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Sherrie Pratt

Sherrie Pratt

Jul 24, 2013

Sherrie D. Pratt, 56, of Middletown, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at her residence. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on June 6, 1957 to parents Ray and Jean (Fisher) Doss. For over 23 years, Sherrie owned Kids Korner on Breiel Blvd. She loved her job and helping people. She adored spending time with her family at cook-outs & holidays....

James Douglas Hayes

James Douglas Hayes

Jul 24, 2013

James Douglas Hayes, 74, of Monroe, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Hamilton on July 22, 1939 to parents Russell B. and Ethelene (Brock) Hayes. Jim was a graduate of Monroe High School Class of 1957. He retired as the manager of manufacturing at Black Clawson after 38 years and served on the...

Ruth C. Back

Ruth C. Back

Jul 23, 2013

Ruth Ober Back, 95, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Liberty of Middletown. She was born in Middletown on December 9, 1917, a daughter of Harry E. and Clara Ober.Mrs. Back was a homemaker and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt & sister. She was known as an outstanding golfer & had won a number of championships over...

Harold L. Gayhart

Harold L. Gayhart

Jul 21, 2013

Harold L. Gayhart, 69, of Middletown, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Dayton V.A. Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on January 16, 1944 to parents John S. and Evelyn (Trent) Gayhart.Harold worked at Sorg Paper Company for 38 years, retiring in 1999. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Gayhart is survived by his son,...

Walter N. Stacy

Walter N. Stacy

Jul 21, 2013

Walter N. Stacy, 86, of Monroe, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Jackson, Kentucky on May 24, 1927 to parents Arch and Lilly (Hales) Stacy.Walter attended Eastern Kentucky University and University of Cincinnati. He worked for Aeronca for 20 years, was a teacher at Middletown High School for 21 years and owned a local...

Rev. James Lavon Kinser

Rev. James Lavon Kinser

Jul 17, 2013

Rev. James Lavon Kinser, 73, of Middletown, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Asphalt, Kentucky on February 5, 1940 to parents Riley and Maggie (Ashley) Kinser.Jim first served as minister of Southland Church of Christ in Bedford, Indiana for 6 years, then at Central Church of Christ in Davenport, Iowa for 4 years...

Margaret M. Hopkins

Margaret M. Hopkins

Jul 13, 2013

Margaret M. Hopkins, 90, of Turtlecreek Township, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown, on August 20, 1922 to parents Ignos and Josephine (Gaston) Osust.Margaret was a homemaker and a member of Holy Family Parish, Middletown and the Catholic Ladies Society of Columbia.Mrs. Hopkins is survived by her son, John (Evonn) Hopkins; brother,...

Shirley L. Mclaughlin

Shirley L. Mclaughlin

Jul 13, 2013

Shirley L. McLaughlin, 85, of Middletown, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Otterbein of Middletown. She was born in Middletown on March 2, 1928 to parents Bernard and Helen (Schaefer) Gibbons.Shirley & her husband Doug enjoyed square dancing, bus tours and travel in their motor home. She was a loving mother & grandmother. She loved all of her family. Shirley...

Virginia Ann Griffis

Virginia Ann Griffis

Jul 12, 2013

Virginia Ann Griffis, 87, of Middletown, died Friday, July 12, 2013, at Hospice Of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 12, 1926 to parents August and Esther (Mehl) Meyer. Mrs. Griffis retired from the Middletown Board of Education, she was a secretary at Central and Wilson Schools. She was a coach of the cheerleaders...

Tom Bunch

Tom Bunch

Jul 12, 2013

Bunch, Tom Tom Bunch, 69, of Middletown, our loving father, grandfather and great grandfather went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 12, 2013. He was born in Sneedville, Tennessee on September 5, 1943 to parents Jess and Nannie (Blanton) Bunch.Mr. Bunch spent 35 plus years working in auto body shop repair. Mr. Bunch is survived by his five...

