Current Obituaries
Frederick J. Krause
Aug 14, 2018
Frederick J. Krause, 72, of Middletown, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at home. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 18, 1946 to parents Arno K. Krause, Jr. and Mary (Chupka) Krause. Mr. Krause was an employee of AK Steel for over 42 years. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose #501, Eagles Aerie #528, Disabled American...
Mary E. Akers
Aug 14, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Akers age 91, died peacefully at her home in Boca Raton, Florida on August 14, 2018. She was born to Clarence F. and Catherine G. (Mulligan) Smith in Middletown, Ohio on November 4, 1926. Her grandparents were German (Smith’s) and Irish (Mulligan’s) immigrants. Her grandfather, John Mulligan, was a stone-cutter who immigrated in 1861, helped build the Miami-Erie...
Georgia Comminos
Aug 6, 2018
Beloved Matriarch of the Greater Middletown Greek Community fell asleep in the Lord on August 6, 2018, befitting this Greek Orthodox Christian as it was the day of the Holy Transfiguration. Georgia lived and served the Middletown Community her entire life. Georgia was born June 7, 1930 to her parents Steve and Lillie (Kourges) Comminos. Georgia graduated from Middletown High...
Phyllis "Sue" Marie Hale
Aug 6, 2018
Phyllis Marie “Sue” Hale, 80, of Middletown, died Monday, August 6, 2018, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on April 8, 1938 to parents Mark Denny and Bessie Marie (McComas) Hinkle. Sue devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She was formerly active with scouting for several years. Sue...
Joanne "Jodi" Baird
Jul 31, 2018
Joanne “Jodi” Baird, 82, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Spring Hills Assisted Living. Jodi was born November 11, 1935 to parents Joseph and Anna (Ross) Baird and resided in the Middletown area her entire life. Jodi was a graduate of Lemon-Monroe High School and was employed as a secretary for Armco until her retirement in 1983....
Henry A. Knight
Jul 30, 2018
Henry A. Knight, 57, of Middletown, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Middletown on December 5, 1960 to parents Willard Henry and Phyllis Jean (Huntsbarger) Knight. Henry held various positions over the years, recently working for Belflex Temp Agency. He had served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Knight is...
Pastor Joseph W. Willis
Jul 29, 2018
Pastor Joseph Willard Willis, of Middletown, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2018, after a short illness. He was born in Ironton, Ohio on March 1, 1928 to parents Joseph and Irene (Fields) Willis. Ordained as a Baptist pastor at the age of 21, he faithfully served the Lord Jesus till his passing at age 90....
Vannie R. Bailey
Jul 16, 2018
Vannie R. Bailey, 89, of Middletown, died Monday, July 16, 2018, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Calhoun City, Mississippi on February 26, 1929 to parents Chester and Opal (Brand) Dye. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her son, Robert "Bob" (Deborah) Bailey; brother, Chester Ray Dye; grandchildren, Melissa (Jed) Jesse & Travis (Laura) Bailey;...
Melvin Hampton Carroll
Jul 14, 2018
Melvin Hampton “Face” Carroll, Jr., 67, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at home. He was born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky on May 26, 1951 to parents Melvin H. and Florence (Goodlett) Carroll Sr. Melvin proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Carroll is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Kimberly Sue Carroll;...
L. Susan Sheley Gabbard
Jul 14, 2018
L. Susan Sheley Gabbard, 69, of Monroe, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. She was born on May 4, 1949 to parents Edward and Marian (Dome) Sheley. Susan graduated from Manatee High in 1968, in Bradenton, Florida. She worked for Bradenton County Schools until moving to Middletown in 1972, after which she began working with the...
Roslyn K. Imhoff
Jul 12, 2018
Roslyn K. Imhoff, 63, of Trenton, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on September 1, 1954 to parents Kenneth and Sue (Richardson) Riddle. Roslyn graduated from Edgewood High School in 1972, earned her Bachelors' degree in 1976 and her Masters' degree in 2001, both from...
Donald T. Ansberry Sr.
Jul 10, 2018
Donald T. Ansberry, Sr., 88, of Trenton, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in North Vernon, Indiana on March 4, 1930 to parents Michael and Mary Elizabeth (Frecking) Ansberry. Don worked as a social studies teacher for Middletown High School for 30 years, retiring in 1984. He managed the Walnut Grove Swim Club in...
Dorothy B Llafet
Jul 9, 2018
Dorothy B. “Dottie” Llafet, 94, of Monroe, died Monday, July 9, 2018, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Quincy, Illinois on July 11, 1923 to parents Ira and Bernice (Waddington) Batchelder. Dottie had many occupations over the years, but dedicated her time to making a loving home for her family and she loved to entertain friends. She...
Sharon M. Feezor
Jul 8, 2018
Sharon M Feezor, 73, of Middletown, died Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Middletown, on April 19, 1945 to parents Robert J. & Marie (Smith) Rivers. Sharon had worked for Meijer for 20 years, retiring as a department manager in 2006. Mrs. Feezor is survived by her daughter, Kelly Feezor; son, Cary Feezor;...
Joseph Pate
Jul 5, 2018
Joseph Allen Pate, 57, of Hamilton, died Thursday, July 5, 2018. He was born in Middletown on September 18, 1960 to parents Jerry and Helen (Lawson) Pate. Joe served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Propipe Technologies in Middletown. He was very family oriented and loved family get togethers. He adored his mother. He enjoyed fishing...
Carol M. Hoskins
Jul 3, 2018
Carol M. Hoskins, 85, of Middletown, died July 3, 2018, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Middletown on December 24, 1932. She is the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Seelbrede) Weikel. Carol was a graduate of Middletown High School, Class of 1950, and attended Ohio University. Carol worked as a reading aide at Amanda and...
Brenda G. Short
Jun 29, 2018
Brenda G. Short, 65, of Middletown, died Friday, June 29, 2018, at home. She was born in Hazard Ky, on October 4, 1952 to parents George and Edna (Summers) Cuddy. Brenda was a dedicated public servant and loved working for the City of Middletown. She was a member of Women’s Auxiliary of Loyal Order of Moose #501 and part founder...
Frank Richmond
Jun 28, 2018
William Franklin Joseph "Frank" Richmond, 84, of Middletown, died Thursday, June 28, 2018, at his home. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 22, 1933 to parents William F. and Mary (Petix-Cardella) Richmond at his grandparents’ home. He grew up in Cincinnati, graduating from Hughes High School and later the University of Cincinnati. Frank was honorably discharged from...
Shirley Marie Hendrickson
Jun 26, 2018
Shirley Marie Hendrickson, 86, of Franklin, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at her home. She was born in Middletown on December 29, 1931 to parents John and Florence (Hetzler) Collinsworth. Shirley loved to travel. She also enjoyed shopping, dancing, singing, reading, watching movies (especially musicals) and having her GNO (Girls Night Out) with her friends. Shirley was a devoted grandmother...
Ruth E. Melampy
Jun 26, 2018
Ruth E. Melampy, 92, of Franklin, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Morrow on November 19, 1925 to parents Michael G. and Iva (McLaughlin) Sutter III. Ruth was a member of Holy Family Parish and had devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She was an...
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