Obituaries

Sharon Willard
Feb 23, 2015
WILLARD Sharon Jean Willard, 70, of London died Monday, February 23, 2015 at the Madison Health Hospital. She was born July 21,1944 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to the late Frederick and Ruby (Hirsch) Spoerle. Sharon attended Montfort, Wisconsin elementary school, Iowa Grant High School, and graduated from West Grant High school in Wisconsin before attending Iowa State University. She taught English...
Carl Truman
Feb 23, 2015
TRUMAN Carl "Dusty" Truman, 91 of London, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 23, 2015 in his residence. Born June 26, 1923 in Shelbyville, KY; to Roscoe Owen and Sarah Eliza (Jamison) Truman. Dusty retired from General Motors after 32 years of service, where he was a member of the UAW. He was a US Army Air...
Constance "Connie" Downing
Feb 21, 2015
DOWNING Constance "Connie" Downing, 78, of London died Saturday, February 21, 2015 in the Arbors at London. Born February 18, 1937 in Paint Township; she was a daughter of Harley Amos and Hazel Leona (Archer) King. Connie had worked at the Madison Press for 24 years before retiring. She was a devoted wife and mother who always loved and supported...
Susan Messina
Feb 19, 2015
MESSINA Susan Messina, 53, of London died February 19, 2015 in her residence. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, March 12, 1961 she is the daughter of the late Roman Savchak and Jean Kathryn Messina. Susan worked at MATCO in London as a general worker for many years. She is survived by her "sister" Tarri Colebank and many friends. Memorial services will...
Lawrence Mullins
Feb 18, 2015
MULLINS Lawrence Eugene Mullins, 53, of Plumwood died Thursday, February 18, 2015 at the Doctors West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born August 28, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to Lawrence and Ruth (Rizer) Mullins, Sr.; he worked locally as a farm hand for many years. He is survived by his father Lawrence, daughter Ashley Marie Mullins of Circleville; siblings; Vicki (Timothy)...
Sarah M. Fultz
Feb 15, 2015
FULTZ Sarah M. Fultz, 27, of London died, Sunday, February 15, 2015. Born July 27, 1987 in London; she was the daughter of Jackie (Carle) and Frank Fultz. Sarah was a 2006 graduate of Northeastern High School. Survivors include her son Elijah Grant and daughter Skylar Cline; father Frank Fultz; brother Joey (Nastassia) Fultz of Springfield; sister Megan (Aaron) King...
Mary Jacobs
Feb 13, 2015
JACOBS Mary T. Jacobs, 93, of London, formerly of Akron, died Friday, February 13, 2015 in the Madison House. Born December 26, 1921 in Akron; she was a daughter of Amelia (Schoenbachler) and Bernard Flechler. Mary was a former member of St. Francis de Sales in Akron Ohio, a past President of the American Legion Post #566 Auxiliary and a...
Donald W. Van (Donnie) Horn
Feb 13, 2015
VAN HORN Donald (Uncle Donnie) W. Van Horn, aged 63, joined his family in Heaven on Friday, February 13th, 2015. Donnie was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 28th, 1951 to Ginny and Dick Van Horn, who along with his brother Larry preceded him in death. Donnie graduated from London High School in 1970 and soon after he was drafted...
Michael Soto
Feb 4, 2015
SOTO Michael "Mick" Soto, 65, of Springboro, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015 in his residence. Born September 25, 1949 in Chicago, IL; he was a son of Gladys (Fuller) and Leo Soto. After graduating from Miamisburg High School; he joined the US Army during the Vietnam War. An avid Cincinnati Reds Baseball and Chicago Bears Football fan; Mick was a...
Deb Crawford-Harper
Feb 1, 2015
CRAWFORD-HARPER Deborah "Deb" Crawford-Harper, 55, of Springfield died Sunday, February 1, 2015 in Springfield, Ohio. Born July 9, 1959 in London; she was the daughter of Charles and Carolyn (Cox) Crawford. Deb had worked in the health care industry as a Private duty Aide and had also been a school bus driver Survivors include her long-time companion Marvin Harper; stepson...
