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Fred Thomas Blevins

Fred Thomas Blevins

Nov 6, 2014

Fred Thomas "Governor" Blevins, 82, of Middletown, died Thursday, November 6, 2014, at Kindred Hospital. He was born in Frenchburg, Kentucky on October 20, 1932 to parents Joseph and Anna (McCoughlin) Blevins.Fred worked in the sheet metal industry for 40 years, retiring as president of Sheet Metal Hall 224 in 1997. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge &...

Martha T. Moon

Martha T. Moon

Nov 3, 2014

Martha T. Moon, 88, of Middletown, died Monday, November 3, 2014, at her home. She was born in Middletown on July 3, 1926 to parents Andrew and Helen (Timko) Spisak.Martha had worked as a legal secretary for Casper & Casper for 10 years and then devoted her time to raising her family. She was a member of Holy Family Parish...

Stephen B. Croake

Stephen B. Croake

Nov 2, 2014

Stephen B. Croake, 64, of Middletown, died Sunday, November 2, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on August 12, 1950 to parents Robert B. and Patricia L. (Mehl) Croake.Steve graduated from Middletown High School in 1968 and went on to graduate from Miami University and attended the University of Georgia for Advanced Bank Degrees. He was...

James E. Barnett

James E. Barnett

Oct 25, 2014

James E. Barnett, 70, of Monroe, died Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 23, 1944 to parents P. E. and Florence E. (Davis) Barnett.Mr. Barnett served in the United States Army and worked for Pepsi. He was a member of Struthers United Methodist Church, but recently was attending Grace...

Alma V. Hurte

Alma V. Hurte

Oct 24, 2014

Alma V. Hurte, 90, of Middletown, died Friday, October 24, 2014, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Menifee County, Kentucky on November 14, 1923 to parents Charlie and Omega (McGlothen) Ingram. Mrs. Hurte is survived by her sons, Nelson (Sue) Hurte, Timmy (Patti) Hurte, Jimmy (Gladys) Hurte; brother, Charlie Ingram; grandchildren, Chris (Rebby) Hurte, Taylor...

Cecil H. Shearer

Cecil H. Shearer

Oct 23, 2014

Cecil H. Shearer, 81, of Monroe, died Thursday, October 23, 2014, at home. He was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on March 20, 1933 to parents John Lucian and Delilah (Williams) Shearer.Cecil worked in the Roll Shop at Armco Steel Corp for 37 years, retiring in 1987. He served his country in the United States Army and was a former member...

Anne M. Bailey

Anne M. Bailey

Oct 23, 2014

Anne M. Bailey, 89, of Middletown, died Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky on March 18, 1925 to parents George and Pearl (Breeding) Busby.Anne had worked as a sales clerk for Elder-Beerman. She enjoyed camping. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her daughters, Shiela K. Bailey & Deborah E....

Mildred L. Thomas

Mildred L. Thomas

Oct 19, 2014

Mildred L. Thomas, 96, of Middletown, died Sunday, October 19, 2014, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on April 1, 1918 to parents George and Rose Helena (Ohr) Long.Mildred worked as a teller and handled new accounts at First National Bank of Southwest Ohio, retiring in 1981 after 18 years of service. She was...

Martha R. Shaffer

Martha R. Shaffer

Oct 19, 2014

Martha R. (Brown) Shaffer, 86, of, Middletown, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Spencer County, Kentucky on October 12, 1928 to parents William Goebel and Corinne (Hughes) Brown.She was preceded in death by her husband Everett Shaffer. She is survived by her beloved Jackson; brother, Horace (Elizabeth) Brown; nieces, Leslie (Butch) McBride...

Jeannette R. Montgomery

Jeannette R. Montgomery

Oct 16, 2014

Jeannette R. Montgomery, age 90, of Franklin, died October 16, 2014, at Spring Hills, Middletown. She was born January 31, 1924 to Maurice E. & Irma J. Robison.Jeannette graduated from Franklin High School and Miami Jacobs Business College. She was employed at Frigidaire until she married Harold Montgomery in 1946. She & Harold were married 64 years. Two family farms...

