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HENRY
Clayton L. Henry, 29, of London died on
Feb. 19, 2021, in Galloway. Born on Sept.
18, 1991, in Marysville, he was the son of
Ramona and Jerry Henry. Clay had worked
at MRC Sales and built fences for various
companies, including Lowes. He loved
music, playing basketball, fishing and
drawing and was very mechanically inclined.
Survivors include: his father, Jerry
Henry; mother, Ramona Valance; sister,
Hannah Marie Henry; half-brother, Brandon
Kennedy; aunts and uncles, Tom
(Shari) Henry, special uncle Bill Henry,
Mary Lou (Buck) Daily and special aunt
Jenny (Brad) Hunter; and many cousins, including
special cousin Justin Henry. He was
preceded in death by: his grandparents,
Lealon and Jewell Henry; uncles, Dick and
John Henry; aunt, Joy Henry; cousin, Zak
Henry; and close friends, Jake Matson and
Nick Stephenson. Funeral services were
held on Feb. 27, 2021, in Newport Church
David Boyd Webber, beloved husband, father, son, uncle, neighbor,
business partner and friend to countless, died peacefully February 19, 2021, with
his loving family by his side. David was born May 21, 1954, to Robert and MaryLou
Webber in Mt. Sterling, Ohio and grew up on his family’s farm, just outside of town.
He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents, Robert and Kathryn
Webber and Bruce and Loutie LeMay Junk.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 36 years Cynthia (Cindy) Hickey
Webber; his children Laura Anne (Annie) Webber and Matthew David Webber; sister
Catherine Steinhoff (Wayne) of Manchester, MA; sister-in-law Julie Rapp (Jay);
brother-in-law David Hickey (Annemarie); nieces and nephews Webber Steinhoff
(Vanessa), Boyd Steinhoff (Jenny), Kate Lu (Ting), Molly Rapp, Katie Rapp, Keeley Andreski (Mike), Sarah Fox
(Matt), Reilly Hickey; and grand nieces and nephews Keener Steinhoff, Grace Steinhoff, Mack Steinhoff, Louisa
Steinhoff, Gavin Andreski and Oliver Andreski.
Friends and family were very important in David’s life. They spent time with him and his family over the years
at The Webber Family Farm where events, such as fall hayrides, bonfires, pumpkin carving and Beta Brothers’
celebrations are legendary and full of memories. They gathered with him fall Saturdays for his renowned tailgate
parties at the Horseshoe to cheer on his Ohio State Buckeyes. They watched sunsets; sat on the roofwalk
overlooking Sconset on Nantucket; listened to the waves breaking on the beach; enjoyed horse races;
played golf, relished happy hour at the Men’s Grill; joined him for bourbon on his screened porch; and dined
at restaurants nationwide (nod to Patsy’s). It goes without saying David never met a stranger. David graduated
from Madison Plains High School in 1972 and attended The Ohio State University.
He was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. After graduation from OSU, he began a lifetime career in finance
and banking, beginning with a short stint at the Ohio Department of Commerce before returning to Mount
Sterling to work with his father at his family’s bank, The Sterling State Bank. Later he graduated from the
Stonier Graduate School of Banking (ABA) at Rutgers University. Mr. Webber enjoyed a 20-year career with
Bank One where he managed multiple commercial functions including the community bank, middle market
and national account divisions.
He built a community development division, which included low-income tax credit housing, small business
development lending and community-based retail distribution techniques. David was also a Senior Vice
President in charge of national indirect consumer lending programs. He served as a member of The Banc
One Capital Investment Committee, was on the board of Banc One Insurance Corporation and The Private
Banking Council. In 1999 Mr. Webber became one of the founding partners and a board member of Stonehenge
Capital Company, where he was chairman of the firm’s investment committee. He also served as the
managing director in charge of Stonehenge’s small business investment program, which invests in small and
disadvantaged businesses.
David’s distinguished finance and banking career led to appointments on numerous financial boards,
including advisory board member on Topmark Capital, Bluehenge Capital, American South Real Estate Fund
and Lakeview Growth Equity Fund. He was a founding member and board member of Heelstone Energy
Holdings, a renewable energy developer and operator. He was instrumental in the formation of the National
Urban League’s Urban Entrepreneur Partnership. Mr. Webber established multiple scholarships through OSU
for the I Know I Can Scholars’ Program for Columbus City School students.
