Obituaries

Cecila Leeann Knott
Sep 29, 2017
KNOTT Cecilia "Leeann: Knott, 56, of London died September 29, 2017 in her residence. Born January 27, 1961 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Sharon (Daugherty) and Willard Knott. Leann loved fishing and motorcycles. Survivors include her father Willard Knott of Orient; mother and stepfather Sharon and Oscar Crum of London; son Daniel Lynn (Brandy) Stinson, II, many cousins...
Sharon S. Rockwell
Sep 21, 2017
ROCKWELL Sharon Sue Rockwell, 70, of Hilliard, died Thursday, September 21, 2017 in Columbus. Born December 23, 1946 in London; she was a daughter of Warren and Martha (Swyers) Rockwell, Sr. Sharon was employed at Ross Laboratory for 25 years and had also worked for Columbus Appraisal in Hilliard. Survivors include her daughter Tracy Phillips, grandsons Tucker and Cole Phillips,...
Thomas "Tom" Fout, Sr.
Sep 19, 2017
FOUT Tom Fout, Sr, 65, of London died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in Springfield.Born May 31, 1952 in Akron; he was a son of Anthony and Runa (Travis) Fout.Survivors include his wife of 20 years Patty (Berner) Fout, daughter Catherine Fout, sons Tom Fout, Jr, Kevin Fout and Jake Fout; grandchildren Stephanie, Brittney and Rilie Fout; several nieces and nephews.He...
Melinda Lynn Groce
Sep 17, 2017
GROCE Melinda Lynn Groce, 39, of London, died Sunday, September 17, 2017 in her residence. Born September 21, 1977 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Deanna Groce and Elmo Lester, Jr. Survivors include her daughters Destaney Deweese, Skylynn Greene and Selena Greene; grandchildren Lyla Lloyd, Alyiah Lloyd and Cali Jacobs; fiancée David Petee; mother and father Deanna Groce and...
Sally Marie Baronda
Sep 16, 2017
BARONDA Sally Marie (Harsh) Baronda, 54, of Plumwood, died Saturday, September 16, 2017 in her residence after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Born April 19, 1963 in London; she was a daughter of Raymond and Vada Gay (Purdum) Harsh.Sally had been a head-start teacher with Miami Valley Child Development in London and attended the Madison County Breast...
Gloria May "Angel" Farmer
Sep 7, 2017
FARMER Gloria May "Angel" Farmer, 77, of Columbus; died Thursday, September 7, 2017 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center, Columbus. Born January 15, 1940 in Sophia, WV; she was a daughter of Dora May and Princie A. Cox, Sr. Survivors include her children Stephen Eugene Farmer (Jay Cloud) and Katherine Lynn Crawford; grandchildren Victoria Lynn Farmer (Justin), Shannon Lee (Don) Evans...
Ronald Cook
Sep 6, 2017
COOK Ronald E. Cook, 63, of London, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 in Madison Health.He was preceded in death by his parents Robert L. Cook and Melva A. Cook and a granddaughter Shay.Survived by wife Tammy, daughter Amanda, granddaughters Kierlin and Via all of London and brother Michael A. (Cindi) Cook of Marquette, MI.Per Ron's request, no viewing or...
Jack Bateman
Sep 2, 2017
BATEMAN John "Jack" Bateman, 85, of South Charleston, died Saturday, September 2, 2017 in Springfield. Born October 26, 1931 in London; he was a son of Everette and Gertrude (Kline) Bateman. A US Airforce veteran of Korea and Vietnam; Jack was also a truck driver for the former Wilson Freight. A member of the Era Holiness Chapel; he had belonged...
Nancy Cunningham
Aug 25, 2017
CUNNINGHAM (SMITH) Nancy (Smith) Cunningham, 82, of Plain City, died Friday, August 25, 2017 in Dublin Methodist Hospital. Born October 21, 1934 in London; she was a daughter of Richard and Sara (Whiting) Smith. Nancy was a member of the New California Presbyterian Church, the Open Path Garden Club in Plain City and was a former 4-H leader in Madison...
Chilt A. Osborne
Aug 23, 2017
OSBORNE Chilt A. Osborne, Jr. 78, of Big Plain, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in his residence. Born November 17, 1938 in Lawrence County, KY; he was a son of Chilt Allen and Elizabeth (Cantrell) Osborne. Chilt retired as a welder after 33 years from the former Buckeye Steel Company in Columbus. Survivors include his children Jeffrey (Vickie) Osborne of...
