Obituaries

Robert Hoosier
Feb 9, 2014
HOOSIER Robert Hoosier, 69, of London died Sunday February 9, 2014 in the Mount Carmel Medical Center of Columbus. Born March 2, 1944 in London, he was the son of Gus and Zera (Napper) Hoosier. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family and tending to roses in his garden. Survivors include loving spouse of 40 years Connie Jackson, children; Tamara...
Helen Philips
Feb 4, 2014
PHILIPS Helen Annabell Philips of Columbus passed away Tuesday February 4, 2014 at Columbus West Park Nursing Facility. Helen is survived by children Kala (Matthew) Martin and David Philips; Grandchildren: Meghan (Kyle) Brown, Mathew Martin II, and great grandchild James Martin. She is also survived by her sister Virginia (Jim) Skaggs and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...
Irene Ellars
Feb 3, 2014
ELLARS Irene Ellars, 87, of London died Monday, February 3, 2014 surrounded by her family. Born July 27, 1926 in Bainbridge; she was a daughter of Cleveland and Effie (Harrison) Knisley. An active member of the London Church of the Nazarene; Irene was a matron of the former Madison County Children's Home. Survivors include her husband of 67 years Don...
Eula Judy Venrick
Feb 1, 2014
VENRICK Eula M. "Judy" Venrick, 68, of London died Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Madison County Hospital. Born September 18, 1945 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Munson and Naomi (Crace) Fout. A member of the Lafayette United Methodist Church, Judy had been a cook for London City Schools for 28 years before retiring in 2004. Survivors include her...
Sally Riggsby
Jan 28, 2014
RIGGSBY Sally Riggsby, 41, of London died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 26, 1972 in Urbana; she was a daughter of Linda (Miller) and Jimmy Riggsby. Sally was working at Stanley Electric when she became ill; but had also worked at London City Schools for many years as well as Madison Lanes. Survivors...
Nancy Spezzalli
Jan 25, 2014
SPEZZALLI Nancy Lee Spezzalli, 74, of London died Saturday, January 25, 2014 in the Arbors at London. Born December 29, 1939 in Verona, PA; she was a daughter of Walter and Genevieve (Dudczak) Goughenour. Nancy had formerly worked as a telephone operator in Philadelphia. Survivors include her husband of 54 years Anthony Spezzalli; sons Michael Spezzalli of Columbus and Anthony...
Mary Penrose Addy
Jan 25, 2014
PENROSE ADDY Mary (Snell) Penrose Addy, 87, of Dundee, Michigan, passed away in her home on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Born February 24, 1926 in Summit Hill, Ohio (Ross County), the daughter of George and Ethel (Miner) Snell. Mary graduated from London High School, then business training through the US Army Air Force and later medical secretary training. She had...
James Davis
Jan 20, 2014
DAVIS James M. Davis, of London, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 20, 2014 at 2:50 p.m. in London, Ohio. He was born on June 6, 1952 in Franklin County at St. Ann's Hospital to Robert (B.K.) and Kathryn (Ren) Peterson-Davis. He resided in Laguna Beach, California for 32 years where he was a highly talented and recognized self-employed (James...
Sandra Palmer
Jan 18, 2014
PALMER Sandra Kaye Palmer, 68, of London Ohio passed away at the Madison County Hospital on January 18, 2014. She is survived by her husband John Edward Palmer; her children Robert Lee (Patty) McCain, David Scott (Barbra) McCain, Robin Ruth (Richie) McCain-Husain, Cheryl (Jay) Timmons and Jonathan Michael Palmer; grandchildren Jessica, Robbie Jr. Tressa, Tiffany, David, Derek, Larry Jr., Cordell,...
Joann Kendall
Jan 17, 2014
KENDALL Joann E. Kendall, 77, of London died Friday, January 17, 2014 in Madison County Hospital. Born February 28, 1936; she was a daughter of Lloyd Edward and Florence Amelia (Shope) Spriggs. Joann was a member of the Pentecostal Temple of Faith. Survivors include her children Robin Kendall, Don (Dorse) Kendall and Vicki (Larry) Stulley all of London, grandchildren April...
