Obituaries

Mary Palmer Londergan
Dec 26, 2013
PALMER LONDERGAN Mary Palmer Londergan, of London died Thursday, December 26, 2013 in her residence. Born in Columbus, Ohio; she was the daughter of Jesse C. and Hattie M. (Conrad) Boyer. For over 30 years, Mary had worked at the State of Ohio Department of Liquor retiring 1994. She was also a member of the Madison County Senior Center. Survivors...
Richard Lee Bolen
Dec 21, 2013
BOLEN Richard Bolen, 69, of Washington CH, Ohio; died Saturday, December 21, 2013 in The Ohio State University Medical Center. Born June 15, 1944 in Plain City; he was a son of Lamar and Garnett V. (Seaman) Bolen. A truck driver for many years, Richard then owned and operated IVADA, a gas and oil production company and he had been...
Rodney Cook
Dec 12, 2013
COOK Rodney Charles Cook, 66, of London, formerly of Gallipolis, died Thursday, December 12, 2013 in his residence. Born March 20, 1947 in Boone County, WV; he was a son of Edgar French and Betty Louise (Gore) Cook, Jr. Rodney had retired as a sergeant for the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Gallipolis Post and had also owned and operated Cook...
Emily Bauerle
Dec 12, 2013
BAUERLE Emily P. Bauerle, 87, of London died Thursday, December 12, 2013 in London. Born April 6, 1926 in Franklin County; she was a daughter of Sears and Della Mae (Smith) Terry. A member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Emily also volunteered at the Food Through Faith Food Cupboard, was a member of the Summerford Homemakers, the 20th Century Club,...
Jerome "Jerry" Sparks
Dec 6, 2013
SPARKS Jerome "Jerry" Sparks, 78 of London died Friday, December 6, 2013 in the Kobacker House, Columbus. Born January 15, 1935 in Bellefontaine; he was a son of Miriam M. (Bower) and Richard P "Dick" Sparks. Jerry had served in Europe for the US Army and had worked for General Motors for over 30 years. A member of the Westminster...
Gladine (Stanley) Smith
Dec 3, 2013
SMITH Gladine (Stanley) Smith, 98, formerly of Columbus, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 in Urbana. Born February 13, 1915 in Chillicothe; she was a daughter of Jessie and Julia (Wright) Stanley. Gladine had worked at Caskey's Cleaners for many years, retiring at the age of 91. A member of the New Life Apostolic Church and the Bethel Pentecostal Church of...
Louis Fred Runyon
Dec 1, 2013
RUNYON Louis "Fred" Runyon, 81, of London died Sunday, December 1, 2013 in Columbus. Born March 28, 1932 in Scottown, OH; he was a son of Walter and Edith (McCafferty) Runyon. A carpenter by trade, Fred was also a US Army veteran of the Korean War, a member of Madison Memorial Post #105, American Legion, a lifetime member of the...
Jean Perram
Nov 27, 2013
PERRAM Jean Perram, 81 of London died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013 in The Ohio State University Hospital. Born April 9, 1932 in Peoria, AZ; she was a daughter of Emil E. and Helen Glenna (Byers) Yerian. Jean had been employed through the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, had attended the Hilliard United Methodist Church, was a member of the Madison...
William C. Locke
Nov 27, 2013
LOCKE Dr. William C. Locke, 86, of London died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 in Sisters on Main, London. Born October 5, 1927 in Canton; he was a son of Arthur C. and Margaret Helen (Boston) Locke. A family physician in London for many years at the Madison Medical Center and Madison County Hospital, Dr. Locke then retired and served as...
Wesley Lewis
Nov 18, 2013
LEWIS Wesley "Wes" Adam Lewis, 33, of London was unexpectedly called home to Heaven Monday, November 18, 2013 in Madison County Hospital. Born September 8, 1980 in London; he was the son of Rebecca (Reynolds) and Jerry Lewis. A 1999 graduate of London High School, Wes was a great sports enthusiast and had worked at Kroger's for many years. Survivors...
