Obituaries

Apr 1, 2025

DILLARD

Russann L. Dillard, 65, of London, went home to glory on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born November 22, 1959, at Greene Memorial Hospital in Cedarville, Ohio, Russann was a daughter of Russell Peterson and Anna (Nelson) Peterson. She loved working with children, and...

Apr 1, 2025

ISAACS

Sandra S. Isaacs was born April 20th in 1945 to John and Bea Thomas. She was one of nine children. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Marvin Isaacs. She leaves behind a daughter, three grandchildren, and a great-grandson. She was a farm wife and enjoyed puzzles, reading, word search, scrapbooking, and doing her...

Mar 31, 2025

TURVY

With heavy hearts we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Michelle Renee Turvy, on Monday, March 31, 2025, while spending time with family and friends in Rogers City, Michigan. Born November 24, 1965, in London, Ohio, Michelle was a daughter of Robert Lee Reynolds and Sharon Darlene (Roberts) Reynolds.

Following high school Michelle...

Mar 27, 2025

KEITH

Brenda "Sue" Keith, 82, of London, died Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Madison Health.

Born November 7, 1942, in Kingston, West Virginia, she was a daughter of John Kelly Keith and Beulah (Lawson) Keith. Sue had worked professionally as a quality control inspector for Franklin Disposables, retiring after 25 years of service. Sue enjoyed...

Mar 26, 2025

With loving hearts, we announce the passing of our mother, Helen Elizabeth "Libby" (Wilson) Rowe. She was born on July 23,1934 in Madison County, Ohio and died peacefully on March 26, 2025. She was the daughter of J. Bryan and Ethyl (Holt) Wilson. She graduated from Madison Rural High School and attended The Ohio State University. She was a...

Mar 25, 2025

ALLEN

Tressa Lynn Allen, 70, of London, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Madison Health.

Born June 21, 1954, in Franklin County; she was a daughter of Wilfred "Bunk" and Josephine "Sis" (Cooper) Artis.

Lynn had worked for 25 years at the former Brillo/Purex/Dial Corporation in London. A longtime faithful member of the...

Mar 19, 2025

Rest in peace Holly and know that your sisters miss you dearly and your mommy loves you very much. You will always hold a special place in our hearts until we meet again.

Mar 19, 2025

HAMMOND

It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Joshua Ray Hammond on March 19, 2025, into his heavenly home at the age of 40. Born July 26, 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the eldest son of Frank and Cheryl Hammond.

Joshua spent his youth in Tennessee, returning to Ohio...

Mar 16, 2025

MORRIS

Patricia A. Morris, 79, of London, Died Sunday, March 16, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born July 25, 1945, in Columbus, she was a daughter of John and Pearl (Speakman) Thompson.

Patricia had worked for the former Dial Corporation in London. An avid gardener who could grow anything, she also enjoyed cooking,...

Mar 15, 2025

Lori Crain

September 16, 1967 – March 15, 2025

Lori Crain, 57, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a woman who never met a crochet hook she couldn't wrangle, a crime show she wouldn't try to solve before the detectives,...

Mar 12, 2025

HAMILTON

Linda Gail Hamilton, 77, of London, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Springfield Regional Hospital.

Born April 12, 1947, in Bath, Maine; she was a daughter of George and Cora (Bettis) DeWolfe.

Gail had been a direct care worker for the Center for Life Enrichment in Hollywood, MD, caring for the handicapped...

Mar 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lana Carol (Ackley) Webb.

It is with deep reverence and tender hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Lana, who graced this world on May 28, 1959, and departed to Heaven on March 5, 2025, at Scioto Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Lana was a beacon of kindness and...

Mar 1, 2025

MARTIN

David S. Martin, 61, of Galloway, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, following a brief illness.

Born January 5, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of Betty Marie (Blake) Martin. A 1982 graduate of London High School, David previously dedicated many years of work to Delphi-General Motors and...

Mar 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY

Linda Sue Montgomery, 83, of London, died peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at home.

Born April 5, 1941, in Sciotoville, Ohio, she was a daughter of George Donald Wheeler and Volenna Nelle (Kallner) Wheeler.

A 1959 graduate of Mifflin High School, Linda went on to dedicate her career to the B.C.I....

Feb 24, 2025

RINEHART

Nancy Sue Rinehart, 70, of London, died suddenly Monday, February 24, 2025, in Madison Health.

Born November 16, 1954, in Portsmouth, Ohio, she was a daughter of Sampson Dean Eckhart and Garnet Louise (Morris) Eckhart. Professionally, Nancy had worked for a cleaning service in addition to the Sunoco in London. She found joy in...

Feb 19, 2025

Burl Duane Bonnette of Fairmont passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, surrounded by family. Born September 26, 1933, in Katy, WV to the late Emery and Lucy Belle (Boord) Bonnette. Duane graduated from Farmington High School and attended Marshall and Fairmont universities. He worked in the coal mining industry in Kentucky, Ohio, Utah, and WV before retiring in...

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...