Obituaries

David Earl Artis
Sep 4, 2016
ARTIS David Earl Artis, 56, of London, Ohio passed away in his home Sun. Sept. 4, 2016. David was born Sept. 24th, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio. He was the son of the late Earl A. and Carolyn (Howard) Artis. David worked construction and cement for many years. He loved to fish and loved playing with his dog Gage; but most...
Dave Osterloh
Aug 22, 2016
OSTERLOH Dave Osterloh, 79, of London died Monday, August 22, 2016 in Columbus. Dave was born in Columbus on May 22, 1937. Dave had retired from ATT and was a well known barber in London and West Jefferson. Survivors include his daughters Charyl (Pete) Spahr and Judy (Jim) Durban; loving companion Zan Broyles; grandchildren Zachary (Kelly) Durban, Erin Durban, Wendy...
Sherman Cedric White
Aug 20, 2016
WHITE Sherman Cedric White, 53, of London died Saturday, August 20, 2016 in London. Born May 28, 1963 in Santa Ana, CA; he was a son of Ira Carl and Donna (Knott) White. An engineer with CSX for 22 years; Sherman was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Chuckery, Madison Memorial Post #105, American Legion and was in the...
M. Ruth Price
Aug 20, 2016
PRICE M. Ruth Price, 88, of London, Ohio died Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Dayton.Born January 21, 1928 in West Jefferson; she was a daughter of Pearl and Anna (Miller) Stickel.A well known quilter in the Madison County area; Ruth was also a member of the Madison County Farm Bureau, the Open Gate Garden Club, a 4-H advisor for Green...
Dwight E. Simpson
Aug 16, 2016
SIMPSON Dwight E. Simpson, 83, of London died Tuesday in Columbus. Born June 18, 1933 in Lafayette, Ohio; Dwight had retired from Westinghouse in Columbus after 35 years of service. A US Army veteran, Dwight was also a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and was an avid golfer, pool player and fisherman and an active member of the Madison...
Patricia Mcguire Chambers
Aug 14, 2016
CHAMBERS Patricia McGuire Chambers, 81, of London passed away peacefully at 12:33 AM on August 14, 2016 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Born December 16, 1934 in London; she was the daughter of Thomas and Edith (Keifer) McGuire. A 1953 graduate of London High School, Patricia had devoted her life to raising her children and took great joy in spending...
Richard Lee Artis, Jr.
Aug 12, 2016
ARTIS Richard Lee Artis, Jr, 57, of London died Friday, August 12, 2016 in Columbus. Born January 6, 1959 in Columbus; he was a son of Richard Lee and Sharon (Winslow) Artis, Sr. Survivors include his children Jason Artis, Mary Artis, Rikki Jackson and Paul Cooper; his mother Sharon Hall; sisters Yvette (Jeffrey) Artis-Britt, Janine (Falou) Gueye, Kristi Artis, Marla...
Rose Marie Tatman Eidson
Aug 12, 2016
TATMAN EIDSON Rose Marie Tatman Eidson, 63, of London died Friday, August 12, 2016 in London. Born August 17, 1952 in Columbus; she was a daughter of James Elmer and Aretta Margarette (Hughes) Todd. Rose had retired from Madison County Hospital and had formerly attended the Newport Church of Christ in Christian Union with Rev. Joe Johnson. Survivors include her...
Jessie F. Burke
Aug 12, 2016
BURKE Jessie F. Burke, 71, of Marysville, formerly of London died Friday, August 12, 2016 in Columbus. Born June 20, 1945 in Union City, Ohio; she was a daughter of Leo F. and Maragaret C. (Geyer) Mock. Jessie had worked for the USDA Rural Development prior to her retirement and was a member of London Chapter #386, OES; Ladies Auxiliary...