James Richard Layne
Aug 23, 2017
LAYNE James Richard Layne, 82, of London, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Drs. Hospital, Columbus. Born May 25, 1935 in Blougett, Missouri; he was a son of James and Lena (Tisdale) Layne. Richard retired after 30 years as the "Lance Man" (Lance Crackers and Cookies) and was a custodian from Southwestern City Schools and also past president of the...
Stephen D. Newman
Aug 17, 2017
NEWMAN Stephen D. Newman, 75, of London died Thursday, August 17, 2017 in his residence. Born December 24, 1941 in Deercreek Township; he was a son of Martha (Kees) and Melvin Newman. Stephen retired from Navistar in Springfield. Survivors include his sons John Newman of London, Michael Newman of Columbus and Chad Newman of Columbus; sister Joy (Tom) Tipton of...
Patrick "Pat" O'Connor
Aug 12, 2017
O'CONNOR Patrick R. "Pat" O'Connor, 79, of London died Saturday, August 12, 2017 in his residence.Born January 12, 1938 in Tama, IA; he was a son of the late John M. and Anna Mae (Burke) O'Connor.Pat moved to Washington CH at a young age, graduating from Washington High School in 1956. In 1972, he and his wife Carole opened O'Connor's...
Robert E. Radabaugh
Aug 10, 2017
RADABAUGH Robert E. Radabaugh, 81, of South Vienna, died Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Columbus. Born June 15, 1936 in Piketon; he was a son of George and Alma (Johnson) Radabaugh. Bob had owned the East Market Grocery in Circleville as well as working for DuPont and Harden's Dealership. He also had worked in construction, Stanley Electric and Matco. A...
Richard Bryan
Aug 4, 2017
BRYAN Richard "Dick" Bryan, 90, formerly of Lake Choctaw, died Friday, August 4, 2017 in Beavercreek. Born December 23, 1926 in Fort Wayne, IN; he was a son of Chester and Blanch (Byer) Bryan. A US Army veteran of WWII, Dick had retired as a sales manager with Metropolitan Life after 35 years of service and was a chartered life...
Rose Marie (Glass) Gross
Aug 4, 2017
GROSS (GLASS) Rose Marie (Glass) Gross, born August 30, 1946 in Plumwood, OH; went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2017. She was the youngest of 12 children born to Albert and Gladys (Justus) Glass. Rose is survived by her brothers John (June) Glass and Ted (Brenda) Glass; sisters Wanetta Wolford, Fairy Glass and Leah Belle (Bob) Findlay....
Virgil "Kenny" Mccormick, Ii
Jul 26, 2017
MCCORMICK Virgil "Kenny" McCormick, II, 64, of West Jefferson, Ohio died on July 26, 2017 in his residence. Born February 2, 1953 in Columbus; he was a son of Virgil and Ann (Robinette) McCormick. Kenny was a self employed mechanic and was a Vietnam veteran serving in the US Navy.é
Cindy Harris
Jul 24, 2017
HARRIS (McSavaney) Cindy (McSavaney) Harris, 63, of Springfield, died Monday, July 24, 2017 in her residence.Born November 21, 1953 in London; she was a daughter of James and Jewel (Baird) McSavaney.Cindy retired as the associate director for Champaign Residential Services and had formerly been active in community events including Warm the Children, Monroe Co. Fair Chairman, Monroe Co. Mental Health...
Norman Lowery
Jul 22, 2017
LOWERY Norman Lowery, 85, of London died Saturday, July 22, 2017 in London. Born May 9, 1932 in London; he was a son of Ernest and Geneva (Lane) Lowery. A US Army veteran of Korea; Norman retired as a corrections officer from London Correctional Institution. Survivors include his children Nickie Craycraft, Jeff (Kay) Craycraft, Darrell Craycraft and Torita (Jerry) Henson;...
Annabel L. Call
Jul 21, 2017
CALL Annabel L. Call, 97, of London died Friday, July 28, 2017 in London at the Madison Senior Living Community. Born January 12, 1920 in South Solon; she was a daughter of Ivah (Shockley) and Paul Dwain Butcher. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Annabel enjoyed gardening and watching plants and flowers grow. She always cheered her...

