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Geraldine Hudson

Geraldine Hudson

May 19, 2014

HUDSON Geraldine E. Hudson, 87, of London died May 19, 2014 at the Oaks of Pataskala. Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery at 11am Friday May 23, 2014. Arrangements are under direction of the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME, London, Ohio. Online condolences may be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. Funeral Date: 2014-05-23

Evelyn Scurry

Evelyn Scurry

May 13, 2014

SCURRY Evelyn Byrd Scurry went to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. She was born April 25, 1939 in London, Ohio. She was the daughter of Herschel and Mary Byrd Sr. She attended London High School. She worked for Ranco Controls where she retired after 30 years of service. She was a member of St. John...

Alice  Jane Long

Alice Jane Long

May 8, 2014

LONG Alice Jane Long, 74, of London died Thursday, May 8, 2014 in her residence. Born June 27, 1939 in Fayette County; she was a daughter of Albert and Helen Bean. Alice retired from Madison County Hospital and loved to play bingo, watch games shows and her favorite the Cincinnati Reds. Survivors include her daughter Debbie (Don) Elliott and their...

Laura Martin

Laura Martin

Apr 28, 2014

MARTIN Laura E. Martin, 63, of London died Monday, April 28, 2014 in her residence. Born July 31, 1950 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Richard and Rowena (Self) Simkins. Laura was an accomplished artist and was a world traveler-filling up most of her passport. Survivors include her children Samantha Martin of London, Thomas Martin of San Diego and...

Jerry Tedrow

Jerry Tedrow

Apr 25, 2014

TEDROW Jerry Tedrow, 78, of London died Friday, April 25, 2014 in the Sterling Place, Mt. Sterling, Ohio. Born March 26, 1936 in Zanesville; he was a son of Will John and Myrtle (Brant) Tedrow. For 42 years, Jerry had worked as a tool and die maker at General Motors before retiring in 1999. A US Army veteran, Jerry was...

Bruce O'Connor

Bruce O'Connor

Apr 22, 2014

O'CONNOR Bruce Allen "Pops" O'Connor, 60, of London Ohio passed away at his residence April 22, 2014. He was born June 30, 1953 in Columbus Ohio, to James and Mabel (Glick) O'Connor. Bruce was a train enthusiast and owned his own painting business for over 30 years and was a receiving lead for Restoration Hardware for several years. He is...

Gladys Groves

Gladys Groves

Apr 21, 2014

GROVES Gladys Irene Groves, 75, of London Ohio, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014 at her home. She enjoyed spending time at the senior center, playing bingo, fishing, attending grandchildren's ballgames and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children Mary M. Shirima of London, Leo "Terry" Groves of Canton Oh., Carrie (Scott) Thomas of West Jefferson...

Kathy Howard

Kathy Howard

Apr 14, 2014

HOWARD Kathy L. Howard, 64 of Catawba, formerly of London died Monday, April 14, 2014 in Springfield surrounded by her loving children. Born August 31, 1949 in Springfield, Ohio; she was a daughter of Robert Clayton and Frances (Ballard) Elliott. Kathy had a passion for helping with the developmental disabled, working for Rescare and Choices in London for many years....

Jerry Wood

Jerry Wood

Apr 10, 2014

WOOD Jerry Wood, 52, of London died Thursday, April 10, 2014 in The Ohio State University East, Columbus. Born May 25, 1961 in Columbus; he was a son of Robert Lee "Bobby" and Mae (Whitelow) Wood. Jerry had previously worked at Honda in Marysville and most recently had been employed by Staples in London. Survivors include his daughter Jordan Wood...

Brenda  Lynette Freed

Brenda Lynette Freed

Apr 8, 2014

FREED Brenda Lynette Freed, 62, passed away on April 8, 2014, at her home in London, Ohio. She was born on February 13, 1952, in Washington, Iowa, to Levi and Cora Ropp Miller.Brenda married Marcus Landis Freed on June 14, 1974, in Goshen, Indiana. They were happily married for almost 40 years, becoming parents of three and grandparents of 12.Brenda...

