OBITUARIES

Nov 14, 2002

Joe Turner, 84, of Middletown, died Thursday, November 14, 2002 at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Whitesburg, Kentucky on March 6, 1918 to parents John C. and Drucilla (Combs) Turner.Joe worked as a lithographer for Diamond International for 35 years, retiring in 1980. He served his country in the Army and Air Force during World War II. He...

Nov 12, 2002

Jackie Collins, 65, of Middletown, died Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Bulan, Kentucky on July 16, 1937 to parents Edna (Rainey) Nichols Cuddy and the late Hargis Nichols.Jackie attended Middletown High School. She retired from Dillards Department Store in 2000, after 16 years of service.Mrs. Collins is survived by her husband of 47...

Nov 10, 2002

Robert C. Cordray, 86, of Middletown, Ohio, died Sunday, November 10, 2002, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Canton, Ohio on March 14, 1916 to parents Robert and Hazel (Hayhurst) Cordray. Robert served his country in the United States Army during World War II, and served in Military Intelligence.Bob attended Miami University. He was in the hotel management...

Nov 7, 2002

Bert Lerch, 86, of Monroe, died November 7, 2002 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Canton, Ohio on March 13, 1916 to parents Homer and Clara (Obringer) Lerch.He was an administrator for the Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village from 1968 until he retired in 1980. Mr. Lerch was a member of the Highpoint Lodge #773 F & AM,...

Nov 6, 2002

Mildred "Mickey" Armbruster, 78, of Nokomis, Florida, formerly of Middletown, died Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at her residence. She was born in Middletown on April 17, 1924 to parents Leonard J. and Edna C. (Martin) Strauss.Mickey graduated from Holy Trinity School and lived in Middletown for 52 years, before moving to Florida, where she has resided for the past 26...

Nov 1, 2002

Charles F. Roberts, 61, of Royal Oak, Maryland, died on November 1, 2002, at Memorial Hospital in Maryland. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on October 21, 1941 to parents Robert F. and Elinor (Pippert) Roberts. Educated at Middletown area schools, and later at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri and Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, he began his career...

Oct 25, 2002

Hamilton B. (Curley) Turner, age 88 of Middletown died on Friday morning at Middletown Regional Hospital. Mr. Turner retired from McGraw Construction Company in 1977 after twenty years, he was a iron worker. He was a member of Masonic Lodge # 542 in Lawrenceburg, Tn, a member of the United Methodist Church. Mr. Turner is survived by his wife Billie...

Oct 22, 2002

Virginia "Ginny" Williams, 61, of Middletown, died Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Germantown on March 17, 1941 to parents Edwin and Anita (Turner) Long.Ginny graduated from Monroe High School in 1959, and married Bruce N. Williams February 14, 1969. She worked for Middletown Regional Hospital as a medical transcriptionist for 37 years. She...

Oct 19, 2002

Betty J. Lakes, 64, of Camden, died Saturday, October 19, 2002 at her residence. She was born in Trenton on February 15, 1938 to parents Joseph Chester and Anna (McGuire) Adams.Betty is survived by her husband Bennie L. Lakes of Camden; daughters Debbie (Charlie) Nichols of Orman Beach, FL., Donna (Clayton) Oaks, and Joanne Colwell both of Camden; stepdaughters Sandra...

Oct 17, 2002

Jalen Octavis Smith, infant son of Louis Smith and Amy Shepherd of Middletown, died Thursday, October 17, 2002 at Middletown Regional Hospital.Jalen is also survived by his brothers Louis & Devon Smith; his sister Aryn Shepherd; his grandparents Helen George, & Terri & Johnny Shepherd; his aunts Joni Smith, Martha Shepherd, Angie Shepherd, Kimberly Cooper, & Violet George; his uncles...

Oct 13, 2002

Sherry R. Callahan, 57, of Milford Township, Ohio, died Sunday, October 13, 2002 at her residence. She was born in Middletown on April 22, 1945 to parents Norma (Henning) and Charles W. Kramer Sr.. Sherry is survived by her husband John P. Callahan of Milford Township, Ohio; four sons, W. Scott Callahan of Miami, FL., Tony A. (Stephanie) Callahan of...

Oct 12, 2002

Agnes (Hume) Combs, 83, of Middletown, died Saturday, October 12, 2002 at Towne Point Senior Living. Agnes was born on April 6, 1919 in Middletown, to Charles L. and Mary E. (Koeppel) Hume. Agnes was Chief Operator for Ohio Bell for 37 years, until retiring in 1974. She is a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Johns were she belonged to...

Oct 10, 2002

Charles A. Isaacs, 59, of Trenton, died Thursday, October 10, 2002 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Hamilton. He was born in Hamilton on September 19, 1943 to parents Charles G. and Ruth (Chrisman) Isaacs.Charles worked for Klockner-Namasco (formerly Blake Steel Service) as a transportation supervisor for 30 years, retiring in 1996. He was an active member of Grace Baptist Church,...

Oct 6, 2002

Dorothy H. "Dottie" Richeson, 76, of Middletown, died Sunday, October 6, 2002 at her residence. She was born in Newport, Kentucky on March 19, 1926 to parents Lafe and Mayme (Soule) Highley.Dottie worked for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as a budget analyst for 26 years. She was a member of Living Word Church.Mrs. Richeson is survived by her husband Harold...

Oct 6, 2002

Kellen Lee Stephens, infant son of Michelle Stephens and Judha Watson , died Sunday, October 6, 2002 at Miami Valley Hospital.He is survived by his parents; grandparents Richard & Linda Stephens, Sue Richter & Carl Schafer, and Debbie Watson; an aunt, Cecilia (Jammie) Howard; a cousin, Marissa Howard; great grandparents and many other family and friends. He was preceded in...

Oct 3, 2002

Frances F. Hoskins, 67, of Middletown, died Thursday, October 3, 2002 at her residence. She was born in Middletown on September 29, 1935, to parents Albert and Mabel (Medlen) Frebis.Mrs. Hoskins worked for the Safety Council for 44 years, retiring in 1997. The council named the Frances F. Hoskins Community Safety Award after her. She was a member of Holy...

Oct 1, 2002

John C. Erb, a lifelong Middletonian, was welcomed into our heavenly Father's arms on Tuesday, October 1, 2002. Born to Gardoola (Cochran) and Frederick Erb on April 9, 1907, John lived an active, independent life in our community for 95 years.John was a marvelous resource for historical researchers. His accurate memory was a delight for many who learned of loved...

Sep 28, 2002

Sep 21, 2002

Betty Jean Knapp, 59, of Middletown died Saturday September 21, 2002 at her residence. She was born March 21, 1943 in Middletown to parents Rector and Bethel (Highley) Lykins.Mrs. Knapp was employed by the Shaker Run Golf Club as a manager in food service. She also enjoyed traveling, spending time with friends and was a member of the Monroe Church...

Sep 15, 2002

Betty J. Burgher, 72, of Trenton, died Sunday, September 15, 2002 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Bear Spring, Tennessee on March 30, 1930 to parents Frank and Nanny (Pully) Williams.Betty graduated from Middletown High School in 1947. She was a member of Mt. Olivet United Presbyterian Church for many years, where she served as church secretary. She...