All Tributes - Middletown, OH. 

James Douglas “Corky” Burton, 73 of Franklin, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his home. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 27, 1947 to the late James Mitchell and Barbara (Sandlin) Burton. After graduating from Middletown High School Corky joined the Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1971. He worked at AK Steel for 30 years in Production Planning. He is survived by his sons; James Ryan Burton, Todd Andrew Burton, and Vernon Richard (Kristi) Brooks,...

Paul W. Hershner, 77 passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Saturday, April 17th. He was born February 5, 1944 to Wilson and Dorothy (Anderson) Hershner in Middletown, Ohio. He worked at AK Steel in the temper mills until retiring after 30 years. He was a member of Spring Hill Church of Christ where he volunteered countless hours doing any odd job that was put before him. He helped to serve and clean-up for church meals and funeral dinners for years. He was always there with a smile and...

Zora “Mitzie” Anders 76, Trenton, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Hospice of Butler/Warren Counties. She has resided in the community all her life. She was born on January 29, 1945 to Denver Raymond and Josie (Fox) Farley in Middletown, Ohio. She graduated from Trenton High School. She was a cafeteria worker in Edgewood Schools for 20 years. She was a member of Trenton 1st Baptist Church and the Fraternal Order of Orioles Lodge #193. She loved to craft spending hours...

David Joseph Batze, age 54 of Middletown passed away on April 15, 2021.  He was born to David C Batze and Lois Richards on March 7, 1967 in Middletown, Ohio.  David graduated from Edgewood High School, class of 1985 and later became the co-owner of Muddy Paws with his sister, Tracie Grunwell.  He was also an avid Elvis Presley fan.  David is survived by his loving daughter, LeighAnn Kay Batze; mother Lois (Thomas) Richards; step-brother Tommy Richards; step-sister Beth (Grant) Kerber;...

Catherine E. Manning, 71 of Middletown passed away on Wednesday, April 13th at Atrium Medical Center. She was born on July 2, 1949 in Middletown to James & Joanne (Skimming) Smith. Catherine retired from Hospice of Dayton as a crisis caregiver. She is survived by her sons, Gene (Michelle) Bolton and Tommy (Jamie) Bolton; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 3 sisters, Elizabeth (Don) Young, Linda (Tom) Aust and Mary Harrissmith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie...

Jack Campbell, 74 years old, of Trenton, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 12 at Otterbein Lebanon. He was born January 24, 1947 in Liberty, Indiana to Grover and Virginia (Birch) Campbell. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1968. He worked at Armco Steel as a machinist for 38 ½ years, retiring in 2005. He is a member of Faith Baptist Church, VFW Post 3809, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Middletown. He is survived by his loving wife...

Lucille Hollon, 101 years old of Monroe, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, April 9, 2021. Lucille was born in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Russell and Mildred (Post) Dugan on April 15, 1920. Lucille was a homemaker and very involved in the community. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middletown. She volunteered countless hours at Middletown Regional Hospital, was involved in the Women’s Auxiliary and Mother’s Club. Lucille leaves behind her sons; Ken...

Harvey Edward Kendrick, 71 of Franklin, Ohio passed away April 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 19, 1950 to Earl and Laura Kendrick. He attended Madison High School. He was employed by Atlas Roofing as a fork lift driver before retiring in 2017. He loved to garden and listening to music. Harvey is survived by Karen Kendrick, his wife of 52 years, children; Lori Nicole (Robert) Wooldridge, Kelly Lynn (Darrell) Oaks, grandchildren; Chase, Savannah, Landon, and Owen, brothers;...

Jeffrey Scott Buchanan, age 60, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties on April 7, 2021. He was born December 5, 1960 in Middletown, Ohio to Hayward and Marjorie (Back) Buchanan. After graduating from Edgewood High School Jeffrey served our county in the US Army during Operation Desert Shield. He earned several medals during his enlistment including Army Commendation metal, Army Achievement medal, Good Conduct medal, 3 bronze stars, and expert...

April 4, 2021