Rickard, Martha Rose Williams, 91 of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Hospice of Butler & Warren County. She was born on September 18, 1926 in Hazard, KY and grew up in Jackson, KY. She was a resident of Middletown since 1945. The daughter of John D. & Lula Thomas Williams. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph Elwood Rickard and 7 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Shafer; her son, Timothy (Stephanie) Rickard; her grandchildren, Tracy (Chris) Whiteman, Hunter Joseph Rickard and Payton Brooke Whiteman. She was a member of the Church at Mayfield. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 8th from 5:00 -8:00 pm at the Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home, 1500 Manchester Avenue, Middletown, OH 45042 with Funeral Services also at the funeral home on Friday, March 9th at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Woodside Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Church at Mayfield, 3311 Burbank Street, Middletown, OH 45044. Condolences may be sent to the family @ www.bakerstevensparramore.com