Thomas J. Coyle

Thomas J. Coyle

Jul 11, 2013

Thomas J. Coyle, 91, died Thursday, July 11, 2013. He was born August 10, 1921 to Robert & Lucille (Deller) Coyle. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1939. He worked at The Raymond Bag Company until being drafted into the United States Army in 1942. He was deployed to Europe in July 1944. He served as a sergeant in...

Ruby Aldridge

Ruby Aldridge

Jul 10, 2013

Ruby Aldridge, 80, of Middletown, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Ohio State University Medical Center with her two sons by her side. She was born in Middletown, on June 29, 1933 to parents Harlan and Lona (Mullins) Brandenburg.Mrs. Aldridge worked for the Butler County Veteran's Service Commission as a claims investigator. She was a member of Christ Church United...

Jylonda P. Allen

Jylonda P. Allen

Jul 6, 2013

Allen, Jylonda Jylonda Allen, 71, of Madison Twp., died Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Gallia County, Ohio on August 1, 1941 to parents Charles Dale and Phyllis (Ruschel) Russell.Mrs. Allen was retired from Miami University in 1987.Mrs. Allen is survived by her daughter, Treva (Mark) Carroll; grandson, Mark Alan (Ashly) Carroll; sisters, Bert...

Lori Lynn Hall

Lori Lynn Hall

Jul 5, 2013

Lori Lynn Hall, 42, of Franklin, died Friday, July 5, 2013. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 15, 1970 to parents Winston Dale and Betty (Thompson) Johnson.Mrs. Hall is survived by her parents, daughter, Sondra Hall, her little buddy Miss Sophie; and many other loving family and friends.Lori was preceded in death by her brother, David Scott Johnson....

Esther E. Harrison

Esther E. Harrison

Jul 3, 2013

Esther Ernestine (Gustin) Harrison, age 90, of Middletown, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at her residence, in the presence of God and her family. She was born in Monroe, Ohio on November 3, 1922 to parents Ernest and Leota (Chester) Gustin. During World War II Esther was employed by Aeronca and for 18 years worked with her late husband, Gray...

Richard E. Coddington

Richard E. Coddington

Jul 3, 2013

Richard E. Coddington, 85, of Madison Township, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Close To Home. He was born in Middletown on February 16, 1928 to parents John and Blanche (Shade) Coddington.Richard served his country in the United States Air Force. He was active with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and Meals-On-Wheels. Mr. Coddington is survived by his children,...

David F. Smith

David F. Smith

Jul 3, 2013

David F. Smith, 89, of Middletown, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Kensington Place. He was born in Jackson , Kentucky on April 10, 1924 to parents Charles and Ada (Neal) Smith.David served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He retired from Interstate Folding Box Company. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 63...

Lenora E. Schenck

Lenora E. Schenck

Jul 1, 2013

Lenora E. Schenck, 84, of Trenton, died Monday, July 1, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Winchester, Ohio on April 21, 1929 to parents Harold and Jewell (Wheatley) Brown.Lenora worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service for 30 years. Mrs. Schenck is survived by her sons, Gene (Dolly) Schenck & Gary Schenck; sisters, Nancy...

Dianna A. Helton

Dianna A. Helton

Jul 1, 2013

Dianna Adele Helton, 68, of Middletown, died Monday, July 1, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Bellefontaine on December 6, 1944 to parents Elinor Albert and Jeanette (Creech) Dodson.Dianna worked for Proctor & Gamble for over 17 years, retiring in 2006. Ms. Helton is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Mason; son, Johnny Mason; one...

Bryan Keith Shumate

Bryan Keith Shumate

Jun 30, 2013

Bryan Keith Shumate, 57, of Monroe, died Sunday, June 30, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on March 29, 1956 to parents William and Virginia (Meadows) Shumate.Bryan was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked as a Data Base Administrator. Mr. Shumate is survived by his son, David K. Shumate; parents, William & Virginia Shumate;...

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