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Robert  "Bob" Wells

Robert "Bob" Wells

Sep 16, 2014

WELLS Robert "Bob" David Wells, 54, formerly of London, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Zusman Hospice in Bexley, Ohio. Bob was born on March 16, 1960 to David Eugene "Gene" and Aureta "Petey" Wells. Bob was a graduate of Madison Plains High School Class of 1978. He enjoyed rock climbing, caving, ice skating, ballroom dancing and...

Steven Shingler

Steven Shingler

Sep 14, 2014

SHINGLER Steve C. Shingler, Sr. 56, of London died Sunday, September 14, 2014 in Doctors Hospital, Columbus. Born January 3, 1958 in Springfield, he was a son of Dwight and Esther (Ripley) Shingler. For 32 years, Steve worked at Purex. He loved his family very much and enjoyed golfing, motorcycling and bowling. Survivors include his wife Beth (Flanagan) Shingler, sons...

Margaret Griffith

Margaret Griffith

Sep 12, 2014

GRIFFITH Margaret Griffith, 76, of London, Ohio passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Born June 19, 1938 in Bruno, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Ken and Lucy (Grimmett) Harrison. She was previously employed at The Madison Press and The Shoe Heel Factory for many years before retiring from Purex...

Delbert Maynard

Delbert Maynard

Sep 9, 2014

MAYNARD Delbert O. Maynard, 59, of London, died September 9, 2014 at his residence. He worked as a surveyor for 30 years before retiring. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Denise (Holton) Maynard; father, Jesse O. Maynard; children, Angel (Jon) Price, Delbert A. Maynard, Jr., Rachel Maynard and stepson Joseph Gossman; grandchildren, Nathan and Kyle Price and...

Scott  "Rickey" Ferrell  Ii

Scott "Rickey" Ferrell Ii

Sep 8, 2014

FERRELL Scott Richard "Rickey" Ferrell II of Columbus died September 8, 2014 in his residence. Born March 4, 1993 in Columbus; he is the son of Scott R. Ferrell and Lisa J. (Prince) Harrison. Scott is survived by his parents; grandmother, Patty Prince; siblings, David, Elizabeth, Cody, Taylor and Roger; honorary brothers, Ronald and Kodi; his special relatives, niece Airyanna,...

Patricia Mcclaskie

Patricia Mcclaskie

Sep 6, 2014

MCCLASKIE Patricia Lee McClaskie, 84, of London, Ohio, died Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Sisters on Elm. Born in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, she was the daughter of Cecil and Dorothy (Tracey) Steele. She was a homemaker all of her life and was a past member of The Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Fred; children,...

Donna  S. Evans

Donna S. Evans

Aug 31, 2014

EVANS Donna S. Evans, 58, of South Charleston died Sunday, August 31, 2014 in her residence. Born April 19, 1958 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Herbert and Geneva (Hatfield) Evans. Donna had been a STNA for Forest Glen Health Campus in Springfield. Survivors include her sons Allen Thomas (Bridgette) Evans, III of St. Paris and Brian Evans of...

Claris Owens

Claris Owens

Aug 22, 2014

OWENS Claris Jean Owens (Hawkins), 79, of London, Ohio, passed peacefully at her residence Friday, August 22, 2014. Born December 18, 1934 in McCarr, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Lula Hawkins. Claris Jean was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle Church on Riley Ave. for 57 years. Her belief in Christ shined through in all...

Ellis Gandy

Ellis Gandy

Aug 21, 2014

GANDY Ellis Gandy "Gandy", 63 of London, died Thursday, August 21, 2014 at the Ohio State University Hospital. Born March 3, 1951; he was the son of Frank and Rayzell (Hinton) Gandy. A member of the First Baptist Church of London, Ellis had been a track foreman for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 45 years before retiring in 2005. Survivors include...

Leroy Billing

Leroy Billing

Aug 16, 2014

BILLING LeRoy (Lee) E. Billing, 84, of London, Ohio passed away at his residence Saturday, August 16, 2014. Born November 17, 1929 in Sidney Ohio; he was the son of the late Walter R. Billing and Margaret E. (Clark). LeRoy worked for Springfield Bus Company as a Driver and was a US Army Veteran serving in the distinguished position of...

