Current Obituaries
Betty L. Simpson
Jul 22, 2009
Betty L. (Murphy) Simpson, 85, of Middletown, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Close To Home Assisted Living. She was born in Angola, Indiana on February 1, 1924 to parents Russell and Ora (Halsey) Murphy.Betty worked as a clerk and assistant office manager for Armco Steel Corporation and then Montgomery Wards, retiring in 1976. She was a member of First...
Michael W. Hannah
Jul 17, 2009
Michael W. Hannah (Papaw Beans) beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend. Mike being the bright eyed and loving gentleman he was, always brought a smile to your face. His pride and joy was his granddaughter, Riley and daughter Beth. Born on October 2, 1950, Mike gracefully entered into the presence of God on July 17, 2009. At the age of...
Thomas G. Chamberlain
Jul 16, 2009
Thomas G. Chamberlain, 84, of Trenton, died Thursday, July 16, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Trenton on October 10, 1924 to parents William and Vivian (Fifer) Chamberlain.Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the 104th Infantry Division "The Timberwolves" and he was in the Battle of the Bulge....

Betty Jane Spies
Jul 16, 2009
Betty Jane Spies, 89, of Monroe, died Thursday, July 16, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on June 3, 1920 to parents Clyde F. and Margaret (Root) Combs.Betty worked as a cashier for Middletown Public Schools for 30 years. Mrs. Spies is survived by her sons, Michael (Patti) Spies and Steven Eric (Joyce) Spies; daughters, Janice...

Hercules L. Fillios
Jul 15, 2009
Hercules L. Fillios, born March 21, 1938 in Yanohori, Greece, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at home with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Alexandra (Nikoli) Fillios; three sons, Elias (Mary) Fillios, Nicholas (Amy) Fillios and Phillip Fillios; Papou of Andrew and Alex Fillios; two step-granddaughters, Emi and Abbie Hurlburt; brother,...
Gennifer E. Maxey
Jul 13, 2009
Gennifer E. Maxey, 26, of Middletown, died Monday, July 13, 2009, at West Chester Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on December 31, 1982 to parents Carl R. Maxey and Beth (Scorti) Newcomb.Gennifer enjoyed cooking and loved kids. She was a Dream Factory recipient. She is survived by her mother, Beth Newcomb & Jeff; father, Carl "Randy" (Karen) Maxey;...

Billie Ballard Turner
Jul 10, 2009
Turner, Billie Ballard Billie Ballard Turner, 87, of Middletown, died Friday, July 10, 2009, at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community. She was born in Fayette, Missouri on June 6, 1922 to parents Charles and Dorothy (Crews) Basye.Mrs. Turner worked as an accounting clerk for Mead Paper Co. for twenty years. Billie was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Mrs. Turner is...
Kimberly A. Mathis
Jul 10, 2009
Mathis, Kimberly Kimberly Mathis, 49, of Middletown, died Friday, July 10, 2009, at home after a long battle with her illness. She was born in Middletown, on March 10, 1960 to parents Garland and Beatrice (Bowman) Marshall.Mrs. Mathis is survived by her husband, Kevin Mathis; mother, Beatrice Marshall; sister; Sherry (David) Beckett; stepdaughter; Kelcie (Jeremy) Craig; stepson, David Mathis; niece...
Gary L. Cooper
Jul 7, 2009
Gary L. Cooper, 74, of Madison Township, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Caney, Kentucky on June 5, 1935 to parents Jerry and Myrtle (Morris) Cooper.Gary was a builder and roofer for 40 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a 30 year member of the...
Timothy W. Peters
Jul 6, 2009
Timothy W. Peters, 56, of Monroe, died Monday, July 6, 2009. He was born in Middletown on August 21, 1952 to parents Bruce Lynn and Dorothy (Clemmer) Peters Sr.Tim enjoyed traveling, scuba diving and fine foods. He is survived by his daughter, Jeni (fiancé Josh Lorenz) Peters; brothers, Bruce L. (Glenda) Peters Jr. and Michael (Janice) Peters; and numerous loving...
Carolyn V. Kelly
Jul 6, 2009
Carolyn V. Kelly, 86, of Middletown, died Monday, July 6, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Dexter, New York on July 13, 1922 to parents Ira and Ada (Parker) Carter.Carolyn worked as a secretary for Harry A. Finkelman Realty and Insurance for over 50 years. Mrs. Kelly is survived by her son, David M. (Rick Bronson) Kelly;...