Vicki Arnold
Jan 17, 2014
ARNOLD Vicki Arnold, 58, of West Jefferson, died Friday, January 17, 2014 in the Kobacker House, Columbus. Born January 30, 1955 in Columbus Ohio to Wanda and the late Virgil E. Lowe. Vicki is survived by her husband Don Arnold, her mother Wanda( Smith)Lowe stepchildren Jeremy, Adam, Tyler, and children Abby and Ben Arnold; Siblings Danny (Beanie) Lowe of Washington...
William Glover
Jan 17, 2014
GLOVER William "Bill" Glover, 57, of London, died Friday, January 17, 2014 in his residence. Born August 14, 1956 in Lancaster, PA; he was a son of John and Leona (Novinger) Glover. Bill had been a truck driver for most of his life. Survivors include his brothers John (Shannon) Glover of London and James "Jim" Glover of San Diego, CA;...
Larry Lute
Jan 13, 2014
LUTE Larry S. Lute 59, of Portsmouth Ohio passed away at the Doctor's Hospital West in Columbus, Ohio on January 13, 2014. Born May 9, 1954 in Portsmouth; he was a son of George W. and Edna Marie (Vanderpool) Lute. Larry had retired from JD Equipment. Survivors are his children Robert Lee (Terri) Parsons of Springfield, Amanda Lute and Melissa...
Carol Hussey
Jan 6, 2014
HUSSEY Carol A. Hussey, 72, of London passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at Mount Carmel Medical Center. Born August 5, 1941 in Columbus; she was the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Kleeli) Foster. Carol retired from R.G. Barry in Pickerington after 30 years of service and was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church in London. She was...
Roger "Denny" Dillion
Jan 3, 2014
DILLION Roger "Denny" Dillion, Jr., 56, of London died Friday, January 3, 2014 in his residence. Born April 8, 1957 in Columbus; he was the son of Roger and Norma (Rigsby) Dillion. Denny was a mechanic at Coughlin Automotive for the past 12 years. An avid gardener, he loved wildlife, cooking and all of outdoors. A devoted son and brother...
Shirley Ann Vore
Jan 1, 2014
VORE Shirley A. Vore, 59, of London passed away unexpectedly at her home on Jan. 1, 2014. She was born on August 25, 1954 in Muncie Indiana to Rev. Earl and Iva Mae (Ringley) Vore who preceded her in death. Survivors include four sisters, Marge (Tom) Tangeman of St. Mary's, Ohio, Bev (Jack) Tidrow of Richmond, Indiana, Ginny (Tom) Briley...
Pauline Crisp
Dec 30, 2013
CRISP Pauline K. Crisp, 92, of London, died Monday, December 30, 2013 in Marysville. Born June 1, 1921 in Clark County; she was a daughter of Maude (Grimes) and Amos Scott. Pauline had been a home health nurse and had belonged to the Plumwood United Methodist Church, where she had been active in the UMW. Survivors include her children Robert...
Mark A. Johnson
Dec 28, 2013
JOHNSON Mark A. Johnson, 53, of London, formerly of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly in his residence on Saturday, December 28, 2013. Mark was born in Dayton, OH, on April 27, 1960, a son of Charles W. and Allene (Brookshire) Johnson. He was a 1978 honors graduate of National Trail High School, New Paris, OH, and had attended Indiana University (Richmond...
William R. "Rikk" Hastings
Dec 28, 2013
HASTINGS William R. "Rikk" Hastings, Jr, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 in Drs. Hospital West. Born May 9, 1971 in London; he was a son of Carolyn (Little) and the late William Richard Hastings, Sr. Rikk had served in the US Marine Corps during Desert Storm and had also worked at Crane Plastics in Columbus. Survived by his mother Carolyn...
Wendy (Combs) Bower
Dec 27, 2013
BOWER (COMBS) Wendy L. (Combs) Bower, 39, of Hilliard died Friday in the Kobacker House after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 11, 1974 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Ed and Diane (James) Combs. Wendy had been a music teacher at St. Patrick School in London and enjoyed supporting her community through music performances with her students,...

