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Maurice  W. Grover,  Jr.

Maurice W. Grover, Jr.

Jul 17, 2016

GROVER Maurice Willard Grover, Jr, 73, of Mt. Sterling died Sunday, July 17, 2016 in London. Born March 13, 1943 in Gallipolis; he was a son of the late Maurice W. and Mary (Newman) Sr. An avid golfer, US Marine Corp Veteran and member of Mt. Sterling Lodge #269, F & AM; Maurice retired from American Electric Power. Survivors include...

Jennifer  Lynn Smith

Jennifer Lynn Smith

Jul 17, 2016

SMITH Jennifer Lynn Smith, 39, of Columbus died Sunday, July 17, 2016 in her residence. Born July 20, 1976 in London she was a daughter of Kimberly (Sanders) and Johnny Smith. Survivors include her children Ciara Golden, Gabrielle Smith, Brooklyn Smith, Patience Smith and Steven Howard, Jr; grandchildren Tatyanna Golden-Williams and Mariyah Golden - Williams; her parents Kimberly Sanders-Smith and...

Rollan  "Rj" Lynn

Rollan "Rj" Lynn

Jul 13, 2016

LYNN Rollan "RJ" Lynn, 81, of Bloomingburg died Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in Washington CH. Born July 28, 1934 in Flora, IL; he was a son of Austin Levi and Stella (Souder) Lynn. A jack of all trades, RJ was the neighborhood and family handyman. Survivors include his wife of 52 years Paula (Holler) Lynn; children Sherry Montgomery, Jay Kendall,...

Worthy  "Red" Wallace

Worthy "Red" Wallace

Jul 12, 2016

WALLACE Worthy "Red" Wallace, 70 of London died July 12, 2016 in Springfield. Born July 6, 1946 in South Vienna; he was a son of Wayne and Mary Jane (Downing) Wallace. A former farmer, Worthy had been in construction most of his life and had served in the US Navy during Vietnam. He was also a member of the West...

Martha  F. (Harrison)  Cox

Martha F. (Harrison) Cox

Jul 3, 2016

COX Martha F. (Harrison) Cox, 76, of London died Sunday, July 3, 2016 in the Sisters on Main. Born December 8, 1939 in Logan County, WV; she was a daughter of Kennison and Lucy (Grimmett) Harrison. Martha belonged to the Gospel Tabernacle in London. Survivors include her sons James A. (Gina) Cox, Jr. and Kennison (Debbie) Sims; grandchildren Kate Brummer,...

Doris Mccohn

Doris Mccohn

Jun 28, 2016

McCOHN On June 28, 2016, Doris McCohn departed this earthly life for eternal life. A special one from us is gone. She is in a lovely peaceful place now.Doris was preceded in death by her husband Josiah McCohn; parents Bernice and James Dickens; brothers James Sterling, Larry Dickens, Claude Dickens, Benjamin Dickens and sister Julia Carter.She leaves to cherish her...

Lora  V. Damewood

Lora V. Damewood

Jun 18, 2016

DAMEWOOD Lora V. Damewood, 97, of Springfield died Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Oakwood Village. Born in Madison County, September 11, 1918; she was a daughter of Floyd and Virginia (Comer) McQuirt. She had worked as a seamstress for Wren's Department Stores, belonged to Nation Chapel United Methodist Church, as well as Daughters of America, Chester Council #323. Survivors include...

Brandon  Lee Rinehart

Brandon Lee Rinehart

Jun 17, 2016

RINEHART Brandon Lee Rinehart got his wings at 12:56 PM Friday, June 17, 2016 at Children's Hospital Columbus. Born March 4, 2004, he was a son of Ricky and Shelly Rinehart. He is survived by his parents, half-brother Keifer Padilla and half-sister Candace Padilla; grandparents Jackie Rinehart, Ron Craig and Brenda Craig; uncles Phillip (Betsy) Rinehart, David Jones, Jeff Jones...

Orville  E. Carter

Orville E. Carter

Jun 13, 2016

CARTER Orville E. "Hoss" Carter, 90, of Sedalia, died at 1:28 AM Monday, June 13, 2016 in Bluebird Retirement Community. Born June 29, 1925 in Sandy Hook, KY; he was a son of Orville and Audrey Carter. Orville was a World War II veteran in the Army, technician fifth grade 278th Combat Engineer Battalion in Europe and was inducted into...

Jeffrey  L. Blankenship,  Jr.

Jeffrey L. Blankenship, Jr.

