Obituaries

Jimmie Salyer
Jun 3, 2025
SALYER
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jimmie Salyer, age 63, of London, Ohio. Jimmie passed peacefully on June 3, 2025, in the OhioHealth Kobacker House, Columbus, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 14, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, Jimmie was a son of Norman Salyer and Verna (Gullet) Salyer....
Vance E. Brumfield
Jun 2, 2025
BRUMFIELD
Vance E. Brumfield, age 91, of London, formerly of Springfield, passed peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, in the Bluebird Retirement Community. Born March 9, 1934, in Gallia County, he was a son of Vance Brumfield and Juhl (Burnett) Brumfield.
Vance was a math teacher for London City Schools, serving a 30-year career doing...
Deon Mcconnell
May 30, 2025
MCCONNELL
Born on September 15, 1959, Deon McConnell, beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2025.
Born to John E. and Georgia Joan McConnell, Deon grew up loving the simple life in the rural communities of Madison County. He graduated from Madison Plains High School in 1978 and...
James A. Buell
May 26, 2025
BUELL
James A. Buell, 81, of London, died Monday, May 26, 2025, in the Bluebird Retirement Community, London, surrounded by his loving family.
Born September 8, 1943, in Columbus, he was a son of Arnold M. and Jacqueline A. (Salters) Buell.
For 30 years, Jim worked for ODOT before retiring in 2000. A...
Paul Wayne Harkins
May 25, 2025
HARKINS
Paul Wayne Harkins, age 69, of London, passed away early Sunday May 25, 2025, in London Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 8, 1955, in Cleveland, Paul was a son of Wayne Harkins and Ruth (Thiel) Harkins. Paul was raised in Elkins, West Virginia before his family...
Penny Sue (Cunningham) Mayabb
May 16, 2025
MAYABB
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Penny Sue (Cunningham) Mayabb, who passed away suddenly at the age of 55 on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Springfield Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
Penny was born to Edward T. Cunningham and Linda (Berry) Cunningham on November 18, 1969, in Madison County...
Barbara Jean (Davis) Peterman
May 15, 2025
PETERMAN
Barbara Jean (Davis) Peterman, 85, of London, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Born February 28, 1940, in Fayette County, Ohio, she was a daughter of Herbert Leslie Davis and Marjorie (Holbrook) Davis. Barbara had worked professionally for the former Westinghouse in addition to serving as a pharmacy tech for Madison County Hospital....
Edward "Ed" Flanagan
May 8, 2025
FLANAGAN
Edward "Ed" Flanagan, 69, of London, died Thursday, May 8, 2025, in his residence, with his wife by his side.
Born August 6, 1955, in Columbus, he was the son of Marvin W. and Margaret Ann (Wakeman) Flanagan.
A longtime member of Madison County Vineyard, Ed loved softball, golf, deer hunting, fishing,...
Sherry Ann (Walton) Blake
May 4, 2025
BLAKE
Sherry Ann (Walton) Blake, age 54 of London, died unexpectedly at Madison Health on Sunday, May 4, 2025, following a valiant battle with diabetes. The cherished daughter of Ernest L. Walton and Ellenia K. (Grub) Walton, Sherry was born on March 8, 1971, in Columbus, Ohio.
Sherry held multiple positions throughout her lifetime, including...
Deloris Jean "Dee" (Rinehart) (Pruitt) Crabbe
May 4, 2025
CRABBE
Deloris Jean "Dee" (Rinehart)(Pruitt) Crabbe, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully early Sunday May 4, 2025, at the age of 82, at home surrounded by the love of her family.
Dee was born July 29, 1942, in South Vienna, to James Francis Rinehart and Fannie Marie (Hanners) Rinehart. She worked...
Carolyn Sue "Susie" (Reese) Brammer
May 4, 2025
BRAMMER
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mrs. Carolyn Sue "Susie" (Reese) Brammer, age 76, at her home in Plumwood. Carolyn passed peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the arms of her loving husband.
Born November 29, 1948, in Washington Court House, Susie was a daughter of William Reese and Jessie (Schreckengaust)...
Florence "Flo" Mae (Jordan) Kirk
Apr 28, 2025
Florence "Flo" Mae Kirk, 82, of Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, with her beloved family by her side. Born on November 24, 1942, Florence lived a full and colorful life rooted in deep love, simple joys, and unwavering devotion to her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William, in March of...
Callie Jo Courtney
Apr 25, 2025
To our sweet Callie Jo, our shared moments will forever be timeless treasures. You loved watching over the baby piglets and were the absolute best copilot we could ask for on our many adventures together. Your memory will be forever cherished as a story without end.
David Lee Clukey
Apr 20, 2025
Searsport - David Lee Clukey, 92, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Zanesville, Ohio with his daughter, Sindie, at his bedside. He was born July 19, 1932, in Frankfort, Maine, the first child of Lester and Edith (Miles) Clukey.
He grew up in Dover-Foxcroft with his siblings Carleton, Carmelita, and Dale. He attended Foxcroft...
Jacob Frederick Bluhm
Apr 15, 2025
BLUHM
Jacob Frederick Bluhm, 34, of Plain City, passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, following a courageous and valiantly fought battle with cancer. Born January 13, 1991, in London, he was a son of Fred Bluhm and Pam (Ayle) Bluhm.
A 2009 graduate of Jonathan Alder High School, Jacob had worked as a receiving...
Cheddar Summers
Apr 8, 2025
Cheddar, you were my whole heart and so loved while I had you.
Cherishing your memory will forever be a story without end.
Mary Kathryn (Wells) Long
Apr 6, 2025
LONG
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Kathryn Long, 80, of Newport; a beloved wife, cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed at her home on Sunday, April 6, 2025, with her devoted husband of 64 years and loving family by her side.
Born June 26, 1944, in Piketon, Ohio,...
Mary Katherine (Strine) Simpson
Apr 6, 2025
SIMPSON
Mary Katherine Simpson, 90, of London, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Dublin Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 22, 1934, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Lottie (Souder) and Darrell Strine. A lifelong resident of Madison County, she attended London High School and was often seen behind the cash register at Strine's...
Carolyn Annette Goodlin
Apr 5, 2025
GOODLIN
Carolyn Annette Goodlin, 64, of Springfield, died peacefully Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Born January 24, 1961, in Springfield, Ohio, she was a daughter of Jerry L. Goodlin and Betty Annette (Keating) Goodlin.
Over the years, Carolyn worked for multiple companies including Honeywell, Klosterman, Navistar, and HHA, and truly enjoyed...
Phillip Scott Ernst
Apr 4, 2025
ERNST
With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Phillip Scott Ernst, on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the age of 65, following a recent illness. Born December 28, 1959, in Columbus, Phil was a son of Emerson Ernst and Mary Catherine (Ryan) Ernst.
Phil went to work for Stanley Electric as a forklift...

