OBITUARIES

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Apr 12, 2018

Billie F. Faris, 84, of Monroe, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown on July 1, 1933 to parents Carl Chester and Minnie Marie (Day) Egelston. Mrs. Faris was a teacher then guidance counselor with Franklin City Schools. Mrs. Faris is survived by her son, Scott (Melanie) Faris; daughter, Bobbi Wagner; brother,...

Apr 11, 2018

Virginia L. Young, 86, of Middletown, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on September 17, 1931 to parents John William and Etta (Lykins) Mack. Virginia had worked for Armco Steel Corporation in the International Division, retiring in 1992. She was an avid bridge player. Ms. Young is survived by her son, Kevin Young;...

Apr 10, 2018

Dorothy Fern Marcum, 92, a resident of Monroe for 53 years, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at her daughter’s home in Georgia. She was born in Morgan County, Kentucky on September 2, 1925 to parents Walker Lee and Nannie Frances (Hasty) Mann. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, neighbor & friend who enjoyed making a loving home for...

Apr 8, 2018

On Sunday April 8, Gail Lawson passed away at the age of 97 years. Born on October 15, 1920, Gail was the youngest of Logan and Vina Toler’s 7 children. Gail and her husband, Estil, were members of the First Baptist Church of Middletown. She was a brave, hard-working woman who accepted physical loss with dignity and grace. She was...

Apr 8, 2018

John Herman Schrock, 88, of Trenton, passed away at his residence on April 8, 2018 with his daughter at his side. He was the son of John W. and Myrtle May Schrock, born on May 5, 1929. He was baptized at St. Peter Lutheran Church. John was a graduate of Trenton High School and attended Miami University. He excelled at...

Apr 8, 2018

Linda M Helton, 76, of Middletown, died Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 9, 1941 to parents Gilbert and Hilda (Lawson) McClain. Mrs. Helton is survived by her husband, Harold (Fred) Helton; son, Brian Emerson Cornele; daughters, Tia Elaine Tackett & Terri Lynn Fugate; brother, Rick McClain; sister, Barbara Stidham;...

Apr 7, 2018

Mary Frances (McChesney) Kindell, 103, of Monroe, died Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Trinidad, Colorado on August 27, 1914 to parents Hardin Field and Eugenia (McCulloch) McChesney. Mary graduated from Western Kentucky State Teachers College (now Western Kentucky University) in 1934 with a Bachelor’s degree. In 1947, she met & married her...

Apr 4, 2018

Apr 4, 2018

Betty Louise Bales, 94, formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Birchwood Care Center. She was born in Middletown on December 3, 1923 to parents Edward and Dora (McIntosh) Tharp. Mrs. Bales is survived by her son, Ronald Lee Bales; daughters, Candee Bales & Cherie (John) Fournier; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren. She...

Apr 2, 2018

Evelyn Carolotta (Wahley) Lacy was born on May 18, 1933 in Cincinnati at the hospital located at 3561 Montgomery Road. She was a very kind hearted, good person with good morals. Ones that will be dearly missed. She was a very hard working woman growing up, she would be sure the job got done right the first time, no matter...