David will be remembered for his strong leadership, business savvy, banking brilliance and financial acumen
in the business world. He was philanthropic and known for his larger-than-life personality, hearty infectious
laugh, engaging smile, keen wit, and kindheartedness. He leaves us with enough memories to last a lifetime.
A celebration of life to honor David will be held in the spring.
Family has entrusted SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST with final arrangements.
Please visit www.schoedinger.com to sign David’s online guestbook or to share a special memory.
of Christ in Christian Union. Interment followed
in Kirkwood Cemetery, London. The
family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London. Condolences
may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
WILKINS
Velma Carol Wilkins passed away at
Mount Carmel Grove City on Feb. 21, 2021,
on her 76th birthday. She was born on Feb.
21, 1945, in Louisa, Ky., to James and Delila
Certain. Velma lived in Darbyville, Ohio,
from immediately after the time she was
born until the day she died. Velma was described
as a strong-willed, stubborn, but
truly kind woman. She was known for taking
in all the stray animals, taking care of
those she loved, and her country-style homemade
meals. She is survived by: her son,
Loyd (Beth) Wood; and grandchildren
,Jonathan (Jessi) Wilson, Brooke (Harley)
Johnson, Angela (John) Laratts and Courtney
Potter. She was very proud of her three
great-grandchildren, Oakley, Xander and
Jeremiah. She was preceded in death by: her
two daughters, Melissa Wilson and Melinda
Fifer; her husband, John Wilkins; her parents;
and her brothers and sisters. A funeral
service was held Feb. 26 at Porter-Tidd Funeral
Home, Mount Sterling. A burial service
followed at Muhlenburg Cemetery in
Darbyville, Ohio, officiated by Velma’s lifelong
friend, Pastor Denver Peters of the Darbyville
Community Church. The family
would like to express thanks to Mount
Carmel Grove City for their personalized
and kind care through Velma’s final hours.
EVANS
Russell J. Evans (1938-2021), 82, of
Choctaw Lake, London, Ohio, passed away
peacefully on Feb. 22, 2021. He was preceded
in death by: his wife, Evelyn (Wood)
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Evans; parents, William R. and Catherine
Evans; sisters, Dorothy, Joan, Margaret,
and Janice. He is survived by: children,
Mark (Lori) Evans, Chris Wetzels, and
Shira (Dave) Elder; grandchildren, Matthew
(Jordyn), Michael, Alyssa, Carlin, Macey
and Justin; great-granddaughter, Hudson;
many nieces and nephews and great-nieces
and great-nephews. Russ grew up in Obetz,
Ohio. He retired from Columbia Gas of Ohio
after 30 years of service in payroll accounting.
He loved golf, camping, and later taking
the kids and grandkids out on his boat on
Choctaw Lake. Russ enjoyed spending time
with friends at the London Eagles, having a
good laugh. A memorial service took place at
Lynch Family Funeral Home, London, on
Feb. 28 during which tales of Russ’s ornery
self and antics were shared. Memorial donations
may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
BAUSCH
Allan E. Bausch, 87, of West Jefferson,
Ohio, passed away on Feb. 23, 2021. He was
a proud U.S. Army veteran and an avid Ohio
State, Cincinnati Reds, and Bengals fan. He
enjoyed gardening, but most of all he enjoyed
spending time with his family. Allan
was preceded in death by: his parents,
Harold and Verna (Kunz) Bausch; his loving
wife, Kaye; son, Roger; and brothers, Paul,
Donald and Steve. He is survived by: his
daughter, Vicki (Mike) Eaton; son, Richard
Bausch; sister, Carol (Walt) Shier; five
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;
and two great-great-grandchildren. Following
Allan’s wishes, there as no visitation.
The family will hold a graveside service at
the Galloway Cemetery, Galloway, Ohio, at
a later date.
SOMMER
David A. Sommer was preceded in death
by: his father, Louis Frederick Sommer;
mother, Anna Marie Kopp Sommer Will;
and brothers, Fred, John and Gerald Sommer.
He was a farmer and a United States
Air Force veteran with 40 years of service,
David was a loving husband and father who
is survived by: his wife of 59 years, Mary
Ann Morrison Sommer; sons, Matthew
(Karin) and Eric Sommer; daughters, Alicia
and Angela Sommer; grandson, Bradley
David Sommer; brother, Mark Sommer; sister,
Mary Ann Davis; and many nieces and
nephews. A longtime member of St.
Patrick’s parish in London, Ohio, David will
be missed by all who knew him. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to
Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory,
London. Condolences may be sent to
www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
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