OBITUARIES

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...

Mar 29, 2018

Mary F. Hale, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018, at the age of 74. The daughter of Edward and Carmel Shipley. Mary married Pat Hale and followed his military career, settling down in Ohio. She retired from Elder-Beerman after 28 years. Mrs. Hale is survived by her sister, Kathleen; daughter, Kelley; and son, Patrick. She was preceded in death by...

Mar 27, 2018

Teresa Lynn Takach, 61, of Monroe, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Dayton on December 14, 1956 to parents Charles and Donna (Sempsrott) Stephens. Teri worked as a Home Coordinator for New Housing Ohio for the past 6 years. Mrs. Takach is survived by her husband, Rob Takach; children, Katie Takach, Cameron (Olivia)...

Mar 23, 2018

Jessica Ann Gingerich, 32, of Franklin, died Friday, March 23, 2018. She was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia on June 24, 1985. Miss Gingerich is survived by her parents, Tina (David) Pryor and Hugh David Gingerich; son, Dylan Joseph David Jones and daughters, Evelyn Marie Patience Jones, Frances Jade Nikole Gingerich; Uncle, Tony Collinsworth; uncle, Bill Gingerich the greatest; aunt, Lorri...

Mar 19, 2018

Mary E. Heller, 78, of Middletown, died Monday, March 19, 2018 at her home. She was born on December 29, 1939 in Hamilton to parents William & Elizabeth (Ballanger) Reese. Mary is survived by her seven children, Christy Smith, Jessica Davis, Laura (Tom) Combs, Jeri Slone, Teri (John) Wood, Aaron Heller & Larry (Michelle) Heller; nineteen grandchildren; and twenty one...

Mar 14, 2018

Ronald Rose, 77, of Somerville, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on March 27, 1940 to parents Rennie B. and Hazel (Lawson) Rose. Ron had worked in the Masonry department at Armco/AK Steel for 25 years, retiring in 2003. Prior to that he had worked at Diamond International for 15...