Florence Louise Boggs
Aug 9, 2016
BOGGS On the morning of August 9, 2016, the Good Shepherd carried one of His precious lambs, Florence Louise Boggs, as she passed into life eternal. She was at her home in Lancaster, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones. A long-time London resident, Florence was born on August 18, 1932, near Rosedale, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Helen Houck
Aug 6, 2016
HOUCK Helen Houck, 98, of Springfield, died Saturday, August 6, 2016 in Springfield. Born August 5, 1918 in Union County; she was a daughter of William and Ursel (Brown) Parthemore. A farmers wife all of her life; Helen was a long-time member of the Plattsburg United Church of Christ, had belonged to Mechanicsburg Caroline Chapter #39, OES and had been...
John R. Eades
Aug 6, 2016
EADES John R. Eades, 67, of London died Saturday, August 6, 2016 in his residence. Born October 5, 1948 in Columbus; John was a son of Raymel and Lois (Loveless) Eades. A lifelong horse trainer; John had worked in many states in America as well as privately training in Italy for three years. A member of the US Trotting Association...
Carl Owens
Aug 1, 2016
OWENS Carl E. Owens, 89, of London died August 1, 2016 in Springfield. Born March 15, 1927 in St. Louis, MO; he was a son of Roy and Ruth Irene (Kelsay) Owens. A World War II veteran of the Merchant Marines, where his convoy had survived several attacks; Carl had re-enlisted in the US Army and served during the Korean...
Richard N. Jackson
Aug 1, 2016
JACKSON Richard N. Jackson, 57, of London died Monday, August 1, 2016 in Columbus. Born July 22, 1959 in Columbus; he was a son of Clarence Arthur and Erma Irene Jackson. For over 25 years, Richard was a custodian at London City Schools and for the past 10 years he had worked for Kentucky Fried Chicken. Survivors include his wife...
Carla Payne
Jul 31, 2016
PAYNE Carla (Moody) Payne, 61, of London died Sunday, July 31, 2016 in Columbus. Born January 24, 1955 in Chillicothe; she was a daughter of William and Mildred (Miller) Moody, Sr. Carla had been a dietary aide at Madison County Hospital. Survivors include her husband Donnie Payne; children Jayson Payne (Shane Wilson), Nathan (Kerry) Payne, Britney Payne (Kyle Workman); grandchildren...
Donald Hilliard
Jul 30, 2016
HILLIARD Donald R. Hilliard, 85, of London died Saturday, July 30, 2016 in London. Born August 31, 1930 in Kinsman, IL; he was a son of Raymond and Mabel (Stull) Hilliard. A retired Master Sergeant from the US Air Force, Don had served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Additionally, he retired from Industrial Nucleonics, was a member of St....
Donald Richard Foulk, Jr.
Jul 28, 2016
FOULK Donald Richard Foulk, Jr., 74, of London died Thursday, July 28, 2016 in London. He was the husband of Marjorie Foulk, son of Donald R. Foulk Sr. and Dorothy (Wibright) Foulk, brother of Beverly Ferguson, father of Douglas Foulk and Debbie (Foulk) Brown, grandfather of Gregory and Kristina Brown, stepfather to Bennett Parrish, Chrissann (Parrish) Berry, Grace Parrish, Greer...
Manuela Ellen Bianco
Jul 20, 2016
BIANCO Manuela Bianco, 50, of London died Tuesday, July 20, 2016 in her residence. Born December 18, 1965 in Merzig, Germany; she was a daughter of Ernst and Gerlinde (Schneider) Reinert. Manuela worked as a criminal intelligence analyst at BCI. An active advocate for pet rescue, she was engaged in many charitable causes. She had a genuine concern for fellow...
Tara Lee Burris
Jul 19, 2016
BURRIS Tara Lee Burris, 38, of London died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in her residence.Born November 23, 1977 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Ronald and Mary (Burris) Jakeway.Survivors include her children Katelynn Williams and Zachary Williams; granddaughter Aliza Abrams; her parents Mary and Ronald; sisters Tina (David) Gibson and Tamara "Tami Jo" Jakeway; grandfather James Delong; several nieces,...

