James “Jim” Michael Woolum of Middletown, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2023 at the age of 72. He was a life-long resident of Middletown, Ohio. He was the only child of Hayden and Lena (Lawson) Woolum, being born on November 8, 1950. He was a Middletown High School graduate as well as well as a graduate of the seminary. Jim was a Buyer Contractor for Wright Patterson Air Force Base when he retired. Jim is survived by his cousins; Linda Woolum Lord, Mae Wiertzer,...

Roy Douglas Tipton, 76, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. Doug was a Vietnam veteran, having been honorably discharged in 1968. He worked in HVAC for 30 years before retirement. Doug was a member of the former Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Overpeck, Ohio where he served as an usher. Doug graduated from Madison High School in 1964 where he ran Cross Country for the Mohawks. He was a skilled woodworker and craftsman. However, his biggest passion was fishing....

Janice Elaine (McCray) Ott, age 79 of Middletown, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was the loving daughter of Arthur Chester and Nora Lou (Warner) McCray, having been born in Middletown, Ohio on May 28, 1943. Janice was a life-long resident of Middletown. Janice leaves behind her children; Pati L. Smith of Middletown, Amber (Robert) Johnson, of Middletown, grandchildren; Stephen Tyler Smith and Kaitlyn Nicole Smith, numerous grandpups, and her...

Sharynne M. (Carr) Tibbs, 72, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Respiratory and Nursing Center of Dayton, Ohio. Sherry was born in Marceline, Missouri on June 6, 1950, to the late Donald and Marie Carr. Sherry was a 1968 graduate of Union City (IN) High School and earned her nursing degree from Middletown Hospital School of Nursing. Sherry was a Registered Nurse and worked most of her career in the emergency department at Middletown (Atrium) Hospital. Sherry...

Shirley Ann Flanagan, age 84 of Trenton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 19, 2023. She was born on February 16, 1938 in Middletown, Ohio to Burgin and Ernie (Dunciel) Collier. Shirley was a member of Yankee Road First Church of God where she was a member of the Ladies Groups. She loved to shop and spend time with her precious family. Shirley is survived by her husband of 65 years; John Flanagan, children; James Flanagan, Tresia (Michael) Snodgrass, Lesia (Dan) Shartzer,...

Jacqueline “Jackie” L. Yenser, age 78 of Eaton, passed away January 13, 2023 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born November 11, 1944 in Middletown, Ohio to Richard and Martha (Watkins) Downs. She was a Housekeeper for Greenbrier Nursing Home, a CNA at Middletown Hospital, and was a foster mother. Jackie loved her family. She was a devoted Christian, loved to go thrift shopping, loved gardening, traveling, going to the beach, and loved hummingbirds. She will be dearly missed. Jackie...

Bush, Charles “Sonny” Vernon, age 92 of Middletown, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born November 25, 1930 in Lothair, Kentucky to Charles and Laura (Deaton) Bush. He was a Maintenance Mechanic for Georgia Pacific retiring in 1995. Charles was a hard and dedicated worker. He loved his family, watching boxing and football. Charles is survived by his beloved daughter, Tammy Caron; cherished granddaughters, Tiffany (Danny) Wilson and Destiny Larson; brother, Joe (Irene) Bush;...

Sandra Sue Hodge, 82, passed away peacefully at home the early morning of January 12, 2023.  She was born to the late Glenn and Emma Merrill on October 6, 1940 in Mount Healthy, Ohio.  Sandra was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She enjoyed her time working at Avon and retired from the customer service department after many years of service.  Sandra is survived by her son Scott (Diane) Hodge; daughter Lynnette Royalty; grandchildren Chris...

Ann Landis, age 96 of Middletown, Ohio passed away at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was born in Bumpus Mills, Tennessee on October 25, 1926 to the late Roy Dennis and Grace Cheetam Thrope. Ann was employed at Elder- Beerman for years in ladies dresses. She was a member of Towne Church. Ann leaves behind to mourn her brother; Bob Dennis, sister; Linda Ferris, and nephew; Steve Griffith. She is preceded in death in 2017 by her husband, Robert...