Obituaries

Vernamae Dorn
Jul 2, 2015
DORN Vernamae Dorn, 82, of London died unexpectedly, Thursday, July 2, 2015 in Madison Health Hospital, London. Born July 28, 1932 in Lawrence County; she was a daughter of Lloyd and Irene (Simpson) Robinson. Vernamae was a long time member of the Sedalia Church of Christ in Christian Union (CCCU), where she served as pianist. Along with her late husband...
Stacy Elaine Elfrink
Jun 26, 2015
ELFRINK Stacy Elaine Elfrink, 44, passed away peacefully at her home at Lake Choctaw surrounded by loving family members on June 26. She was born in Springfield Community Hospital, Ohio to John and Barbara (Henry) Elfrink on June 29, 1970 being a beautiful gift to her mother since she was born on her mother's birthday. She was welcomed home by...
Anna Thomas
Jun 25, 2015
THOMAS Anna H. Thomas, 87, of London died Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the Veterans Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born February 19, 1928 in Stokesbury, West Virginia she is the daughter of the late Addie James and Matildia Victoria (Wells) Head. Anna had worked as a cosmetologist and barber for many years and served in WACS in World War 2....
Mary Oldham
Jun 24, 2015
OLDHAM Mary Margaret Oldham, age 88, passed away at Sisters on Main, Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Born on May 6, 1927, to the late Gordon and Margaret Stahl. She joins her loving husband of 57 years, Dick Oldham, who passed away July 17, 2011. Mary was a life-long member of St. Patrick's Church. She worked in the records office at...
Clarice Peterman
Jun 22, 2015
PETERMAN Clarice Peterman, 73, of Columbus, died Monday, June 22, 2015 at Mt. Carmel West in Columbus, Ohio. Born March 1, 1942 to the late Clarence and Dorothy (Vance) Landis she had worked at the Red Brick Tavern as a housekeeper for many years. She is survived by her children Rex Landis, Kristi (Steve) Peterman, Tina (Frank) Taynor, Dena (Tim)...
John Stultz
Jun 16, 2015
STULTZ John James Stultz, 50, of London died Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at his residence. Born July 8, 1964 in London to the late Terry and Julia Mae (Pruitt) Layton, Sr., he had been self employed in construction all of his life. He is survived by his wife Lori (Griffin); children Terry Puckett, Jonny Ray Puckett and Josh Stultz all...
Mary Cox
Jun 14, 2015
COX Mary E. Cox, 74, of London, died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at her residence. Born September 9, 1940 in Harrisburg, Ohio to the late Gus and Zera (Napper) Hoosier; she had been a housewife all of her life. She is survived by her husband Frank H. Cox; siblings: Gus Hoosier, Jr., Virginia Gholston of Youngstown, Jackie Boronell of Plant...
Everett Johnson
Jun 11, 2015
JOHNSON Rev. Everett L. Johnson, 64, of Washington CH, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the Dr's West Hospital in Columbus. Born January 15, 1951 in Matewan, West Virginia to the late Ernest and Julia (Davis) Johnson he had served as a Pastor for over 18 years. He is survived by his wife Leslie "Kay" Johnson (Pitts) of...
Donald "Dirty" Theodore
May 27, 2015
THEODORE Donald "Dirty" Theodore, 63, of London died Wednesday, May 27, 2015 in Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus. Born February 14, 1952 in Chicago, IL; he was a son of Louise (Grimm) King and Charles Gieselbreth. A US Army veteran of the Vietnam War; Dirty had worked as a body man at Cer Tech in Columbus and loved to golf....
Nancy Elizabeth Mason
May 26, 2015
MASON Nancy Elizabeth (Boehm) Mason, 72, of Westerville, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at her home. Born April 1, 1943 in Lakewood, Ohio; she was a daughter of Elsie (Huettman) and Thomas Boehm. Nancy had worked as a Dental Hygienist and as a TWIG volunteer for Children's Hospital at several TWIG Bazaar's and Festival of Tree's. She spent her...
