Current Obituaries
Edith C. Johnson
May 3, 2018
Edith C. Johnson, 77, of Franklin Township, died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Kingston of Miamisburg. She was born on June 18, 1940 to parents Evan and Ohna (Henderson) Warnock. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her daughters, Teresa Cox & Tina Woods; sisters, Phyllis Warnock & Sarah Richards; grandchildren, Rusty (Amy) Woods, Gena (C.B. Perkins) Cox, Jessica (Adam Reedy) Cox,...
Henry Ford Cornett
May 2, 2018
Henry Ford Cornett, 83, of Miamisburg, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at The Woodlands of Middletown. He was born in Knott County, Kentucky on January 5, 1935 to parents Bethel and Laura (Riddle) Cornett. Ford was a 6th grade teacher with Madison Junior High School for 31 years, retiring in 1989. Mr. Cornett is survived by his wife, Ava Lou...
Zeta Faye Keith
May 1, 2018
Zeta Faye Keith, 85, of Middletown, died Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center. She was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on February 21, 1933 to parents Lewis and Rosy (McIntosh) Howard. Zeta had worked as a certified nurses aide. She was a foster parent for several years and adored babies. She was a member of the Church...
Monroe M. Osborne
Apr 30, 2018
Monroe M. Osborne, 82, of Middletown, died Monday, April 30, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Broadhead, Kentucky on May 11, 1935 to parents Adrian and Edna (Fields) Osborne. Monroe had worked in transportation for Armco Steel Corp. He was a member of the NRA. Monroe loved music and played guitar with his band...
Teresa L. Stewart
Apr 24, 2018
Teresa Stewart, 48, of West Chester, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at West Chester Hospital. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 8, 1969 to parents Estel and Lucille (Brumley) Presnell. Teresa was a clerk with the U.S. Post Office at the Sharonville Bulk Mail Center. Mrs. Stewart is survived by her husband, Chris Stewart; children, Destiny (Ken) Hauser,...
Peter M. Fisher
Apr 24, 2018
Peter M. Fisher, 93, of Monroe, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He was born in Middletown on October 1, 1924 to parents Joseph and Lucy (Berderka) Fisher. Peter had worked as a repairman for Ohio Bell, later AT&T, for 37 ½ years, retiring in 1983. He served his country in the United States Navy and...
Gary Wayne Abner
Apr 22, 2018
Gary Wayne Abner, 78, of Wayne Township, died Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Ashland, Kentucky on September 18, 1939 to parents Elisha and Gertrude (Williams) Abner. Gary retired as a foreman for Crystal Tissue. He was a wonderful woodworker and loved sports. Mr. Abner is survived by his wife, Mable...
Raymond E. Melampy
Apr 22, 2018
Raymond E. Melampy, 96, of Middletown, died Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 20, 1922 to parents John Robert and Margaret Dora (Fryman) Melampy. Mr. Melampy retired from ARMCO Steel in 1984 as the General Manager of Industrial Relations. Co-workers and union members trusted his fair and honest negotiations. Raymond...
Sue Irwin
Apr 19, 2018
Sue Irwin, 85 of West Chester died peacefully on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at her residence. She was born on Oct. 27, 1932 in Wartburg, TN to parents Laban & Cleo (Russell) Summer. In her younger years had been a flight attendant for TWA, worked at ARMCO and had done modeling . Sue was a very creative person and loved...
Ray Townsend
Apr 19, 2018
Raymond E. Townsend, 54, of Trenton, was welcomed into the loving arms of the Savior he adored on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting Ray would have heard the story of his redemption and his love for the Lord who saved him by grace. Ray's passion for Jesus was evident in...
Elsa O. Croucher
Apr 19, 2018
Elsa O. Croucher, 78, of Monroe, died Thursday, April 19, 2018, at her home. She was born in Granger County, Tennessee on January 7, 1940 to parents Johnnie and Sallie (Singleton) Coffey. Jim & Elsa Croucher were nationally recognized speakers and pioneers in their work against domestic violence and dating abuse. In 1996, four years after the death of their...
Andrew Lamar Duell
Apr 17, 2018
Andrew Lamar Duell, 42, of Union, KY, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was born in Houston, Texas on January 29, 1976 to parents Richard L. and Elizabeth Lee (Ahern) Duell. Andrew was a free spirit and loyal friend. He attended John XXIII Elementary School and graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1994. Andrew participated in baseball, football, band...
Robert Louis Lacy
Apr 15, 2018
Lacy, Robert Louis Robert Louis Lacy, 84, of Liberty Township, went to be with the Lord, his brothers and other family on Sunday, April 15, 2018. He was born in Adams County at the hospital located on West Union Rd. on October 1, 1933 to parents Ernest Thomas and Ida Lillian (Mitchell) Lacy. Robert was a very outgoing and happy...
Timothy J. Hume
Apr 12, 2018
Tim Hume passed away in Rutland, Vermont. He is survived by three sisters, Rose, Patricia & Rita. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Billie F. Faris
Apr 12, 2018
Billie F. Faris, 84, of Monroe, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown on July 1, 1933 to parents Carl Chester and Minnie Marie (Day) Egelston. Mrs. Faris was a teacher then guidance counselor with Franklin City Schools. Mrs. Faris is survived by her son, Scott (Melanie) Faris; daughter, Bobbi Wagner; brother,...
Virginia L. Young
Apr 11, 2018
Virginia L. Young, 86, of Middletown, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on September 17, 1931 to parents John William and Etta (Lykins) Mack. Virginia had worked for Armco Steel Corporation in the International Division, retiring in 1992. She was an avid bridge player. Ms. Young is survived by her son, Kevin Young;...
Dorothy F. Marcum
Apr 10, 2018
Dorothy Fern Marcum, 92, a resident of Monroe for 53 years, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at her daughter’s home in Georgia. She was born in Morgan County, Kentucky on September 2, 1925 to parents Walker Lee and Nannie Frances (Hasty) Mann. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, neighbor & friend who enjoyed making a loving home for...
Gail Lawson
Apr 8, 2018
On Sunday April 8, Gail Lawson passed away at the age of 97 years. Born on October 15, 1920, Gail was the youngest of Logan and Vina Toler’s 7 children. Gail and her husband, Estil, were members of the First Baptist Church of Middletown. She was a brave, hard-working woman who accepted physical loss with dignity and grace. She was...
John H. Schrock
Apr 8, 2018
John Herman Schrock, 88, of Trenton, passed away at his residence on April 8, 2018 with his daughter at his side. He was the son of John W. and Myrtle May Schrock, born on May 5, 1929. He was baptized at St. Peter Lutheran Church. John was a graduate of Trenton High School and attended Miami University. He excelled at...
Linda M. Helton
Apr 8, 2018
Linda M Helton, 76, of Middletown, died Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 9, 1941 to parents Gilbert and Hilda (Lawson) McClain. Mrs. Helton is survived by her husband, Harold (Fred) Helton; son, Brian Emerson Cornele; daughters, Tia Elaine Tackett & Terri Lynn Fugate; brother, Rick McClain; sister, Barbara Stidham;...