Louise S. Loncaric

Louise S. Loncaric

Oct 15, 2014

Louise S. Loncaric, 89, of Estero, Florida, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014, after a brief illness. Louise and her husband, Harry (Michael) retired from General Motors after many years of service. While living in Dayton they resided on Rahn Road. Mrs. Loncaric is survived by her brother, Angelo Sciannamblo and numerous nieces & nephews.She was preceded in death by...

Louise Lee

Louise Lee

Oct 14, 2014

H. Louise Lee, 96, of Monroe, died Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born on January 25, 1918 to parents Thomas W. & Clara Mae (Miller) Lee.Louise is survived by cousins, Coleen Rumpke, Virginia Miller, Nancy Miller Hough McCord and Robert Foster. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Elaine Mohan; and four...

Fay Agoston

Fay Agoston

Oct 13, 2014

Florence "Fay" Agoston, 93, of Middletown, died Monday, October 13, 2014, at her residence. She was born in Okeana, Ohio on August 24, 1921 to parents Nathanial and Lovena (Hannon) Couchman.Fay was a member of Holy Family Parish - St. John's Church. Mrs. Agoston is survived by her sons, Tony (Lisa) Agoston & Tom (Peggy) Agoston; daughter, Jana (Steve) Cavanaugh;...

Tim Ferguson

Tim Ferguson

Oct 7, 2014

Tim Ferguson, 51, of Georgetown, Kentucky, formerly of Middletown, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 7, 2014. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on January 25, 1963 to parents Daniel and Wanda (Vest) Ferguson.Mr. Ferguson is survived by his son, Dawson Ferguson; mother, Wanda Ferguson; and brothers, Dale Townsend, Rondell Ferguson & Larry Townsend.He was preceded in death by his father and...

Joyce A. Hayes

Joyce A. Hayes

Oct 5, 2014

Joyce A. (Hackney) Hayes, 71, of Monroe, died Sunday, October 5, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on October 24, 1942 to parents Walter L. and Laura (Hatton) Hackney.Joyce was a 1960 graduate of Middletown High School and worked as a secretary in the commercial organization of Armco Steel Corp for 30 years, retiring in 1994....

Heath Allan Harrison

Heath Allan Harrison

Sep 29, 2014

Heath Allan Harrison, 46, of Middletown, died Monday, September 29, 2014. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 14, 1968 to parents Harry O. and Roberta (Lewis) Harrison.Heath worked in various industries throughout his life. He is survived by his parents, Harry & Roberta Harrison; brother, Donny L. Harrison; sisters, Lorrie (Ken) Winnegrad & Amy Woods; nieces & nephews,...

Lois Jean Bozile

Lois Jean Bozile

Sep 29, 2014

Lois Jean (Denniston) Bozile, 83, of Madison Township, died Monday, September 29, 2014, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Frenchburg, Kentucky on June 29, 1931 to parents Gerald and Grace (Peck) Denniston.Lois worked as an administrative assistant with Reynolds & Reynolds for 15 years, retiring in 2001. She was a member of Holy Family Parish...

Julio A. Mendez

Julio A. Mendez

Sep 27, 2014

Julio A. Mendez, 64, of Monroe died Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in San Salvador, El Salvador on April 12, 1950 to parents Jose & Martha (Rosales) Mendez.Julio worked for the United States Postal Service in the Dayton office, retiring in 2012 after 21 years of service.He is survived by his...

Bertha C. Murphy

Bertha C. Murphy

Sep 25, 2014

Bertha C. Murphy, 99, of Middletown, died Thursday, September 25, 2014, at The Inn at Renaissance Village. She was born in Lebanon on March 3, 1915 to parents Hiram and Edna Mae (Tilman) Slanker.Mrs. Murphy is survived by her son, John C. Murphy; daughters, Carolyn Ann (Richard) Bradfield, Nancy Renee (Dean) Phillips & Charlotte Marie (RE) Collins; special nephew, Donald...

Whitey Huff

Whitey Huff

Sep 24, 2014

Taylor "Whitey" Huff, 86, of Middletown, died Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Kensington Place. He was born in Fairfield on February 27, 1928 to parents Taylor and Orlena (Bailey) Huff.Mr. Huff spent most of his life in the car business, owner of Huff's Auto Sales in Middletown before moving to Columbus to manage Fair Auto Auction. Upon retirement he returned...

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