Obituaries

Feb 19, 2025

BURGESS

Joe Vernon Burgess, a loving husband, patient father, adoring grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, in the Bluebird Retirement Community, at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family.

Born September 13, 1933, in Greenup Kentucky, he was a son of Curtis Burgess and Lydia (Skeens) Burgess. Joe met...

Feb 18, 2025

PAYNE

Joyce A. (Bass) Payne, a faithful Christian, loving mother, and devoted grandmother and great-grandmother; went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in The Madison Senior Living Community, at the age of 87.

Born May 31, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio, Joyce was a daughter of Harry and Virginia (Polley) Bass....

Feb 15, 2025

TRIMMER

Mrs. Virginia Louise (Perkins) Trimmer, 79, of London, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at home in the arms of her loving family.

Born November 24, 1945, in Boyd County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Raymond Perkins and Darlie Mae (Artrip) Perkins.

On July 17, 1968, Virginia married the love...

Feb 14, 2025

WAUGH

Ronald Kenneth Waugh, 76, of London, passed peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Born December 12, 1948, in Pike County, Ohio, he was a son of Charles Waugh and Dorothy (Horsley) Waugh. An iron worker by trade, Ron devoted his career to Ruscilli Construction, but was also an...

Feb 10, 2025

BURGESS

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Lucille "Lucy" Marie (Shoemaker) Burgess, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Lucy passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025, in the Bluebird Retirement Community while in the arms of her family.

Following high school, Lucy married...

Feb 6, 2025

CORBIN

It is with great sorrow we announce the death of Mr. Virgil Marion Corbin who passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in the West L.A. Veterans Community, Los Angeles, California, at the age of 55.

Born February 7, 1969, in Springfield, Ohio, Virgil was a son of Samuel L. Corbin and Dorothy Marie...

Feb 5, 2025

Melvin (Boobie) Black Jr. went home to glory on Wednesday February 5, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held on February 18, 2025, from 12:00-3:00 PM. A funeral service will commence at 3:00 PM in the Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, 103 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140.

Melvin leaves behind a huge legacy...

Feb 3, 2025

DOUGLASS

Teri Marie Douglass, 60, of South Charleston, lost her short, yet valiantly fought battle with cancer on Monday, February 3, 2025, in the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, with her family by her side.

Born September 7, 1964, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Wilbur Gerald Evans and Carolyn (Michalis) Evans. A graduate...

Jan 31, 2025

DONOHOE

James "Jim" Larry Donohoe, 87, of London, OH. died Friday, January 31, 2025, at 2:43 PM, in Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital.

Born April 4, 1937, in Charleston, West Virginia, he was the son of James W. and Betty M. Donohoe.

As a practiced horticulturalist for over 50 years, he was passionate...

Jan 30, 2025

NEWMAN

Walter Theodore "Newt" Newman, 90, of London, died peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Born February 27, 1934, in Akron, Ohio, he was a son of Paul Newman and Mamie (Burnside) Newman.

Following high school, Walter went on to serve in the United States Air Force...

Jan 30, 2025

RINEHART

Charles Eugene Rinehart, Jr., 53, of Galloway, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in his residence.

Born November 16, 1971, in London, Ohio, he was a son of Charles Eugene Rinehart, Sr. and Margaret (McGowan) Dillion.

A long-time truck driver, Charles enjoyed working on cars in his free time.

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Jan 23, 2025

BALLARD

Joyce Elaine (Lucas) Ballard, 82, of London, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, with her family by her side.

Born March 25, 1942, in Washington Court House, Ohio, she was a daughter of Jack Lucas and Audrey (Rice) Lucas.

Joyce had worked professionally for the BCI, devoting...

Jan 20, 2025

Kenneth M. Knoop, age 76, formerly of Austin, Minnesota passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Mount Carmel-St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio.

Kenneth has returned to his hometown of Austin, where graveside services are being planned for the spring.

The Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be able to care for...

Jan 19, 2025

BLACKWELL

John R. "Frog" Blackwell II, 50, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of London, died Sunday, January 19, 2025, in the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

Born February 23, 1974, in Columbus, he was a son of Earl Blackwell and Linda (Carroll) Ward.

Frog enjoyed cooking and had worked for Waffle House where he...

Jan 16, 2025

DAVIS

Diana Lynn Davis, a beloved sister, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, in London, Ohio. Born on May 14, 1947, in Greenfield, Ohio to Harold and Rosalie, she was a also a sister to Delton and Dixie. Diana's life was a testament to the beauty and joy of resilience.

From...

Jan 14, 2025

HARRIS

Frances Wanetta Harris, 83, of London, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in her residence, surrounded by her family.

Born in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, on August 3, 1941, she was a daughter of Gus and Hazel (Massie) Stumbo.

Frances had worked as a bartender at Farmer Dans, six years for the former...

Jan 13, 2025

BANHAGEL

Robert William "Bob" Banhagel, II, 78, of London, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 13, 2025, in his residence.

Born February 15, 1946, in Ionia, Michigan, he was a son of James Banhagel and Shirley (Thomas) Metzger.

A graduate of Ionia High School, Bob went on to serve in the United States Army...

Jan 10, 2025

MILLER

Charlotte Jean Miller, 69, of West Jefferson, died Friday, January 10, 2025, in Arbors of West Jefferson. Born December 28, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, she was a daughter of Charles J. Miller, Sr. and Mildred Hoy.

A graduate of Rosecrans High School, Charlotte went on to earn an associate's degree from the Everest Technical...

Jan 10, 2025

ROTHEN

Betty Lois Rothen, 77, of London, died Friday, January 10, 2025, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Born January 4, 1948, in Harrisburg, Ohio, she was an adored daughter of John Bowser and Irene (Brown) Bowser.

It was in high school that Betty met the love of her life, Thomas Leon Rothen. The two of...

Jan 7, 2025

NELSON

Elizabeth Sue Nelson, 65, of London, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark.

Born October 12, 1959, in Piqua, Ohio, Sue was a daughter of Patricia (Ellis) and William Greene.

Sue worked and retired from Madison County Hospital after many years of service.

She enjoyed doing puzzles...