William Eaton Spahn
Apr 8, 2016
SPAHN William "Bill" Eaton Spahn, 83 years of age, passed away peacefully after a short illness on April 8, 2016 surrounded by his family in London, Ohio. He was born in Freeport, Illinois on March 3, 1933 to parents Oral and Delores Spahn. Bill was a graduate of Freeport High School and member of the 1951 Illinois State High School...
Bonnie Sue Frazier
Apr 5, 2016
FRAZIER Bonnie Sue Frazier, 65, of London died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in Columbus. Born February 2, 1951 in London; she was a daughter of Barbara (Swint) and William Oyer. Bonnie was a well know cook in several area restaurants. Survivors include her daughters Stacey Frazier (Charles Chronister) and Ashlie Frazier (David VanDyke); grandchildren Chelsey Scott, Charlie Chronister and Jordan...
Frances L. Henry
Apr 5, 2016
HENRY Frances L. Henry, 73, of London, died Tuesday, April 05, 2016 in her residence. Born February 13, 1943 in Olympia, Washington; she was a daughter of Donald and Opal (Widga) Hare. Frances had worked locally for many years as a waitress at the T/A truck stop, Williams, Henry's Restaurant and the Country Kitchen. She was a member of the...
Betty Janick
Apr 4, 2016
JANICK Betty O. Janick, 74, of Newark, OH; died Monday, April 4, 2016 in London, Ohio. Born August 23, 1942 in Moundsville, WV; she was a daughter of Paul E. and Gladys (Burge) Omear. Betty was well known as an expert sewer, making dresses, quilts, coats and many other garments. She had worked had several different jobs through her life...
Jack Cain
Mar 31, 2016
CAIN Jack R. Cain, 65 of London died March 31, 2016 in his residence. Born March 15, 1951 in Columbus; he was a son of Jack Robert and Lullabel (Beers) Cain. Jack is survived by his wife of 36 years Jackie (Pollard) Cain; sons Jason (Christina) Cain, Joshua (Miranda) Cain and Jack (Kassie) Cain; daughters Pepper Cain and Lou Ann...
Martha E. Boggs
Mar 18, 2016
BOGGS Martha E. (Cooper) Boggs, 85, of London, died Friday, March 18, 2016 in her residence. Born January 24, 1931 in London; she was a daughter of Albert and Eloise (Byerly) Cooper. Martha is survived by her daughter Pamela (Richard) Wilson of London; grandchildren Nicole Wilson and Richard Wilson, II; great grandchildren Andrew, Geof and Kyleigh Wilson; brother Ted (Margie)...
Michael Shane Elliott
Mar 11, 2016
ELLIOTT Michael Shane Elliott, 47, of London, formerly of Springfield, died Friday, March 11, 2016 in his residence. Born February 15, 1969 in Springfield; he was a son of William C. and Gladys T. (Brimmer) Elliott. Shane had been employed at Stanley Electric in London. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by a brother, sisters...
Ronald E. Jordan
Mar 11, 2016
JORDAN Ronald E. Jordan, 49, of Columbus, died Friday, March 11, 2016 in Mount Carmel Medical Center. Born November 6, 1966 in Pikeville, KY; he was the son of Phillip and Ida (Conway) Jordan. Ron loved watching NASCAR and to go hunting. He had been employed at Nissen Chemitec America in London before his cancer wouldn't allow him to work...
Michael J. Chakeres
Mar 9, 2016
CHAKERES Dr. Michael J. Chakeres, respected Optometrist, past Ohio Department Commander of the American Legion, and past President of the Veterans Service Commission of Madison County, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2016. A loving, compassionate, and a truly extraordinary individual recognized for his generosity, kindness, warmth and humor, he will be missed by all who have known him....
Paul Eugene Holloway
Mar 6, 2016
HOLLOWAY Paul Eugene Holloway, 63, of London died Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Columbus. Born February 12, 1953 in Springfield; he was a son of Herschel and Elsie (Delong) Holloway. Paul is survived by his sisters and brothers Bonnie (Holloway) Faulkner, Gary Holloway (Linda Holloway), Betty (Bob, Jr.) Wall and Jack (Barb) Holloway; uncles Jim "Speedy" Delong and Andy Delong;...
