All Tributes - Middletown, OH. 

Sidney Combs, 64 of Middletown passed away on Thursday, May 12th at Hospice of Butler & Warren Co. He was born on August 4, 1957 in Jackson, KY to Manuel & Emma Vesta (Strong) Combs. Sidney was a master carpenter for over 45+ years. He worked for DeBord Builders & Charles McFarland General Construction. Sidney was a long time member of the FOE # 3458 in Middletown, an avid family man, skilled craftsman and woodworker and a Devoted Bengal Fan. He is survived by his daughter, Jenna (Matt...

Mildred Germain Poplin Bare, age 90, of Trenton, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Mickey was born October 7, 1931 in Middletown, Ohio to Bruce Lee Poplin and Minnie (Paulman) Poplin. Mickey was first a humble and faithful Christian servant but also a wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, and homemaker. She was a lifelong member of St Peter Lutheran Church, a volunteer at Middletown Hospital, Red Cross, and Easter Seals. She dreamed up and...

Virginia C. “Jenny” Elam, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at Spring Hills Assisted Living at the age of 96. She was born October 8, 1925 to Edmon and Alma Booth. On June 10, 1950 she married Joseph “Joe” Elam and they were blessed with 60 years of marriage. Jenny graduated from Trenton High School in 1944. She was employed as a service assistant at Ohio Bell for 15 years. Jenny was an active member of St....

Walter Eugene Reed, age 85, of Trenton, went to be with the Lord on his day, Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born September 26, 1936 to Oscar and Effie (Mount) Reed in the home he resided in his whole life. Walter was a Water Department Technician for the City of Trenton retiring after 20 plus years of dedicated service. He was a devoted, life-long member of Trenton Christian Church. When Walter wasn't fishing, you often found him carving wood....

John Michael “Mike” Johnson, age 74, of Madison Township, passed away the morning of Saturday, April 30, 2022.  Mike was born to the late Leahdell “Peanut” (Strain) Johnson and Eugene Johnson on October 11, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio.  After graduating high school, Mike went on to open his own business in 1980, Mike Johnson Painting and Repair.  He was  a member of the Eagles Post 3458 and Knights of Pythia’s.  Mike loved fishing and spending...

Larry Orville Carroll, age 73, of Middletown, Ohio passed away the early morning of April 30, 2022.  Larry was born February 20, 1949 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Charles and Gloria (Reynolds) Carroll.  He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  When he returned home, he went to work at Smith Brothers and retired after 28 years.  Larry married the love of his life, Brenda Carroll, and they spent wonderful 48 years together.  Larry is...

Larry May, age 71 of Franklin, Ohio passed away at Dayton VA Wednesday April 20, 2022. He was born May 20, 1950 to Leonard and Susan (Satterwhite) May in Seymour, Indiana. He was a veteran of both the U.S. Army (82nd Airborne) and the U.S. Marine Corp. But, as all Marine’s know, once a Marine, always a Marine. He served honorably during the Vietnam War. He earned several medals including Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 stars, Parachute...

William “Lynn” Thomas, age 79, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born to William and Louetta (Toler) Thomas on June 13, 1942 in Knott County, Kentucky. He was a Gratis High School graduate and also attended Miami University. He was a four-year Navy veteran, who served in Vietnam as a Navy Hospital Corpsman with the 3rd Marine Division. He was an electric repairman at AK Steel, retiring after 32 years. One of his many favorite things was...

Lawson, Bonnie L., 70 of Franklin passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born on April 6, 1952 in Toronto, Canada to Thomas and Marion (Kingston) Warburton. Bonnie was a homemaker and attended Stratford Heights Church of God. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Lawrence; her daughter, Amber LeConte; her son, Stephen Kalnowski; grandchildren, Brittany Tyler, Colby LeConte; 3 great-grandchildren; In-Laws, Elvin & Rosemary Lawson;...