Wayne Price
Jan 30, 2015
PRICE Wayne P. Price, 91, of London died Friday, January 30, 2015 in the Arbors at London. Born August 29, 1923 in Plain City; he was the son of Pearl Raymond and Mary Beatrice (Long) Price. A lifelong farmer, Wayne belonged to the Newport United Methodist Church, was a past master of the former Leanore Lodge and past patron for...
Freda Mae Wilson
Jan 22, 2015
Freda Mae Wilson nee Griffin Of London, Ohio passed on January 22, 2015. Born in Guysville, Ohio on June 26, 1934. Preceded in death by parents Hazel Justice Griffin and Cecil Griffin, sisters June Walton (Jim), Phyllis Craycraft, Doreen Harriman (Dale), and Ron Griffin (Lois). Survived by children Linda Cunningham, Joanna Wilson, Mike (Lara) Wilson, Charles, Jr. (LeeAnn) Wilson, grandchildren...
Cathy Fisher
Jan 19, 2015
FISHER Cathy Lee Fisher, 58, of London died Monday, January 19, 2015 at OSU Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus. Cathy was born on September 25, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to Conney (Kelly) and Gerald Denver Fisher. Cathy was employed as a Supportive Services Manager at the Madison County Senior Center. She had been a past president of the London Lions...
Betty Poffenberger
Jan 18, 2015
POFFENBERGER Betty L. (Crites) Poffenberger, peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 18, 2015. She was born on March 10, 1927, to Roy and Lenna (Altop) Crites, in Jasper Township, Milledgeville, Ohio. She was a long time member of the Faith Assembly Worship Center. She...
Christina Hadjiyannis
Jan 13, 2015
HADJIYANNIS Christina C. Hadjiyannis, 57, of London, Ohio died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at her residence. Born June 8, 1957 in Los Angeles, California; she is daughter of Felix and Eva (Fierro) Castillo. She was a member of St. Mary's Church of Portsmouth, Ohio. She is survived by her parents; children Geneva and Yannis Hadjiyannis; siblings Veronica Gonzales and Victor...
Rosalee Nutt
Jan 13, 2015
NUTT Rosalee Nutt, 63, of London Ohio died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Madison County Hospital. Born April 5, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio; she is the daughter of the late Harold and Bessie (Caldwell) Anderson. She enjoyed cooking for her family and was an avid fan of the Buckeyes. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jim...
Leora Brubaker
Jan 11, 2015
BRUBAKER Leora M. Brubaker, 75 of Columbus, died Sunday, January 11, 2015 in Doctors Hospital. Born September 5, 1939 in Waterford; she was a daughter of John P. and Rettie (Peters) Hall. A member of the Rohr Road Baptist Church; she had retired from IBM. Survivors include her husband of 48 years James Brubaker, children Cynthia (Philip) Pennington, Patrick (Yvonne)...
Judith "Judy" Maynard
Jan 11, 2015
MAYNARD Judith Ann "Judy" Maynard, 81, of London died Sunday, January 11, 2015 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Born July 30, 1933 in Kegley, West Virginia; she was a daughter of Basil and Sally (Maddy) Parsell. A realtor for most of her life, Judy was also a long time Lake Choctaw resident. Survivors include her son Steve Blake, brother Pat...
Robert Downing
Jan 10, 2015
DOWNING Robert H. Downing, 78, of London died Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Madison Health. Born May 2, 1936 in Newport; he was a son of Harley and Bernice (Tootle) Downing. Robert retired after 44 years from Lennox as a Quality Control Manager and loved harness racing, was an avid sports fan, never missing a child's or grandchild's ball game....
Vernice Greer Peters
Jan 7, 2015
PETERS Vernice Greer Peters, RN went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2015. Born August 8, 1921 in Prairie, Mississippi. Preceded in death by husband James Milton Peters, II, parents Vernice Hunter Greer and Jacob Charles Greer, sister Grace Eckurd, brothers Harlan H. Greer, Roy J. Greer, Charles H Greer and son James Milton Peters III. Survived by...