Amy Nichols
Feb 29, 2016
NICHOLS Amy Faye Nichols, 49, of Plain City died Monday, February 29, 2016 in Columbus. Born December 30, 1966 in Madison County; she was a daughter of Paul and Martha (McIntire) Nichols. Amy is survived by her father Paul Nichols; sister Christy (Tim) Nichols; nephews Timothy Paul, Mark Andrew and Matthew Levi McCoy; aunt Ruby Salyers and several cousins. She...
Eunice K. Slyh
Feb 27, 2016
SLYH Eunice K. Slyh, 77, OF West Jefferson, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 in Columbus. Born September 10, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio; she was a daughter of Allen and Fanny (Myers) Bettinger. A member of the West Jefferson United Methodist Church, where she attended for many years; she was known best for her warm smile, enthusiastic singing and for helping...
Frank E. "Gene" Powell
Feb 25, 2016
POWELL Frank Eugene "Gene" Powell, Jr., 57, of London died Thursday, February 25, 2016 in Madison Health. Born February 24, 1959 in Columbus; he was a son of Frank E. and Nancy (Smith) Powell. A machinist with M.H. Eby in West Jefferson; Gene was also a member of the North American Falconry Association and Aerie #950, FOE. Survivors include his...
Elizabeth Luann Murray
Feb 19, 2016
MURRAY (BUSSEY) Elizabeth "Luann" Murray, age 55, passed away peacefully Friday, February 19th at noon. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 14th, 1960. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, London, Ohio. She is survived by her father, James Bussey; sons, Troy Murray, Nick (Mayra) Murray, Ryan (Krista) Murray; sisters, Karen Jordan and Robin Vale; grandchildren,...
Donald Dean Frye, Sr.
Feb 18, 2016
FRYE Donald Dean Frye, Sr., 77, died on February 18, 2016 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on July 31, 1938 in Madison County, OH to Ottawa and Ruth (Tyree) Frye. Preceded in death by both parents; sons Todd & Craig: brothers Reynold, Cleo, Leroy and sister Annabelle. He is survived by his wife of 55 years...
Norma L. Dillion
Feb 14, 2016
DILLION Norma L. Dillion, 81, of London died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Mt. Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born July 7, 1934 she is the daughter of the late Lon and Caroline (Gibson) Rigsby. She had worked at Opekasit Farms Management as a Secretary for more than 25 years and retired as a Secretary for Gary Stites....
Leonard Arthur Salmons
Feb 11, 2016
SALMONS Leonard Arthur Salmons, 87, passed into heaven Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Bluebird Retirement Community, London. Born in Lincoln County, West Virginia to Oscar and Clara (Moore) Salmons, he married his sweetheart, Ann (Lawson) in 1949; they were married 62 years. Leonard is veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean War. He retired from Battelle Memorial...
Ruth N. Harkins
Feb 8, 2016
HARKINS Ruth N. Harkins, 93, of London died Monday, February 8, 2016 in the London Health and Rehab. Born January 24, 1923 in Barnesboro, PA; she was a daughter of Francis and Nora (Tampt) Thiel. Ruth is survived by her children Marilyn Pritt and Paul Harkins; granddaughters Amy (Clayton) Burke and Sara Pritt; great-granddaughters Savanna, Sabrina and Sara Burke, numerous...
Mary Eleanor Lewis Jenkins
Feb 8, 2016
JENKINS Mary Eleanor Lewis Jenkins was born November 27, 1926 on Fifth Street in London, OH to Bruce D. Lewis and Dorothy Helm Lewis. She died on February 8, 2016 at the age of 89. Preceded in death by both parents; sister Linda Anne Lewis Smart and husband Frank Fredrich Jenkins to whom she was married for 64 years. She...
Cortney Leeann Rinehart
Feb 1, 2016
RINEHART Cortney LeeAnn Rinehart, 22 of South Solon died Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Born March 5, 1993 she is the daughter of Franklin and Joyce (Manns) Rinehart, Jr. She had worked as a Home Health Care Aide for 3 years and enjoyed spending time with her kids. She is survived by her parents; children...
