Current Obituaries
Charles Ray Fritts
Aug 5, 2023
Charles Fritts 86, of Middletown, died August 5, 2023, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on July 6, 1937, in Crab Orchard, KY to Charlie and Della (Hopkins) Fritts.
He worked for Local Union 534 for 50 years and was an avid sports fan. Charles was a hunter, fisherman, gardener and loved to mow...
Aaron D. Hagan
Aug 5, 2023
Aaron Hagan 76, of Middletown, died on Saturday, August 05, 2023, at Christ Hospital. He was born on Thursday, November 07, 1946, in Middletown, OH to Oscar A. and M. Josephine (Burton) Hagan.
He worked for Armco Steel Corp for over 30 years. Aaron served in the United States Army and in 2017 he flew on the Honor Flight...
Darlene Theiss
Aug 4, 2023
Darlene Theiss 84, of Middletown, died on August 4, 2023 at her residence. She was born on September 19, 1938 in Middletown, OH to Lee and Josephine (Kallick) Schooley.
Darlene was a secretary at Interstate Folding Box. She enjoyed travelling, going to the casino and being a homemaker.
Darlene is survived by her son,...
Patricia M. Moore
Aug 4, 2023
Patricia Mary (Corless) Moore, 92, of Monroe, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, August 4, 2023, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born on August 27, 1930, to Patrick and Nora Corless, in New York City, New York. The first of five children, Patricia graduated from The Villa Maria Academy in 1948. After graduating, Pat went on to...
Anthony "Tony" Shepherd
Aug 3, 2023
Anthony "Tony" Shepherd, 71, of Wayne Township, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Middletown on April 16, 1952 to parents, Goble & Gracie (Combs) Shepherd, both of who preceded him in death.
Tony was a strong willed, self-made man who co-founded S & S Construction...
Lisa A. Oxendine
Jul 29, 2023
Lisa A. Oxendine, 56, of Xenia, died on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on January 14, 1967 to parents, James and Mary (Keibler) Porter.
Lisa graduated from Franklin High School and Cumberland College, both with honors. She currently worked in Corporate Administration for UES in Beavercreek. Lisa was quite a people person, known for...
Carolyn F. Propps
Jul 29, 2023
Carolyn F. Propps, 85, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born in Hamilton on December 15, 1937 to parents, Harold and Romilda (Dudley) Cook.
Carolyn was a line worker for Avon for 25 years and she had also worked at Cracker Barrel. She was a big fan of The Ohio...
Jacqueline F. Ritchie
Jul 26, 2023
Jacqueline F. Ritchie, 67, of Middletown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was born in California on January 19, 1956 to parents, Jack and Kay (Couch) Whittaker, both of who preceded her in death.
Jacqueline dedicated her time to making a loving family for her family. She was a...
Phyllis Mills
Jul 26, 2023
Phyllis Patton Mills, 89, of Monroe, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on January 1, 1934 to parents, Robert and Thelma (Pruitt) Patton.
Phyllis had worked as the volunteer coordinator for Doty House, retiring after over 20 years of service. She was a woman of strong...
Theodore G. Rarig
Jul 24, 2023
Theodore G. "Ted" Rarig, 85, of Monroe, formerly of Woodville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at West Chester Hospital. He was born in Toledo on March 17, 1938 to parents, George and Florence Mae (Poscharscky) Rarig.
Ted was raised in Limestone, Ohio and graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1957. He worked for Chrysler Automotive...
John P. Fitzpatrick
Jul 22, 2023
John P. Fitzpatrick, 68, of Atwater, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Longmeadow Care Center. He was born in Middletown on February 27, 1955 to parents, James and Geraldine (Hale) Fitzpatrick.
John graduated from Lemon Monroe High School in 1973. He went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in education from Miami University and taught...
Nancy P. Harrison
Jul 21, 2023
Nancy Price “Nonny” Harrison, 97, died Friday, July 21,2023 at Ohio Living Mt Pleasant Retirement Community. She was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on July 28,1925 to parents Ralph and Ida (Harbers) Price. She grew up in the small town of Ironton, Michigan where she began her school years in a one room schoolhouse, graduated from Charlevoix High School and...
Betsy A. Swope
Jul 21, 2023
Betsy Ann Swope, 70, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia on March 24, 1953 to parents, Joe and Mary Lou (Newton) Williams, both who preceded her in death.
Betsy retired in 2015 from the City of Middletown Water Plant, where she worked as a secretary....
Lucille J. Gilbert
Jul 21, 2023
Lucille Gilbert died peacefully with family at her side at the age of 97 on July 21,2023. She was born in Powhatan Point, Ohio to the late Nancy and Austin Kennedy. She is also preceded in death by sisters, Anne Shockey, Ruth Williams, Geneva Isabel, Wanda Delver, Ina Patton, Della Hart, and brother Tom Kennedy. She was also preceded...
Thomas D. Imfeld
Jul 20, 2023
Thomas D. Imfeld, 73, of Trenton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at home. He was born in Middletown on April 9, 1950 to parents, Robert C. and Vivian (Sponsel) Imfeld, both of who preceded him in death.
Tom has worked as a printer for the Middletown Journal for over 30 years. He had a passion for...
Jack E. Tirey
Jul 17, 2023
Jack Edward Tirey, 97, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Meadowbrook Care Center. He was born in Middletown on December 11, 1925 to parents, Edward and Annalee (Morrison) Tirey.
Jack worked as a contractor and entrepreneur in the construction industry. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving during World War II.
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Robert L. Hammonds, Sr.
Jul 16, 2023
Robert L. Hammonds, Sr., 65, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Casey County, Kentucky on June 24, 1958 to parents, Ralph L., Sr. and Arnell Hammonds, both of who preceded him in death.
Robert worked in property management and was a co-owner of BBRents. He was a member...
Timothy E. Ellis
Jul 14, 2023
Timothy E. Ellis, 75, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Reading, Ohio on August 22, 1947 to parents, Howard and Margaret Mary (Bolton) Ellis, both of who preceded him in death.
Tim had worked in various industries over the years. He was a proud...
Gregory J. Dineen
Jul 13, 2023
Gregory James Dineen, 69, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Willow Knoll Post Acute & Senior Living. He was born in Middletown on November 8, 1953 to parents, Edward and Marguerite (Burchfiel) Dineen, both of who preceded him in death.
Greg had worked as a security officer at Middletown Regional Hospital and then Atrium Medical...
Josie Lynn Slaton
Jul 12, 2023
Josie Lynn Slaton, 53, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. She was born in Middletown on September 25, 1969 to William N. and Lois Ann (Kline) Slaton.
Josie is survived by her sons, Henry "Joey" (Candace) Rice Jr. & Jesse (Tamara) Rice; grandson, Luke Rice; niece, Sarah D. Slaton; great nieces, Brooklynn Combs & Ryleigh Combs;...