Carolyn S. Kilbarger
Jul 5, 2009
Carolyn S. Kilbarger, 64, of Madison Township, died Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on June 9, 1945 to parents Fred and Juanita (Spencer) Olinger.Carolyn had worked at Meijer for 10 years. She was a member of Stratford Heights Church of God. Mrs. Kilbarger is survived by her husband, Ronald A. Kilbarger; sons,...
Robert R. Wells
Jul 5, 2009
Robert R. “Bob” Wells, 76, of Middletown, died Sunday, July 5, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on October 18, 1932 to parents Reese and Eva (Baker) Wells.He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy J. (Back) Wells; two daughters, Pamela (Gary) Reardon and Connie (Jim) Wells-Smith; grandchildren, Logan Reardon, Lindsey Reardon and Stephanie Reardon;...

Catherine J. Martin
Jul 3, 2009
Catherine J. Martin, 88, of Trenton, died Friday, July 3, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 13, 1920 to parents Louis and Mary (Jezik) Gaston.She is survived by three sons, Bill (Carol) Martin, Jim (Sandy) Martin and John (Georgia) Martin; a daughter, Kathryn (Mark) Meyer, 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Tina (Jim)...
David Norwood Habig
Jun 30, 2009
David Norwood Habig, 70, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born in Middletown on February 26, 1939, the son of Paul & Edith Habig. He worked for First National Bank, then operated Habig's Landscaping. In 1978 he worked for ORKIN Pest Control and became the National Training Director. In 1999 he...
Jesse Clay Wills
Jun 30, 2009
Jesse Clay Wills, a longtime resident of the Monroe/Middletown area, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Rittenhouse Senior Living of Middletown. He was born in Salt Lick, Kentucky on January 29, 1919 to parents Floyd and Clara (Downs) Wills. He had four sisters and three brothers. Paul Wills of Middletown, Ruby Purvis of Gratis, Delores Kissick of Salt Lick, and...
Susan E. Duane
Jun 29, 2009
Susan Duane, 46, of Middletown, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on December 7, 1962 to parents Thomas and Donna (Wardlow) Abell.She is survived by her husband, Dan Duane; children, Adam Duane, Diane Duane and Danielle Duane; father, Thomas Abell; mother Donna (Harley) Gomia; sisters, Vicky (Bill) Jamison and Lisa (Larry) Foley; her...

Estelle Mcdonald
Jun 24, 2009
Estelle McDonald, 94, of Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Huntington County, Indiana on August 29, 1914 to parents James Weldon and Ona (Jones) Blevins.Estelle was the owner of five hair salons over the years, locally in Miamisburg and Dayton before moving to Florida where she had one in Archer...
David J Kittel
Jun 20, 2009
Kittel, David J. David J. Kittel, 70, of Middletown, died Saturday, June 20, 2009, at home. He was born in Middletown on November 16, 1938 to parents Norbert and Mary Ann (Klamo) Kittel.Mr. Kittel is survived by his sons, James (Melissa) Kittel and David J. (Tammie) Kittel, Jr.; sister, Mary (Douglas) Cox; grandchildren, James D. Kittel II, Emily & Courtney...
Ann Farrell Bidwell
Jun 20, 2009
Ann Farrell Bidwell of Middletown, Ohio passed peacefully Saturday, June 20, 2009 in her home surrounded by those she loved most, her beloved husband and family. She was born in Old Forge, PA. on April 18, 1925 to parents John and Genevieve (Klink) Farrell.Ann was a graduate of The Julliard School of Music in New York City and was a...