Herbert  Lee Mayabb

Herbert Lee Mayabb

Apr 7, 2014

MAYABB Herbert Lee Mayabb, 68, of London went to home to heaven Monday, April 7, 2014 at the Essex of Springfield. Born July 4, 1945 in Morgan County, Kentucky; he was the son of Dewie and Alice (Riggsby) Mayabb. He worked on the dairy farm for over 20 years with his father and brothers. Survivors include his siblings Darrell (Vikki)...

Kent Thomas

Kent Thomas

Apr 5, 2014

THOMAS Kent A. Thomas, 67 of London died Saturday, April 5, 2014 in his residence. Born December 1, 1946 in Fostoria; he was a son of Albert H. and Kentha K. (Ewing) Thomas. A salesman by trade; Kent had also served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife of 45 years Lynda (Long) Thomas, sons...

Edna  Mae Mchugh

Edna Mae Mchugh

Apr 5, 2014

McHUGH Edna Mae McHugh, nee Edna Mae Grimes passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2014. She is survived by her only daughter Lee Markowsky and son in law Jim Markowsky, her step sons Michael, Charles, John, Jerry, Terry and Patrick McHugh and their families, and numerous dear friends especially Dorothy and Lisa Richmond. A resident of London for the...

Melvin Rogers

Melvin Rogers

Apr 5, 2014

ROGERS Melvin Eugene Rogers, 74, of London died Saturday, April 5, 2014 in Madison County Hospital. He was born September 26, 1939 in London Ohio to the late Clarence and Blanche (Byerly) Rogers. Survivors include his children Lisa Yoder, Timothy Rogers and Mark Rogers all of London, grandchildren; Benjamin and Tyler Pflug, Brandon Lee Dodds, and Nathaniel Thomas Crisp. He...

Nicholette  "Nikki" Long

Nicholette "Nikki" Long

Apr 4, 2014

LONG Nicholette "Nikki" Long, 63, of London died Friday, April 4, 2014 at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Born April 8, 1950 in Springfield; she was the daughter of the Charles and Maxine (Cotrell) Luster. She was bookkeeper at Save-A-Lot for 44 years. Survivors include her mother Maxine Luster, husband William Long; children Billy (Lora) Long, Jim (Lorrie) Long,...

Peggy  Jane Sturgell

Peggy Jane Sturgell

Apr 3, 2014

STURGELL Peggy Jane Sturgell, 92, of London, died Thursday, April 3, 2014 in the Arbors at London. Born November 9, 1921 in Harold, Kentucky; she was a daughter of Squire and Nillie (Hall) Collins. A member of the London Apostolic Church, Peggy had worked at General Motors for over 30 years before retiring in 1977. Survivors include her daughter and...

Sarah  Ann Loepp

Sarah Ann Loepp

Apr 2, 2014

LOEPP Sarah Ann Loepp, 66, of South Solon died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Born July 30, 1947 in Williamston, South Carolina; she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Lusk) Boone. She is survived by children: Melissa, Michael and Malinda Culver; siblings, Ernie (Karen) Boone, Donald (Debbie) Parknow, Sue (Richard) Morgan,...

Clifford  "Preacher" Bowen

Clifford "Preacher" Bowen

Mar 31, 2014

BOWEN Clifford C. Bowen, 101, of Dublin, Ohio, formerly of London, died Monday, March 31, 2014. Born in Hazard Kentucky on February 8, 1913, he was the son of John and Nellie (Grant) Bowen. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Clifford worked as a coal miner in Kentucky and later moved to Detroit to work with Ford, General...

Charles Schwartz

Charles Schwartz

Mar 27, 2014

SCHWARTZ Charles K. Schwartz, 23, of Kodak, Tennessee, formerly of London, died Thursday, March 27, 2014 in Tennessee. Born in Columbus, OH on August 18, 1990, he was a son of John and Charma (Parker) Schwartz. He had served in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. Survivors are his mother, Charma Parker of Kodak, TN; father, John Schwartz of Columbus; brother,...

Forrest  "Flo" Stevens

Forrest "Flo" Stevens

Mar 24, 2014

STEVENS Forrest Ethel "Flo" Stevens, 81, of London died Monday, March 24, 2014 surrounded by family and friends at her residence. Born August 14, 1932 in London she was the daughter of Clarence and Blanche E. (Byerly) Rogers. She is survived by her children: Ricky (Betty) Rogers, Terry (Cindy) Stevens, and Charles R. (Melinda) Stevens, Jr. all of London; brother,...