Current Obituaries
Arlene Imes
Mar 17, 2020
Arlene Frey Imes, of Monroe, passed away on March 17 after bravely battling ALS. Born Arlene Edith Frey on October 17, 1937, in Winona, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Lt. Colonel Arthur Frey and Edith Halstenrud Frey. Arlene was a graduate of Middletown High School, class of 1955. She attended Capital University and Middletown Business College. Arlene married Jim...
Robert Lee Fugett
Mar 13, 2020
Robert Lee "Bob" Fugett, 80, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Middletown on March 20, 1939 to parents, Chester and Emily Naomi Fugett. Bob had worked as Production Plant Scheduler for Armco Steel Corp, retiring in 1993. He was an avid trap shooter and very big sports fan. He was...
Wanda J. Armstrong
Mar 12, 2020
Wanda Joan Armstrong, 79, of Wayne Township, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born on September 18, 1940 in Hamilton to parents, Craig and Sarah Steele. Wanda was a faithful Christian who was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and attended Lighthouse Baptist Church. She loved to fish and work in her garden....
Monica M. Goughenour
Mar 9, 2020
Monica M. Goughenour, 50, of Trenton, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Christ Hospital. She was born on June 15, 1969 to parents Donald and Pamela (Foreman) Mathews. She adored her family and will be greatly missed by her sons, Travis (Jessica) Mathews & Garrett Johnson; daughter, Candice Johnson; grandchildren, Macayla Bloom, Alexander Johnson & Aurora Johnson; mother...
Sally Kay Colvin
Mar 3, 2020
Sally Kay Colvin, 75, of Middletown, passed away on March 3, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born on April 1, 1944 in Middletown to parents, Everette & Vesta Pearl (Hubbard) Gaymann. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Alice Louise Whitehurst
Mar 2, 2020
Alice Louise Whitehurst, 96, formerly of Middletown, passed away on March 2, 2020 at her home in McKinney, Texas. She was born on January 9, 1924 in Middletown, Ohio to parents, Roy John & Grace (Garmhousen) Murbach. Louise dedicated her time to making a loving home for her family. She will be greatly missed by her children, John Whitehouse II,...
John A. Gibbs, Jr
Feb 27, 2020
John A. Gibbs, Jr., 97, of Middletown, died on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Jefferson, Kentucky on December 29, 1922 to parents John Sr. and Willie Susan Gibbs. John was a 1941 graduate of Monroe High School and served his country in the United States Army during WWII in...
John Stephen Moryl
Feb 26, 2020
John Stephen Moryl, 64, of Trenton, ended his fight against pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He was born in Hamilton on August 11, 1955. In his youth he was an Alter Boy, Choir Boy, Boy Scout, & played & sang in a number of local rock bands. In adult life he became a martial arts instructor, private investigator...
Carole M. Robinson
Feb 22, 2020
Carole M. Robinson, age 82, of Monroe, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born on December 14, 1937, in Middletown, the daughter of the late Harry and Bertha (Gustin) Selby. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Carole enjoyed life to the fullest, with a smile to greet everyone. She...
Muriel Ann Hardin
Feb 21, 2020
Muriel Ann Hardin, 90, of Monroe, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Wilcox, Nebraska on January 6, 1930 to parents Leslie and Hazel (Camp) Hawkinson. Muriel dedicated her time to making a loving home for her family. She will be greatly missed by her son, Bob (Pam) Hardin; daughters, Janet...
Homer Lee Hartman
Feb 20, 2020
Homer Lee Hartman, 88, of Madison Township, died on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at The Landing of Long Cove Assisted Living. He was born on, August 5, 1931 in Madison Township, to parents Carl and Edna (Gilger) Hartman. Homer had always worked the family dairy farm, taking over after high school when his father passed away. He spent his retirement...
William G. Sutton
Feb 17, 2020
William G. "Bill" Sutton, 70, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on September 10, 1949 in Cincinnati to parents Sidney Thirston & Alma (Bell) Sutton. Bill was a 1967 graduate of Garfield High School. He retired as Assistant Superintendent for ODOT and also worked for Penske....
Roy Bert Gibson
Feb 17, 2020
Roy "Bert" Gibson, 57, of Middletown, died on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born in Middletown on January 8, 1963 to parents Delbert and Fannie Mae (Stamper) Gibson. Bert was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3458. He is survived by his mother, Fannie Mae Gibson; brother, William Gibson; sister, Esther Grays; nephews, Billy Castell, Kenny Gibson,...
Alta Jean Marshall
Feb 17, 2020
Alta Jean Marshall, 94, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Jellico, Tennessee on January 22, 1926 to parents, Guss & Kate (Cappelli) Wirtz. Alta had worked at the Oakridge, Tennessee Manhattan Project during World War II, then in medical records for the U.S. Government in...
Charles A. Keith
Feb 16, 2020
Charles A. Keith, 83, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Menifee County, Kentucky on May 22, 1936 to parents, Ledford and Nancy Jane (Adams) Keith. Charles had worked as a machinist for GM Delco for over 30 years, retiring in 1996. Charles is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Kelley)...
Betty Rae Johnson
Feb 8, 2020
Betty Rae Johnson 82, of Somerville, died on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born on Thursday, July 22, 1937 in Winchester, OH to Walter and Bessie (McGuire) Prater. She worked for Montgomery Ward and was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She loved her family and wanted everyone to be happy....
Lucy Marie Nelson
Feb 7, 2020
Lucy Marie Nelson, 99, of Middletown, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Woodlands of Middletown Assisted Living Facility. She was born December 19, 1920 in Simpson, Kentucky to the late William and Evalee Taulbee Turner. Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon F. Nelson, and siblings, America Turner Bowling, Ernie Turner, Alma...
Amy Louise Risner
Feb 4, 2020
Amy Louise Risner, 32, of Wayne Township, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was born in Middletown on April 24, 1987 to parents Dan and Lisa (Smith) Risner. Amy adored her 3 boys and they were the light of her life. She loved time spent with family and friends. Her favorite hobbies included drawing, camping, riding 4-wheelers and making...
Darlene S. Carpenter
Feb 2, 2020
Darlene S. Carpenter,76, of Middletown, died on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at her home. She was born in Middletown on April 27, 1943 to parents, Robert and Irma I. Schenck. Darlene devoted her time to making a home for her family. She loved spending time with her friends, got along with everyone and was always the life of the party....
Marshal R. Youtsler
Jan 28, 2020
Marshal R.Youtsler, 65, of Madison Township, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on June 4, 1954 to parents Elijah and Irene G.(Black) Youtsler. Marshal worked in the BOF at Armco/AK Steel, retiring in 2006 after over 33 years of service. Marshal is survived by his wife, Brenda...