Keith Minnick
Nov 18, 2013
MINNICK Keith W. Minnick, 63, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, November 18, 2013 in Columbus. Born September 19, 1950 in Springfield, he was the son of Wilbur Keith and Cecile Emma (Fleming) Minnick. Keith owned and operated IPS (Insulated Panel Specialist) and attended the Crossroads Community Church in London. Keith lived life fully, and enjoyed "riding with the wind" on...
Leora Marsh
Nov 11, 2013
MARSH Leora Catherine Marsh, 67, of London died Monday, November 11, 2013 in Columbus. Born October 14, 1946 in Ohio; she was a daughter of Steven and Anne (Floyd) Woomer. Leora is survived by her children Stephen Edward Marsh of Utah, Timothy Wayne Marsh of Youngstown and Anna Margaret Mariea Marsh of London; grandchildren Nicole, Gregory, Stephanie, Adam, Stephen, Jr.,...
Richard Anderson
Nov 10, 2013
ANDERSON Richard W. Anderson 81, of West Jefferson, died Sunday, November 10, 2013 in his residence. Born Nov 8, 1932 in Elkhart, Indiana; he was the son of Carl and Anna Marie Anderson. An engineer at heart Richard had a love for all things mechanical, the outdoors, fishing, flannel shirts, baseball hats, and especially his family. For many years he...
James Kelly Endicott
Nov 8, 2013
ENDICOTT James "Kelly" Endicott, 56 of Columbus, died Friday in Mt. Carmel Medical Center. Born July 27, 1957 in Martin Co, KY; he was a son of James Lawrence "Peanut" and Ella Lois (Crum) Endicott. Kelly had been employed at the Ohio Auto Auction. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters and their husbands Lois and Thornton...
Thomas Manning
Nov 8, 2013
MANNING Thomas Allen Manning, 59, of London died Friday, November 8, 2013 in The Ohio State University Medical Center. Born October 8, 1954 in Columbus; he was a son of Paul and Bessie (Holcomb) Manning. Tom was a member of the London Church of Christ in Christian Union (CCCU) and was also a member of the Tiger Bowlers. He was...
Pricy Joyce Hayes
Nov 6, 2013
HAYES Pricy Joyce Hayes, 82, of London, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in her residence. Born September 14, 1931 in Chapmanville, WV; she was a daughter of William Luke and Cleo (Stiltner) Hopkins. Joyce had been a member of the former Open Bible Baptist Church in London. Survivors include her husband Clarence Herb Hayes, daughter Mary Jo (Todd) Daniels of...
Katherine Thiel
Nov 6, 2013
THIEL Katherine L. Thiel, 92, of Washington CH, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in Washington CH. Born November 21, 1920 in Summerford, she was a daughter of John and Ida (Rafferty) Fisher. A long time resident of London; Katherine was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in London. Survivors include her daughters Ardis Thiel and Cynthia (Lynn) Shoemaker, both...
Greg Collins
Nov 5, 2013
COLLINS Greg A. Collins, 47, of London died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 in his residence. Born July 19, 1966 in Columbus; he was a son of Sammie J. and JoAnn (Gussler) Collins. Greg was a member of the Springfork Baptist Church and had been employed with Nelson Tree Trimming. Survivors include his son Kyle Collins, mother JoAnn Collins, sisters Sherry...
Dorothy Gregg
Nov 5, 2013
GREGG Dorothy Gregg, 96, of London, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 in Arbors of London. Born August 1, 1917 in Madison County; she was a daughter of Thomas and Olive (Smith) Gregg. A member of St. John's Lutheran for over 64 years; Dorothy was active in the Dorcas and Mary Circles as well as the Pastor's Aide Society. She was...
Brenda Johnston
Nov 4, 2013
JOHNSTON Brenda Johnston, 64, of Clarksburg died suddenly Monday, November 4, 2013 in Adena Regional Hospital, Chillicothe. Born July 31, 1949 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Omar and Monna (Ames) Pitts. A member of the Church of the Heaven Bound in Clarksburg; Brenda had a love for all animals, but especially for her miniature horses. Survivors include her...