Billy Chase

Billy Chase

Aug 13, 2014

CHASE Billy Lawrence Chase, 83, of London, Ohio formerly of Hurricane, WV, husband of Cora Mae Chase, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Drs. Hospital, Columbus, OH of complications due to kidney disease. He was a US Army veteran, retired line foreman from Appalachian Power Co. and a member of Adda Baptist Church. Graveside services will be conducted Monday, August...

Patrick "Pat" Allen Moorehead

Patrick "Pat" Allen Moorehead

Aug 8, 2014

MOOREHEAD Patrick "Pat" Allen Moorehead, 59 of Galloway, died Friday, August 8, 2014 in Doctors Hospital, Columbus. Patrick was born February 11, 1955 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. A self-employed sign maker, he had also been employed by Horton in Grove City and loved to play the guitar and go to concerts. Survivors include his wife Janice (Osborne) Moorehead, step sons...

Benjamin Daniels

Benjamin Daniels

Aug 8, 2014

DANIELS Benjamin Daniels, 32 of West Jefferson, died Friday, August 8, 2014 in his residence. Born May 12, 1982 in Columbus; he was a son of Christal Nida and Alvin Daniels. Benjamin was an author having published seven books-ranging from children to romance to the paranormal. Survivors include his mother Christal Nida, son Aaron Mason, Fiancee and soul mate Mira...

Loyd  C. Coburn

Loyd C. Coburn

Aug 8, 2014

COBURN Loyd C. Coburn, 74, of London died August 8, 2014 in Madison County Hospital. Born December 5, 1939 in Boyd County, KY, he was a son of Arthur and Elsa (McGarhann) Coburn. Loyd came to Ohio to race horses for John Galbreath and Galbreath Farms and then had worked at Sunset Cemetery for years, retiring as foreman of the...

Barbara Price

Barbara Price

Jul 27, 2014

PRICE Barbara Price, 61, of London Ohio died at her residence Sunday, July 27, 2014. She was born April 3, 1953 in Columbus Ohio she was daughter of Bill Price (Deceased) and Norma (Barnhart). She is survived by her son Bradley Price of Columbus and her brother Billy (Barb) Price. She was preceded in death by her father and her...

Verner Gerwig

Verner Gerwig

Jul 26, 2014

GERWIG Verner James Gerwig, 75 of South Vienna, Ohio, died in the James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio on July 26, 2014. He was born on August 16, 1938, in Gassaway, West Virginia. His parents were Christian Harley Gerwig and Osye Evelyn Stalnaker Gerwig. He is survived by his wife, Cathy S. Gerwig; his children, James Michael Gerwig (Cynthia), Randall Allen...

Charles Krenzke

Charles Krenzke

Jul 26, 2014

KRENZKE Charles Henry Krenzke, 79, of London died at Arbors of London on July26, 2014. He was born in Eyota, Minnesota to Norbert Albert Carl and Francis Ione (Brown) Krenzke. He is survived by his sons Kevin Krenzke of Williamsport, Ohio and Randy Krenzke of Mazdppa, Minnesota. Private funeral services will be at a later date in Minnesota. The family...

Kathy  Elaine (Malone)  Shonkwiler

Kathy Elaine (Malone) Shonkwiler

Jul 22, 2014

SHONKWILER Kathy Elaine (Malone) Shonkwiler, 51, of Columbus died July 22, 2014 at her residence. Born April 20, 1963 in London Ohio; she was the daughter of Jerry and Barbara (Gartin) Malone. Kathy worked at Air Gas in Hilliard Ohio as a store manager. Survivors include her son Joshua (Ashley Darlington) Fout; grandchildren Payton and Jeric Fout of Mt. Sterling;...

Howard  E. Bateman

Howard E. Bateman

Jul 17, 2014

BATEMAN Howard Edward Bateman, 72, of West Jefferson died July 17, 2014 at the Grant Medical Center of Columbus Ohio. Born June 26, 1942 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late John and Rose (Beard) Bateman. An Army veteran, he had worked at Cardinal Foods as a forklift operator for 23 years before retiring in 1997. Survivors...

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson

Jul 14, 2014

WILSON Robert "Bob" Wilson, 84, of London died Monday, July 14, 2014 at Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus. Born May 21, 1930 in Columbus; he was a son of Douglas and Eva (Lyons) Wilson. A US Army veteran of Korea, Bob had also worked as a mail carrier for 32 years for the US Post Office. Bob was a volunteer...