Linda Williams
May 23, 2015
WILLIAMS Linda L. Williams, 68, of London died Saturday, May 23, 2015 in the Arbors at London. Born December 30, 1946 in Midland, Ohio; she was a daughter of Janice (Fouse) and LaVerne Williams. Survivors include her daughters Sheila Macke (Perry Balduff) and Yvonne Macke; grandchildren Tabitha, Darrin and James Stoops and Matt, Jennifer and Johnny Johnston; great grandsons Treyland...
Richard Lee Grubb
May 21, 2015
GRUBB Richard (Dick) Lee Grubb, 79, of London died Thursday, May 21, 2015 at his residence. Born in Columbus, Ohio February 26, 1936 to the late William Franklin and Florence (Puckett) Grubb he had worked as a Carpenter for Local Union 200 for more than 35 years and was a life member of the American Legion # 105 and served...
Mary Pauline Mcneal
May 20, 2015
McNEAL Mary Pauline McNeal, 107 and 10 months, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in the Arbors at London. Born July 9, 1907 in Madison County; she was a daughter of Carse and Dora (Tyree) Cunningham. Pauline had worked at Westinghouse before reluctantly retiring in 1972 and was a member of St. Paul AME Church. Survivors include her daughters Norma Freeman...
Mary Jane Gardner
May 20, 2015
GARDNER Mary Jane Gardner, 96, of London passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the Madison Senior Living Community. Born February 18, 1919 in Madison County she was the daughter of John and Louis (Hankins) Slaughter. She was a farmers wife most of her life and enjoyed the farm life. Survivors include her daughter Sharon Kay (Doug) Markley; grandchildren Kaylene...
Allen Wilson
May 19, 2015
WILSON Allen M. Wilson, 82, of Los Angeles, CA., died Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Born September 26, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio; he was the son of Robert P. and Marjorie (Holloway) Wilson. He married Shirley A. Thames in 1957 and they celebrated 27 years together. Allen graduated from London High School and had the distinction of attending 12 years of...
"Charlie" (Gladys) Webb
May 17, 2015
WEBB "Charlie" (Gladys Charlene) Webb, 81, of London died Sunday, May 17, 2015 in the Arbors at London. She was born October 24, 1933 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Charlie had been a nurse at Madison County Hospital before retiring in 1980 and had served in the US Women's Army Air Corps. Survivors include her daughters Jan (Max) Dennen of London,...
Virgil Hamilton
May 16, 2015
HAMILTON 1 Rev. Virgil S. Hamilton, 93, of Lebanon, Ohio died Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Otterbein Homes in Lebanon. Born December 17, 1921 in Knox County, Ohio to the late Charles and Jennie (Holtz) Hamilton, Virgil had served as Pastor for the Plain City United Methodist Church, Howard United Methodist Church of Findlay, Ohio, and the First United...
Ashley Hollar
May 14, 2015
HOLLAR Ashley Nicole Hollar, 29 of Springfield, died Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Dayton. Born June 15, 1985 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Darick and Paula (Stacey) Hollar. Ashley is survived by her children Gabriel Miller and Madelyn Rebecca Wade; mother Paula and father Darick; brother Lonnie Wellman, Jr.; grandmother Marty Hicks and grandfather Cliff Stacey; aunts and...
Pamela Cooper-Whited
May 13, 2015
WHITED Pamela E. Cooper-Whited, 52, of London died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the James Cancer Center of Columbus. Born in London on August 30, 1962 she is the daughter of the late Ronald and Mary (Justus) Cooper Pamela had worked as a cashier at Wal-Mart. She is survived by niece Kristina (Frank) Lugenbeel, great nieces Makaylynn and Ashlynn; Sister...
Beverly Major
May 13, 2015
MAJOR (SHUMATE) Beverly (Shumate) Major, 71, formerly of London died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in Mount Vernon. Born September 28, 1943 in London; she was a daughter of Floyd Arthur and Freda Mae (Butcher) Shumate. Bev is survived by her daughter Amanda Major; sister Chris (Dave) Morris of Centerburg, nieces and nephews Sarah (J.P.) Letki and Rebecca (Gary) Fraley; devoted...