Jun 12, 2016

BLANKENSHIP, JR. Jeffrey L. Blankenship, Jr, 28, of London died Sunday, June 12, 2016 in Columbus. Born September 30, 1987 in London; he was the son of Sherry (Dowler) and Jeffrey L. Blankenship, Sr. Jeffrey had been an engineer at Stanley Electric. He is survived by his daughter Alexis Blankenship, his mother and father Sherry and Jeff; sister Arica Reed...

Bernice Gray

Bernice Gray

Jun 10, 2016

GRAY Bernice Marie Gray, 86, born January 29, 1930, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl P. Gray and two sons, Keith Wayne Gray and Carl William Gray. Survived by daughters Sharon (Ron) Winters and Gloria (Jack) Herrel and grandchildren Brian (Tiffany) Herrel, Ginger (Bill) Thompson, Jason Gray and Carlene Gray. Funeral...

Sandra  Sue Fannon

Sandra Sue Fannon

Jun 10, 2016

FANNON Sandra Sue Fannon, 69, of London died Friday, June 10, 2016 in West Jefferson. Born July 11, 1946 in Dayton; she was a daughter of William and Lillian (Byers) Bates. Survivors include her daughter Rhonda (Gary) Dawson, son Michael (Marlene) Fannon, sister Ruth Mance, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Lisa Fannon...

Vera Manns

Vera Manns

Jun 6, 2016

MANNS Vera Manns, 60, of London, Ohio, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend went to be with Jesus on Monday, June 6, 2016 after a 4-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on November 4, 1955 in Richmond, VA to Ray and Atha Gill. She graduated from London High School in 1974 and married her high school sweetheart on...

Dolores Guthrie

Dolores Guthrie

Jun 3, 2016

GUTHRIE Dolores Guthrie, 82, formerly of London died Friday, June 3, 2016 in Doctors Hospital West. Born June 28, 1933 in Mount Sterling, she was a daughter of Joe and Lucille (Snyder) Smith. Dolores had been a long time bus driver for London City Schools.Survivors include her children David Petee, Dianna (Jim) Sanders, Robert (Deb) Petee and Sharon Travis; daughter...

Sharon (Crow)  Finchum

Sharon (Crow) Finchum

Jun 2, 2016

FINCHUM Sharon (Crow) Finchum died peacefully surrounded by family in London, Ohio on Thursday June 2nd, 2016.Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Allen Finchum of London, Ohio; children, Kimberly (Al) Roberson of Hamden, Ohio, Eric (Julie) Finchum of Galloway, Ohio; Her brother Gary (Letha) Crow of Elyria, Ohio and sister Suzanne Sowers of McArthur, Ohio; Grandchildren...

Thomas Sheridan

Thomas Sheridan

Jun 2, 2016

Thomas (Larry) Sheridan passed away in the early morning of June 2, 2016 at the age of 84 in London, Ohio. Larry attended St. John's grade school, South High School, and the Ohio State University. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War on a B29 as a Radio ECM Operator. He was involved for fifteen...

Lewis  E. Worley

Lewis E. Worley

May 29, 2016

WORLEY Reverend Lewis E. Worley, 94, retired Pastor of the London Apostolic Gospel Church died Sunday, May 29, 2016 in the Madison Senior Living Community. Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 74 years Emma (Laywell) Worley; daughter Lynn (Sam) Elledge, son Terry (Lynda) Worley, four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; sister Della (Robert) Hammel, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Dorothy Mitchell

Dorothy Mitchell

May 23, 2016

MITCHELL Dorothy E. Mitchell, 80, of Sedalia died Monday, May 23, 2016 in London Health and Rehabilitation. Born February 6, 1936 in London she was a daughter of Herbert and Florence (Johnson) Donohoe. An avid bowler; Dorothy had also been active in the Camp Madelon Association. Survivors include her husband of 61 years Richard "Dick" Mitchell; daughters Linda (Dennis) Adams,...

Richard King

Richard King

May 20, 2016

KING Richard "Dick" King, 77, of London died Friday, May 20, 2016 at London Health and Rehab Center.Born December 24, 1938 in Columbus, he was the son of Richard and Helen (Byerly) King. Dick had worked previously in his lifetime at McCords, Purex and The Dial Corp. Survivors include his daughter Teresa Pagels of Florida; grandchildren Ashley and Anthony; great-grandchildren...

Kim (Pollock)  Collins

Kim (Pollock) Collins

May 14, 2016

COLLINS Kim (Pollock) Collins, 61, of London died Saturday, May 14, 2016 in her residence. Born December 8, 1954 in Springfield, she was a daughter of Ward and Mary (Bunner) Pollock. A bingo lover, Kim had also worked at Burger King and Walmart in London. Survivors include her children Treena Payne, Chastity Payne and Rickie Payne; eight grandchildren, six great...