scaggs, and brothers Charlie and Jay. She leaves cherished memories to her husband...
Herman Leon Scott
Apr 26, 2018
SCOTT Herman Leon Scott, 63, of London died Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Woodview Care Center, Columbus. Born June 12, 1954 in Springfield; he was a son of Manuel and Mabel "Betty" Scott. Herman had been a nursing assistant at various nursing facilities including Arbors at London. During his tenure in nursing, he developed a great affection for those afflicted...
Debra Ireland
Apr 21, 2018
IRELAND Debra Lynn (Grubb) Ireland, 57, of London died Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Madison Health.Born June 7, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio; she was a daughter of Etta V. (Baldwin) and Richard Lee Grubb. Debra had previously worked at Purex in London and most recently at the London Speedway Station. Survivors include her husband of 38 years Bryant Ireland; grandson...
Millicent Louise Pitts
Apr 12, 2018
PITTS Millicent Louise (Ames) Pitts, 88, of London, died Thursday, April 12, 2018 in her residence. Born April 4, 1930 in London, Ohio; she was a daughter of Dewey and Grace (Hix) Ames. Survivors include her children Ralph Ackley, Georgia (Jim) Wilkins, Alfred Richard (Lil) Ackley, Carol Newsome, Milton "Bill" (Kelly) Pitts, Teresa Landis and Norman (Ela) Pitts; 166 aggregate...
Alberta Marcella Myers
Apr 11, 2018
MYERS Alberta Marcella Myers, 88, of London Ohio died April 11, 2018. She was a current resident of Heartland of Dublin. Born August 5, 1929 to Thomas H. and Marcella (Browder) Jones. Alberta received her Doctorate of Education, was an avid reader and she enjoyed teaching school in Columbus Public schools where she retired. She truly loved her students and...
Susan Ladd
Apr 9, 2018
LADD Susan Jane Ladd, February 21, 1928 - April 9, 2018 - age 90 died April 9 in Columbus, Ohio. Susan was a current resident of Carriage Court of Hilliard and a longtime resident of London. She worked for the Madison Press in the early 1970's and was the Church Secretary at the London United Methodist Church for over 30...
Frederick Mcintire
Apr 7, 2018
McINTIRE Frederick McIntire, 63, of South Charleston, died Saturday, April 7, 2018 in his residence. Born July 26, 1954 in Washington Court House; he was the son of Marion and Norma (Dodds) McIntire.Fred had retired from Yellow Freight and for the last 12 years, he had been involved in farming. He attended Journey of Faith Fellowship and had belonged to...
Vada Gay Harsh
Apr 2, 2018
HARSH Vada Gay Harsh, 86, of Plumwood, died Monday, April 2, 2018 in Columbus. Born May 5, 1931 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Ernest Nelson and Lela Mildred (Ashley) Purdum. Gay was a long-time member of the former Plumwood United Methodist Church and currently belonged to the Lafayette United Methodist Church. Her loves in life were family, farming,...
Ruth Cain
Apr 2, 2018
CAIN Ruth Ann Cain, 64, of London, died Monday, April 2, 2018 in Columbus. Born June 5, 1953 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Jack Robert and Lulabelle (Beers) Cain. Ruth had worked as a STNA at Arbors of London and also a Retail Associate at Walmart. Survivors include her; sons Virgil (Tina) Pace of South Charleston, Robert (Marah)...
Kelly Ward
Mar 29, 2018
Kelly Lynn Ward (AKA William James Ward), 58, died on March, 29, 2018 in London, Ohio. Kelly was born February 4, 1960 in Long Beach, California to William Ward and Sheila Murphy Lawson. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sheila Marie Lawson; his father, William Ward; his step-father, David Lee Lawson; and his sisters, Debbie Ward and Tammy...
Dean Cooper
Mar 27, 2018
COOPER Dean D. Cooper, 66, of London, died on March 27, 2018 in Arbors of London. Born June 1, 1951; he was the son of Arzella (Wilson) Herman and Emerson Herman. Dean never knew a stranger and was always willing to help others. Dean also loved collecting cans and listening to country music.Survivors include his siblings Josephine Artis, Vivian Price,...
