Current Obituaries
Roy A. Profitt
May 14, 2018
Roy A. Profitt, 91, of Middletown, died Monday, May 14, 2018, at Maria-Joseph Center in Dayton. He was born in Stanton, Kentucky on July 18, 1926 to parents James A. & Ethyl (Shelton) Profitt. Roy had worked as a mechanical engineer for Aeronca, the City of Middletown, Monsanto and Hamilton Tool. He served his country in the United States Army...
Ida J. Mullins
May 12, 2018
Ida J. Mullins, 67, of Middletown, died Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown to parents George and Ellen (Bowling) Wilder. Mrs. Mullins is survived by her husband, Roger Mullins; son, Codie (Kristina) Mullins; daughter, Chasity (Philip) Ostrowski; brother, Corbett Wilder; sisters, Peggy Risner & Mary (Jack) Thompson; and two granddaughters, Brianna Mullins &...
Harold F. Mcgraw
May 10, 2018
Harold F. “Scotty” McGraw, 91, a lifelong resident of the Middletown area died Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Otterbein Retirement Community in Lebanon. He was born on November 11, 1926 and raised in Middletown, Ohio the youngest of ten children born to Margaruite and Robert Leslie McGraw. His siblings preceded him in death: Ervin, Earl (Fox), Eugene, Freda Wilson, Bernadine...
Everett E. Metzger
May 10, 2018
Everett Edward Metzger, 86, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2018. Born in West Bend, Iowa, Everett was the son of Samuel and Lina Metzger and the youngest of eight children. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He married Annette Darlene Schmidt in 1958 in Fort Madison, Iowa; later moved to Middletown, Ohio...
Paul Demostenes
May 7, 2018
Paul Demostenes, 87, of Middletown, died Monday, May 7, 2018, at his home. He was born in Middletown on December 18, 1930 to parents Strats and Andegone (Nosokomopulis) Demostenes. Paul had worked as a test board operator for Ohio Bell, retiring in 1985 after 30 years. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and...
Edith C. Johnson
May 3, 2018
Edith C. Johnson, 77, of Franklin Township, died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Kingston of Miamisburg. She was born on June 18, 1940 to parents Evan and Ohna (Henderson) Warnock. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her daughters, Teresa Cox & Tina Woods; sisters, Phyllis Warnock & Sarah Richards; grandchildren, Rusty (Amy) Woods, Gena (C.B. Perkins) Cox, Jessica (Adam Reedy) Cox,...
Henry Ford Cornett
May 2, 2018
Henry Ford Cornett, 83, of Miamisburg, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at The Woodlands of Middletown. He was born in Knott County, Kentucky on January 5, 1935 to parents Bethel and Laura (Riddle) Cornett. Ford was a 6th grade teacher with Madison Junior High School for 31 years, retiring in 1989. Mr. Cornett is survived by his wife, Ava Lou...
Zeta Faye Keith
May 1, 2018
Zeta Faye Keith, 85, of Middletown, died Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center. She was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on February 21, 1933 to parents Lewis and Rosy (McIntosh) Howard. Zeta had worked as a certified nurses aide. She was a foster parent for several years and adored babies. She was a member of the Church...
Monroe M. Osborne
Apr 30, 2018
Monroe M. Osborne, 82, of Middletown, died Monday, April 30, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Broadhead, Kentucky on May 11, 1935 to parents Adrian and Edna (Fields) Osborne. Monroe had worked in transportation for Armco Steel Corp. He was a member of the NRA. Monroe loved music and played guitar with his band...
Teresa L. Stewart
Apr 24, 2018
Teresa Stewart, 48, of West Chester, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at West Chester Hospital. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 8, 1969 to parents Estel and Lucille (Brumley) Presnell. Teresa was a clerk with the U.S. Post Office at the Sharonville Bulk Mail Center. Mrs. Stewart is survived by her husband, Chris Stewart; children, Destiny (Ken) Hauser,...
Peter M. Fisher
Apr 24, 2018
Peter M. Fisher, 93, of Monroe, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He was born in Middletown on October 1, 1924 to parents Joseph and Lucy (Berderka) Fisher. Peter had worked as a repairman for Ohio Bell, later AT&T, for 37 ½ years, retiring in 1983. He served his country in the United States Navy and...
Gary Wayne Abner
Apr 22, 2018
Gary Wayne Abner, 78, of Wayne Township, died Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Ashland, Kentucky on September 18, 1939 to parents Elisha and Gertrude (Williams) Abner. Gary retired as a foreman for Crystal Tissue. He was a wonderful woodworker and loved sports. Mr. Abner is survived by his wife, Mable...
Raymond E. Melampy
Apr 22, 2018
Raymond E. Melampy, 96, of Middletown, died Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 20, 1922 to parents John Robert and Margaret Dora (Fryman) Melampy. Mr. Melampy retired from ARMCO Steel in 1984 as the General Manager of Industrial Relations. Co-workers and union members trusted his fair and honest negotiations. Raymond...
Sue Irwin
Apr 19, 2018
Sue Irwin, 85 of West Chester died peacefully on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at her residence. She was born on Oct. 27, 1932 in Wartburg, TN to parents Laban & Cleo (Russell) Summer. In her younger years had been a flight attendant for TWA, worked at ARMCO and had done modeling . Sue was a very creative person and loved...
Ray Townsend
Apr 19, 2018
Raymond E. Townsend, 54, of Trenton, was welcomed into the loving arms of the Savior he adored on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting Ray would have heard the story of his redemption and his love for the Lord who saved him by grace. Ray's passion for Jesus was evident in...
Elsa O. Croucher
Apr 19, 2018
Elsa O. Croucher, 78, of Monroe, died Thursday, April 19, 2018, at her home. She was born in Granger County, Tennessee on January 7, 1940 to parents Johnnie and Sallie (Singleton) Coffey. Jim & Elsa Croucher were nationally recognized speakers and pioneers in their work against domestic violence and dating abuse. In 1996, four years after the death of their...
Andrew Lamar Duell
Apr 17, 2018
Andrew Lamar Duell, 42, of Union, KY, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was born in Houston, Texas on January 29, 1976 to parents Richard L. and Elizabeth Lee (Ahern) Duell. Andrew was a free spirit and loyal friend. He attended John XXIII Elementary School and graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1994. Andrew participated in baseball, football, band...
Robert Louis Lacy
Apr 15, 2018
Lacy, Robert Louis Robert Louis Lacy, 84, of Liberty Township, went to be with the Lord, his brothers and other family on Sunday, April 15, 2018. He was born in Adams County at the hospital located on West Union Rd. on October 1, 1933 to parents Ernest Thomas and Ida Lillian (Mitchell) Lacy. Robert was a very outgoing and happy...
Timothy J. Hume
Apr 12, 2018
Tim Hume passed away in Rutland, Vermont. He is survived by three sisters, Rose, Patricia & Rita. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.